This country house hotel has a quiet location, looking out over the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay. It has free parking, luxury rooms and an award-winning restaurant. The Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is on the West Coast of Ireland, 4 miles from the spa town of Lisdoonvarna and 3 miles from the village of Doolin. The house was built in 1840 and is now a family-run hotel. It mixes original charm with modern comforts. The large en suite rooms are traditionally decorated. Some have an ocean view, antique furnishings, four-poster beds, baths and real fires. There is a small bar and the restaurant specialises in local seafood. It offers a full cooked Irish breakfast every day and is open each evening (except Tuesdays).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Emlyn
    Bahrain Bahrain
    Great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Good food and an excellent little bar!
  • Yola
    Canada Canada
    The tour of the castle was amazing. We were upgraded and loved our room
  • Ronilev
    Israel Israel
    The hotel has fantastic vibe and atmosphere, Rooms and grounds are beautiful and so is the castle. Beds are very comfortable and there is a strong feeling of old world charm. Hotel is close to many attractions, especially cliffs of Moher.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Facilities of Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Horse riding
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    Property practices

    This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Late check-out will incur an additional charge. Check-out after 12:30 will be subject to a charge equivalent to one nights' stay.

    Please note that the property curfew is at 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays in September.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is 2.7 miles from the centre of Doolin. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Triple
      • Double

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Horse riding

    • Check-in at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Guests staying at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish