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Reviews of Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping Doolin 3 stars

Doolin, Doolin, Ireland

#7 of 9 hotels in Doolin

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 606 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No real complaints. We got a private and room and it was very small, but that was ok

    Great location. I could hike to the Cliffs of Mohrer, walk to several great pubs for food and music, and could easily get to the dock for the ferry to Inishmore. Also, I found the staff to be very helpful and the kitchen good to use

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Nice Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Would have like the kitchen open a bit earlier.

    Kitchen was closed until 8. I left at 7. Location is a 1 km walk from the pub. Room was fine. All the bunks were full. Lots of washrooms and showers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Pretty location by the river
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Beautiful location by the river and walking distance to the cliff as well as to the pubs. Plenty of parking at the backyard of the property. The lady manning the reception was really helpful and suggested some routes for me on my way to Killarney.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was small and bathroom too

    Amazing location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place, what you get for the money is great
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would have liked more control over the rooms heating.

    The location was perfect, parking was easy, people were friendly… I only had to get used to the skeleton key entry!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very standard hostel, good location with a few pubs close by, really just good for a night to view the Cliffs in the morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    It’s ok for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds smell bad

    The staff was pretty nice, the bathroom clean, welll equipped kitchen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite small for 3 people, when we unpacked we could hardly move

    The location was very good, the room was clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Kitchen was locked up till 8am. If you were a early riser couldn't get access to it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Picturesque, friendly and clean
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The weather! Not anyone's fault, there is a curfew for 1am, but this is understandable, and not too big a problem as Doolin is small enough place, so plenty of time to walk back to hostel after everything closes.

    Convenient location, thoughtful staff and very nice building, obviously everything well prepared by owners and staff for visitors, their experience shows, nice kitchen and adjacent dining room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Last minute find in an amazing location that made for a memorable trip to Doolin!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some hooks for towels and shelving for toiletries in the bathroom would make the stay here even better!

    Knock-out location - you're right in the thick of the village and mere steps from the local pubs. Storage space and cubbies in the room were very nice. My friends and I were very happy to find a room here at the last minute, so we had no major complaints! The staff was absolutely amazing too, we enjoyed chatting with them.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, kind staff. I Suggest it

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bare bones and small room, but that was what we expected and didn’t need any more for our one night in Doolin

    Good location with friendly and helpful staff! Great value

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location. great value. Quiet and freindly.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was detached from the rest of the facility so had to go out in the rain to get to bathroom and communal areas.

    The communal areas were very warm and comfy. Use if a good sized very clean kitchen. A big pot of homemade soup and assorted fruit and lollies were made available to guest to celebrate Halloween. Good location.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pressing button to keep shower water hot.

    Location was great. Loved Doolin. Host was very welcoming and gave us helpful advice and maps. Also the laundry facilities were a great unexpected bonus. Overall very pleased.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Main receptionist who greeted us had a very poor personality. Even though our room had an external entrance we were placed under curfew to return.

    Convenient clean and warm

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think the price per night for a double bedroom is too high for the value, as it is a hostel. The room is super basic and very small. We had to put the covers on our pillows as they were not ready.

    The communal spaces and the building itself are nice. The staff was friendly and gave us the information we needed. Good position. Comfy bed!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not enough parking for everyone

    Standard hostel but great location and good vibes. Would come back. Good cooking facilities and everyone was super friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Good choice for 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Private room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rather grumpy staff when we arrived. Another nice person when we left. Breakfast was mediocre. It is more a hostel than a b&b.

    Good location in a nice building.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The curfew time was not clear from the booking. Whilst it is respectful to other guests and staff to be quiet at night, it is not typical for adult guests to not be allowed to return to hotels in the early hours of the morning, especially in a tourist destination with pubs etc nearby.

    The room was small but comfortable. The communal areas were very comfortable, like a traditional Irish home with seating, activities and a fireplace (not needed in September). Breakfast options were good for the price, especially as no supermarkets available in Doolin (but good cafes, restaurants and pubs available).

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No supermarket close by so make sure to get food beforehand if you're going to cook Not all beds had PowerPoint's near them

    Clean Affordable Good location in doolin

    Stayed in September 2023

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