Ballyteige, Kilfenora, Ireland
#5 of 5 hotels in Kilfenora
Guests' ChoiceBased on 41 hostel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.3
Location
7.9
Facilities
7.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Ricardo
IrelandIt's a bit isolated but if you don't mind it's perfect.
The room was cozy. Great hospitality. The staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Halpin
IrelandNo hairdryer.
Breakfast was fantastic
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Rory
IrelandEverything was perfectly fine
The location is in the countryside where it is nice and quiet
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Paulina
IrelandThe extent of the self service required was more for a hostel property, so a hostel rate would be better justified for the stay rather than a lodge rate - this was a bit confusing paying a normal lodge fee. Clearer communication of breakfast start and end times, perhaps printed in the room, will be much appreciated.
Awesome community feel, amazing staff welcome, really liked the communal facilities, delicious breakfast bread, lovely clean rooms
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Zhengyi
ChinaEverything is good except the location!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Nora
IsraelThe project, young people building something for the community, is exciting and added value to the actual place
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Kieran
IrelandWhile my stay was short, everyone there was friendly, curtious and professional and the room was very confortable for the price.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Susanne
GermanyTo find it not easy, but if you call ahead no problem.
People very nice, friendly, great spirit. It was clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Gerard
IrelandThe weather was not summery...The roads are quaintly poor west of Ireland quality...narrow...dippy...dangerous in parts and a joy to drive with care!
Off the beaten track...near Kilfenora...then Ennistimon and on to Lehinch....Miltown Malby...from 30 to 40 minutes drive you are in the heart of Clare...all very accessible.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 July 2023
Natalie
GermanyI found it a bit pricey for the service you get, no towels, you are asked to strip the bed sheets etc. There could me more space outside to sit. I was also disappointed by the breakfast (10€), where I only got eggs and bread, the porridge and some fruit was already done.
This place it truly calm and has a great purpose. The rooms are nice with comfy beds and a very good duvet. You can relax with a tea in the common room or stroll though the garden.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Josephine
NorwayInteresting people
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Martin
United StatesFriendly staff, natural environment, it's purpose.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Mairtin
IrelandLovely breakfast. Really peaceful stay. Everything perfect.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Helena
PortugalSuper calm and beautiful place. The staff is very helpful! And the breakfast is great, such a tasty bread!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Carol
United Statesnoise transferability in rooms
simple and comfortable accommodation in an interesting place
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Lorna
IrelandNothing
A really lovely place, with exactly what I needed, and a delicious hearty breakfast.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Judy
IrelandIt was an isolated location which is not a problem sometimes but as a solo woman traveller it was dark arriving back at night. Then I had to walk down a rocky slope to my room which was in a “container” type cabin. It didn’t feel secure - I felt nervous and didn’t sleep well. There are no facilities in the room - bed and chair and light. Not even a bin let alone a kettle. There was no phone coverage and very very weak Wi-Fi which made the isolation worse For some people, this would be perfect. But not for me. It was a wasted €80
Nothing to be honest
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Kevin
IrelandCan’t find anything to complain about!
The peace and quiet of the outdoors. No traffic. Just the sounds of nature.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Rocio
Spainno electricity in a room
very cozy in the middles of nature good breakfast very relaxing place
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
O
IrelandWonderful quietness, super eco, welcoming staff.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Frances
CanadaThe bedding was a duvet. It fell off the bed during the night. I think a top sheet, under the duvet would help, and my toes would stay covered.
This is a unique place. During the week, they do courses on home building, with an emphasis on sustainability. I was there for 3 nights, over the weekend. The rooms are comfortable. Shared bathroom with one other room.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Trudie
Australiashower was to small to use, however they didn’t supply towels so we couldn’t use it anyway, sheer curtains so the room was very light all night for this time of year.
a very basic room
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Brumley
United StatesWould have liked some thicker blinds.
The staff was kind and very welcoming! great atmosphere and nice and quiet.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 14 June 2023
Francisco
IrelandI paid €80 and €120 for a single and a double room. For this money, many other options in the area offer a better relation prize service. I like the idea of Ecologism and taking care of the environment, but there were no shower towels, not even a simple chair in any of the rooms. Regarding the towels, it is notified in the conditions, it is not a surprise,
The idea of the project is great. The location is incredible and the company culture is so good. The concept of a common place for working together is a good project.
Stayed in June 2023
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