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Rathbaun Hotel

2.0 star property
Lisdoonvarna hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
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Rathbaun Hotel near Doolin Cave offers a cozy retreat with a coffee shop, library, and on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or explore nearby Kilfenora Burren Centre and Doolin Pitch & Putt. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Twin Room | 10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Clare

What's nearby

  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Doolin Cave - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Aillwee Cave - 16 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 48 min drive
  • Ennis Station - 46 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gus O'Connor's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDermott's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McNamara's Irish Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rathbaun Hotel

When you stay at Rathbaun Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cliffs of Moher. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Rathbaun Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 132 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 246 ft
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–noon
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1950
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Rathbaun Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Rathbaun Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 to 16 for adults, and EUR 6 to 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 130 per person (one-way)
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 40.00

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 02 and April 28.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.00 per night
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 12 costs EUR 60 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Rathbaun
Rathbaun Hotel
Rathbaun Hotel Lisdoonvarna
Rathbaun Lisdoonvarna
Rathbaun Hotel Lisdoonvarna, Ireland - The Burren
Rathbaun Hotel Hotel
Rathbaun Hotel Lisdoonvarna
Rathbaun Hotel Hotel Lisdoonvarna

Frequently asked questions

Is Rathbaun Hotel currently open?

The property is closed between October 02 and April 28.

Does Rathbaun Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rathbaun Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 132 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request. The charge is EUR 130 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rathbaun Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Rathbaun Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rathbaun Restaurant.

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Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Breakfast
Family friendly
Food
Pub
Parking
Room
Location
Welcoming
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and fabulous by multiple guests. (11 reviews)
  • Parking was very easy and convenient. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely family run hotel in a beautiful village. The staff was attentive, engaging and very helpful suggesting sites and activities.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and warm staff (Lynn & John). Easy to get around the area
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay - friendly staff - a great town
Tyrus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent, room super clean and quiet. All staff genuinely friendly. Highly recommended!
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and a clean quaint hotel.
Michele, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location super uncomfortable beds

Great location nice friendly staff but beds u might as well sleep on the ground. Bed was so hard like sleeping on ground
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

What we really liked in this modest hotel was the most accommodating staff. The service here is well above the price point. Rooms are small and simple but clean and neat.
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed staying here. Family owned. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. I would definitly recommend.
Sandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Proprietors were wonderful people.
Barry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lynn, Tara and brother Cal, were great and so friendly … home away from home …. Recommend to stay there and if u say u know the family from Nashville u might even get a free beer 😜
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic family business; the team were so friendly & accomodating. It was like staying with family. Food of a very high standard plus morning breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend you pay them a visit.
Hamish, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff and owners were incredibly helpful & kind, even contacting us when we left something behind. They were extremely knowledgeable about the area and sights to see, places to visit. A great, quiet place to stay! Very clean!
Cathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don’t pass it up

What a lovely find! A wonderful family owned hotel with 5-star service. So friendly, and welcoming they gave us great suggestions for our visit. I would stay here again. The breakfast was delicious and the price is very fair.
Barry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly inviting! You’re welcomed with open arms and made to feel right at home. It’s location makes for a great time as there are pubs and amazing food at a short walks distance. Absolutely loved this part of our road trip through Ireland!
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Lovely Rathbaun Hotel

The Rathbaun felt like a home away from home. The hospitality was incredible and the bed was the most comfortable I slept in within two weeks of travel. Plus, they put typed out direction for areas such as the shower, which was most appreciated. The area was quiet and lovely, close to the cliffs of Moher. You should definitely stay here!
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is an attractive little hotel, well kept-up and immaculately clean. The hotel restaurant’s food was delicious and there was plenty of it; be sure to sample the homemade raspberry jam. The staff was delightful, starting with the proprietor (Lynn), who offered a gracious welcome and good advice on local attractions. She obviously makes a point of hiring nice people, too, because her staff was uniformly charming and friendly. Loved my stay here!
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

charming slice of history!

This is an older building that is VERY well cared for. The staff was excellent, accommodating, and friendly. Offered advice on where to go, things to do/see. The breakfast was excellent. If you are looking for a place with an "old time" feel, book here! The only real downside was the parking. It's not close if you are carting bags, and the hotel is right on the street. So if there isn't a spot in front of the building, you could be dragging bags a little ways from your vehicle.
Bert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The owners, family and staff are wonderful! We were arriving late because we were driving up from Cork, but they waited for us to arrive and helped us with our luggage into the room as soon as we arrived. They were very understanding and were amazing hosts. Breakfast was delicious and we also ate dinner there one night, and it was amazing. Everyone there was so nice and talked to you and asked about our trip and what we had planned and helped point out some places we may want to go see. They were so helpful and the room was perfect for us. Not far from Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher in the town of Lisdoonvarna. Parking is free in a public lot just up the street. Would definitely stay again.
Patrick, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Etablissement authentique dans son jus

Tres bonne soiree authentique dans ancien hotel mais service parfait.
Pierre-Yves, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super helpful staff. Nice bar where you could get a scone and coffee rather than a full breakfast.
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel con encanto

Hotel familiar y encantador. Lo mejor, Tara y su equipo. Trato exquisito, comida deliciosa, ubicación inmejorable.
Maria Jesus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Run by lovely people. Old vibe to the place.
Carolyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Siamo stati in questo hotel per una notte. L'accoglienza è stata eccezionale, la struttura è vicinissima alle scogliere di Moher ed è perfetto per andarci sul tardi, quando non c'è nessuno e si gode di una atmosfera migliore. Appena arrivati, i ragazzi della hall ci hanno dato tanti consigli e si è visto che tenevano tanto a farci sentire quasi a casa. C'è un parcheggio gratuito a meno di un minuto dall'hotel. Consigliatissimo!
andrea, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very out of the way. Sidewalks roll up at 4 pm
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again without hesitation!

We could not brag enough about this place! It was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly! Lynn was fabulous! We took her advice on where to go and what to see and had the best time! We will definitely be back!
Franklin, 3-night trip