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Reviewed 26 October 2016 via mobile

Bedroom was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was very nice, with local fare and nice music. Views of the ocean are beautiful. Place was almost empty when we visited in the off-season. Bathroom was a bit tight, and there is no a/c, but bed was super comfortable.

Date of stay: October 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Stephen G
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Reviewed 21 October 2016

Stayed two nights at this beautiful inn deep in the countryside. The accommodations are great, the food is great, the staff is more than friendly and if you are lucky, the owner will take you on a tour of the 15th century castle which he owns. This was our last stop in Ireland before heading home and it topped off a great trip.

Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank Bud B
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Reviewed 18 October 2016 via mobile

Forget the stylish Celtic Tiger hotels that are ubiquitous in Ireland: Ballinalacken is from a different era where the owner meets you on arrival, shows you to your room, serves your drinks and greets you in the dining room and all without any great fuss. The location is great being close to Doolin, the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. What it lacks in state of the art amenities it makes up for in homeliness. Good food, comfortable rooms, free wifi (not rocket fast but adequate) together with the guided tour of the castle next door all served to make the visit enjoyable and different. With it's origins as a B&B still evident it's well worth a visit.

Date of stay: October 2016
Trip type: Travelled with family
2  Thank MarkQ195
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Reviewed 14 October 2016

We've been torn between ranking this a high four or low five-star property; we are on the fence, but overall, it's a terrific place, unusual with its very own centuries-old castle that only hotel guests can visit.
It's in a lovely setting, with colorful plants and bushes and, weather permitting, sights of the Cliffs of Moher from the front of the hotel--and also, if you're lucky, from your room (we were lucky!). The ambience is very dated, but that's what also makes the place special although it would be nice if the individual guest rooms were a little updated. Still, you felt as you were stepping into an Agatha Christie mystery, complete with peat fires and a first-class dining room. Our one dinner there was one of best meals we had in Ireland and breakfasts were delicious and large as well (best scones in Ireland-and we had many; fresh fruit, eggs, bacon, pancakes, etc.).
Wifi in rooms was not good, and service was erratic. Yvonne--the receptionist, waitress and all-round employee--was terrific: friendly, efficient and very helpful. The husband and wife owners were much more reserved, the least friendly Irish hosts we met during our two weeks in Ireland. Still their country house is a nice respite and unlike anywhere else you'd stay in Ireland. So worth it if you want to be out in the country (it's a 10 minute drive from Doolin).
Also not to be missed is the tour of the Castle which the owner gives nightly. But beware, it's not for the fainthearted--narrow, dark steep stairs and a narrow fourth floor that has no railing. Also, if you have time, ask about how to get to the walk along the country road adjacent to the property. Owner advised us to drive about a mile up then walk along the dirt road. It was beautiful, prettiest walk we had in the area, and we did several.

Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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2  Thank vatravelingbug
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Reviewed 4 October 2016

Location: 5 min drive from Doolin. 10-15 min drive to the Cliffs. Need a car. Free parking.

Facilities: Former dining room with good food at fair prices. Nice breakfast in same location in the AM. The site is of an old castle and a country house built in the 1800's. Room was beautiful with distant view to the Cliffs of Mohrer. Bathroom could use some work. Lots of history and the owner will take you on a free tour of the castle in the evening. Well worth it.

Service: Kudos to the wonderful redhead waitress in the restaurant, she was lovely. She made up for the reserved nature of the owner and the rushed nature of the reception.

Wifi: good.

Bottom line: nice mid-range stay for the Cliffs

Date of stay: October 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank Tara R
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