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Rathbaun Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Doolin Cave

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Children's activities
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Comfort Double Room
Fishing

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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 - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Aillwee Cave - 18 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gus O'Connor's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDermott's Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ivy Cottage - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rathbaun Hotel

Hotel near Doolin Cave
Located close to Kilfenora Burren Centre and Doolin Pitch & Putt, Rathbaun Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Rathbaun Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Laundry services, a nature reserve and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 26-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and electric kettles

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Irish, Polish, Russian, Slovenian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 75 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 8 to 16 for adults and EUR 6 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of EUR 40
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Rathbaun Bar
  • Rathbaun Restaurant

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1950
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 02 October and 28 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 60 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.00 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 8 to 16 for adults and EUR 6 to 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 130 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 60 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.00 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 40.00

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg per pet. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rathbaun Hotel?

As of 13 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rathbaun Hotel on 17 June 2025 start from AU$249.17, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rathbaun Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rathbaun Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rathbaun Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Rathbaun Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 5:00 AM-2:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 130 per person applies.

Where is Rathbaun Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Doolin Cave, Doolin Pitch & Putt and Kilfenora Burren Centre. Cliffs of Moher and Lahinch Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 228 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic owners - made our stay a memorable one!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

joachim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great hosts. Hope to be able to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was excellent, room super clean and quiet. All staff genuinely friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stay if you are looking for something that is reasonably priced and near Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher. The receptionists were so kind and showed you to your room. The beds were very comfortable. 5/5!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John and Lynn are so welcoming, kind, and helpful. The hotel is immaculate and the breakfast is delicious. Would definitely recommend if you’re staying in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

This Hotel is one of the Best I’ve ever stayed in around the world A 3 star rated hotel with 5 star service the hotel is like walking back to the 70s and 80s in its decor presented in outstanding condition and the rooms in a spotless presentation The Management and staff treated us as guests in a most welcome manner I fully recommend this Hotel to any traveler that’s moving around Ireland
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John and Lyn were phenomenal hosts. Very kind, gave good advice on local events, and were genuinely interested in what I did the day!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is within 25 minutes of several locations including the Cliffs and Fanore. Lynn and the staff are delightful, offering suggestions on places to go and eat, even looking at the weather to help with advice. Very friendly. I would go back at any time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - friendly staff - a great town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Indukant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay … parking was very convenient …
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a clean quaint hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Very quaint hotel, absolutely delightful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people to stay with and parking close by
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iveta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I have been traveling across Scotland and Ireland, staying in a mix of high-end and boutique hotels. The Rathbaun Hotel was by far the warmest and most welcoming of them all. While the building is a bit older, it’s incredibly well maintained — everything was clean, solid, and cared for. Even the bathroom silicone joints were spotless, which says a lot about the attention to detail. We stayed at far more “modern” hotels that looked nice from afar but were worn and dirty up close. Not here. The staff were the true highlight. We arrived late around 10 PM, and an older gentleman came out to the street, saying they were worried and waiting for us. While I parked the car, he carried two 55lb suitcase's upstairs — an act of kindness I won’t forget. The woman working downstairs was equally lovely, funny, and full of local recommendations that really made our trip special. And I have to mention the bed sheets — unbelievably soft, better than any we had at pricier hotels. If you’re all about trendy looks, this may not be your place. But if you care about genuine hospitality, cleanliness, and a great night’s sleep, this hotel is a hidden gem. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were some of the friendliest people!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Proprietors were wonderful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a bit dated but what makes it exceptional is the owner and staff who are so kind and welcoming. The breakfast is the best we have had in a week of traveling. Lisdoonvarna is a great location to use as a base.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying here. Family owned. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. I would definitly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little dated, but in a charming way. The restaurant was closed when we got there, but they kept the bar open late for 4 of us. Very helpful staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😜
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice older hotel run by a lovely family. Super helpful with suggestions. Great coffee!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent personal service, spotlessly clean, great location for attractions - Tara's advice on heading to the Cliffs at sunset made our evening and freed up the following day to visit the Aran Islands. Saw so much more thanks to their advice and local knowledge. Great breakfast and wonderful service, really well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024