In many Doolin hotels and guest houses, visitors experience a warm friendly welcome along with some spectacular scenic views. This brief list brings together three hotels in Doolin that are rightly popular for providing comfort and modern amenities within the setting of this lovely Irish harbor town.
The 4-star Tir Gan Ean House Hotel is a rarity in this part of the county as it is one of the few boutique hotels around. The hotels quirky architecture and contemporary designed 12 guest rooms provide a unique modern experience in what is a very traditional & rural region.
Each room has technology and creature comforts galore with air-conditioning, plasma TVs, wifi, and power showers in all rooms. The delicious breakfast is not to be missed with many guests not requiring lunch after a hearty breakfast of local favorites such as scrambled eggs with smoked salmon or the local banana bread.
The Aran View House Hotel sits atop the coast road overlooking Doolin and sports the best views in town of the Aran Island from most guest rooms. The country manor style of the hotel is continued inside with its traditional decor and airy spacious guest rooms.
Both residents and visitors also like to avail of the hotel restaurant and bar. An a la carte and standard menu are on offer in the restaurant while the bar has wholesome pub fair and evening entertainment in the form of traditional Irish music sessions.
The 4-star Ballyvara Guest House is a new breed of accommodation in the area. The hotel can manage a variety of travelers with its range of rooms including twin/double rooms, luxury suites (with Jacuzzi), family room with their own balconies and self-catering studio apartments.
Traveling to Doolin Ireland is like traveling back decades in time to a rural Irish setting. That said you don’t need to sacrifice comfort in your accommodation as the three gems above show.