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Rathbaun Hotel

2.0 star property
Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast at Rathbaun Hotel before planning Irish countryside adventures with help from the tour assistance desk.

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Rathbaun Hotel near Doolin Cave offers a coffee shop, library, all-day restaurant, reliable in-room WiFi, a relaxing bar, and is close to Kilfenora Burren Centre and Doolin Pitch & Putt. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

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10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Lisdoonvarna, Rathbaun Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Doolin Pitch & Putt and Lahinch Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Doolin Cave and Cliffs of Moher. Kilfenora Burren Centre and Fanore Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Lisdoonvarna travel guide
Map
Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Clare

What's nearby

  • Doolin Cave showing caves
    Doolin Cave
    5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Cliffs of Moher featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views
    Cliffs of Moher
    11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Doolin Garden and Nursery
    7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt
    9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Gus O'Connor's
    7 min drive
  • McGann's Pub & Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Fitzpatrick's
    6 min drive
  • McDermott's Pub
    7 min drive
  • O'Donohue's
    13 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
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and concierge services
  • 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

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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 self 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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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Reviews

Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 259 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its staff were excellent..very friendly and accomadating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely family run hotel in a beautiful village. The staff was attentive, engaging and very helpful suggesting sites and activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel facilities is old, food in hotel restaurant is good, service is good in all area. Free Offsite parking is available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Irish hospitality and welcome, room very pleasing. Excellent location.
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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team at the hotel are outstanding. As a guest you are welcomed to the hotel as family. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run by lovely people. Old vibe to the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and warm staff (Lynn & John). Easy to get around the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners were most hospitable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

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

Franklin

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were the best. Very helpful and friendly.
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

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

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are looking for a nice quiet get away this place is for you. The town is so cute and everyone is really nice. The scenery is gorgeous. We stayed here to be close to the cliffs of Moher. Room was pretty basic but perfect for a one night stay. Owners were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Verified traveller

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent in all areas!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

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

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