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Rathbaun Hotel

Property class: 2

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A stone circle with a central standing stone, surrounded by smaller stones and grassy terrain.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, clear blue sea, and green hills.
A wooden side table with a tea set, a kettle, and a vase of yellow flowers.
A wooden table with a vase of flowers, a pitcher of orange juice, and glasses of orange juice.
The exterior of the Rathbaum Hotel with its classic architecture, including arched windows and a sign above the entrance.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Clare
  • Place, The Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Doolin Cave
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cliffs of Moher
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Shannon (SNN)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a violin on it, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a wardrobe.

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A black book titled "Rathbaun Hotel" with contact information.

Comfort Triple Room

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

Lisdoonvarna

At Rathbaun Hotel, you'll be 5.6 km (3.5 mi) from Doolin Cave and 8.4 km (5.2 mi) from Doolin Pitch & Putt. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Rathbaun Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Rathbaun Bar is the hotel's own bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Lisdoonvarna hotel include Kilfenora Burren Centre and Cliffs of Moher.

What's nearby

  • The Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Doolin Cave - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Lahinch Golf Club - 20 min drive - 19.8 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
  • ‪Ivy Cottage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDermott's Pub - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Rathbaun Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Rathbaun Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Lisdoonvarna hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1950
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rathbaun Hotel offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Lisdoonvarna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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: EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 132 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.00 per night.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 20 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.00 per night
  • Hosted evening meal: EUR 40.00

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at Rathbaun Hotel?

Rathbaun Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rathbaun Hotel?

Yep, Rathbaun Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Rathbaun Hotel?

The closest beach to Rathbaun Hotel is Lahinch Beach (10.8 km).

What makes Rathbaun Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rathbaun Hotel.

Is Rathbaun Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Rathbaun Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Rathbaun Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rathbaun Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rathbaun Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rathbaun Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Rathbaun Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Rathbaun Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 60 kg per pet.

Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 306 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A great place to stay and staff couldn’t do enough for us. Had everything we needed and a great base for getting around. Would defo stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were very friendly, welcome and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely a beautiful hotel. Staff were outstanding and kind. 10 out of 10 for the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were wonderful and helpful, the family that owns the hotel take great care in their hotel and providing good service, and the food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, staff was very friendly. Very close to cliffs popular attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were FANTASTIC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this hotel, the location is perfect, the room was very clean ! Everyone was so friendly and helpful, they gave us so many tips on what to see and where to drive around! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is clean, cozy, and comfortable and the service was great. The breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great family run hotel on the main street in Lisdonvarna. Clean rooms and hotel, friendly staff, breakfast was super. recommend it to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great, friendly and helpful staff. Clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay, staff were very friendly & helpful. The room was very comfortable & spacious & had everything we needed. Meals were delicious. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We booked last minute and needed a late check in and they were very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable, convenient and friendly…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent old skool hotel in the middle of town. Near to great local shops and bars with live music. Very friendly and helpful staff made us feel at home with our dog. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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John and his family very friendly and helpful. John suggested few beautiful places to visit. Room was very clean. Parking was close by. Thanks John.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The young man who showed us the local map was well informed and very kind, and the owners of the establishment were the same. The beds were very comfortable and clean. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The nicest people you will ever meet. Great location. 100 yards from everything. Good breakfast. Well worth a visit
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was so comfortable and felt like home away from home. Everyone was kind, accommodating, and took their time with us. The young man took his time showing us wonderful places in the nearby area on a map (which became a lovely souvenir!), invited us into the bar to watch the World Cup final, and the next morning welcomed us to breakfast even though we arrived a bit late. It felt like this was one big family running a fine-tuned bed and breakfast. An absolutely wonderful experience and we are very grateful we chose this hotel! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super lovely property in a quiet small town with fabulous owners! They were so helpful & kind. The beds were the best & the pillows were awesome! Lots of room too! Their homemade breakfast bread & jam, granola, yogurt were the best! All before the main breakfast cooked to order! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing little hotel in Rathbaun, from the check in with a run down of all the sites to see in the area from the young man checking us in, to the delicious and plentiful breakfast made to order, to the friendly checkout. The family members that run the hotel are very warm and friendly. There were Kit Kat bars in the snack tray in the room. This was also our only hotel in Ireland that had a top sheet on the bed (it’s just not a thing here). A large parking lot just a short walk away and the hotel is less than 10 min from Doolin. One of our top two hotels in Ireland (we’ve stayed in seven so far). Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay - friendly staff - a great town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lynn and the girls were amazing and incredible. They were all so sweet and made us feel special. The live-in cat, Gift, is absolutely a gift. Our stay was a 10/10 stay and we were grateful to have found this place to stay in while visiting Doolin. Their recommendations were great, the bed was and room were great and the breakfast was incredible. Fell in love with the world’s best soda bread and homemade raspberry jam there and still dream of it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic owners - made our stay a memorable one!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025