Doolin Hotels: The Best 3 and 4 Star Hotels In The West Of Ireland

The variety of accommodation in Doolin Ireland has expanded over the past two decades as many visitors from Cork, Galway & Dublin choose to holiday closer to home. The 3 Doolin hotels listed here have become favorites in the area for their scenic views, great cuisine and quality of service.

Starting with the newest hotel on the list, the Tir Gan Ean house is a 4-star hotel with lots of character. The hotels architecture mixes modern with traditional Irish building styles. Inside, this blend of modern and Celtic is visible in each of the 12 rooms through their use of bespoke furniture & decor combined with modern creature comforts like plasma TV’s and under floor heating.

Due to the regions popularity with outdoor enthusiasts the local guest-houses are the ideal base for groups of varying sizes. Of these, the 4-star Ballyvara Guest House is a prime example of a modern comfortable guest house which saw that variety of room styles was fundamental to their success.

The Ballyvara has the regular twin and double rooms you’d expect but it also sports spacious family rooms, luxury suites and even 2 adjoining studios. The luxury suites have the extra comfort of king size beds and Jacuzzi baths. The studio apartments maintain the modern style of the rest of the guest house rooms along with having their own kitchen and open plan living room.

Finally, the Aran View House is the most traditional of Doolin hotels and benefits by having the best sea-views in town from west facing guest rooms and the hotel bar. The country manor style architecture is reflected inside with the traditional furnishings while the large rooms (family/double/twin) all benefit from modern refurbished en-suites.

The Aran View restaurant is a popular spot with non-residents and locals alike (which is always a good sign) thanks to its wholesome menu of traditional Irish dishes. For a less formal dining option the family-friendly bar, with its panoramic sea-views, can also provide hearty pub fare throughout the day.

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