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Rathbaun Hotel

Lisdoonvarna hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Sat, Nov 22
November 2025
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December 2025
Rathbaun Hotel near Doolin Cave offers a cozy retreat with a coffee shop, library, and on-site restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at the bar or explore nearby Kilfenora Burren Centre and Doolin Pitch & Putt. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

Showing 2 of 2 rooms
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Comfort Twin Room
Comfort Twin Room
10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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 Garden and Nursery - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Cliffs of Moher - 11 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Gus O'Connor's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDermott's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McNamara's Irish Arms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rathbaun Hotel

When you stay at Rathbaun Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cliffs of Moher. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Rathbaun Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 132 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Free offsite parking within 246 ft
    • Street parking available

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–noon
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1950
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 26-inch LED TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

Rathbaun Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Rathbaun Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 to 16 for adults, and EUR 6 to 12 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 130 per person (one-way)
  • Hosted evening meal costs EUR 40.00

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 02 and April 28.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 50.00 per night
  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 12 costs EUR 60 (one-way)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

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 currently open?

The property is closed between October 02 and April 28.

Does Rathbaun Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rathbaun Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 132 lbs per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request. The charge is EUR 130 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rathbaun Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Rathbaun Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes spelunking and ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Rathbaun Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Rathbaun Restaurant.

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Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and fabulous by multiple guests. (11 reviews)
  • Parking was very easy and convenient. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely family run hotel in a beautiful village. The staff was attentive, engaging and very helpful suggesting sites and activities.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing, so helpful and attentive. The facility was very clean and in a safe and quiet area. Breakfast was fabulous and the owner makes her own jams which was beyond amazing!!!
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic owners - made our stay a memorable one!
Beth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super helpful staff. Nice bar where you could get a scone and coffee rather than a full breakfast.
Margaret, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Run by lovely people. Old vibe to the place.
Carolyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Traditional Irish hospitality and welcome, room very pleasing. Excellent location.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The team at the hotel are outstanding. As a guest you are welcomed to the hotel as family. I highly recommend this hotel
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and warm staff (Lynn & John). Easy to get around the area
Timothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and great hosts. Hope to be able to come back.
joachim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location super uncomfortable beds

Great location nice friendly staff but beds u might as well sleep on the ground. Bed was so hard like sleeping on ground
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were most hospitable
Connie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Franklin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Owners were the best. Very helpful and friendly.
Jeff, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was excellent, room super clean and quiet. All staff genuinely friendly. Highly recommended!
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Shelby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect guide that helped us with many good tips
Bobby, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay - friendly staff - a great town
Tyrus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Evan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

John and Lyn were phenomenal hosts. Very kind, gave good advice on local events, and were genuinely interested in what I did the day!
Alan, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Eva, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and a clean quaint hotel.
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Very quaint hotel, absolutely delightful staff.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a wonderful stay … parking was very convenient …
Indukant, 2-night trip