Rathbaun Hotel

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Located close to Doolin Cave, 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 kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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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 checking out 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 rock climbing and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Lisdoonvarna travel guide
Map
Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Clare

What's nearby

  • A cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
    Doolin Cave
    6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • A coastal cliff with a lighthouse and a grassy hill in the background.
    Cliffs of Moher
    14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • The Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
    5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lahinch Golf Club
    20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Ennis Station
    46 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (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

  • 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 kids' 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
    • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • 26-inch LED TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 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 (surcharge)
  • 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 (36 inches 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 October 02 and April 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 132 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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

Property payment types

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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 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

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

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 132 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An old-fashioned hotel — decorations circa 1960? - with old-fashioned service and attention. We felt like we had gone back in time and loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was a wonderful host and the room was warm and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was friendly. Room was clean but could be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tea s in our room. So relaxing after traveling.. Thank you for all the towels and cups in the bathroom. Rooms are small but still places for suitcases.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How they feel of a family run business, personally greeted at the desk with discussion of trip, itinerary, and points of interest in the area. Personal recommendations as well as helpful information. In hotel restaurant with an excellent meal that felt home-cooked from the kitchen, breakfast in the morning was excellent as well, fresh and delicious Irish breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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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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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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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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Its staff were excellent..very friendly and accomadating
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Very quaint hotel, absolutely delightful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a clean quaint hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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Traditional Irish hospitality and welcome, room very pleasing. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were some of the friendliest people!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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