Rathbaun Hotel

10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double Room | 10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(210 Ratings)

Hotel in County Clare

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this hotel

Hotel in Lisdoonvarna with a coffee shop and a restaurant A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services. Rathbaun Hotel offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 26-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Lisdoonvarna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of County Clare

Nearby attractions

Clare Glens Waterfall

43.9 mi

Available Rooms

Comfort Double Room

Beds not specified • 248 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Twin Room

Beds not specified • 248 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Triple Room

Beds not specified • 280 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Rathbaun Hotel

$$$$

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(210 Ratings)

Hotel in County Clare

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Map of County Clare

Nearby attractions

Clare Glens Waterfall

43.9 mi

Available Rooms

Comfort Double Room

Beds not specified • 248 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Twin Room

Beds not specified • 248 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Triple Room

Beds not specified • 280 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.2 / 10.0

Outstanding(210 Ratings)

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The Rathbaun felt like a home away from home. The hospitality was incredible and the bed was the most comfortable I slept in within two weeks of travel. Plus, they put typed out direction for areas such as the shower, which was most appreciated. The area was quiet and lovely, close to the cliffs of Moher. You should definitely stay here!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The staff and owners were incredibly helpful & kind, even contacting us when we left something behind. They were extremely knowledgeable about the area and sights to see, places to visit. A great, quiet place to stay! Very clean!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Staff was fantastic

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

What a lovely find! A wonderful family owned hotel with 5-star service. So friendly, and welcoming they gave us great suggestions for our visit. I would stay here again. The breakfast was delicious and the price is very fair.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Lovely people to stay with and parking close by

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

The owners were some of the friendliest people!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very friendly and helpful owners. Room was comfortable and clean. Hotel right in the middle of town. Lisdoonvarna is a pleasant town, great pub nearby, nice place to walk around. The walls are kind of thin, but other guests were very considerate.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

The staff was excellent in all areas!

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Very quaint hotel, absolutely delightful staff.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Great friend family run hotel, they took really good care of us. Rooms were clean and beautiful woodwork. Bed was fine. Shower facilities and bathroom were great. We had breakfast at the hotel and the breakfast was excellent. Five stars all the way.

5.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Accommodations were great and the staff/people were the absolute nicest of our trip. They “fell over themselves” taking care of our every need.

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

This is an older building that is VERY well cared for. The staff was excellent, accommodating, and friendly. Offered advice on where to go, things to do/see. The breakfast was excellent. If you are looking for a place with an "old time" feel, book here! The only real downside was the parking. It's not close if you are carting bags, and the hotel is right on the street. So if there isn't a spot in front of the building, you could be dragging bags a little ways from your vehicle.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Wonderful location. Pleasant and helpful staff. Extremely well kept and comfortable facility. They have excellent food and service. Planning to hopefully spend more time in the local area on future vacations. Tom B

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

This is an attractive little hotel, well kept-up and immaculately clean. The hotel restaurant’s food was delicious and there was plenty of it; be sure to sample the homemade raspberry jam. The staff was delightful, starting with the proprietor (Lynn), who offered a gracious welcome and good advice on local attractions. She obviously makes a point of hiring nice people, too, because her staff was uniformly charming and friendly. Loved my stay here!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Incredibly inviting! You’re welcomed with open arms and made to feel right at home. It’s location makes for a great time as there are pubs and amazing food at a short walks distance. Absolutely loved this part of our road trip through Ireland!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

The owners, family and staff are wonderful! We were arriving late because we were driving up from Cork, but they waited for us to arrive and helped us with our luggage into the room as soon as we arrived. They were very understanding and were amazing hosts. Breakfast was delicious and we also ate dinner there one night, and it was amazing. Everyone there was so nice and talked to you and asked about our trip and what we had planned and helped point out some places we may want to go see. They were so helpful and the room was perfect for us. Not far from Doolin and the Cliffs of Moher in the town of Lisdoonvarna. Parking is free in a public lot just up the street. Would definitely stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

A gem of a hotel. The hotel was like being invited into an Irish home. The proprietors made you feel like you were welcome and appreciated. Family owned and the pride showed in all aspects from the cleanliness of the rooms and bath, to the dinner with its unbelievable tasty prawn salad with a dressing that was the best I tasted in my travels. It is 5 star. The breakfast was made as if you had been called down to the table. Hot and delicious. If you looking for a Holiday Inn, not your place, but if you are looking to travel back to an era when hospitality and friendliness were integral to a stay at a pub/hotel in Ireland, then this is the spot. The hotel was hands down the best of any of the stays we had in Ireland. Would come back again and recommend to all.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Lynn, John, and Anna made us feel so welcome and cared for. We were late the first night due to Airline delays. They stayed up and greeted us like lost family members. The breakfast was delicious and fresh. And the little bar was a nice place to wrap up the night. I will stay there again when in the area.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Wonderful welcome and lots of information provided to us by Lynn. Super clean place. Great linens. In the center of Lisdoovarna. Great pub down the street with live music.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Staff were friendly and very helpful. Helped me with first aid after I took a fall while hiking. Location is terrific- very convenient to Cliffs of Moher. Parking was very easy.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

The hotel is very beautiful property old and refreshed Little slow In the bar restaurant but was very busy with only one waitress but she was very friendly and exhausted

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Great people and service!

5.0 / 10.0

Sep 2021

Stayed just 1 night. We really enjoyed the place. The food, the bar & the breakfast were very good. I was permitted to park my motorcycle securely in lock up yard. All the staff were very friendly & helpful. There wasn’t much on in lisdoonvarna sadly due to the pandemic. But still enjoyed our visit

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

John and Lynn and family were excellent hosts, providing top class service comfortable accommodation and beautiful home cooked food. Will definitely return. Well done to all at Rathbaun!!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2021

A small family run hotel with great service, nothing was too much trouble. Fair play to John, Lynn and Cal.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2021

Enjoyed our stay and the food was excellent, as was the service. Would stay again.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2020

We chose the Rathbaun Hotel as it stated it was dog-friendly. We didn’t regret it. The staff were so welcoming from the start and when they say they’re dog friendly they actually mean it, even giving us a little dog towel on check in. We had dinner in the hotel and it was lovely. Breakfast really good and again staff were excellent. Live music until 11pm and after that it was so quiet we had great nights sleep. Located right beside the famous matchmakers bar (which was closed due to Covid but a landmark in itself) and a 2 minute walk from Burren Smokehouse. We’ll definitely be back to the Rathbaun Hotel. Thanks so much.

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2019

It was wonderful! The staff was warm, friendly and helpful. If I ever find myself in Ireland again I would love to return. Cozy room with great live music and food in the evenings.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

Staff was knowledgable, accommodating, understanding, efficient... just the right balance of being available, and letting us have our space. The building and decor are not modern or all that updated, but this adds to the charm, no joke. Our en suite room was cozy, organized, clean, highly functional... like staying at your Gran's, but just a bit fancier! Great location, delicious breakfast, sweet gift shop, relevant knowledge of the area, and incredibly flexible when we showed up earlier than planned. I highly recommend it, and will stay again when I make it back to Lisdoonvarna.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

A bit dated decor, but the welcoming, friendly staff, breakfast and entertainment made up for this. The hotel seemed to be run by a family, the daughter of whom was a great asset to them. All the staff were very attentive. The breakfast staff continually checked is all was okay. The breakfast was plentiful. Best porridge I have ever had. The resident entertainment was very good. I could but fault this hotel and would stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

The live Irish music was amazing, staff charming, and the town and food were impeccable. This is a must for anyone visiting Ireland!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2018

Superb hospitality. John and Lynn were welcoming and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. Great music in the evening and a grand breakfast made it a great stay. Highly recommended!.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Live traditional Irish music 1930-2330....no breaks! Great!

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Walls are paper thin, room was musty, and the music downstairs sounded like it was in the room. Too expensive for what you get.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Everyone was so wonderful & helpful!! Family owned establishment and you could tell they took pride in there business!! Very Happy?!

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

We stayed two nights (July 5-7, 2018) as it was close to the Cliffs of Moher (15 minute drive) and was well priced. When we arrived we were greeted by an incredibly friendly girl who gave us LOTS of details about the area. She recommended we go to the Cliffs after 7pm and that was absolutely correct (the sun doesn’t set until 10pm during the summer). The room was a standard UK style room with a nice sized bathroom and small, standup shower. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and we didn’t try the restaurant but the bar had plenty of choices. (Sidenote: if you stay here I would highly recommend Roadside Tavern for great food and locally brewers beer). Each night the hotel has live music played from 8-12pm. This is fantastic to watch but is played below your room (at least ours) so don’t plan on going to bed early unless you’re a heavy sleeper (we had no issues because we enjoyed the music and during the summer it is still light out until nearly 11).

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

On the positive side, the hotel staff is very nice and the food is good. The rooms are very basic and somewhat small. They have live music in the restaurant every night until midnight. Since our rooms were over the restaurant that meant no sleep until midnight. You could hear the music as if you were in the restaurant. The rooms are not air-conditioned and there is poor air circulation. The hotel did not offer fans. Between the music and the heat, I did not get much sleep.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2018

Yes it was clean, yes the food was good and the staff was working extra hard to make our stay enjoyable. Another pleasant surprise was the traditional music being played in the downstairs pub by 4 very talented young female musicians. Wish we could have stayed a second night.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in County Clare?

The average price for a rental in County Clare is $143 per night. This rental is $73 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rathbaun Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Rathbaun Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Rathbaun Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Rathbaun Hotel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.

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Rathbaun Hotel

Hotel in County Clare

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of County Clare

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Comfort Double Room

Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Triple Room

Rathbaun Hotel

Hotel in County Clare

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of County Clare

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Comfort Double Room

Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Triple Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in County Clare?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Rathbaun Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Rathbaun Hotel?

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