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Rathbaun Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Doolin Cave in Lisdoonvarna

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Point of interest
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Hiking

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Main Street, Lisdoonvarna, Clare
  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Doolin Cave
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cliffs of Moher
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Shannon (SNN)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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10 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Comfort Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lisdoonvarna

In entertainment district.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Doolin Cave and Doolin Pitch & Putt. Kilfenora Burren Centre is within 6 miles (10 km) and Cliffs of Moher is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Doolin Cave - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Cliffs of Moher - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Aillwee Cave - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rathbaun Hotel

Hotel near Doolin Cave in Lisdoonvarna
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
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1950
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is 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
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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 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

Things to do

  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 02 and April 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 132 lbs 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.

Property payment types

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 15 per pet, 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 major 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
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each 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 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.

National rating

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

How close is Rathbaun Hotel to the airport?

Rathbaun Hotel is 39.4 mi (48-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rathbaun Hotel?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rathbaun Hotel on Sep 22, 2025 start from $193.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Rathbaun Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Rathbaun Hotel offers an airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, on request, for a charge of EUR 130. per person, one-way.

How close is Rathbaun Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 10 mi (25-min drive) from Fanore Beach and 8.5 mi (18-min drive) from Lahinch Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rathbaun Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Rathbaun Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 8 and 16 for adults, EUR 6 and 12 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Rathbaun Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rathbaun Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Rathbaun Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rathbaun Hotel have a pool?

Rathbaun Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Rathbaun Hotel have a restaurant?

Rathbaun Hotel is home to Rathbaun Restaurant, which features brunch.

Does Rathbaun Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rathbaun Hotel to downtown Lisdoonvarna?

Rathbaun Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Lisdoonvarna.

Rathbaun Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 181 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joachim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great hosts. Hope to be able to come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Cincinnati

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is within 25 minutes of several locations including the Cliffs and Fanore. Lynn and the staff are delightful, offering suggestions on places to go and eat, even looking at the weather to help with advice. Very friendly. I would go back at any time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel was excellent, room super clean and quiet. All staff genuinely friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bazurulla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean property in a quiet town close to lovely pubs. The staff was so nice and the breakfast was delicious especially the yogurt parfait with fruit and muesli. The stairway was a little difficult to navigate so be sure to ask for help as there is a door a few steps from the top. Be sure to visit the Roadside Tavern just around the corner for delicious"fancy" pub food and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry, Chehalis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John and Lyn were phenomenal hosts. Very kind, gave good advice on local events, and were genuinely interested in what I did the day!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic owners - made our stay a memorable one!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

The Rathbaun is the best!

I’ve never stayed at a more friendlier, welcoming place. Lynn was very friendly and helpful. She told us about things to see that we otherwise wouldn’t have even bothered to. The Rathbaun is central to it all and the city of Lisdoovarna is charming and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Lila, Alpharetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is a little dated, but in a charming way. The restaurant was closed when we got there, but they kept the bar open late for 4 of us. Very helpful staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Indukant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay … parking was very convenient …
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Proprietors were wonderful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lynn, Tara and brother Cal, were great and so friendly … home away from home …. Recommend to stay there and if u say u know the family from Nashville u might even get a free beer 😜
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth, Corvallis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is a bit dated but what makes it exceptional is the owner and staff who are so kind and welcoming. The breakfast is the best we have had in a week of traveling. Lisdoonvarna is a great location to use as a base.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Wang Xin

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is old. It is conveniently located but room is small and old. I would probably stay somewhere else next time. The front desk staff were very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Outstanding. Friendly. Clean. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, White Rock

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyrus, Brampton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - friendly staff - a great town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024