Top 3 Hotels In Doolin Ireland
Doolin in Ireland may not be the most familiar town name to foreign travelers, but to the Irish it has become the perfect getaway location to enjoy some great scenery, a range of dining options and the traditional Irish music that the town has become famous for.
Irish and international visitors have over the past few decades gravitated toward the more populated and tourist-targeted counties neighbouring Clare to visit the Ring of Kerry, Killarney and Blarney Castle to kiss the Blarney Stone.
For a great many Irish, Doolin has become that authentic Irish town to visit. Whether it is just for a few days or a week long break to enjoy the tranquility, Doolin has hotels, restaurants and musical entertainment that will make for a truly enjoyable break. The surrounding countryside, known as the Burren – a rugged limestone landscape – and the majestic views out to the Aran Islands sitting in the Atlantic Ocean make this the ideal getaway to enjoy the outdoors too.
Doolin has progressed over the decades with some excellent hotel choices and options. The Aran View House Hotel is located a short walk from the village and provides hill-top views out to the Aran Islands and of the surrounding countryside.
The hotel has nineteen spacious rooms, all furnished to a high standard with all usual modern conveniences. The Aran View also has a number of dining options in its restaurant with both standard and a-la-carte menus. Add to this their welcoming bar which serves wholesome Irish classics during the day with traditional music sessions in the evening makes the hotel a very enticing option.
If you are in search of a romantic getaway location, or simply want to experience the country life (and avoid the crowds in Killarney) then a stay at Ballinalacken Castle Country House would be recommended for its tranquil location with views across Galway Bay and extensive grounds.
The hotel sits alongside the castle (from which the hotel took its name) on a cliff top a few kilometers north of Doolin village. The 15th century castle forms a backdrop to the hotel with has been sympathetically designed inside and out with tasteful elegant decor throughout. Rooms are bright and spacious.
As this is a family owned hotel there is great attention to those little details of good service with a friendliness that will make your stay memorable. The hotel restaurant has also won several awards for the culinary delights on the menu and the wonderful atmosphere of the dining room.
Finally, for something a little more modern, and perhaps quirky, there is the Roadford House Guesthouse. This recently modernized guest-house has 6 large modern rooms with every modern convenience you could need. Guests also benefit from proximity to the gastronomic treats on offer in the adjoining Roadford House restaurant which has fast become one of the dining highlights for the area.
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