Doolin Hotels - Great 3 And 4 Star Hotels To Visit In Ireland

by Sophia Taylor

The majority of independent Doolin hotels have been able to survive both the recession and the onslaught of the larger chains that are entering the hotel market in Ireland. The three hotels selected here exhibit the very best in service, great cuisine and panoramic views of all the hotels in Doolin.

The Aran View Hotel is one of the more traditional country manor style hotels in Doolin. The main attraction to the hotel for many guests will be the panoramic views of the Aran Islands that the hotel has from its hill top location overlooking Doolin.

This Georgian country house has been renovated several times over the last two decades and still retains a lot of its traditional country charm. The guest rooms have high ceilings, ornate plasterwork and many other period features that combine well with the comfortable furnishings and crisp modern en-suites. The hotel’s restaurant is popular with guests and locals from the area (which is a seal of approval for any hotel restaurant) and their bar plays host in summer to musical entertainment in the form of traditional Irish musicians.

The Ballyvara Guest House is unique to the area, in terms of guest houses, as it was specifically built as a guest-house with an eclectic mix of room styles. This includes two studios, family rooms, quad rooms, luxury doubles and the ubiquitous twin and double rooms.

The room facilities and furnishings are modern in all rooms. The luxury suites have more space, a king size bed and a spa bath as standard. The adjoining studio apartments are self-contained with an open plan design that includes a kitchen and dining area.

The Tir Gan Ean is one of the newer styles of hotels in Doolin that mixes traditional Celtic architecture with modern creature comforts. The hotel has an almost boutique feel to its twelve spacious rooms that all feature under-floor heating, modern en-suite bathrooms, plasma TVs and broadband connectivity.

The common/public areas are all very laid-back and the restaurant and bar make an ideal spot for a relaxing dinner. The morning breakfast is rightly renowned for its large array of options to satisfy European and Western palates.

A holiday break at one of these three Doolin hotels is the perfect way to enjoy relaxing, comfortable lodgings all within close proximity to the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands and all the other attractions in this part of Ireland.

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