Doolin Hotels – Top Three Hotels In The West Of Ireland

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 House is the largest hotel in Doolin, but with 19 rooms it manages to still feel very personable. The main draw for hotel guests is the magnificent sea views out to the Atlantic Ocean and the Aran Islands from west-facing guest rooms.

The fact that this was a former Georgian country manor house means that the rooms are spacious with high ceilings and period features throughout. This is paired up with modern en-suites to provide a good mix of traditional country charm with modern comfort. There is a range of dining options at the hotel with the restaurant providing a great menu of Irish cuisine and the pleasant hotel bar providing hearty pub fare throughout the day.

The Ballyvara Guest House is even closer to Doolin village than the Aran View and was uniquely designed and purpose built as a guest house in the 1990′s. The modern design incorporates a floor plan that features luxury suites, family rooms, quad rooms, 2 studio apartment and large 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.

Finally, the Tir Gan Ean House Hotel is quite unique in its Celtic architecture and interior design. The hotel could almost be termed as a boutique hotel thanks to the 12 high-tech guest rooms that each feature plasma TVs, air-conditioning and ultra modern en-suites.

The hotel’s own restaurant and bar has a good mix of Irish and European style dishes available. In the mornings, the breakfast buffet is also surprising given the huge range of choices on offer with everything from scrambled eggs with salmon to pancakes and maple syrup (a breakfast rarity in Irish terms).

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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