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Doolin INN

3.5 star property
Riverfront inn in Doolin with free breakfast

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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Near the stunning Cliffs of Moher and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre, Doolin INN offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a cozy coffee shop, and an inviting bar. Get active with horseback riding or cycling before unwinding in the garden or on the scenic terrace. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Cabin, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Doolin, Doolin INN is on the Strip and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Doolin Cave and Cliffs of Moher, while Mountain View Horse Riding Centre and Lahinch Seaworld are popular area attractions. Lahinch Beach and Fanore Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and rock climbing nearby.
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Map
1 Fisher Street, Ballyvara, Doolin, v95cc79

What's nearby

  • Doolin Pitch & Putt - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Doolin Cave - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Mountain View Horse Riding Centre - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Cliffs of Moher - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Lahinch Beach - 21 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliffs View Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gus O'Connor's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Frantic Chef - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Fitzpatrick's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McGann's Pub & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Doolin INN

Inn near Doolin Cave
Located close to Cliffs of Moher and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre, Doolin INN provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Active travelers can enjoy horseback riding, cycling, and archery at this inn. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and books
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doolin INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Doolin INN?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Doolin INN?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Doolin INN?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Doolin INN located?

Located in the heart of Doolin, this inn is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Doolin Cave and within 6 mi (10 km) of Cliffs of Moher and Mountain View Horse Riding Centre. Lahinch Beach and Fanore Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Doolin INN Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 396 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay — staff was so helpful with telling us what to do and where to eat as well as listen to music!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing. The luxury pod room was incredible, and the staff was so friendly. Beautiful location, walkable to the cute village! Will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing inn, loved our stay. This was our first time in Doolin. Easy to find with Google maps, easy parking, very close to cliff of moher. Extremely friendly staff, quiet, clean and breakfast was amazing in the morning. Loved our stay and if we ever make it back to Ireland, will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, excellent Breakfast, short walk to the town of Doolin which had nice shops and pub with music, Amazing cliffs of Moher short ride. Pleasant staff, Chris very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Doolin Inn. It was in a great location, was a big room, and had a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Great location. Room was very clean and well appointed. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay when going to the Cliffs of Moher! You can take an easy drive there, or hike about an hour along the cliffs. Staff so friendly, breakfast great. The town itself is a little quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect little place to stay while visiting doolin. Close to cliffs of moher. Room was huge and delicious included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite places!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful breakfast, and very hospitable staff. Also greeted with a warm welcome. Staff was knowledgeable of local spots to explore. Definitely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Doolin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place near town and the Cliffs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love loved this property! So cute and close walking distance to pubs and restaurants! Breakfast was amazing and staff was so kind!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

Perfect

I would have stayed in Doolin and at the Doolin in for a week had I know how beautiful it is. We stayed in The Burrow, and it was simply amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONRAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waking distance to great pub. Breakfast on site was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely quaint and perfect. Exactly what we wanted to stay by the cliffs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edna

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

Will visit again

We will certainly return and refer this hotel. It was absolutely lovely. Clean, quiet, friendly staff, just over-all a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great at Doolin Inn. Staff, the room, breakfast. All great! About a 15 minute walk to the Pier. Restaurants down the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, really well furnished and decorated. We loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very attentive. Rooms luxurious and immaculate. Super close to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was convenient to shopping and food. Breakfast was phenomenal. I’m still thinking about it two weeks later. Walk ti the ferry was beautiful. Public transportation available to this very rural area. Highly recommend! The highlight of our trip to Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Town was quaint. Hospitality was great. Breakfast was amazing. Thanks for a great stay. Loved the little town of Doolin and more so the Doolin Inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful front desk staff Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on. Proximity is close to the cliff and walking restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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