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About the Hotel

The Pier, Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
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Near the harbour
Perfect
9.4
/10
5.0
4.5
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Located just moments from the Ballyvaughan village, the 4-star Monks Ballyvaughan hotel offers 10 rooms with views of the mountain. Featuring a restaurant, this Ballyvaughan guest house is fairly close to the Gleninagh Castle and Fulacht Fiadh.

Location

The centre of Ballyvaughan is a 5 minutes' walk of the hotel. The Monks Ballyvaughan is only 550 metres from the Burren Birds of Prey Centre and 59 km from Ennis.

The early 13th - century Cistercian monastery "Abbey Parish" is within 7 km of the property.

The nearest airport is Shannon, which lies 65 km from this Ballyvaughan hotel.

Rooms

The rooms at the accommodation have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making equipment for your convenience. Offering a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Situated in close proximity to Monks Ballyvaughan hotel, the restaurant L'Arco Italian Restaurant offers an European menu.

Leisure & Business

Diving and hiking are available from this hotel.

Must-do experiences

  • Taste the famous seafood chowder at The Wild Atlantic Way Café.
  • Hike the Burren Way for stunning coastal views and unique flora.
  • Visit the stunning Aillwee Cave for an unforgettable underground tour.
  • Explore the Burren Perfumery for local scents and handmade soaps.
  • Don't miss the farmers' market in Ballyvaughan every Saturday!
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Monks Ballyvaughan offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Cosy Queen Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
King Room Sea View
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Monks Ballyvaughan offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Perfect
9.4/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Monks Ballyvaughan Location

The Pier, Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
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The Pier, Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
Nearby
N of the R477 road between Ballyvaughan and Fanore
Gleninagh Castle and Fulacht Fiadh
200 ft
Galway Road
Burren Exposure
1800 ft
Aillwee Cave
Burren Birds of Prey Centre
1800 ft
Ballyvaughan
100 ft
6 Dolmen Holiday Village
Ballyvaughan Visitor Centre
500 ft
N-67
Bishop's Quarter
800 ft
Lisnanard
Ballyvaughan Pier
1900 ft
Restaurants
L'Arco Italian Restaurant
300 ft
Main Street
The Wild Atlantic Lodge
400 ft
Main Street Ballyvaughan
O'Loclainn's Irish Whiskey Bar
400 ft
Restaurant
Farmers' Market
700 ft
St John's Hall car park
Tea and Garden Rooms
1600 ft
Coast Road
Monks Ballyvaughan
2000 ft
The Pier
Getting around
City Centre
Ballyvaughan4 min  ·  1000 ft
Airports
Shannon (SNN)95 min  ·  39.2 mi
Connemara (NNR)120 min  ·  49.7 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-22:00
Check-out
from 08:00-11:00
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Monks Ballyvaughan guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
10

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 83 verified reviews
9.5/10
Perfect
95%
Recommend
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Comfort
9.8/10
Facilities
9.4/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.0/10
Location
9.7/10
Staff
9.6/10
Value for money
9.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 283 reviews
9.4/10
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