The family owned & run Ardagh Hotel is the perfect family destination. The hotel overlooks the Ardbear Bay and is set in some lovely countryside. The hotels rooms are large, clean and airy with west facing rooms getting the best views of the bay.

The hotel restaurant has won numerous awards in the region for its great menu selection which makes the best use of local produce. Seafood lovers are especially well catered for here.

For a luxurious getaway, and some pampering, the hillside Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is quite unique. This authentic castle is a sight to behold, and the insides don’t disappoint either with its tastefully furnished guest rooms and common rooms.

Guests can treat themselves to the sauna, beauty services and facial treatments. The hotel restaurant is rightly renowned for its delicious food which perfectly matches the auspicious dining room setting.

Further out of town in Renvyle is the Renvyle House Hotel. This country manor style hotel has large inviting guest rooms and their own bar and restaurant which often plays host to special gourmet weekends.

The more energetic can partake of walks on the private beach, the 9-hole golf course or the seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The hotel’s own dog is also on hand to accompany guests around some of the walking which start out from the hotel.

Any visitor to Clifden Ireland will testify to the splendor of the countryside around Connemara. Any of the three hotels listed here will provide the ideal complement to the great scenery.

Close to the Shannon estuary lies the unforgettable Glin Castle hotel. The hotel is hugely popular for weddings and special occasions due to the castles wonderful architecture and the tranquil lawns and walled gardens.

Inside the castle, the regal theme is continued through the reception, dining rooms and public rooms to the large high-ceilinged guest rooms. Each guest room features lavish decor with four-poster beds and modern en-suites.

For something more traditionally Irish, the Ballygarry House Hotel and Spa is a welcoming country manor style hotel that has been a popular getaway since opening in 1958.

The hotel has a modern twist with rooms equipped with power showers and flat screen TV’s. The contemporary menu options in the hotel restaurant are a major draw for residents and locals while the recently opened Nadur Spa offers several beauty services for those wishing to treat themselves on their relaxing break.

Finally, for a truly unique experience the Ballyseede Castle hotel cannot be beat. This dramatic 15th century hotel surrounded by glorious lawns has 12 rooms making a stay here very personable.

The spacious guest rooms each contain individual furnishings & designs and all common areas have a fine selection of oil paintings, ornamental plasterwork and vast marble fireplaces. The fine dining in the restaurant is almost matched by the elegant surroundings of the formal dining room.

Visitors to Ballybunion Ireland will not be disappointed by the picturesque scenery of the region. Likewise, the above hotels in Ballybunion complement perfectly the region’s beauty by maintaining their traditional style combined with some modern creature comforts.

Ballyvara Guest House has a great setting and wonderful guest rooms. This 4-star guest house is a stone’s throw from the village with rooms for every type of group. Couples and individuals will like the regular twin/double rooms or the luxury suites (which sport king size beds and spa baths).

Larger groups can also be catered for. The family rooms are big enough to welcome a family of 5 while the two adjoining studio apartments could house groups of 4/5. The studios also benefit from having their own kitchens which would suit guests planning a longer stay and wish to take day-trips along the west coast using Doolin as a base.

The ultra-modern Tir Gan Ean House Hotel is Doolin’s only boutique hotel. The building was designed to reflect the Celtic design of ancient round towers but this recently built hotel thankfully has every modern convenience inside.

The 12 contemporary guest rooms are spacious and kitted out with modern en-suites, under floor heating and large flat screen televisions. The wholesome breakfast, included in room rates, is a culinary treat with a large menu of options.

The 19 room Aran View House Hotel has, without doubt, the best views of any hotel in the area. West facing guest rooms (and the hotel bar) have panoramic ocean views of the Aran Islands.

Guest rooms are furnished in a tasteful manor style that is befitting of the hotel’s architecture while the restaurant provides a regular and a la carte menu of wholesome traditional local dishes.

Visitors to Doolin Ireland will love the local traditional music scene and the culinary treats native to the areas. The range of great hotels has become a great addition to the area’s attractions.