Comfortable Accommodation: Monks Ballyvaughan in Ballyvaughan offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, restaurant, bar, and lounge.
Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves Irish cuisine with vegetarian options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, full English/Irish, and vegetarian. Live music enhances the dining experience.
Convenient Location: Located 59 km from Shannon Airport, the guest house is a 2-minute walk from Saint John The Baptist Church. Nearby attractions include Aillwee Cave (3.5 km) and Poulnabrone Dolmen (9 km).
Guest Services: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and electric vehicle charging station.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
“Monks are always excellent. Every year, we dedicate a number of nights to stay in this little idyllic hideaway. The views are beautiful, the staff excellent- big shout out to Susan & Alfie and the accomodation is of an excellent standard.”
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Anne
United Kingdom
“The attention to detail of the rooms, comfort of the bed and immaculate en-suite. The staff were warm and friendly. The menu provided a good choice with superb seafood options. Stunning location.”
Katie
Netherlands
“The staff were the best I experienced in Ireland. They made my stay feel like an absolute joy!”
Mo
Ireland
“Lovely staff, bedroom allocated on the ground floor, which was so convenient and comfortable, coffee maker was a lovely treat, but the meal was superb - best yet on this trip around the W A W!!! Just one thing - no room service for breakfast in...”
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Caroline
Ireland
“I love a breakfast cooked to order. Never mind if I have to wait.”
Pamela
Ireland
“Large Window in the breakfast area is a WOW factor”
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Edel
Ireland
“Monks is always a total treat. Beautiful accommodation, welcoming staff, and stunning views. Thanks to Shauna and all at Monks for a great break. We bought some Brisha candles as a momento of our stay 😀. Thanks a mill.”
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Michael
Ireland
“Loved our stay, great clean modern cosy hotel, great food, quiet location sea view”
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Tina
United Kingdom
“Amazing quiet location on harbourside right by ocean. Beautiful room with very comfortable bed. Kind and friendly staff on reception and in restaurants.”
Sally
Ireland
“Room was very comfortable with a lovely sea view.
Food was very good and staff were friendly and helpful.”
Host Information
9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Monks is located overlooking Galway Bay on Ireland's scenic Wild Atlantic Way. It is ideally located for guests who want to discover the world famous Burren Region. Walking, hiking, horseriding and a variety of water based activities are very popular here. The challenging golf courses of Doonbeg and Lahinch are within easy reach. Trips to the Aran Islands from Doolin are available throughout the summer season. Our restaurant is specially famous for top quality local seafood and serves delicious prawn, salmon, crabmeat and cod.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Monks
Cuisine
Irish
Ambiance
Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian
Facilities of Monks Ballyvaughan
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Bar
House rules
Monks Ballyvaughan takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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