Rathbaun Hotel, Lisdoonvarna
About the Hotel
Tastefully Decorated Rooms
The Rathbaun Hotel offers 10 ensuite bedrooms, each featuring a laptop-friendly workspace and air conditioning. Rooms come equipped with complimentary WiFi, free bottled water, LCD television, hairdryer, and phone. Tea and coffee making facilities are included. Average room size is 23 square meters. USB charging sockets are in all rooms. Iron is available upon request. Bedding features Hungarian goose down duvets and pillows from Hamvay, coupled with Sateen sheets.
Dining Options
The Rathbaun Restaurant features a bar/lounge. Hearty food with generous portions is served each day in the restaurant and bar from 11:00 to 23:00. The food specializes in home-cooked dishes, breads, and pastries, using ingredients such as free-range eggs, local meat and fish, fruit, and vegetables. Full Irish or Continental breakfast is cooked to order and served from 8 AM to 12 noon. There is also a well-stocked, oak-paneled Irish bar.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Rathbaun Hotel provides daily live Irish country music and dancing. During the September Matchmaking festival, musicians such as Peter Burke, Declan Aungier, Finbarr Dennehy, Caitriona O'Sullivan, Curtis Magee, Tommy O'Flaherty, and Francis Fahy perform. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing are available in the surrounding water. A resident's sitting room offers literature, maps, board games, a TV, a computer, and a printer. Secure facilities for bicycles, motorbikes, surfboards, or equipment are available, along with facilities for rinsing and drying wetsuits or doing general laundry.
Location & Transportation
Located in Lisdoonvarna, the Rathbaun Hotel is 65 km from Shannon Airport. It's just 2 km from the coastal route of the Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel is 200 meters from a children's playground overlooking the GAA field, a running track, and an all-weather pitch. The Killimer - Tarbert car ferry, linking the main tourist routes of the Shannon and Kerry region, is accessible. This ferry journey saves 137 km from terminal to terminal. Bus Eireann Express Coach network routes connect cities and major towns throughout Ireland. Purchase tickets at travel centers in Limerick and Ennis stations, at the Bus Eireann desk in Shannon Airport, or on the coach.
Hotel Services
The Rathbaun Hotel, run by John and Lynn Connolly, has been family-owned since 1955. Staff provide daily information on attractions and activities in the area, drawing on 55 years of experience. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Free parking is available. Pets and guide dogs are welcome upon request. Safety features include carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit. Certain bookings are not allowed for group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor