Lisnanard
Lisnanard, L5042, County Clare, Ireland- Site
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Charming Guest House with Modern Amenities
Convenient Location: Situated in Ballyvaughan, Monks Ballyvaughan is within proximity to popular attractions like Cliffs of Moher and Galway Greyhound Stadium.
Comfortable Accommodation: The property offers well-equipped units with private bathrooms, ensuring a cozy stay for guests.
Delightful Dining Options: Guests can enjoy a variety of breakfast choices, including Full English/Irish and vegetarian options, setting the perfect tone for a day of exploration.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Monks Ballyvaughan? Book your stay now and indulge in a memorable getaway!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Courtyard View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Single bed (90-130 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
Mountain View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
Sea View
In-room amenities
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Premium locatie met privé parking
Smaakvolle inrichting maar kleine kamer, geen zitcomfort en geen extra’s voor een premium prijsklasse
Lovely rooms. Waiter v nice left a drink.out gorgeous us as bar closing times varied.
Bar closed early we could not get any service beyond 10 pm ehen we're turned for the night.
Location near pier, and ability to walk into town
Our windows happened to open on the ground floor to the driveway and back area. A little too intimate…and it was warm so we wanted windows open
Very clean and comfortable room.
Lumière de l'alarme dans la chambre dérangeante la nuit
The breakfast was top class Overall we were very impressed with everything ! It was expensive but worth it for a treat
No complaints
Truly a gem of a place. The staff are fabulous, the food is delicious, the rooms are beautifully luxurious, and the scenery and views are simply spectacular. I would highly recommend it.
Staff, food, room, scenery, location 🤗
Beautiful location and staff were friendly
Fantastic location, stunning views, very peaceful, super comfortable bed.
Sehr schönes Hotel direkt am Pier. Bei Frühstück wurde das cooked breakfast serviert, den Rest konnte man sich am Buffet holen.
Wir hatten das Apartment mit Blick auf die Rückseite des Hotels. Die Lüftung der Küche usw. war teilweise laut.
Warm greeting from the moment we walked in. Merci Joanna! Our courtyard room was immaculate. Perfectly appointed. Dinner was outstanding. Same for breakfast. Highly recommend.
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Beautiful room with stunning view
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Very well organised, fully functional, great location and nice staff Food in the restaurant was top class
No complaints
OMG what didn’t I like?!
We only got to spend one night there
Beautiful property, classy, clean ,cozy ,
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Comfortable and cozy bedroom and sitting room. Delicious food and friendly staff.
Beautifully maintained property near The Burren and Black Head….the pier across the road is a perfect spot for picnics, photography or sightseeing. The local seafood and traditional Irish stew was excellent and loved the breakfast which was included.
Tolle Lage, sehr freundliches Personal, schönes Restaurant, tolles Frühstück
Great base to explore the Burren. Rooms are very comfortable and tastefully decorated.
Very clean and nice room. Quiet place to refill energy and escape from noise. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Amazing views.
Its location and quietness at night time . Nice bar /restaurant. Choice of fish on the menu is fantastic, but a little restricted if you are a meat eater and are staying for a couple off days .
Some of the staff could have been a little more friendly and engaging with customers
Breakfast was the usual high standard. It's probably our 4th stay in the last year. We love it .
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Breakfast was excellent. Good choice with items off the menu available.
Some items at breakfast could be served hotter, i.e sausages.
The most beautiful and peaceful room we have ever stayed in. We could have sat in the sunken windows all day and gazed out at the ocean. The food was excellent as you expect in Monks. A very chilled 2 nights.
I'm being picky but 1 or 2 of the waitresses in the restaurant could have been more attentive. The staff at breakfast on the other hand were so warm and welcoming as were the staff at the hotel reception.
Lovely sea view. Very nice bathroom. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast. Good WiFi.
Evening meal, though the food was very good the dining room was extremely busy, which resulted in our main course being forgotten. This finally arrived after over an hour following prompting.
Beautiful room with sea view
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Monks Ballyvaughan är ett väldigt charmigt ställe att bo på. Servicen var god och vänlig. Rummet var fantastiskt med utsikt över havet. Ballyvaughan nås med buss 351 eller 350 på ett enkelt sätt.
Vi åt en skaldjurstallrik på kvällen. Den levde däremot inte riktigt upp till förväntningarna och kunde gjorts mycket bättre. 50 % av tallriken bestod av rökt lax, vilket kändes som ett sätt att "fylla ut" tallriken. Med små medel kan Monks nå absolut toppklass. Till frukost saknades ost, vilket inte är helt ovanligt i den här delen av världen.
Very friendly staff. Beautiful location and food was wonderful.
Room was small and very noisy all night.
What was there not to like!! Everything was just amazing, the accommodation was perfect. The room was so cosy and clean with a sea view so it ticked all the right boxes. The staff were fantastic too especially Maria who really looked after us. The night porter was also extremely efficient and friendly too. We will most certainly be back. Would highly recommend 👌
We loved everything 😍
We booked two rooms and you came back 2 days later saying you were overbooked. Thanks for nothing. The only problem we had with Booking. Com was you
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.
Das Zimmer war sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und großzügig. Das angeschlossene Restaurant war ebenfalls sehr heimelig und das Personal sehr zugewandt.
Es war sehr warm im Zimmer und die Bettdecke dafür etwas schwer.
Breakfast was delicious, fresh and wait staff was very friendly. You could have a simple serving of fruit, yogurt or fresh scones, or opt for the large breakfast options off their menu.
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So pretty and clean- lovely decor
Liked everything
Monk's Ballyvaughn was absolutely wonderful! The staff was outstanding (special thanks to Susan & Alfie for your hospitality)! The room was spacious, clean & comfortable with a great view. The restaurant was outstanding. Food was chef prepared and delicious. The included breakfast was bountiful. We highly recommend this property for a stay in Ballyvaughn.
We had absolutely no complaints.
Das Frühstück war sehr gut, mit wunderschönem Ausblick auf das Meer. Auch das Restaurant, mit seinem ausgezeichneten Fischangebot ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Superb
Beautiful room with plenty of space. Everything is so cute and cozy. Right across from the water. Very peaceful stay. Walked up to the two local pubs just across the bridge but returned for dinner. Mussels and brown bread were excellent and a huge portion. 10/10 would recommend and stay again.
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.
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Didn’t like the sausages
The staff were the best I experienced in Ireland. They made my stay feel like an absolute joy!
Wunderschönes Haus direkt am Meer!
Es ist perfekt!!
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 the morning. Next time, I will stay in one of the cottages, if they are self catered? Thank you for a lovely stay.
No room service!
I love a breakfast cooked to order. Never mind if I have to wait.
Gorgeous refurbished rooms with a fabulous view.
That the breakfast was in where the bar was
Beautiful location, comfortable luxury, great food and service. Monks is a place to switch off and chill in.
Nothing I didn't like - the quiet rural surroundings suited us
Large Window in the breakfast area is a WOW factor
Orange juice not freshly squeezed Coffee in pot was not fresh
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.
Loved our stay, great clean modern cosy hotel, great food, quiet location sea view
Can’t fault it really lovely
Great views and very friendly and helpful staff
Amazing quiet location on harbourside right by ocean. Beautiful room with very comfortable bed. Kind and friendly staff on reception and in restaurants.
Kitchen extractor below bathroom window very noisy but was turned off at night.
So quaint, great restaurant with live music. Susan and her colleagues were so helpful and accommodating and kind. The view was amazing!! The cliffs of Moher are very close.
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Room was very comfortable with a lovely sea view. Food was very good and staff were friendly and helpful.
Beautiful location, super cosy and comfortable room. Great bed and pillows. Cosy duvet. Amazing shower. Wonderful food and service. Cracking pint of Guinness.
Nothing. Loved it.
Just the most perfect place for anyone looking for a balance of peace by the sea and enough going on to keep you well entertained. Every room is a place to enjoy whether you are working from your laptop or enjoying your breakfast. A top stay and we'll be back!
We should have booked for longer :(
Monks is an absolute gem. Exceptionally beautiful and the staff is perfection. We will absolutely return again.
Cosy & comfortable
Some areas of dining area/bar area have less light and for anyone with impaired vision may have issues
Beautiful moody setting in tasteful comfortable surroundings. The staff were faultless, dinner and breakfast were delicious...wish we had stayed longer.
There was not a thing to dislike about it
This is a beautiful, comfortable place to stay, understated absolute luxury x
Loved everything ❤️
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Cleanliness
9.33/10The rooms were spacious, clean, & comfortable with a great view, which indicates a strong standard of cleanliness.
Service
9.8/10The staff were very friendly and helpful with special mentions of excellent service from specific staff members.
Location
9.84/10Beautiful location with stunning views of Galway Bay and the Burren, appreciated by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
9.29/10The rooms received positive feedback for their comfort and decor, although some were slightly small.
Amenities
9.32/10The hotel offers a range of amenities, including cozy rooms and a great restaurant.
Value for Money
9.28/10Overall sentiment pointed to high value given the experiences and quality provided.
Food and Beverage
9.33/10Food was highlighted positively, particularly the breakfast and restaurant offerings.
Overall Experience
9.8/10General consensus reflects a very high overall satisfaction and willingness to return.
Well-appointed rooms with private bathrooms and thoughtful amenities ensure a comfortable stay.
Located at The Pier in Ballyvaughan with views near Galway Bay and the Burren area.
Enjoy a variety of breakfast choices, including Full English/Irish and vegetarian options, to start your day.