About this property

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 near attractions such as the Cliffs of Moher (28 km) and Galway Greyhound Stadium (48 km). Free on-site private parking and bicycle parking are available. Guest Services: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Additional amenities include an electric vehicle charging station, outdoor seating area, and housekeeping service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mo
    Ireland 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...
  • Caroline
    Ireland Ireland
    I love a breakfast cooked to order. Never mind if I have to wait.
  • Pamela
    Ireland Ireland
    Large Window in the breakfast area is a WOW factor
  • Edel
    Ireland 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.
  • Michael
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved our stay, great clean modern cosy hotel, great food, quiet location sea view
  • Tina
    United Kingdom 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 Ireland
    Room was very comfortable with a lovely sea view. Food was very good and staff were friendly and helpful.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, super cosy and comfortable room. Great bed and pillows. Cosy duvet. Amazing shower. Wonderful food and service. Cracking pint of Guinness.
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful moody setting in tasteful comfortable surroundings. The staff were faultless, dinner and breakfast were delicious...wish we had stayed longer.

Host Information

9.5
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

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Live music/performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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