Monks Ballyvaughan

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

9.8

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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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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

Edel
Ireland Ireland
“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.”
Anne
United Kingdom 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 Netherlands
“The staff were the best I experienced in Ireland. They made my stay feel like an absolute joy!”
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.”

Host Information

9.6
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, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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.