The Hylands Burren Hotel is located in the charming village of Ballyvaughan, on the west coast of Ireland. This modernized 18th-century house offers large bedrooms, a fine restaurant and traditional Irish hospitality. The rooms with attached bathroom at the Hylands all feature TVs, hairdryers and ironing equipment. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Fresh from Ballyvaughan harbor, the Hyland’s Burren restaurant specializes in seafood and local Burren lamb. Home-baked scones, cakes and desserts are also on the menu. The more relaxed bar has open fires, regular live music and a bar menu. Aillwee Cave is a 5-minute drive away and the Burren National Park is within 10 miles of the hotel. There are several golf courses in the area and free parking is available at the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 123 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests commended the <b>friendly staff</b> and <b>convenient location</b> near attractions. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> were appreciated, with many finding the beds particularly comfortable. The bar was a highlight, offering live music. <b>Breakfast</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests finding it less satisfying.
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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
7.2
Low score for Ballyvaughan
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bowers
    United States of America United States of America
    Super comfortable "classic" hotel. Quiet, roomy, nice bathroom, and REAL mugs in the in-room coffee-tea service.
  • Jill
    United States of America United States of America
    Hyland Burrens was a very nice hotel clean and quaint. The room was very small and only one small window, but the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was excellent and we did have one dinner at the hotel which was exceptional. There is a...
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    The little town of Ballyvaugham is really nice. We had a beautiful day to walk around and explore. The hotel was perfect, clean and very comfortable. Only Wish the music in the restaurant started a little earlier.
  • Traci
    United States of America United States of America
    Location…only hotel in town?! Offered a nice restaurant and bar with live music.
  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    We enjoyed our stay in Ballyvaughan. The little town is compact and friendly. The waterfront area and nearby local walks are lovely and the location is perfectly situated for visits to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher and sites in the Burren. The hotel...
  • Craig
    United States of America United States of America
    Perfect location and they had bike storage, pub and dining were top notch. I would book again.
  • Jennifer
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean rooms, off street parking, pub on-site, friendly staff, amenities, great location
  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    The Hylands Burren Hotel was very comfortable, fresh and clean, quiet, lovely friendly helpful staff, and the little touches were gorgeous.. handwritten note in my room and a box of chocs! Had a fabulous stay and would stay here again. It was a...
  • Marie
    Ireland Ireland
    Great location, fantastic staff, delicious breakfast
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    Cute, a bit dated, but nice and comfortable. We had a small issue upon check in and it was quickly resolved. Nice staff, good breakfast.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      French • Irish • Malaysian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hylands Burren Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Fishing

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Irish
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Hylands Burren Hotel

  • Hylands Burren Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Hylands Burren Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hylands Burren Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bike tours
    • Beach

  • Room options at Hylands Burren Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin

  • The prices at Hylands Burren Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Hylands Burren Hotel is 350 feet from the center of Ballyvaughan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hylands Burren Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte