Monks Ballyvaughan
The Pier, Ballyvaughan, County Clare
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Why people book this hotel
“Comfortable and cozy bedroom and sitting room”
“Rooms are very comfortable and tastefully decorated”
“Delicious food and friendly staff”
“Staff is very welcoming and friendly”
“Breakfast was the usual high standard”
“Breakfast was excellent”
“Its location and quietness at night time”
“Stunning location”
“Very clean and nice room”
“The room was so cosy and clean with a sea view so it ticked all the right boxes”
“Good WiFi”
Overview
Monks Ballyvaughan, a property with a bar and a shared lounge, is located in Ballyvaughan, 28 km from Cliffs of Moher, 48 km from Galway Greyhound Stadium, as well as 49 km from Eyre Square. This guest house provides free private parking and a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a restaurant. The property also offers accommodation for disabled guests. At the guest house, every unit has a private bathroom. Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options are available daily at the guest house. Galway Railway Station is 49 km from Monks Ballyvaughan. The nearest airport is Shannon Airport, 59 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Anna
couple
May 16, 2026
“Comfortable and charming stay by the sea.”
Comfortable and cozy bedroom and sitting room. Delicious food and friendly staff.
Jagmca
solo_traveller
April 30, 2026
Great base to explore the Burren. Rooms are very comfortable and tastefully decorated.
Olha
couple
April 26, 2026
Very clean and nice room. Quiet place to refill energy and escape from noise. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Amazing views.
catherine
couple
April 14, 2026
“We had a relaxing stay at monks”
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 .
Brendan
couple
April 10, 2026
“A pleasure to stay here. Would highly recommend it.”
Breakfast was the usual high standard. It's probably our 4th stay in the last year. We love it .
Frank
solo_traveller
February 14, 2026
“Very courteous, friendly, helpful staff. Would return and would recommend the Hotel and restaurant .”
Breakfast was excellent. Good choice with items off the menu available.
Nora
couple
February 1, 2026
“Fabulous rooms, restaurant and staff.”
Beautiful and warm rooms, comfortable bed, good quality linens, great shower, good selection of tea and coffee provided, lovely Mervue Organics toiletries. The bar and restaurant were excellent for dinner. The breakfast had a great selection of cold and hot food items. The staff were all very professional and friendly.
Brendan
couple
February 1, 2026
“This is a t least our 4th stay here and hopefully will be back in a few months.”
Breakfast was gorgeous and dinner. Room was fab and so comfy and warm.
Jimmy
couple
January 20, 2026
“Would go back in a heartbeat”
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.
Paul
couple
January 19, 2026
“Lovely stay in high quality accommodation in a stunning location.”
Lovely sea view. Very nice bathroom. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast. Good WiFi.
cj
solo_traveller
December 18, 2025
Beautiful room with sea view
Aine
extended_group
December 3, 2025
“Relaxing girly weekend away”
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 👌
Edel
couple
October 27, 2025
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.
Eamonn
solo_traveller
September 30, 2025
Superb
Anne
couple
September 29, 2025
“A stunning position overlooking Galway Bay and the Burren, excellent food and warm, friendly service.”
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.
MCGANNON
couple
August 31, 2025
“It was a fabolous stay”
Didn’t like the sausages
Katie
solo_traveller
August 29, 2025
“The location is stunning. The service excellent. The place is perfect.”
The staff were the best I experienced in Ireland. They made my stay feel like an absolute joy!
Guest
couple
June 30, 2025
“Lovely stay in high quality accommodation in a stunning location.”
Lovely sea view. Very nice bathroom. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast. Good WiFi.
Mo
solo_traveller
June 28, 2025
“Monks Review”
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.
Caroline
solo_traveller
June 7, 2025
I love a breakfast cooked to order. Never mind if I have to wait.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Walking tours, Bike tours
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Meals can be prepared in the kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, a dishwasher, kitchenware and a microwave. The apartment provides a washing machine, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 3 beds.
Cosy Queen Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as mountain views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Queen Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, as well as mountain views. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Sea View
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This wheelchair accessible double room features soundproof walls, a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a roll-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room with Sea View
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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