Reviews of Aille River Tourist Hostel Glamping Doolin
Ocean Road, Doolin, Ireland
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Comfy bed with the sound of the river trickling past. Able to lock tent. Shared kitchen facilities good and lovely fireplace. Excellent pubs and fish and chip place over the road.
All good and as expected.
Reviewed: 9 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation and facilities
Tent wasn’t securely erected. Bad wind during the night and the flapping kept us awake. Probably was at beginning of season but the strings weren’t tight when we stayed. toilet wasn’t available at 2am. Outside door locked.
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewDid what it said on tin. Bathroom facilities v close to the teepee. Warm and nice duvet
Thank you!
Reviewed: 30 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLove the location plenty of room nice and clean
I like two toilets and two showers. I was always a wait
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation was good
Wasn't really glamping. More of a big tent getting blown about in the wind. Could hear everything so sleeping wasn't an option really. It would be good if conditions were still but otherwise wouldn't advise it
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe staff were friendly and helpful, location perfect and the Tipi tent clean.
The bed was a little hard
Reviewed: 19 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe teepee is very roomy and nice but the bed was quite hard and small for my husband is a big man.
Reviewed: 31 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThe location in Doolin was perfect - central and easy access to local pubs, music and restaurants. We loved our Glamping tent. It was comfortable and spacious.
Thank you, Andrew!
Reviewed: 14 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewGreat location and a comfortable bed for a glamping experience.
Thank you, Anne :-)
Reviewed: 14 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewLovely cute place to stay Good facilities has everything you need
Not sure if it was the weather but very hard to sleep in the teepee with how noisy it was from wind
Reviewed: 27 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewWe stayed in the glamping tent and it was surprisingly comfortable! It rained really hard all night and no drops came through , it was just a few steps from the building so bathrooms were convenient and the tent stayed a very comfortable temperature (June) .
There were not enough restrooms and sinks , at times we had to wait a few minutes since the one toilet was not working but for a hostel I think that is to be expected
Reviewed: 3 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewWe have stayed loads of times at this hostel and the staff and facilities have always been excellent.
Unfortunately the 'glamping pod' had an outer layer that was flimsy and not tied down correctly. It was extremely loud in the wind at night time and detatched entirely by morning time. We got no sleep. Not fit for purpose in the wind.
Dear Guest, hands up yes you are correct! We experienced an unexpected violent storm on the night of your stay and unfortunately the outer protective canopy did snap away from the main tent and this we apologize for unreservedly! The glamping tent is in a well protective area with a protective fence around it and has been in this location for 8 years without any wind incident so this unscheduled wind event is very rear indeed! It is a pity you did not come in to reception the next morning where we would have issued you a full refund, if you contact us this is still available to you. one again our apologies for this once off event! Regards Robert
Dear Guest, hands up yes you are correct! We experienced an unexpected violent storm on the night of your stay and unfortunately the outer protective canopy did snap away from the main tent and this we apologize for unreservedly! The glampi… Show more
Reviewed: 27 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewIt was clean and close to the centre of the village
There is only 1 shower and 2 toilets to share between between 30+ people, there was tea available but no milk and no coffee
Dear guest, There are two showers and two toilets available for camping guests to use and there is only ever a maximum of 10-15 users at any one day! A breakfast is available for all in the kitchen including tea coffee and yes milk! Our glamping tent is of a very high standard, a comfy bed with warm winter duvet and throws, a carpet and comfy chairs a bedside table, a light etc, and is situated in a very elegant location among the trees beside the river. Regards, Owner
Dear guest, There are two showers and two toilets available for camping guests to use and there is only ever a maximum of 10-15 users at any one day! A breakfast is available for all in the kitchen including tea coffee and yes milk! Our gla… Show more
Reviewed: 7 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewLocation was excellent . Didn’t have the breakfast
Parking is tight due to the facility been full
Reviewed: 31 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewGreat location that can be used as a base for visiting nearby attractions; kind staff; handy parking on site.
Based on previous experiences, not sure it matches the definition of glamping. The tent provided is spacious, the bed is comfortable enough for a short stay, but the tent is not positioned in the best spot: just beside a water stream with not enough insulation and no cover at all from wind. It is very umid inside. The facilities are clean, but there are only two toilets and two showers for all the guests.
Reviewed: 9 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewThe peace, location and staff
Thank you, Lorraine. It was lovely to meet you :-)