Reviews of Monks Ballyvaughan
The Pier, Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ballyvaughan, Ireland
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDidn’t like the sausages
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were the best I experienced in Ireland. They made my stay feel like an absolute joy!
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely sea view. Very nice bathroom. Comfortable bed. Nice breakfast. Good WiFi.
Evening meal, though the food was very good the dining room was extremely busy, which resulted in our main course being forgotten. This finally arrived after over an hour following prompting.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewLovely 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.
No room service!
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI love a breakfast cooked to order. Never mind if I have to wait.
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGorgeous refurbished rooms with a fabulous view.
That the breakfast was in where the bar was
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, comfortable luxury, great food and service. Monks is a place to switch off and chill in.
Nothing I didn't like - the quiet rural surroundings suited us
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLarge Window in the breakfast area is a WOW factor
Orange juice not freshly squeezed Coffee in pot was not fresh
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewMonks 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.
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLoved our stay, great clean modern cosy hotel, great food, quiet location sea view
Can’t fault it really lovely
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat views and very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing quiet location on harbourside right by ocean. Beautiful room with very comfortable bed. Kind and friendly staff on reception and in restaurants.
Kitchen extractor below bathroom window very noisy but was turned off at night.
Reviewed: 13 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewSo quaint, great restaurant with live music. Susan and her colleagues were so helpful and accommodating and kind. The view was amazing!! The cliffs of Moher are very close.
Nothing
Reviewed: 1 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewRoom was very comfortable with a lovely sea view. Food was very good and staff were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed: 19 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, super cosy and comfortable room. Great bed and pillows. Cosy duvet. Amazing shower. Wonderful food and service. Cracking pint of Guinness.
Nothing. Loved it.
Reviewed: 4 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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