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Reviews of The Wild Atlantic Lodge

3 out of 5
The Wild Atlantic Lodge
Main Street, Ballyvaughan, Clare

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Wild Atlantic Lodge. The Inn was lovely as was the staff and accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely little hotel that has been recently updated and hums with all the conveniences you'd hope for in a tiny town on the Wild Atlantic Way. Everything is small but neat, with the rooms arranged over a few floors in the hopscotch manner I've come to expect from tiny towns. The bar was lively and the restaurant was very good, with both dinner and breakfast being very nicely prepared with a good range of options for everyone in our party. The proprietors were quite busy assisting with everything, which I find part of the charm of a small hotel. Our rooms were nicely arranged and quite quiet even though we were next to the road leading to the back parking lot. The bathroom was quite spacious and everything was scrupulously clean. I would happily stay here again on another jaunt along Ireland's Atlantic coast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant staff. Lovely beach area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

VINCENZO

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oksana, Rancho Murieta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at The Wild Atlantic Lodge. The room was newly remodeled and clean, the breakfast served was wonderful and the service was impeccable. We will surely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The bathrooms are very small. Zoe was a great hostess. Would not recommend for long stays
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We hope to go back again.
Excellent, very clean & suited our family perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a good and clean hotel with friendly service but to be truthful it's nothing outstanding; we had better and cheaper B&Bs on our trip around the West Coast. The location however is great - it's a five minute stroll down to Ballyvaughan pier, which is simply gorgeous,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Amazing accommodation in the heart of a beautiful seaside village
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The lodge is okay to live in, it has everything you need. it would not be an excellent condition for the facility and the tidyness compare the price your pay. it is a small place and we got a room facing the road , the downstairs has pub with late customers. It does not have car parking when we arrive at 7PM, so I have drive around the small town to find a place that I can park . The SPAR accorss the road is handly .Thanks for the safe stay anyway. T
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent find!
Only stayed one night, but room was perfect. Everything was really clean and looked brand new. Rooms are not huge, but have every you need. Food really nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from Paul on 6 Jul 2021
Hello Sandra Thank you very much for your kind review. It is much appreciated by all of the team.

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An Absolute Gem
My son, Cian and I had the pleasure of staying in the Wild Atlantic Lodge for 2 nights earlier this month while on a week long road trip together. What an absolutely beautiful little hotel. This is not just the kind of place you want to stay in, this is the kind of hotel you want to own!! Every inch of this hotel was absolutely spotless. The rooms were as comfortable and as well equipped as a hotel 2-3 times the price. We had dinner in the restaurant both nights and both nights the food was superb. In fact on the second night, my very picky eater of a son enjoyed the meal so much, he had 2 entrees!! After dinner we sat and chatted with other guests in the Snug Bar and the conversation invariably started with something like, "isn't this place just gorgeous?" While there, I wanted to do some laundry. Paul (the owner) called around, found someone in another town who came, pickup my laundry. Washed and dried it and delivered it back within 12 hours. All for an extremely reasonable price. Not that is service!!! I cant say enough good things about this hotel. And a special shout out to the staff!! Especially Paddy behind the bar and the lovely Zoe who was our hostess, waitress, concierge, receptionist... She was amazing!! In short...this beautiful little hotel punches way above its weight!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs A R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Paul on 30 Sept 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you will visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant interlude in tranquil surroundings
A lovely friendly helpful place to stay, very clean and well run. Nicely situated. Staff here are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The whole covid situation was well managed without being in your face, felt safe here at all times. Could have some sort of system to allow guests to semi clean their own room, i.e: drop off used towels/empty bins etc. this would facilitate the system they have in place. Door to bathroom was missing a screw, small gripe but easily fixed. Overall a very pleasant experience, can only recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Paul on 9 Sept 2020
Hello Amanda We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for your lovely review. It is very much appreciated by all of the team. We hope you will visit us again.

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and welcoming staff who looked after us really well.Bedroom and all public areas were spotless. Staff were under additional pressure due to the evolving situation around coronavirus but handled everything very professionally.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Response from Paul on 19 Mar 2020
Hello Sheila. Thank you for your kind words. It was a pity you had to cut short your stay because of the crisis. I hope you will visit us again in the future. Kind Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful stop!
Awesome place to stay! Beautifully decorated, hot shower with great water pressure, comfortable bed and great food downstairs. We had dinner and breakfast and were equally pleased and impressed with both. VERY happy we stayed at this lodge on our trip around Ireland!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Paul on 30 Oct 2019
Hello Piper. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It is very much appreciated by all of the team here at the lodge. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we would be delighted to welcome you again in the future. Kind Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Paul on 13 Oct 2019
Hello Jane. Thank you for you positive feedback. It is very important to us and it is much appreciated by all of the team here at the Lodge. Kind Regards Paul

8/10 Good

Erik, Key Largo Fl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. Large room, three beds all new and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 30 Sept 2019
Thank you for your feedback Erik. It is very important to us and we really appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth, Cape Cod

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very charming inn like setting and the fact that they could accomodate the 3 or us needing 3 single beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 30 Sept 2019
Thank you for your feedback Elizabeth. It is very important to us and we really appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 30 Sept 2019
Thank you for your feedback . It is very important to us and we really appreciate it. I am glad you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Tampa, FL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really comfy room and the food was delicious! The neighborhood is so cute and everyone is so welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 23 Sept 2019
Thank you Sheila for your positive feedback. It is very important to us and it is very much appreciated by all of the team here at the lodge. Kind Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! Friendly staff, great food and wine, comfortable accomodation. Thank you! Would happily recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 23 Sept 2019
Thank you Angelique for your positive feedback. It is very important to us and it is very much appreciated by all of the team here at the lodge. Kind Regards Paul

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Family touch is obvious
A well run Hotel - Restaurant -Bar - I had eaten in it many times but this was the first time to stay .Very comfortable ; I can vouch for the food from experience and the restaurant .It may look plain and unimposing on the facade , but step inside to a warm snug an excellent modern restaurant and the cuisine will delight you .I would highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 13 Sept 2019
Hello David. I am so happy that you enjoyed your visit with us. Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing review. This feedback is very important to us and is very much appreciated by all of the team here at the lodge

10/10 Excellent

Eileen Maroney L.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful, clean room
We really enjoyed staying though only one night it was so very comfortable! The bedding was sumptuous and the bathroom was very updated and new. Thank you for the warm welcome. Next time we hope to eat there as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 13 Sept 2019
Thank you for your positive feedback. It is very important to us and is really appreciated by all of the team

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Paul on 10 Sept 2019
Hello Charles. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to post this review. It is much appreciated by all of the team.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and updated....Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Paul on 23 Aug 2019
Thank you for your positive review. Your feedback is very important to us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel with a small pub and restaurant. Very clean and comfy room. Well updated with a hair dryer and fan available. Enjoyed our dinner in the pub. Walking distance to the Atlantic Ocean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Paul on 22 Aug 2019
Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ballyvaughen is a perfect little town!
Our stay at The Wild Atlantic Lodge was amazing. Close to local sites and the Lodge was cozy with nice rooms. Dinner was amazing, and breakfast had a large selection of options. We had a fantastic time exploring the area and using the Lodge as our home base!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Paul on 22 Aug 2019
Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far our favorite hotel during our trip to Ireland. The staff is wonderful, our room was very roomy, comfortable and clean, and the town of Ballyvaughan is adorable! There's a Spar directly across the road from the hotel that is very convenient for snacks or lunch in addition to a restaurant and pub in the hotel and several others within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 15 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review. It is very much appreciated by all of the team here at the Wild Atlantic Lodge

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 8 Aug 2019
Thank you for your feedback. It is very important to us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I did not like was bedroom was too small
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 8 Aug 2019
Thank you for your feedback. It is very important to us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 1 Aug 2019
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your positive review.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room but facilities a bit sparse .... ie no body lotion shampoo and conditioners ...Two in one hair and body wash not acceptable plus’s no drinking water in room. Otherwise no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 1 Aug 2019
We appreciate your feedback and thank you for your positive review.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room but a bit ‘snug’ good food. Room rate a little pricey as no breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 25 Jul 2019
Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Irish atmosphere
Great Irish experience on way to the cliffs of moher
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 25 Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review . It is much appreciated by all of the team here at The Wild Atlantic Lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 25 Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review . It is much appreciated by all of the team here at The Wild Atlantic Lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 25 Jul 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review . It is much appreciated by all of the team here at The Wild Atlantic Lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and the breakfast room and breakfast also. It was a great location to explore The Wild Atlantic Way. The staff were really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Paul on 10 Jul 2019
Thank you for your kind review. It is much appreciated by all of the team here at The Wild Atlantic Lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Paul on 4 Jul 2019
Hello Kim. Thank you for your positive feedback. It is much appreciated by all of the team.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this lodge in 2016 and had a fantastic stay , great value ,great atmoshere. My how things have changed .Overpriced , the price has gone up 50 % in 3 years while the service and atmosphere has dissappeared. The staff almost care about your comfort , but not enough. This lobge has become a corporate tourist trap.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Paul on 18 May 2019
Thank you for your kind review. It is very much appreciated by all of the team.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley, Ont. Canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint looking, beautiful old lodge in excellent condition, pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Paul on 18 May 2019
Thank you for your kind review. It is very much appreciated by all of the team.