Media & Awards
“No. 5 in Ireland’s Top B&B 10 B&Bs for 2023 “
We are thrilled to announce that Doolin Inn has been voted 5th Top B&B in Ireland for 2023 in the Independent.ie Reader Travel Awards.
Named #18 Best Inn in Ireland
“The Fab 50: The best places to stay in Ireland in 2022”
We are thrilled to announce that Doolin Inn has been named in the Independent.ie Travel “The Fab 50: The best places to stay in Ireland in 2022”
Awards & Partners
Irish Independent
- “Ireland’s Top 10 B&Bs for 2023 – your winner is ‘a home away from home’” – read more >
~ Pól Ó Conghaile - “What makes a great hotel breakfast? Here are eight essential ingredients…” – read more >
~ Pól Ó Conghaile - “The Fab 50: The best places to stay in Ireland in 2022” – read more >~ Pól Ó Conghaile, Nicola Brady, Thomas Breathnach and Kathy Donaghy
- “10 new trends to spot on staycation – from ‘hotels within hotels’ to wilderness stays with pizza delivery” – read more >
~ Pól Ó Conghaile - “25 best mid-term breaks – from Connemara to the Canary Islands over the school holidays” – read more >
~ Jillian Bolger - “101 places to dine outdoors in Ireland: your ultimate guide to an al fresco summer” – read more >
Featuring Anthony’s restaurant ~ Corinna Hardgrave - ‘The places people raved about’ – TripAdvisor reveals its top 10 hotels and B&Bs in Ireland – read more >
Doolin Inn named #10 Best Inn in Ireland in the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards, 2021 ~ Pól Ó Conghaile - Stay and Spend scheme: 20 best hotel and restaurant deals for your tax saving – read more >
“If you spot the warm smoked Burren trout on the menu, snap it up.” ~ Nicola Brady - Foodies Fight Back: Half the capacity, twice the passion – read more >
“Anthony’s is the new all-day restaurant at the Doolin Inn, Co Clare, with a large terrace, wonderful water views and great food.” ~ Lucinda O’Sullivan - 100 great things to do in Ireland this summer – from secret beaches to flying boats – read more >
“With social distancing the order of the summer, several hotels have come up with picnic-based packages. They include the Doolin Inn, which has two nights with an artisan picnic for two on the Cliffs of Moher from €283 for two).” ~ Pól Ó Conghaile - Ireland’s Hot 100: 12 great dates in Ireland this summer – leave the kids to share oysters, or enjoy a simple pint! – read more >
“With social distancing the order of the summer, several hotels have come up with picnic-based packages. They include the Doolin Inn, which has two nights with an artisan picnic for two on the Cliffs of Moher from €283 for two).” ~ Pól Ó Conghaile
Irish Examiner
- “Autumn breakaway: 10 Irish Travel Deals” – read more >
~ Tom Breathnach - “Come away with me: Sixteen sweet St. Valentine’s Day stays” – read more >
~ Tom Breathnach - “The gift of discovering Ireland” – read more >
~ Tom Breathnach - “Breakfast, lunch, dinner and more: The ultimate guide to eating out in Munster this summer” – read more >
~ Joe McNamee - “The 12 Stays of Twixmas: A dozen hotel breaks to enjoy between Christmas and the New Year” – read more >
~ Tom Breathnach
RSVP Magazine
- Staycations in County Clare: Best places to eat outdoors for an evening with the girls or family dinner – read more >
Featuring Anthony’s restaurant ~ Ciara Warnock
Ireland's Travel Trade Network / Travel2Ireland
- “The Doolin Inn – Congratulations on 10 Years” – read more >
- Going against the grain that’s the Doolin Inn – read more >
“The brand new 50 seater evening restaurant is bright and spacious and overlooks the village and out to sea – the terrace is a particularly special setting on a summer’s evening. All guests are ensured to have a relaxing dining experience – no time limit here! – and so pre-booking is required in order to help service staff space their tables whilst keeping the ambiance.” ~ Michael Flood
Breaking News
- €26m fund to help tourist businesses to reopen – Launch event – read more >
We were also delighted to host the launch of Ireland’s new €26 million Covid-19 Adaptation Fund by Minister for Tourism, Catherine Martin, pictured below with Crebhan Hughes. Picture by Eamon Ward
Burren Ecotourism Network
Don’t Just Visit The Burren, Taste It!! Burren Food Fayre 2020
Our Head Chef, Tomas Walsh, featured in the 2020 Virtual Burren Food Fayre Event, showcasing local produce and the food scene of the Burren.
Our Awards
Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards – Top 10% of hotels worldwide, 2024
Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards – Voted No. 5 in Ireland’s ‘Top 10 B&Bs for 2023’
Irish Independent The Fab 50 – Voted No. 39 in The best places to stay in Ireland in 2022
Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards – Named #18 Best Inn in Ireland, 2022
Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards – Named #10 Best Inn in Ireland, 2021
Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards – Top 10% of hotels worldwide, 2020
Awarded Fáilte Ireland’s Covid-19 Safety Charter Certification, 2020
Awarded Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Award for Excellence in Customer Service, 2019
Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark – The Geopark Code of Practice Excellence Award 2019
Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark – Best Newcomer to Code of Practice 2019
Tripadvisor Awards of Excellence 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Trivago Top 25 hotels in Ireland 2015
Booking.com most popular choice in Doolin 2013, 2014, 2016
Rick Steves Recommended 2012-2018
Lonely Planet Top Choice 2013 -2018
Le Guide Routard Recommended 2012 -2018
Responsible Travel and Tourism Accommodation of the year 2014
Responsible Travel and Tourism Best Energy Improvement 2014
Tripadvisor Green Leader Gold – 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark, Geopark LIFE Award
Best Improvement Code of Practice for Sustainable Tourism Provider 2014
Green Hospitality Awards Gold Award 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Working with such a wonderful collection of environmental and customer-focused businesses, together we have achieved many accolades most notably:
Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2021, Best Community Tourism Project
National Geographic, World Legacy Award 2016
European Destination of Excellence – EDEN Award 2015
Food Town Irish Restaurant Association Award 2015