We ended up at the Rathbaun after we decided to skip Galway during a cross-country trip. The room was nothing fancy, but was comfortable, and the staff was very welcoming and kind. The restaurant/bar had good food (try the stew or fish and chips) and great music. I definitely recommend this hotel if you are looking for a homey environment. More

Do not stay at this hotel, if you want to be treated like a piece of dirt do. I was staying at this hotel over the matchmaking festival in Lisdoon, when I went to the bar to order a soda water I was told that I better not be taking in alcohol in my bag to the premises. I was... More

We could not have bettered our stay at the matchmaking festival. The hotel was comfortable, the breakfasts sumptious and the service excellent. Everyone smiled at the hotel including all the guests. We enjoyed the music which began at midday and finished late (well after midnight). If you enjoy music but need a quiet night bring your earplugs as it is... More

We visited Lisdoonvarna as part of the famous matchmaking festival there every September. Overall our Lisdoonvarna visit was great fun except for our one bad experience in the Rathbaun hotel bar. Due to what was probably an oversight by one member of the bar staff we were served two glasses of lemonade when we had ordered and paid for two... More

The trad session was brilliant and totally enjoyed it while having a few mean pints of guinness. There was a great atmosphere in the bar and the band played the whole night. The room is clean but not very spacious. The price of the room is reasonable. The breakfast was good. The service was very good and the staff were... More

We stayed two nights at the Rathbaun and couldn't have been more pleased. A family run operation that gave us fabulous service with just the right touch of Irish hospitality. Live music every night, wonderfull food, clean, up-to-date accomodations made this the perfect place to enjoy the real Ireland. We would highly recommend it to anyone. More

We stayed here for one night 17th August. We found a very warm welcome, well run family hotel. Good food and and lively music. it was great to see the young Irish musicians coming through with their take on Irish folke songs along with older members of the audience joining in with various songs and playing traditional instruments. We counted... More

Just recently stayed at the Rathbaun hotel and was astounded by the superb service we recieved. Every member of staff that we encountered could not do enough for us to ensure that our stay was excellent. The hotel was impeccably clean through out and the food was excellent. We tried a few of the other venues in town for entertainment... More

Visited Lisdoonvarna whilst staying in Ballyvaughan. Needed somewhere to eat, so called in at the Rathbaun. What can I say ... service, food and prices were exceptional! ... Enjoyed it so much, we travelled back again for another meal! ... the two girls who were serving both days were very friendly and helpful. ,, a credit to the hotel ...... More