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The array of accommodation in Doolin Ireland has expanded in recent times as benefactors of the booming Irish economy have started taking more and more short breaks throughout the year. The 3 Doolin hotels chosen in this article are popular for their great food, welcoming service and great views.

The Tir Gan Ean House is one of the most modern hotels in Doolin. The Celtic architecture of the buildings cladding is present throughout the hotel, including in the 12 guest rooms (a mix of double, twin & family rooms).

Each room’s furnishings and fittings are especially modern which is in keeping with the use of plasma TVs, under floor heating and crisp modern en-suites. Given the small number of rooms the hotel has a more personable feel to it, thanks in no small part to the welcoming staff.

The 4-star Ballyvara Guest House is a short walk from Doolin village and the harbor. This family run 4-star guest house was, from its inception, designed to cater for as broad a range of visitors as possible through a variety of room configurations.

The eclectic design includes standard single and double rooms along with studio apartments (featuring their own open-plan kitchen), family rooms with private balconies and popular luxury suites with marble en-suites and either a spa or Jacuzzi bath.

Finally, for something more traditional in style the Aran View House has been welcoming in guests for decades. Located 1 km north of Doolin the hotel has sea-views out to the Aran Islands, from which it took its name.

West facing rooms get the best views while all 19 guest rooms (family/double/twin) maintain the hotels traditional styling along with recently refurbished en-suites. The hotel restaurant has a standard and a-la-carte menu with a range of traditional Irish dishes of which the seafood, landed daily at the local harbor, makes for some exceptional dishes.