Reviews of Oar restaurant and Rooms
Toomulin, Doolin, Ireland
#33 of 40 B&Bs and Inns in Doolin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 845 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.4
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Hana
Slovakia24 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very pretty rooms and spacious bathroom. Great views and possibilities for walks in the area. Walking distance to couple pubs for dinner and drink. Would stay again!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Beetravelista
Germany64 reviews14 helpful votes8.0“Decent stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
WiFi was very bad and unstable. Generally everywhere in Ireland we had great connectivity so it is something they can try to improve as Doolin has good WiFi options otherwise. Also the mattress was too soft for our taste. It felt like sleeping on a bean bag.
In general great location in Doolin especially for cliff of Moher. There is no breakfast but you can walk to a bakery and coffee place which is quite good. The restaurant at this place is a famous fine dining restaurant (reservation is a must). The basic amenities were there and it is a nice place for a short stay. With just very little small adjustments/improvements, it can be an excellent place to stay. Free parking on site is also very handy.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 September 2025
Rosie
Ireland2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We really enjoyed our stay here, location was excellent, the apartment was very clean and spacious and our host was very helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Tim
Ireland10 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The location in Doolin is perfect, and the Oar offers a lovely upscale restaurant as well.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Alex
United States4 reviews10“Incredible. We did not realize what we booked and were blown away by Kieran and his staff. I would come back any time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Could’ve used a fan, but that’s just us being warm blooded and not the property’s fault in anyway.
Location, setup, and cleanliness were top for the rooms and the restaurant was phenomenal.
Stayed in September 2025
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Reviewed: 1 September 2025
Gabi
Belgium44 reviews4 helpful votes10“Perfect place if you are going to the Cliffs of Moher. Very clean facilities!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing at all.
Perfect place if you are going to the Cliffs of Moher. The room was very big and it was very clean. The owner was super nice with us. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025
Caroline
Ireland14 reviews10Exceptional- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice size room
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Jane
Australia2 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A short but comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only that the restaurant wasn’t open but I should have checked that and the pub was fine for dinner. .
Easy parking,quiet, helpful host, good pubs close by, fresh milk for the morning.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Lee
Canada9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We checked in 2 hours early was great communication with staff.
Great location and easy checking in and out.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Kate
New Zealand7 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean comfortable room, nothing flash but great value and location especially if eating at the restaurant which was exceptional.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Brenda
Ireland52 reviews11 helpful votes9.0“Comfy, convenient and fitted the bill.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Good location while staying in Doolin for a wedding. Lots of parking, very comfy bed. Got to check in early over the phone with the owner for which we were very grateful.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Carol
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a thing!
Meticulous attention to detail! Very fresh and well appointed. Host was fabulous! We didn’t get a chance to eat at the Michelin star restaurant—timing was off but hear it’s wonderful. Just down the road from McDermott’s Pub—great craic, fantastic music!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Susan
Ireland8 reviews10“Lovely”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
We were here for a wedding in hotel doolin. It was located very close to hotel doolin so it was great for walking. Beds were very comfy and a very spacious room. Staff were also very friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Celine
Ireland18 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a wedding in Doolin and Kieran was so helpful. He let us check in earlier so we could change our clothes and also offered to drive us down to the venue. He went above and beyond. I would highly recommend Oar restaurant and rooms!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Donna
Australia35 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“A taste of true Irish hospitality”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Good location close to town Host was very accommodating
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 July 2025
Julie
United States76 reviews5 helpful votes10“A great choice in Doolin”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Ground Floor
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was comfortable. Also, close to Cliffs and pubs.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Richard
Australia21 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Whilst the room wasn’t anything special, not that it was bad, the host was excellent, as were the views. Two minute walk to two iconic pubs, which had great food and staff.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Paul
Ireland10 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit noisy in the morning but was the fault of the local bin collection service.
Location was excellent within walking distance of most pubs and the hotel. Host was pleasant and allowed us to check in early as we had to change for a wedding.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Claire
Ireland15 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could do with a proper kettle. The coffee machine was handy but not hot enough for tea
Fabulous location. Walking distance n close to all the pubs.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Jeremiah
Ireland10 reviews10“Hassle-free value stay for wedding in Doolin”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
We booked for a family wedding in Doolin. The value was exceptional, at walking distance from the wedding venue. We arrived too early, earlier than we signalled. The man checking us in (sorry, forgot his name, Adrian??) made no stress about this and just put us into a different accommodation (which I am fairly sure was better than what we booked). Everything was in order, no stress, perfect for a "hit-and-run" wedding stay. Can recommend.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Carbery
Ireland8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We were greated with a very warm welcome and we booked a twin room...we were upgraded to 2 single rooms.. spotless clean...and comfy bed....we will be back
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Amanda
United States2 reviews10“A gem of a spot!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
This was a wonderful little spot! There really isn’t much going on in Doolin other than the pub down the road (which was fantastic and had great music), but it’s a great spot for seeing other sites in the area.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 9 July 2025
Elizabeth
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
It was central to the town, it was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 7 July 2025
Gerald
United States7 reviews10“Room was very clean and the location was a short walk from two great pubs with live music.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean and a great location.
Stayed in July 2025
