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Looking out at the Wild Atlantic, the Aran Islands Hotel (Óstán Oileain Arainn) is the perfect base for your escape to Inis Mór, one of Ireland’s last remaining secret havens. Our guests tell us it’s like they are in their Irish home away from home, with everything from a cosy open fire to tasty home cooked meals served with a welcome smile. For a truly unique getaway, why not stay in one of our private Seaview Bedroom Chalets on the naturally elevated grounds of the hotel. We designed our Seaview Chalets so you can experience the island way of life like never before; enjoy fresh air as soon as you step out onto your decking area and luxuriate in the island and sea views. Our bedrooms and Chalets in Aran Islands Hotel offer the perfect refuge to relax and restore after a busy day exploring and enjoying the delights of Inis Mór. Each room is En-suite with tea and coffee making facilities. Many of our rooms offer stunning sea-views and our balcony rooms offer a spacious area to enjoy the views in privacy. Our chalets all have their own private terrace, so you can breathe in fresh Atlantic air while you sip on a drink from our bar. All our rooms come with freshly cooked breakfast each morning in our restaurant. Family rooms and chalets are available. Our hotel continues to evolve as demand grows for a unique hideaway from the hustle & bustle of the day to day. Due to popular demand, we added to our little ‘village’ of Seaview Bedroom chalets on naturally elevated grounds to take advantage of the views of the island and Wild Atlantic. The Seaview Bedroom Chalets are located next to the hotel so that you can take advantage of all our hotel has to offer, including our Bar & Restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. Each Seaview Chalet has a decking area for you to relax, unwind or catch up with loved ones on your island escape while soaking up the fresh air & stunning views. Family Bedroom Chalets, with a separate living room and private deck are also available.
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HOTEL STYLE
Harbour View
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Czech, Latvian and 3 more
Location
Killeany, Province of Connacht H91 DH27 Ireland
Aran Islands Hotel
675 reviews
Getting there
Car recommended
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My son and I visited here at the end of the season,it was much quieter than high season but we still had a fabulous time. The staff at the hotel are really lovely and welcoming, particularly the lady on reception, the food was excellent and the room was clean and very comfortable. All Covid 19 regulations were strictly adhered to, staff wore face masks or visors and there was plenty of hand sanitizer available. The hotel bar was busy at night and had great atmosphere- I usually find hotel bars dull and lacking character, so that was a nice surprise. There was a handy shuttle service for the ferry and everything in the village is a short walk away We hired bikes to explore the island's sights (€15 for the day) and on the second day we walked for miles, just enjoying the views and the peace. Breakfast at the hotel was a really good full Irish, (you don't need a menu, just an appetite!) This was accompanied by a proper, decent, honest-to-God pot of strong tea (no miserable holding back on the tea bags here!). Would have loved to have stayed longer, and we will be back again. I didn't get a look at the new chalets before leaving,so I can't comment on them but might be an option for next year.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 8 Jun 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. It's great to receive feedback on our bar and we are pleased to know it was the highlight of your stay and the best dining experience. Much appreciated!
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Stayed here Wednesday night 12th of August in the Excellent Chalets to the rear of the hotel( No 5). We were greeted by staff in a friendly manner and informed of all things Covid in a professional manner . We booked for Dinner that evening at the request of the receptionist and also for breakfast the next morning . She wrote this down on our information sheet which was a nice touch as it informed us that all hairdryers , hangers and other high touch items were available should we need them . The entire hotel and staff are to be complimented on the wearing of face masks , sanitation and social distancing etiquette which were all well observed . We had dinner that evening Which was delicious . My wife and I had battered Pollack which was delicious but portion size was a little small . Breakfast was full Irish and was very good and I saw a commendation for breakfast on a wall plaque which was well deserved . Outdoor seating offers wonderful views . All in all a wonderful stay and we will be back very soon .
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 21 Aug 2020
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We stayed in one of the chalets, it was beautiful, bright and clean, also very well soundproofed couldn’t hear anything from out side. The staff were friendly and welcoming, food was delicious, if I was being picky I found breakfast a bit limited, tined fruit, no mushrooms, or croissant & pastries etc but given its an island fresh is probably difficult to get. I broke my leg while out walking on our first day, but even that wouldn’t deter me from coming back, definitely recommend this hotel. The Covid-19 precautions were excellent, tables very well separated, all areas cleaned down after each use. The Aran island is a beautiful place to visit, it’s a bit like stepping back in time, wonderful experience, I’d recommend it to anyone.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:When the ferry arrives the port is extremely busy, I’d recommend Celtic Tours as soon as you...
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Responded 30 Jul 2021
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I understand everyone is under pressure with the pandemic but if you’re going to trade as a hotel then it’s my understanding that you should look after guests. I found the reception staff quite rude and were only interested in you popping in your PIN number on the card machine. The chalets were nice and clean but incredibly bright at night because the outside is lit up like an airstrip. I was told we could avail of the bar service if I sat outside and purchased my lunch which was fine. However when we asked for a second drink we were told we had to have them in a plastic cup which made absolutely no sense whatsoever. What annoyed us most was that a few local lads arrived up and were served pint after pint in glasses without having to purchase food. When I asked why I had spent €9 on food in order to have a drink in a plastic cup in the sunshine after just paying them over four hundred euro for my visit and these young lads didn’t I was met with a grunt by the staff. It made us feel really unwelcome and like second class citizens. I think they need to decide if they are a hotel that treats it’s guests with some respect and dignity or are they a local hall where the local drinkers get preferential treatment.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 21 Aug 2020
We are very sorry that you had a bad experience at the hotel and we have taken these comments on board which has been discussed at a staff meeting. Thanks for your feedback.
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We stayed two nights at the Aran Islands hotel and really enjoyed our stay. We had a sea view chalet, which was really modern and comfortable. They have a radiator which we were delighted to see after getting soaked in the rain and they also have a fan if it gets too warm. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was spacious and the view was beautiful! The rooms aren’t being serviced at the moment because of Covid-19, but if you need anything you can ask at reception. The staff are so helpful and friendly. We had breakfast and dinner in the hotel both days and the food was excellent! The staff in the restaurant deserve a special mention because they are playing a blinder at the moment. Despite being super busy they are so attentive and accommodating and we felt very comfortable eating there. I would highly recommend the Aran Islands Hotel for anyone visiting Inis Mór!
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Responded 27 Jul 2020
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you get to come and stay with us again soon.
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Just back from a couple of days at this hotel. We were booked into the family chalet which was brilliant. Spotlessly clean & very new. It has a large separate bedroom which has 3x single beds & 1x double bed. The living area was well furnished. The bathroom was big with walk-in shower. I would highly recommend the chalets We had booked our meals in the restaurant for the 2 nights but cancelled the second night as the service was terrible. Our mains arrived after an hours wait & this was nearly finished by the time the chips/potato & veg arrived. Our server was very apologetic but I think the staff are an issue & a bit of training is needed. The breakfast was good, again due to covid it’s not self service which is fine but the staff are the issue here again. The hotel provides a bus to collect /return you from the ferry port which is €6 per room. I had sent an email that I didn’t require but was still charged. I would go back to this hotel & had a very enjoyable stay
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 9 Jul 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to give this feedback, it means a lot to us and we hope to see you again soon.
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We stayed for 3 nights in one of the seaview chalets. The chalets were very clean and modern and ours had a fabulous view of the sea. The only downside was the wifi did not work very well in them & it would be good if there was a fridge & full length mirror in them also. Otherwise they were fab. There's a lovely little seating area outside them too. We ate in the hotel for all our meals and the food was nice and staff friendly. The food is basic enough but fine all the same. Overall we had a good stay. The location is perfect, there's a lovely beach directly in front of the hotel and bike hire just down the road. There is a bus that brings you to & from the ferry for €2 each way which is very handy and the driver was lovely. All in all we had a lovely relaxing stay and we would recommend the hotel to others.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 17 Sept 2020
We are very sorry to hear about the WIFI issues we are working on this. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the food and rooms.
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We arrived and there was a bus at the pier which would take you to the hotel for €2 per person.
We stayed for 3 nights in one of the new Seaview chalets. The chalets are located just behind the hotel and are facing the sea. Each has it own deck area with 2 chairs and a small table. Inside there is a large comfortable bed, small table and 2 tub chairs, wardrobe area, large television and a shelf with tea/coffee. There is also a bathroom to the rear with a large shower. The only thing it lacks really is a fridge.
It’s lovely to pull back the curtains in the morning and watch the sunrise from your bed - weather permitting. It rained 2 of the days while we were here, but the only thing is to get on your rain gear and get out exploring.
We ate at the hotel twice as there is only the hotel and Joe Wattys to eat at on the Island at the moment. Dinner was delicious as was breakfast. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The hotel and chalet was spotlessly clean and very Covid compliant.
Can’t wait to go back.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 17 Sept 2020
Thank you so much, we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and we visit us again soon.
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We stayed in a one of the smaller chalets at the rear of the hotel for 3 nights. The pluses: very clean with a decent shower and it's less than a minute's walk from the main hotel for the breakfast/dinner. The downsides are,well it was small but adequate and apart from the uncontrollable high water pressure from the mini bathroom sink their isn't much else to complain about. Note: their is no safe for your valuables but there's probably one in the main hotel.
The food in the hotel is nice (bar food type) and the staff throughout were excellent.
We took a trip to Inis Meáin on one of the days however the ferry is renowned (apparently) for not stopping at this particular island to bring passengers back to Inis Mór even though you have paid for a same-day return journey. This almost happened to us but for a local who was also waiting for a lift back. As the scheduled 15:15 ferry was passing us by in the distance she rang the operator's head office who in turn contacted the captain to tell him to turn around and collect those who were waiting. If this didn't happen we were stuck on Inis Meáin for the night with no accommodation arranged. A truly awful service by the ferry operator and we won't be using them on our next trip.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Unless you have a chalet at the front the sea view is either minimal or none
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Responded 17 Sept 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. We are very sorry that you had a bad experience with the ferry company and about the water pressure.
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we booked a family chalet which was gorgeous. i cant fault the accomodation at all it beat my expectations. the whole check in process was perfect and staff on the reception were lovely. we had a great day on the island and everyone was lovely however we booked in for dinner with the hotel and this is where it goes downhill. there was a group of people finished eating all standing around our table chatting so was a bit uncomfortable to have crowds around you while your trying to enjoy a meal. the food we ordered wasnt great. very bland and most of it was reheated. i asked for the bill and before i could even go through it she had my card in teh machine until i stopped her as we had been charged for an adult burger instead of a child burger which we ordered. the burger was tiny and dry and my son didnt even eat it. waitress accused me of not even having a copy of the children's menu so how could i order a kids burger but we did have the kids menu because thats what my son ordered off. she then proceeded to say the kids burger is much smaller. i cant see how because this burger was tiny as it was. after i said to her 3 times that he ordered the kids burger she then admitted she made a mistake but refused to take it off the bill so got charged 16.95 for a kids dry burger that wasnt even worth the 7.95 we should have paid.
breakfast was a mad house. we got our drinks after we finished our food.
its understandable that in these times things are a bit messy with new regulations and all but if you admit you made a mistake the fix the bill. very disappointed.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Sinead Nic gabhann, Marketing at Aran Islands Hotel
Responded 17 Sept 2020
We are sorry that the service during your time in the restaurant wasn't how we would have liked it to be. We have taken this feedback on board. Thank you.
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If you aren’t staying in the hotel (building itself) then it will be the chalet. The family chalets have one bedroom with a kingsize bed and 2 single beds, and a lounge area. With a shower room. They are in a fantastic location, looking down at a sea view. I hope you get lovely weather as it’s a fantastic place to visit. I would highly recommend Celtic tours if you plan on taking a tour, our guide was Pat and he was lovely.
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PRICE RANGE
₹17,113 - ₹19,713 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
aran islands inishmore, aran islands hotel
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty GalwayAran IslandsInishmore
NUMBER OF ROOMS
62
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