Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping

9.8 12 reviews
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  • Well-equipped family-run site by the Aille river in Doolin
  • On the Burren Way, a short walk from the Cliffs of Moher path
  • Hot showers, lounge area and communal kitchen
The Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher, the Aran Islands, Doonagore Castle… a collection of County Clare sights to stir the soul? If nods of approval ensue, get over to Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping for days ambling around them all. Doolin, the quiet town where the hostel’s based, isn’t a big place but it’s a most handy hub for taking in a whole pile of west coast attractions and activities. A 15-minute walk from the site leads to the Cliffs of Moher walking trail, passing Celtic remnants and native wildflowers; if you’re feeling particularly energetic, the 71-mile Burren Way which passes through the town, should satisfy your thirst for further activity. (And if you’re not, a road trip on the Wild Atlantic Way is an equally fab way to spend a few days…) Walking’s not the only pastime locally, of course – climbing, caving, diving, golf, horse riding and sea kayaking might also feature on your agenda in these scenic surrounds, along with ferry trips over to the Aran Islands from right there in Doolin. Back at base, things are well set up for folk needing a feed, a clean-up and a place to relax. The family-run hostel generously offers clean bathrooms with hot showers, and a pleasingly spacious kitchen with piles of cookery kit. There’s a dining room and lounge area where you can warm up by the fire if it’s been a tad damp out, plus free fast wifi to share pics of your escapades with the wider world. Free maps of the local area are available, and breakfast is served for a small extra charge.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Rent a tent 3

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Czech

English

Portuguese

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping

Ocean Road

Doolin

Co. Clare

Republic of Ireland

V95 AN80

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Dublin GMT (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.01642°N
-9.37827°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You can certainly give your walking boots a good workout around these parts: the Cliffs of Moher walking trail (a 15-minute walk from town) is stacked with stunning views, and there’s plenty more to see around the Burren area’s limestone pavements and karsts. Board a boat from Doolin for the half-hour ride to the Aran Islands for some more fab landscapes, cliffs and ancient Celtic bits and bobs. Brave enough to get into the sea? Doolin’s a popular scuba spot and there’s a dive centre 15 minutes’ drive away where you can sort such an outing. The Doolin Cave System awaits for those who’d rather see below the surface of the land, and the town’s also got a nine-hole pitch-and-putt course for folk who are quite happy with two feet on the ground, ta. If it all sounds a little tiring, set out instead for the 20-minute walk to seafront Doonagore Castle or pile into the car for the 15-minute drive to Moher Hill Open Farm, where you can meet new furry pals, play miniature golf and see if you can spot any visitors flitting about at the fairy tree.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Lahinch 5.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Trá Inis Oírr (Main Beach) 6.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Fanore 8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
White Strand, Miltown Malbay 10.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Spanish Point 12.3 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good facilities, very good clean big kitchen, everything was kept spotless including…

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Value for money 10
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Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Good facilities, very good clean big kitchen, everything was kept spotless including bathrooms and showers. Staff are lovely and a great location.

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Awesome, super clean, well located, facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Jean-Christophe A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful place, for the price you get services like accessbto cheap washer and drier machine, breakfast for 2 euros, free showers, access to a fully stocked kitchen. I pitched a tent in a beautiful place between a cool river and a beautiful stone wall. Ideal to trek to the Cliffs of Moher. The staff let me use a guitar to make ambiance. It was great.

Disliked: There are no supermarket nearby. Bring supplies.

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The camping was lovely. First of all the bathroom, the guest room…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Zoe M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The camping was lovely. First of all the bathroom, the guest room and the kitchen were very clear and cozy. In the kitchen there was a lot of space and everything we needed for cooking. We stayed just one night but we had the opportunity to talk and enjoy the company of many interesting people. Great location and a wonderful sunset. Hope to come back soon :)

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From the manager: Thank you very much, Zoe!

Well kept lawn right beside car park. No fuss check-in.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Clean facilities and ease of checking in. I was just tenting for one night, but everything was available for a very reasonable price. I will use this camping site again.

Disliked: Didn't see a dryer or towels at the wash hand basins.

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Clean, accommodating, excellent value for money!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Bethan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Cleanliness and communal area was very accommodating

Recommend to friends Visit again

Banys i dutxes escrupulosament netes

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Montse B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Si, molt! vam arribar molt tard i tant la noia que ho porta ,com el propietari ens van esperar tot i la pluja que queia quan vem arribar...el lloc i l, ambient molt casolà i acollidor!

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Nice quiet place…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Nice quiet place

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and well organised site with good location and facilities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Kevin L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Clean and well organised site with good location and facilities.

Disliked: Small pitch size

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highly recommended!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Marian E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Relaxed atmosphere Liz and Martin are great hosts very friendly and good craic!

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Picturesque site, friendly and helpfulll staff, all facilities well lo

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Picturesque site, friendly and helpfulll staff, all facilities well looked after.

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  • Does Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping? You can certainly give your walking boots a good workout around these parts: the Cliffs of Moher walking trail (a 15-minute walk from town) is stacked with stunning views, and there’s plenty … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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