Aille River Tourist Hostel and Camping

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.6 9 reviews
Exterior of the hostel
Exterior of the hostel
Quiet, well-kept grass pitches
Space to relax by the river
Dining room
Hostel lobby
Shared lounge area
Well-equipped self-catering kitchen
Entrance to the award-winning site
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Quiet, well-kept grass pitches
Space to relax by the river
Dining room

  • Quiet, family-run campsite in the village of Doolin
  • On the Burren Way, a short walk from the Cliffs of Moher path
  • Lounge area and communal kitchen; Aran Islands ferries 30 minutes walk
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. This small site should be a nice place to recharge or explore, as it's set alongside the river Aille and right in the centre of Doolin village. 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 keen on walking, a road trip on the Wild Atlantic Way is an equally good 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, along with ferry trips over to the Aran Islands. The ferries depart from Doolin pier, half an hour's walk away from the site. Back at base, the family-run site has clean bathrooms with toilets and 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. Free maps of the local area are available, and breakfast is served for a small extra charge.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Rent a tent 1
Open now
Opens May 21

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

Czech

English

Portuguese

Open from Wed, May 21 to

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Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 9 Pitchup.com customers

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89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a beautiful, trek-friendly location with spotless facilities including a well-equipped kitchen and clean bathrooms. Guests praised the common area, affordable laundry, and helpful staff. Be aware of limited reception hours, potentially outdated bus schedules, and a lack of nearby grocery stores.

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Robin F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The hostel building looked beautiful and the location is great.

Disliked Our 3-day reservation with the required deposit to tent camp was cancelled by the facility on the day we were supposed to arrive. The reason we were given was because of the weather. We were able to find a different place to stay that was right across the road, and thus we were able to see where we would've been camping. The ground looked fine. I believe they were just at the end of the season and didn't want to bother with having just us, even though there were also guests inside the hostel. In my opinion they should've honored our reservation.

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From the manager: Dear Robin,
Our campsite is located adjacent to a river.
The weather forecast was for heavy rains, which we feared might cause a flood in the river.
We therefore decided to close our campsite for your safety and comfort.
Yes, it was a last-minute decision, because we kept hoping the forecast would change, but we knew you will find an alternative campsite nearby.
We refunded your Pitchup deposit as promised.

I wish for you that you will never have to deal with the worry and uncertainty we face every time a storm is forecasted.

Best regards,
Hostel team

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff, clean showers and toilets, really well-run kitchen with breakfast option. We had a tent and could use all the hostel facilities. By the river, quiet but near enough to pubs and all the craic. Highly recommended.

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From the manager: Thanks a million!

Great location for exploring the Cliffs…

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David M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location for exploring the Cliffs of Moher and Doolin, with several places to eat and drink within walk distance. The camping area was well kept, with bookings managed to make sure it doesn't get overcrowded. Campers are given access to the hostel building, which contains good showers, an area for phone charging, and a kitchen should you wish to use it.

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From the manager: Thank you very much, David!

Simple, well layed out, would stay again.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location was great. Facilities were good. Robert (who welcomed us) was fab.

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- location - kitchen - common area -…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked - location
- kitchen
- common area
- clean bathroom

Disliked - bus time table not up to dated
- reception is only available during office hours (be aware when check in/ early check out, no flexibility)

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Good facilities, very good clean big…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

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.

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Jean-Christophe A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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…

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Zoe M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

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.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

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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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 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 2020201920182017
Lahinch 9.4 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Trá Inis Oírr (Main Beach) 10.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Fanore 12.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
White Strand, Miltown Malbay 16.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Spanish Point 19.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Frequently asked questions

  • 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?
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    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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