We stayed for 5 nights in the tipi which is for hire at the hostel and we loved it! It's the perfect compromise when travelling on budget but wishing for some comfort, too. The tipi is very comfortable and spacious, it has a double bed (!), two chairs and a little table. Pillows and warm blanket are provided and they kept us warm even on a colder night. It's very easy to forget you are sleeping in a tent so don't be surprised if it gets a little noisy at windy and rainy nights.
The hostel is great. We loved the kitchen - it's huge and very well equipped. Everything was comfy and clean and it's easy to make yourself at home there. The staff (Kelly and Heloise) are very friendly and helpful, too.
We found the location perfect as a base for trips to the Cliffs of Moher (8 km from the hostel, overall a 16km hike in a very manageable terrain), the Burren or the Aran Islands. We couldn't wish for a better place to stay while exploring the western coast.
Very well run and great staff, will definitely return there.
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 14:00
Written by William Lonergan, Ireland
Loved the atmosphere and felt it was very welcoming. Place is clean, cozy and the hosts was very friendly. Would definitely go again
We are just back from a 2 night family camping trip... 2 couples and 7 kids between us, we were blown away with the warm welcome we received, very clean facilities from toilets, shower and kitchen. We had full use…
Monday, 07 June 2021 13:51
Written by Stephen Coote, Ireland
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Camped here many times with groups of kids and adults. Staff are always very friendly especially the owners Robert and Adva (hope I’ve spelled that correctly) Chilled sort of place, amazing location to explore the burren, cliffs of moher, best…
Sunday, 18 July 2021 13:48
Written by Willie Whelan, Ireland
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Excellent accueil. Propre. Petit terrain de camping à l'abri très convivial. Cuisine et salle pour manger très confortables
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 13:36
Written by Cilly Briot
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We are just back from a 2 night family camping trip... 2 couples and 7 kids between us, we were blown away with the warm welcome we received, very clean facilities from toilets, shower and kitchen. We had full use…
Monday, 07 June 2021 09:35
Written by Stephen Coote
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Amazing place, the best hostel of the area! The living room with the fire and a cup of tea or coffee is really cosy. The friendly people; I had it cold and she gave me her hoodini; I had a…
Wednesday, 21 August 2019 21:27
Written by Kimberley Putman, Belguim
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Where do I start? We LOVED the place! Super friendly staff, clean kitchen with access to everything, from gas stove to fridge, clean shower and toilets and a cozy sitting room with a lovely fire in the evenings and no…
Great hostel in centre of Doolin. We had great weather and decided to camp. Hiked along the cliffs of moher walk. ( option to get shuttle bus back if needed untill early evening about 6 pm i think? )Very cosy…
Thursday, 08 August 2019 10:37
Written by nryan2020
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Very friendly and helpful staff! Beautiful location. Super well equiped kitchen with everything you need and more. Above all an amazing atmosphere in and around the hostel with a nice fireplace in the living room, which is very welcoming in…
Wednesday, 21 August 2019 10:05
Written by Jos, Ghent, Belgium
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Teepee was great, bigger than it looked in the pictures. Right beside the river which was nice. Stays nice and dry despite the winds and rain.
We slept in the Tipi next to the river. It was really cool and cosy. The house is beautiful and the recommendations of the host were great. We had a great time.
We stayed in the tipi tent and it was a great experience. The hostel is in a good location in case you want to grab some food in a cafe or pub in the evening. We had a nice 2…
We stayed in the private tipi and loved it! Would definitely recommend.
Tuesday, 27 August 2019 09:47
Written by Aille River Hostel
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This is a fantastic hostel in Doolin. Super friendly staff and so helpful and kind. We camped out and had a ball. It is in a beautiful spot and the hostel is delightful. Highly recommend staying here.
Reception really good and the hotel very clean ,I saw staff washing bedding things everyday .the kitchen big and have everything you need and you free cook your food anytime you want. All staff so friendly and helpful makes you…
We loved our time here staff were very welcoming and friendly. Great atmosphere met some lovely people too who were also staying at this hostel. We camped out the back and got to use the amenities. Would recommend Aille river…
Thursday, 18 July 2019 09:32
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Very friendly hosts and access to all hostel facilities also for people camping in the backyard.
Lovely people and area
Great location, close to the tourist office, pubs & bus stop. Small pitch area but really clean & level. Staff are very friendly.
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 09:20
Written by Aille River Hostel
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Liked: Staff, facilities, location, price.
Wednesday, 07 August 2019 09:18
Written by Aille River Hostel
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The site was beautiful and we had lovely pitch by the river
Highly recommend this hostel with camping facility, which we used, international feel, clean, well run, cooking facility very spacious with free tea and coffee available, large spacious fridges and storage for food for self catering, filtered drinking water a plus.…
We stayed in the tepe tent, it is positioned near a river it was very calming and it was a great experience. The staff were friendly and helpful. Loads of utensils to make breakfast in the morning. Near to local…
Sunday, 26 May 2019 12:04
Written by Kathleen, Sligo, Ireland
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Super friendly staff and so helpful and kind. We camped out and had a ball. It is in a beautiful spot and the hostel is delightful. Highly recommend staying here.
Saturday, 01 June 2019 11:58
Written by Kelly, Galway, Ireland
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The teepee was beautiful. Set in a quiet corner of the hostel grounds right next to the river, it was very peaceful. The staff were very friendly and it had all the usual hostel amenities.
Sunday, 09 June 2019 11:56
Written by Shelagh, UK
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As someone who loves the outdoors, I was absolutely thrilled to be able to stay in the tipi tent for five days! The tent is located right on the river, which was incredible, and the facilities in the hostel building…
Wednesday, 26 June 2019 11:52
Written by Kyle, Colorado Springs, USA
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Saturday, 29 June 2019 11:50
Written by Claire, Ireland
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The tipi was a perfect place to stay. It was a beautiful outdoor space with all of the hostel amenities. It was glamping at its finest. Our hostess was amazingly kind and gave us the suggestion to walk to the…
Thursday, 04 July 2019 11:48
Written by Leah, USA
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Really cool tipi on the hostel grounds so you can use all their facilities. Located 5 minute walk away from main pubs and restaurants in Doolin.
Saturday, 06 July 2019 11:44
Written by Peter, Dublin, Ireland
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Reception really good and the hotel very clean ,I saw staff washing bedding things everyday .the kitchen big and have everything you need and you free cook your food anytime you want. All staff so friendly and helpful makes you…
Stayed 2 nights in the cozy Tipi tent, which was a really nice experience. Lots of space and comfort. Everything was as described, lovely staff.
Friday, 12 July 2019 11:34
Written by Sarah, Germany
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It's was a great night at Aille River Hostel. You should try the tipi!
It’s a lovely setting and very comfortable. The hostel is in a great location and staff were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again :)
Wednesday, 17 July 2019 11:27
Written by Cara, Scotland
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We loved our time here staff were very welcoming and friendly. Great atmosphere met some lovely people too who were also staying at this hostel. We camped out the back and got to use the amenities. Would recommend Aille river…
Friday, 19 July 2019 11:17
Written by Grainne, Louth, Ireland
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Really comfortable and spacious tipi, the hostel is clean, confy and well organized and the receptionist was lovely!
A beautiful place to camp, hostel or glamp when visiting Clare / the cliffs of Moher. Close to the main bits of Doolin, and about 10 mins walk from the start of the cliffs walk. Lovely environment and excellent kitchens…
Special place to stay in the middle of the village and close to the cliffs of moher.
Monday, 29 July 2019 11:04
Written by Nicky, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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beside the river which is really cool for the relaxing sound especially at night. Tipi is a bit bright at night due to surrounding lights so bring a travel/sleep eye mask if you need darkness to sleep. Hostel facilities are…
Monday, 05 August 2019 11:02
Written by Tom, Dublin
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bigger than it looked in the pictures. Right beside the river which was nice. Stays nice and dry despite the winds and rain.
Friday, 09 August 2019 10:59
Written by Conor, Edinburgh, UK
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It was really cool and cosy. The house is beautiful and the recommendations of the host were great. We had a great time.
Sunday, 11 August 2019 10:47
Written by Lara, Germany
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Een geweldige plaats om te overnachten, wij verbleven 3 dagen op de camping en mochten gebruik maken van alle faciliteiten van de hostel, voelt als thuis, love this place :-) :-) we komen zeker nog eens terug Date of stay: …
Tuesday, 21 May 2019 22:44
Written by Sandragoossens, Borgloon, Belgium
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So easy to camp there, 9 euro a head, The location is perfect after being over to the islands all day to have grub and pints between the 3 villages of Doolin then off into our tent by the river.…
It is without hesitation the best hostel in our Irish journey! While the campground is a bit small but it is sheltered from the wind by stone wall, which is not insignificant in this windy area. Opportunity to visit the…
Tuesday, 05 July 2016 06:57
Written by Martina M Sokolov, Czech Republic
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Peu cher, bonne place pour poser la tente, wifi douche et lave linge gratuit, à quelques pas du début des cliffs of Mohers et du centre ville.
La salle commune est chauffée au feu de bois, ce qui rend l'ambiance encore plus sympa!!!
On y retournera avec plaisir :)
A conseiller!
Ho scelto di soggiornare in questo ostello perché offriva la possibilità di piantare la tenda nel giardino. Quindi, non ho dormito in una delle camere, ma avevo comunque accesso a tutti i servizi, bagni, cucina e spazi comuni. Oltre ad essere collocato in una posizione davvero suggestiva (quasi idilliaca, sulla riva del fiume), ma anche comoda, rispetto al piccolo villaggio, l'ostello offre un ambiente accogliente, ospitale e caloroso.
Un'ottima soluzione per una vacanza in tenda, piuttosto dei campeggi (a Doolin ce ne sono ben due), che, in generale in Irlanda, ho personalmente trovato poco pratici e privi di molte comodità e servizi.
L'ostello offre anche la colazione, pagando un extra di euro 1,50: una salvezza per chi non ha portato con sé cibo e non vuole spendere molto, considerando che nel paesino non ci sono supermercati né piccoli negozi di alimentari.
Stayed August 2015, travelled with friends
Un hôtel qui propose un camping pour pas cher avec cuisine/douche/wifi gratuit c'est vraiment sympa pour s'arrêter et visiter les alentours.
Personnel sympa.
L'hôtel possède une pièce commune avec cheminée pour se réchauffer après de longue balade. Franchement je recommande
Accueil très chaleureux (après tout c'est l'Irlande), atmosphère détendue, conviviale... Il y a une âme dans cette auberge, et cela se partage !Avis aux routards : nous avons campé dans le jardin, c'était top ! Room Tip: Si vous avez…
Dormi sous tente, le prix n'était pas élevé (9e / per), et le terrain bien entretenu. Accès à tous les services de l'auberge, gratuitement. Poele au "bog", très appréciable par jour de pluie (autant dire tout le temps). Petit dej…
Prix tout à fait raisonnable (en tout cas pour le camping), une ambiance chaleureuse et accueillante, pour ceux qui recherchent une certaine autonomie tout en ayant accès à une convivialité très sympathique. Hôtel typique et bien situé, bravo ! Stayed…
We were travelling around Co. Clare, The Burren and Co. Galway on motorbikes. We were camping everywhere, but after visiting the Cliffs of Moher decided we were ready to camp for the night. We drove the short distance to Doolin…
My husband and I spent a perfect night camping in the grounds of Aille River Hostel in Doolin and what a privilege that was!. The camp site was perfect...level, soft earth and beautifully sheltered by a stone wall. The hostel…
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