Vaughan Lodge Hotel - Lahinch

4th generation family-run hotel on Lahinch's N67, minutes from the Cliffs of Moher and the Atlantic Ocean

Dining

Vaughan Lodge Hotel offers a Fine Dining Restaurant open Tuesday to Saturday evening, with pre-booking required due to limited seating. The breakfast menu includes homemade options like Full Irish and vegetarian dishes, all cooked to order. The cocktail lounge bar features a cosy fireplace and serves snacks like nuts and olives with drinks.

Accommodations

Rooms at Vaughan Lodge are spacious and include a bath or power shower, bedside reading lights, and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel has a Deluxe King Studio, Executive King Room, and Twin Rooms, all with contemporary décor. An accessible room with wheelchair-friendly features such as a lowered sink and shower is also available.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits on the N67, a 45-minute drive from Shannon Airport, and is within a 5-minute walk of Lahinch Beach and the village center. Lahinch Golf Club is directly across the road, and the Cliffs of Moher and The Burren are a short drive away. Vaughan Lodge Hotel is listed in the McKenna Guides of 100 Best Places to Stay and Eat in Ireland in 2018.

Family-Friendly Features

Vaughan Lodge provides babysitting or child services, board games and puzzles, and kids' meals for younger guests. The hotel operates seasonally from spring to autumn, making it a suitable base for family trips to local attractions. Free parking and an electric vehicle charger are available for guests arriving by car.

Services & Hospitality

The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage. Express check-in/check-out and dry cleaning or laundry services are also available. The Vaughan Lodge Hotel in Clare is run by 4th generation local hoteliers Michael and Maria Vaughan, who provide local insights and recommendations.

• Location: 5-minute walk from Lahinch Beach and village, across from Lahinch Golf Club
• Rooms: Spacious rooms with power showers, accessible rooms available
• Dining: Fine Dining Restaurant open Tue-Sat, homemade breakfast cooked to order
• Family: Babysitting, board games, kids' meals, EV charger
• Awards: Listed in McKenna Guides 100 Best Places to Stay and Eat in Ireland 2018
• Service: 24-hour front desk, concierge, currency exchange, family-run by 4th generation