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The Atlantic Hotel
Set on the seafront in Lahinch, the Atlantic Hotel is a handy base for anyone coming to take on proper County Clare links golf. Lahinch Golf Club is close by, and you're also well placed for days out to Doonbeg and Ballybunion if you're building a west coast itinerary around the big names. Because it's family-run, the feel is more friendly and personal than big resort, which suits touring golfers who just want things to run smoothly.
You've also got Lahinch's blue-flag beach on your doorstep, plus easy access to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren if you fancy a non-golf afternoon or you're travelling with someone who doesn't want 36 holes a day. Food and drink are part of the appeal here. The restaurant focuses on Irish cooking using local produce and it's popular with locals, always a good sign when you're choosing where to eat in a small town. The bar is a lively spot for a post-round pint and a bit of chat about the day's scorecard, especially when the wind has had its say.
If you're planning a Co. Clare tour and want a simple, central base in Lahinch with sea views and a genuine Irish welcome, the Atlantic Hotel fits the brief. Include it on your next Ireland golf break and we can line up tee times at Lahinch, Doonbeg and other west coast favourites to match your dates and budget.
Who is this for?
Golfers looking for a comfortable, well-located base to explore the links courses of County Clare and the wider west coast, with easy access to Lahinch Golf Club, Ballybunion and Doonbeg. Also suited to groups and couples who want to combine serious golf with coastal scenery, traditional Irish hospitality and the option to explore the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren between rounds.
Who is it best for?
Travelling golfers on a Co. Clare tour who value a central location, personal service and a genuine Irish welcome over resort-style facilities. Ideal for those who want to walk to the first tee at Lahinch, enjoy a post-round pint in a proper local bar and wake up to views of the Atlantic before heading out to play some of the finest links courses in Europe.
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Accommodation at The Atlantic Hotel
Rooms at the Atlantic Hotel are comfortable, traditional in style and designed for an easy, no-hassle stay between rounds. All rooms are en suite and come with the basics you'd expect, including TV, direct-dial telephone and tea and coffee making facilities. If you're travelling as a pair or in a group, it's worth checking on twin room availability and whether sea-view rooms can be requested, as Lahinch tends to book up quickly in peak season, particularly during summer and around major golf events.
For golfers, the big win is how straightforward the place feels after a long day on the links. You can get back, get cleaned up and properly switch off before heading downstairs for dinner. If you're on early tee times at Lahinch or planning a dawn start for the drive to Ballybunion, it also helps to check breakfast options and whether the hotel can accommodate early starts, something the family-run approach tends to handle well.
The restaurant is a genuine highlight, serving traditional Irish dishes made with locally sourced produce in a relaxed dining room. It's the sort of place that works whether you want a full sit-down meal after 18 holes or just something hearty before another windy day at Lahinch. There's also a considered wine list if you want to make an evening of it, and the atmosphere is warm and intimate without any fuss or formality.
Down in the bar, the atmosphere is sociable and unforced, with golfers, surfers and locals mixing together. It's a great spot to replay the round, argue about the right line off the tee and, if you've played Lahinch, have one more chat about that Dell hole. The location, just off Lahinch Beach, means you can take a walk along the sand before dinner or watch the surfers tackle the waves if the mood takes you. And if you're looking to explore beyond the golf, the Cliffs of Moher are a short drive away, as are boat tours and the otherworldly landscape of the Burren.
What Our Golfers Say
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Bar / Restaurant
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Facilities
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Location
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Value for money
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Brian
✓2 Aug 2019
Very Good
8.0
very nice
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