Name: Shamrock Inn Hotel
Address: Main Street, Lahinch, Ireland, Lahinch, County Clare, IE
Price range: US$192–US$325 per night
Rating: 8.13

What guests think

Travellers describe Shamrock Inn Hotel as a friendly, centrally located base in Lahinch, with helpful staff, easy access to the beach, pubs, and golf, and convenient onsite parking that can feel tight at busy times.

Rooms vary from updated to dated; several note small sizes, thin walls, street noise, and no air conditioning during warm spells. There is no elevator, and check in and some dining are handled next door at the Atlantic, which some found confusing; Wi-Fi can be weak in rooms toward the back. Expect a charming, no frills stay with tasty breakfasts.

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Facilities

Free onsite parking is available, though spaces are tight and first come first served. There is no elevator, and some bar/restaurant services operate next door at the sister Atlantic Hotel.

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Jacob

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is extremely friendly and helpful and the rooms are quaint. Parking can be difficult (it’s first come first served) and stairs are inevitable to access the rooms (for anyone needing accessibility support).

10

thomas

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Shamrock Inn never disappoints. The food, service, and staff are excellent. The parking is easy and location is perfect.

8

tara

3 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking was very tight, but it’s free.

10

Stephanie

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

From the moment our reservation was booked, the staff at the Shamrock Inn and Hotel were attentive, kind and eager to assist with our needs. Tracy, the reservations manager, was especially responsive when our originating flight had to be re-booked at the last minute and we arrived a day later than expected. Lahinch is a lovely town right on the water with lots of restaurants, shops and views all around. The room was very clean and comfortable, though small due to the fact that it is an older hotel. A gated parking lot at the back of the property was easily accessible and safe. We had a lovely stay!

10

Thomas

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the Shamrock was excellent. Between the great location (golf, pubs, beach) and friendly staff, the Shamrock was outstanding. The off-street parking was very convenient as well.

8

Kathryn

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lack of an elevator should be made more prominently available. Fortunately this 85 and 75 year old had our son in law with us to tote luggage.

6

Kimberly

4 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking out back with large staircase to rooms. Hotel front desk closed so checked in next door. So we needed to park - go to other hotel - bring luggage through then outside again then up stairs to room. Our bar closed which was part of the reason we picked this spot. Room smelled a bit musty. Overall, it was a place to rest our heads in a good location. We had supper across the street.

8

Sharon

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spacious and clean Free onsite parking. Very nice town with multiple shopping bars restaurants easily walkable. 1 block from beach.

10

Margaret

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. No elevator. Quiet when we were there in May. Great little town. (Best Aran sweater shop next door).

8

Sandra

10 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and clean. Room was a bit cold but overall a nice stay and a nice location. They have their own parking lot too though it’s not advertised we found it by accident

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and common areas clean and well maintained. A few noted maintenance or wear, including stained carpet, half painted hallways, and small fixes needed in bathrooms.

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Stephanie

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

From the moment our reservation was booked, the staff at the Shamrock Inn and Hotel were attentive, kind and eager to assist with our needs. Tracy, the reservations manager, was especially responsive when our originating flight had to be re-booked at the last minute and we arrived a day later than expected. Lahinch is a lovely town right on the water with lots of restaurants, shops and views all around. The room was very clean and comfortable, though small due to the fact that it is an older hotel. A gated parking lot at the back of the property was easily accessible and safe. We had a lovely stay!

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Christine

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room small, with stained carpet and very hot with only 1 of the 2 windows able to be opened. We asked for a fan. The revellers walking up the street were very loud till 4.30 am. Not a great stay.

10

Terry

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and well maintained old building. Good service and food. On site parking.

10

Jennifer

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the location is perfect for walking to the water, dinner or out for a pint.

10

Anne

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bathroom very modern. Breakfast was delicious. Steps away from the beach.

8

Donna

9 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The service was outstanding but the hallway was half painted . The room was clean and comfortable but the fact we had to leave our room and go to the front of the building for wifi was really annoying when trying to plan our next day out!

10

Margaret

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. No elevator. Quiet when we were there in May. Great little town. (Best Aran sweater shop next door).

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Donna

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Great location and lovely clean and charming rooms, bar and restaurant.

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CLINTON

10 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location appears to justify the price, however, and absent it own reception and cater The Atlantic Hotel ajoining would have been better as going next door for everything is not the stay I had anticipated. My room was full of stuff to aid my stay - cluttered. The ensuite clean but latch is a hazzard, the raised head of a floor fixing. A brokem light fitting is unsafe. While the management and staff work hard I did feel cheated. The breakfast is the best I've had in a while!

10

Bernadette

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the middle of town. Close to shops, pubs and the beach. only a 10 minute drive to the cliffs of Moher which is spectacular . Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice. Spacious clean rooms.

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Rooms

Rooms range from updated and comfortable to dated and compact; several mention thin walls, street noise, and beds that feel less comfortable. There is no air conditioning, and Wi-Fi can be weak in rooms toward the back.

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Curtis

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I really liked the staff. The room a bit small, bed not so comfortable, and walls a bit thin. It is in a great location, and if you’re golf at lahinch, it’s 2 minutes away. Again, the staff is wonderful. Good breakfast too.

6

Matthew

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well located with large range of local pubs and shops. Staff very friendly, easy check-in and free parking at rear of property. Decor quite outdated and bed was not comfortable and quite small (small double not normal double). Good breakfast with plenty of choice

10

Matthew

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Shamrock Inn hotel was great! I was surprised because the website and online photos don't do justice to the property... they must be old photos? The rooms are updated and lovely. The restaurant is great for both breakfast and dinner. It's a wonderful location, close to the water, golf course and coastal trail.

8

Kirsten

17 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thin walls, you hear every noise in adjoining rooms.

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John

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I wish the rooms were renovated. Beds were not comfortable.

10

JAMES

20 May 2024

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Rooms comfortable, breakfast was great, wifi was lacking in perimeter room, but overall a great stay.

8

Charmaine

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's just hot. AC not working. 😭

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Donna

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a great stay, great location. Perfect for those needing parking.. be prepared to climb stairs to rooms. The breakfast is delicious. The service was wonderful. We stayed on the second floor appears to be in some upgrades with hallways half painted beds comfortable.. my greatest disappointment was that we were at the back of the hotel, and there is no Wi-Fi until you walk to the front of the building which is problematic at the end of the day when you’re trying to plan or communicate with others. We had to leave our room to access the Internet if you’re staying at the front of the building, there is signal, but is weak. Our waitress at breakfast was fantastic. Gave us suggestions for local music night.

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Sharon

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spacious and clean Free onsite parking. Very nice town with multiple shopping bars restaurants easily walkable. 1 block from beach.

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Deborah

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cozy hotel right in the middle of a cute Irish seaside town. Our only difficulty was that we happened to be there during a “heat wave” & rooms don’t have AC so it was a bit hot. Our room was right on the main road & with windows open for air circulation, it was a bit loud with traffic & pub noise both late into the night & very early in the morning. Breakfast was great.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with staff assisting promptly with taxis, luggage, and resolving issues. Some guests found check in next door at the Atlantic and limited onsite staffing confusing.

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William

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gets the job done. Room in Lahinch is quiet. You have to check in next door in the sister property.

8

Jeffrey

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel but would have been nice to know in advance you check in at Atlantic hotel for Shamrock hotel. As well, a touch noisy on street side room at night.

10

Brian

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly and helpful.

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Barbara D

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was responsive to our needs. We had problems with a lack of hot water and they solved the problem within an hour. The full Irish breakfast was delicious. The receptionist, who also served our breakfast, was efficient, friendly, and helpful.

10

Eilis

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super helpful ordering taxis for us promptly. Breakfast was efficient and tasty. Check in and check out was easy and we were never left waiting

10

Gayle

16 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed Lahinch! Walking distance to a variety of pubs/restaurants, but we really enjoyed the Cornerstone and ate there both nights. The initial check-in is a bit confusing as the the hotel is connected with the Atlantic next door and that is where you check in. We visited the Cliffs of Moher from here. Lahinch also has a nice walking beach close to the hotel, which we enjoyed.

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susan

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a very unique old hotel in a lovely ocean front town. The staff is very helpful. There are no elevators so it is a challenge for us older folk. The staff is quick to help with luggage.

10

Michael

17 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you Tracy for locating and mailing my wedding ring which was left in our room.

10

Sue

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The ladies at the front desk were fabulous and pleasant!

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Ian

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No staff onsite. Staff next door at another hotel.

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Location

Excellent central location steps from the beach, pubs, and shops, with easy drives to the Cliffs of Moher and other area sights.

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Matthew

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice and close to pubs

10

James

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, great room and fab location

10

Carolyn

6 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely old property in heart of village. Easily walkable path to beach and beyond. Excellent restaurants and pub on main street.

10

Leonard

25 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasant accommodations and easy access to promenade, which is a great setting and pleasant walk.

10

Jennifer

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean and the location is perfect for walking to the water, dinner or out for a pint.

10

Richard

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little place on the main street of Lahinch. Staff were very friendly, plenty of nice pubs along the street and the breakfast was also very good. Also only ~15 minute drive to the cliffs and a small beach to stroll along right down the block. Would definitely stay here again if staying in the area in the future.

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James

9 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and very nice hotel

10

Donna

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff. Great location and lovely clean and charming rooms, bar and restaurant.

10

Benjamin

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice near a nice downtown beach area. Great for exploring the county Clare.

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Bernadette

16 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the middle of town. Close to shops, pubs and the beach. only a 10 minute drive to the cliffs of Moher which is spectacular . Delicious breakfast with plenty of choice. Spacious clean rooms.

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Dining

Breakfast and meals receive strong praise for taste and variety, with many highlighting a great full Irish and enjoyable dinners. A few noted the bar being closed or dining handled next door, and occasional breakfast felt average.

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Cherie

31 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful little spot with friendly people and a wonderful breakfast. Would return again.

10

Esther

27 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The rooms were clean and cozy and the food and service were fantastic!

10

Michael

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely room, outstanding breakfast and service

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Matthew

17 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Shamrock Inn hotel was great! I was surprised because the website and online photos don't do justice to the property... they must be old photos? The rooms are updated and lovely. The restaurant is great for both breakfast and dinner. It's a wonderful location, close to the water, golf course and coastal trail.

10

Eilis

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was super helpful ordering taxis for us promptly. Breakfast was efficient and tasty. Check in and check out was easy and we were never left waiting

10

Anne

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bathroom very modern. Breakfast was delicious. Steps away from the beach.

10

Daniel

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, even better dinner & breakfast ( actuslly stayed at the Atlantic

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Ron

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A little odd to check in at the Atlantic hotel next door then walk next door to the Shamrock Hotel. The bedroom felt old and needed updating. No fridge, no safe and no bottled drinking water (on request two bottles supplied) Soap dispenser empty which was filled on request sadly it was not fixed back to the bathroom wall. The dinner in the bar was excellent the breakfast choices average.

10

Ria

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Excellent food even though I ate too much!

10

Marie

29 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay in the shamrock. It was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was lovely, even though we had to go next door to sister hotel to eat It was still convenient. We would stay there again.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $279	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $325	15	16 $325	17 $325	18 $325	19
20 $324	21 $325	22 $325	23 $325	24 $325	25 $325	26 $325
27 $325	28 $325	29 $325	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $192	2 $215	3 $215
4 $192	5 $192	6 $192	7 $192	8 $192	9 $215	10 $215
11 $238	12 $238	13 $238	14 $238	15 $238	16 $308	17 $308
18 $238	19 $238	20 $238	21 $238	22 $238	23 $308	24 $308
25 $302	26 $238	27 $238	28 $238	29 $238	30 $308	31 $308

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