The Best Hotel in Inis Meain (Inishmaan), County Clare, Galway, and the Aran Islands

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Inis Meáin Restaurant and Suites

$$$$ | Aran Islands, Ireland Fodor's Choice

A remote, luxurious restaurant--hotel with sweeping sea views and a minimalist interior, Inis Meáin Restaurant and Suites offers a unique, modern-monastic retreat in a stunning, low-lying stone-and-glass building that blends with the stonescape of the island. Marie-Thérèse and Ruairí de Blacam's five much-in-demand suites are free of all modern distractions such as TVs or other electronics, featuring a simple, natural blend of stone, wood, and wool and a private terrace so that the focus is directed outward to the exceptional sea and island views, and indirectly inward, as quiet reflection and contemplation is unavoidable in such a private setting. A packed lunch (with homemade soup in a thermos) along with the Inis Meáin Exploration Kit in each suite---island-customized bicycles, binoculars, baited fishing rod, ash walking sticks, beach towels, maps, guides---facilitate exploration of the island.

Pros

  • Excellent restaurant has a cult following
  • Exquisite views
  • Private and peaceful

Cons

  • Off-the-grid feel not for everyone
  • Two-night minimum stay
  • Books up far in advance and no waitlist
Aran Islands, Ireland
086-826--6026
Hotel Details
Closed Oct.--late Mar.
4 rooms, 1 suite apartment
Free Breakfast

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