5 dog friendly places to stay in Clare
1 hotel, 2 castle hotels and 2 self-catering stays in County Clare, around Doolin, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Ballyvaughan, Kilbaha and more. Each policy was read on the venue's own website, most recently on 11 November 2026.
Atlantic View Cottages (Doolin Village Lodges)
Self-catering in Doolin, Co. Clare
- €40 per dog
- Up to 2 dogs
Dromoland Castle
Castle hotel in Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare
- €40 per dog, per night
- Temporarily closed
Dog fees and limits in Clare, side by side
| Stay | Town | Type | Dog fee | Dogs allowed | Size limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic View Cottages (Doolin Village Lodges) | Doolin | Self-catering | €40 per dog | Up to 2 | Not stated |
| Dromoland Castle | Newmarket-on-Fergus | Castle hotel | €40 per dog, per night | Not stated | Not stated |
| Gregans Castle Hotel | Ballyvaughan | Castle hotel | €25 per dog, per stay | Not stated | Not stated |
| Loop Head Lighthouse | Kilbaha | Self-catering | €30 per dog, per stay | Not stated | Not stated |
| The Hydro Hotel | Lisdoonvarna | Hotel | Fee not stated | Up to 2 | Dogs up to the approximate size of a Labrador. |
Quick answers for Clare
How many dog friendly places to stay are there in Clare?
We have checked 5 so far: 1 hotel, 2 castle hotels and 2 self-catering stays. Each one says on its own website that dogs are welcome.
Dogs in Clare, by the numbers
Clare County Council issued 3,259 dog licences in 2024, of which 3,144 were individual annual licences. That is 2.46 individual licences for every 100 people, which ranks Clare 23 of 26 counties.