Situated in Clifden, 4.8 km from Alcock & Brown Memorial, Ben View Guesthouse features accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and private check-in and check-out. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with a private bathroom. Kylemore Abbey is 19 km from the bed and breakfast, while Maam Cross is 35 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 119 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Clifden, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Clifden

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alanwilliams
    Australia Australia
    Desmond is a wonderfully friendly host as many others have noted. The location is excellent and the breakfast room is lovely, as is the breakfast.
  • Carolyn
    Canada Canada
    We loved the friendliness and hospitality of Desmond, owner, and Joe and Eileen. Thank you so much. The included breakfast was lovingly served in a room furnished with family heirlooms. The breakfast was fantastic with a choice of full Irish...
  • Adelaide
    Ireland Ireland
    The guest house was very central, proprietor and staff were very friendly. Bed was very comfortable, and breakfast was exceptional.
  • Costello
    Ireland Ireland
    So comfortable the man that owns it just a lovely friendly helpful man.
  • Sebastian
    Germany Germany
    We had a great at Ben View Guesthouse. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. All rounded up by a very friendly host and a great breakfast with wonderful service.
  • Mugwen
    Ireland Ireland
    Warm and friendly hosts, quality guesthouse centrally located in Clifden with restaurants & pubs nearby. Free car park 2 minutes walk away if no street parking outside available. Cosy clean room with a comfortable bed and a nice ensuite bathroom....
  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    Guesthouse in centre of Clifden town. Clean, comfortable, warm, cosy room. Fresh, delicious home made breakfast. Friendly, warm welcome from Des. Lovely, helpful man. Cannot say enough good things about our stay at Ben View Guesthouse! We loved it...
  • Wendy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Des and the staff were delightful, always helpful and friendly. The breakfast was outstanding!!!!
  • Desmond
    Ireland Ireland
    Wonderful experience and excellent hosts.. This B&B is lovely, in a fantastic location in central Clifden. Breakfast was made to order and of really good quality. The family running the B&B are 3rd generation hosts with the family starting the B&B...
  • D
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast is superb! Three options: 1) full Irish, 2) Smoked salmon+scrambled eggs, 3) pancakes. Proprietor Desmond is friendly.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ben View Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Irish

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The photos are a representation of the rooms and you may not receive the exact same room pictured.

Free parking is available at a location nearby.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ben View Guesthouse

  • The prices at Ben View Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Ben View Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin
  • Ben View Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Ben View Guesthouse is 50 yards from the centre of Clifden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Ben View Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:30.