Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Cliff House Hotel

For peace and relaxation, Cliff House has amazing sea views, excellent cuisine and spa facilities on the coast at Ardmore. It offers chic, boutique-style rooms, with free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. Cliff House Hotel is a stylish 5-star hideaway with fine dining on the Cork-Waterford coastline. Its restaurant has been awarded a Michelin Star for its fine Irish food, and a full cooked breakfast is available in the morning. Each modern room has a private balcony or terrace overlooking the Irish Sea. Rooms have huge windows, and are decorated with Irish art. Guests can enjoy a hot tub, gym and outdoor seaweed bath for relaxation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 4
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Ardmore

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aine
    Ireland Ireland
    Food and views were excellent as was the attention to detail. Staff so friendly.
  • James
    Ireland Ireland
    Very friendly staff. Great room. Lovely breakfast. Perfect walk from the front door
  • Tara
    Ireland Ireland
    The views were exceptional but would be enjoyed more during the Summer months!
  • Rowland
    Ireland Ireland
    Stunning location, fabulous room with balcony and sea view. Incredible attention to detail from minute one. Our car was parked and charged (EV) for us and bags brought to our room. Michelin starred restaurant lived up to it's reputation, with...
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. The location was perfect set on a cliff side in a rural part of Ireland.
  • Paudie
    Ireland Ireland
    It was beautiful and peaceful,the staff were really nice,food was lovely
  • Orla
    Ireland Ireland
    My mam and dad had such a lovely time they have booked in again for the 25th of January!
  • Linda
    Ireland Ireland
    This was the nicest hotel I have stayed in. From the moment we entered the hotel the staff were so friendly and accommodating. We got a complimentary bottle of prosecco upon arrival. The room was so nice, a terrace looking out onto the sea. Fab...
  • Emily
    Ireland Ireland
    the spa was really nice and room super comfortable with great views! Food in the house restaurant was lovely and really enjoyed breakfast by the sea in the mornings.
  • Lisa
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful hotel with fantastic location. Room very comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful. Food was very good and the breakfast had great selection and was very good also. The view is beautiful and had a lovely walk around the area.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • House Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French • Irish • International • European
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Bar Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French • Irish • European
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Cliff House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront

Bathroom

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom

View

  • Lake view
  • Sea view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • CD player

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Pet basket
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Cliff House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
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.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash is not accepted

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

House Restaurant is closed Sunday & Monday nights each week and on Tuesdays in low season ( January, February, March, April, October, November, December - with the exception of Christmas and mid-term breaks).

The bar restaurant is open daily.

Please note pets are welcome in secure facilities in the underground car park only. Pets are not allowed in the rooms.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Cliff House Hotel

  • Check-in at Cliff House Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Cliff House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Steam room
    • Personal trainer
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Fitness
    • Bike tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Archery
    • Fitness classes
    • Swimming Pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa/wellness packages
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Cliff House Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Villa
  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Cliff House Hotel on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Cliff House Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cliff House Hotel is 800 yards from the centre of Ardmore. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Cliff House Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Bar Restaurant
    • House Restaurant
  • Yes, Cliff House Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.