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Cliff House Hotel

★★★★★ Middle Road, Ardmore, IE

9.1 guest rating· 928 reviews

About this hotel

Breathtaking Sea Views and Gourmet Dining

Experience tranquility at Cliff House Hotel with stunning sea views and award-winning cuisine. Indulge in a Michelin Star dining experience and wake up to a delicious cooked breakfast.

Luxurious Rooms with Irish Art

Unwind in chic, boutique-style rooms featuring private balconies or terraces with Irish Sea views. Adorned with Irish art, the modern rooms offer a perfect blend of comfort and style.

Relaxation and Wellness Facilities

Pamper yourself with a hot tub session, stay active in the gym, or rejuvenate in the outdoor seaweed bath. Cliff House Hotel offers a range of facilities to ensure a relaxing and rejuvenating stay.

Book now for an unforgettable coastal getaway at Cliff House Hotel!

Rooms & rates

Deluxe Room with Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Room with Balcony

Sleeps 2 · 24 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

Deluxe Terrace Room

Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Balcony Suite

Sleeps 2 · 36 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Cliff Veranda Suite

Sleeps 2 · 57 m² · Double bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Terrace Suite

Sleeps 3 · 34 m² · Double bed, Futon Mat

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Adapted bath

Superior Villa

Sleeps 8 · 169 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • WiFi available
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
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  • Valet parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Archery
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bike tours
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Higher level toilet
  • Hiking
  • Horse riding
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Indoor play area
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Lockers
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine/champagne
  • Yoga classes

Location

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Middle Road, Ardmore, IE

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 12:00 PM

What guests say9.1928 reviews

+ Stunning views+ Friendly staff+ Delicious foodLimited dinner optionsBasic spa facilitiesCold pool
Cleanliness8.9
Service9.3
Location9.4
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8

A very memorable hotel in a beautiful location

10.0

A fabulous overall experience that I would recommend. The seaweed bath on the terrace overlooking the water was a particular highlight and well worth booking. The food was excellent throughout, with the Guinness bread being so good that we're still talking about it. If formal dining isn't your preference every evening, venture into the village of Ardmore and book a table at Whitehorses. It was truly exceptional and very much deserves a mention as part of the overall experience of staying at Cliff House and visiting Ardmore.

One area where the hotel could be enhanced is the provision of comfortable spaces to relax outside the bedrooms. There is a distinct lack of inviting lounge areas with softer seating. Whilst there is a lounge on the top floor, it feels somewhat overlooked and rather clinical, disconnected from the atmosphere and life of the hotel. Similarly, the space adjacent to the formal restaurant appears intended as a lounge, but the seating is far from relaxing. It feels like a missed opportunity, as this area could be transformed into a beautifully designed, integrated lounge where guests would naturally gravitate before dinner, after a walk, or simply to unwind with a drink. This is an opportunity for Cliff House to take inspiration from hotels such as The Europe in Killarney, where the public spaces are every bit as welcoming and memorable as the bedrooms themselves. Whilst Cliff House remains a beautiful property in an exceptional setting, some of the interior finishes are beginning to feel a little dated. A thoughtful refresh, combined with more inviting communal spaces, would further elevate what is already a very special destination.

simontorode · JE · 2026-07-19

Guest review

9.0

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Nancy · US · 2026-07-13

Perfection

1.0

Fantastic location - everything was perfect

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Lucy · GB · 2026-07-08

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful stay Very relaxing

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Vera · IE · 2026-07-01

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

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

Internet

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for € 50 per person per night when using an existing bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.