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Cliff House Hotel

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Tranquil elegance by the ocean

Perched on a picturesque coastal setting, this hotel offers serene ocean views and a tranquil atmosphere. Indulge in luxurious spa treatments, a soothing pool, and exceptional dining, ensuring an unforgettable escape.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
The current price is £358
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

Room options

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Balcony Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Balcony Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Terrace Suite

  • Sea view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Sea View Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Sea View Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Balcony Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Terrace Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Ardmore, Cliff House Hotel is in the historical district. Molana Abbey and Red House are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Aquatrek and Waterford and Suir Valley Railway Tour. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Youghal Greyhound Stadium. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and ecotours nearby. Visit our Ardmore travel guide
Map
Ardmore, Ardmore, Waterford, P36 DK38

What's nearby

  • St. Declan's Well
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ardmore Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ardmore Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballymaloe House Cookery School
    35 min drive - 26.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Treacy's Bar (The Nook)
    14 min drive
  • The Quays
    14 min drive
  • Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen
    14 min drive
  • Priory Coffee Co
    14 min drive
  • Doyles Chip Shop
    14 min drive

About this property

Cliff House Hotel

  • Luxury hotel near Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
  • Located close to Ardmore Beach, Cliff House Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy rowing/canoeing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a hot stone massage or a manicure/pedicure at Well Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site Michelin star rated fine-dining restaurant, The House Restaurant, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a library.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Limo/town car service, babysitting (surcharge) and wedding services
    • Massage treatment rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Cliff House Hotel include comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
    • Separate baths/showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, heated floors and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cliff House Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cliff House Hotel?

As of 16 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cliff House Hotel on 27 Jul 2026 start from £358, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cliff House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cliff House Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cliff House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cliff House Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Cliff House Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ardmore Pottery & Gallery and Ardmore Beach. Molana Abbey and Red House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cliff House Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 301 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 301 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 301 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 301 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 301 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly! Rooms amazing. Overall just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ciarán

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything! Friendly staff from moment we arrived, lovely room with comfy bed, great evening meal and drinks in bar and breakfast in restaurant next morning.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and 5 star staffing from our front door man, reception to the servers! Very romantic and sleek and elegant all in one visit. First night in Ireland was simple perfect! The drive and quaint little town made for a very memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Cliff House was elegant and dramatic. The view from our room took your breath away. The service was unparalleled. A truly delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Loi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Valet staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic view and hotel

Super place. Great view. Nice restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cliff House was comfortable, restful and perfect for a short. The restaurants were outstanding both for food and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the drive!

Beautiful hotel and spa! Really loved the pool, spa treatments and sauna. Gorgeous views of the ocean and the food was exceptional! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A night Away

We have stayed at the Cliff House Hotel a number of times now and it never disappoints. From when you arrive to when you leave it is just such a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night so we didn't have a chance to sample the many amenities provided - which all looked great. Location on coast of Ardmore Bay is idyllic with convenient walk to nearby town and strand. Rooms and interior of the facility are wonderfully done, staff bends over backwards to help with anything and the tasting menu dining experience was terrific - a little spendy, but worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
On arrival the check-in experience was amazing and the staff were extremely welcoming and hospitable. We were also fortunate enough to receive a complimentary upgrade, which was very much appreciated, upon arrival for a special occasion. Our room views were breathtaking and the room was comfortable, beautifully decorated and furnished, and completely accessible. However, we found that given the 5star status that the bathroom maintenance and cleanliness fell short of our expectations. The shower seals, tiles and grout were black with mould as was the rain shower head, which wasn't operating correctly as a result, there was also no shower gel in the shower gel dispenser (however) the staff did get this filled promptly once we reported it). Unfortunately, breakfast also fell short of our 5 star expectations. We were served cold toast that was barely toasted, when we ordered our cooked breakfast we requested another serving of brown toast, disappointingly breakfast was served without the toast. We requested it again, along with tomato ketchup, from the same server and waited for a further 10 mins before requesting sauce and toast, yet again, however only this time from a different server. We received our sauce, eventually but we never received any toast or was the error or failings acknowledged by any of the staff that we had spoke to. Needless to say we left breakfast disappointed, packed up and checked out. This was a really disappointing experience given the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not the best, not bad either

Way too expensive for what it is. For 2 people, the room, dinner, couple of drinks, and a spa treatment each, we spent over 800e for 1 Sunday night stay. The view is incredible, rock pool is really nice, hotel staff were very nice, room was comfortable and quiet. We ate at The Bar. The staff weren't great. Service was poor. The mains were nice but the sides and starters were bad. Dinner ended up costing 100e a head. Bottle of Bulmers was 9e. Poor value for below average food. And a lot of small issues which arent really acceptable for such an expensive hotel. The menus in The Bar were dirty and covered in bits of food. Theres a shower by the rock pool but it doesn't work. The spa area is very basic, the sauna was cold when we went to use it. Half of the lockers in the spa changing room were broken. The shower in our room ran out of hot water. For some reason the phone in the room kept ringing through the night with no one on the other end, had to get up and unplug it. Nice views, but not worth the money compared to other 5 star hotels which cost substantially less.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most amazing hotel! The staff was so incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything was top notch! I would give it 10 stars if I could! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was served to the table, very fresh & delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cold reception. When they think they have it all is when they loose
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault any aspect of my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel great location peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities and staff... a great stay and well worth the visit from the UK
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not recommend more- a real treat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at Cliff House, Ardmore, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing 2 night stay

Great hotel. Relaxing 2 night stay. Breakfast amazing.Room spacious comfortable and bathroom amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2023