Name: Cliff House Hotel
Address: Saint Anne S Drive, 19, Ardmore, T23 W21C, IE

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Daniel

Cold reception. When they think they have it all is when they loose

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Staci

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!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Bryan

Beautiful setting , staff were excellent, spa facilities excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Jenny

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Catherine

Breakfast was served to the table, very fresh & delicious

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2026

Conor

Lovely

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Ciarán

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Natalie

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!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2025

Donna

Staff were friendly! Rooms amazing. Overall just perfect!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Richard

Cliff House was elegant and dramatic. The view from our room took your breath away. The service was unparalleled. A truly delightful stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

R owen

Great staff!

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Loi

The Valet staff was very friendly and helpful

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

James

Staff was one of the best I have ever had. so accomdating

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Wayne

Amazing attention to detail

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Mary

Couldn’t fault any aspect of my stay

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2025

Neil

Not 5 star compared to UK or European standards. General signs of wear and tear. Service slow in the bar restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Laura

Could not recommend more- a real treat.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2025

Andrew

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Arielle

Gorgeous cliff house

Gorgeous location! We loved the staff, bartenders and spa. The hot tub and heated pool were lovely after the outdoor baths overlooking the cliffs and ocean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Laura

Very welcoming and one of the
Most beautiful places I've ever been. We found the lift /elevator challenging but we probably would have gotten used to it if we had stay more than a night

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2024

Des

Excellent

It’s an amazing hotel where the staff have a nothing is to much trouble, I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2024

Sarah Anne

Cliff House was comfortable, restful and perfect for a short. The restaurants were outstanding both for food and service.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Orla

Lovely stay at Cliff House, Ardmore, excellent food

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2023

Wendy

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2023

Eamon

Sheer Bliss

A beautiful place and amazing experience

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2023

Michael

Definitely going back.

Brilliant. Am looking forward to my return visit

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Patrick

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.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

Peter

Relaxing 2 night stay

Great hotel. Relaxing 2 night stay. Breakfast amazing.Room spacious comfortable and bathroom amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2023

Annemarie

Big shame the Michelin star restaurant is closed on a Monday, but the view is never a let down

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

christie

amazing

It was amazing, as it was a getaway for my 22nd wedding anniversary. loved every minute. the staff were lovely.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Jacek

Amazing spot

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2023

Chris

The view was very nice. My wife love the heated bathroom floors. I like the pool and dry sauna.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2023

J

Slice of paradise

Stunning location for a great hotel. Best breakfast experience. Soothing pool/sauna. Great choice for a break.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2023

Stephen

I liked everything about it. The staff was great! The view was beautiful. The restaurant perfect. Great place and I will be there again in the future! Good job Cliff House staff. A

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

David

Excellent facilities and staff... a great stay and well worth the visit from the UK

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2023

Brendan

Sea views were great.Staff were excellent. Overall a good experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2023

Michael

Great staff
Beautiful location

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2023

Stephen

Lovely hotel great location peaceful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2022

Suzan

Luxury and comfortable

This hotel ticked all the boxes. Beautiful, great amenities such as spa , pool, sauna, Michelin Star Restaurant beautiful views from our room and all throughout the hotel. Warm lovely staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2022

Edel

Amazing Cliff House

The Cliff house is a wonderful hotel and our stay was amazing as always.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2022

MARTIN

Very enjoyable and relaxing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2022

Richard

Service let it down

Stunning location and views.
House restaurant is good, it great.
Once the restaurant got busy the service fell off the Cliff. This issue probably leant itself to this less than stellar review, considering the price you’re paying.

Hotel itself could do with an upgrade.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2022

Nicholas

the only downside was the quality of the evening dinner served in the bar .
it was of a very poor quality urantand consequently we and other residents ate in a local restaurant the following night .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2022

Mark

1 night
An absolutely fabulous hotel in every respect. The luxurious room with a balcony overlooking the bay would be hard to beat anywhere. Service was excellent. But then, it's what you'd expect at such premium prices…

Special mention must go to the guy who parked the car and charged it for us overnight – classy.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2022

Irina

It was fantastic, really enjoyed spa and leisure facilities.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2022

Ted

Amazing hotel. Brilliant staff, food and views!

Our stay in the Cliff House was amazing. The staff couldn’t have been nicer from the moment we got out of the car to the time we were checking out. I must mention the restaurant staff in particular; hard working and well mannered young people who couldn’t have done enough for us both for our evening meal and our breakfast the following morning. The food was excellent for both meals.

The room was clean, spacious and had a marvellous view over the water. Not even the miserable weather could spoil the view.

The swimming pool was lovely and relaxing, with the outdoor jacuzzi being a special treat. We went twice during our one night stay.

Our trip was topped off with a stroll on the stunning Cliff Walk. We’ve done the walk many times before but finally made the jump to stay in the hotel.

All in all, a truly memorable trip. We will definitely be returning!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2021

Marie

One of the best hotels in Ireland

Idyllic location, welcoming and helpful staff and amazing food. The spa facilities are top class with an amazing option to swim in the refreshing sea and hop into a hot tub or sauna afterwards. The Cliff walk is one of the nicest in Ireland and above all else the staff in this hotel were incredible and made me feel at home from the first moment. Nothing was too much trouble. I didnt want to leave.I highly recommend the Cliff House Hotel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2021

Elaine

Wonderful hotel, disappointing dining experience

The hotel is beautiful and staff do everything they can to accommodate you during the stay. This is a very special place with wonderful views and a calm atmosphere. We really enjoyed using the spa too. The only downside was the meal at the Michelin starred restaurant. We did the tasting menu along with wine pairing. They rushed us through the full 8-courses. We wouldn't have minded if it was just the food we were enjoying but pretty soon I had five full glasses of wine in front of me - we didn't have much time to enjoy each course before the next was plonked in front of us. After complaining about the overwhelming speed three times they slowed down and then ignored our table for the remainder of the evening. We left the restaurant fit to burst, with pockets 500euro lighter :(

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

As always our stay in The Cliff was so restful. A total switch off from the outside world. Staff were most hrlpful and friendly, particularly in these difficult times. Looking forward to the next visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The view from all areas of hotel is spectacular. The hotel itself is sparkling clean. The staff are welcoming and friendly and waiter service in restaurant and bar are very attentive. Food is excellent. We didn’t have an opportunity to use pool /spa area but we went down to look at it and it looks really well kept and sparkling clean. Bedroom facilities are top notch for comfort and style. Extra touches for generous coffee pods and chocolate bars on the house. Highly recommend this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Above all the staff. Friendly and helpful and they couldn't do enough for you. Food was outstanding and the views weren'd half bad either!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Highly Recommend

Lovely location. Suitable mostly for couples.Food was great and the spa was superb.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

The staff in this hotel make it what it is. My husband and I have also stayed in the Cliff at Lyons which is great too - this hotel has a wonderful location with lots to do and see nearby. It also has an excellent spa and pool which the Lyons sadly lacks.

The food is just okay - breakfast good - the 'bar' food however, we found over priced and unimaginative. We didn't eat in the Michelin starred restaurant, having been broadly unimpressed in the bar and with an eye watering bill for what little we ordered. We went on our second evening to a restaurant in Dungarvan near by (20 minutes drive) and received a good quality meal for the same price with two more courses than that which we enjoyed in the Cliff.

The staff are the diamond in the crown of this hotel however - every single one of them friendly, helpful - they simply can't do enough for you. Customer experience is theirs to own and boy do they take their ownership seriously!! Really fantastic people working in this hotel - the guests are extremely well cared for.

The rooms are clean and well appointed - excellent little extras and lots of creative thinking into how to make the guest experience great. If a rethink happened about the pricing for the bar food there would be little to criticize this hotel for!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2019

John

Best hotel in Ireland

Cliff House Hotel is simply the best hotel in Ireland that we have stayed in. The welcome and personal service from the staff is what makes it a truly special place. And it helps to have one of the best fine-dining restaurants in the country on site. The setting on the cliff overlooking the village of Ardmore is also a one-of-a-kind experience with the nearby cliff walk.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

spectacular views and restaurant. nice spa and pool. a bit out of the way down windy roads but i guess that keeps out the crowds.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2019

Brendan

Anniversary Stay

Check in was very smooth, and everything explained about the hotel. The use of the spa was excellent, food lovely. This for us is a treat hotel, on the €€€ side, but well worth it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2019

sarah

Exceptional experience

Fabulous hotel. Stunning location & super service. Cannot wait to go back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Unique location
Beautiful cliff walk at your doorstep
Comfortable bed & luxurious bathroom

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We loved the views from the restaurant and our bedroom. The food was to die for.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2019

Claire

Go for the view alone

Such a dreamy setting, I spent most of the time staring out the windows. Order a cocktail in the bar they are fabulous!!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Stunning views. Warm comfortable. Food fabulous. Breakfast lovely. Great spa

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2019

Andre

Superb location excellent quality of facilities and services. Awesome restaurant

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Rick

Fabulous views, outstanding food and professional & helpful staff.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Nessa

Fabulous!

Fabulous hotel & staff could not be nicer!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2019

Verified traveler

Incredible place with excellent restaurant, wonderful spa, pool and hot tub, and staff was friendly and on top of every need! Views were awe inspiring. Lovely place for meditation and rest.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2019

Verified traveler

I liked the location I found it very relaxing. I felt some area needed a touch up.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is absolutely phenomenal! The area is beautiful, the staff are extremely hospitable, and the breakfast is Devine. We took a stroll along the nearby trail and the views were breathtaking! We highly recommend, if we ever visit Ireland again we will stay here at least 3 night!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2019

Matt

Beautiful facility. Staff was super. Might be the best breakfast ever.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Awesome place to stay, beautiful views, friendly staff,

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2019

Eimear

Fab fab fab

One of the most wonderful hotels and destinations I’ve ever encountered!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Fabulous hotel. Gym was very disappointing, but food and surroundings made up for it. Hotel staff were amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2018

Ms Mairin

We’ll definitely be back

A wonderful stay, excellent staff, friendly, welcoming and helpful. A really relaxed atmosphere. The food was fabulous definitely on our list to visit again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2018

Bernie

Rest and relaxation

Hotel was relaxing, tranquil and luxurious. The breakfast was so delicious and the selection was great. Swimming pool and relaxing areas were also great.
We enjoyed dinner in the bar one night and although the food was out of this world, the bar lacked atmosphere.

Overall had an amazing time. I went with my husband for our 10th wedding anniversary and we did go to switch off and relax. I'd say 'Job accomplished'.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2018

Sean

Great stay, will be back again.

Great stay, will be back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Sara

Amazing hotel and overall experience. Wish we could have stayed longer!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel with spectacular views, great food and nice facilities

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful place, great location
Food a bit over priced in bar and service not spot on in bar
Front desk very nice
Food was good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2018

AD

Great Views and Food

Food great, view great, staff very nice. Room has good sound system to connect your own music to which is a plus when overlooking the sea!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2018

Shana

Lovely hotel beautiful view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Awesome Views, Great Food! Hiking along the coast is incredible. If you get the chance stay more than 1 night!

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2018

Deirdre

Safe Haven

A fabulous retreat by the sea so conducive to relaxation. Fantastic service from a very attentive staff - nothing was too much.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2018

Joseph

Amazing

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2018

Fiona

Worth every penny

It was stunning from start to finish!! The service the location the food!! We will be back 😊

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2018

Patricia

Excellent

Just top class

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful hotel in perfect location!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2018

Pamela

Treat yourself to a weekend in this hotel

We had an amazing time in the Cliff House Hotel. Staff were all lovely, great service and plenty of them. The pool and spa area were gorgeous with beautiful views over the sea as with the view from our bedroom. We had a beautiful meal in the Bar restaurant and breakfast the following morning was just as good. My only negative comment is that the seats in the Bar are looking a bit tired and could do with recovering.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful setting,

The stay was lovely, the bedrooms were the highlight, plus the welcome we got on check-in felt special 10/10. The bedrooms were fab, felt high quality, music sound system, shower and extra touches.
Breakfast selection and staff were fab. The restaurant was closed for dinner on the night we were there so we eat in the bar. The food was good but the service was all over the place - wine did not arrive until we had already started our starters, we got steaks (not advised they were served with no sides) and so had to order them after the steak arrived, steak was ofc already eaten by time they arrived. Generally, the bar/restaurant staff did not reflect the 5 star standard you expect after arriving. My dessert cocktail, did not arrive after my bf dessert was already gone, 25mins later, this was not charged on the bill. The hotel is lacking a lobby / bar.
Spa - I specifically asked fro a couples room, we were there to relax together. When we arrived, Keith was brought away first, and when i got to my room, the couples room, he was not there and had already started his treatment in another room, whilst I got mine in the large couples room alone. The therapist was lovely, but had no idea what treatments I had booked - she was about to leave the room when I had to ask about my facial.
Overall I don't like to say but i feel its overpriced and not sure I'd return or highly recommend it again. Unfortunately the area was also extremely quiet with everything closed at the time of year

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2018

Colm

A little piece of magic..

The Cliff House brought the level of customer service upto almost unmatchable levels. Everything was superb from the get go. Every little detail catered for. Minor quibbles? I ordered seafood chowder for lunch on arrival and whilst absolutely delicious the quantity served up was meagre considering the €9.50 price. Ditto with my wife's fish for evening dinner in the Bar. However I would highhly highly recommend The Cliff House for a treat.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2018

Emma

Just a little to expensive

It was a lovely 1 night stay put quite expensive for the time of year we should have had a package deal the treatments in spa

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2018

Marie

Perfection

From start to finish it was amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2018

Eilish

Birthday break in Cliff House Hotel.

Lovely relaxing stay.
Staff were lovely. Must be fabulous in fine weather hopefully we will get there again when weather is more favourable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2017

Vivienne

Tasting menu was exquisite...a work of art! Thierry and the junior sommelier were wonderful and the serving staff explained the dishes superbly.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2017

Amy

5 star luxury

Absolutely fabulous from start to finish. Will be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2017

Carol

Amazing high standards of food comfort and care

Fabulous hotel and spectacular views Loved all of our stay from start to finish Everyone was so helpful and friendly Pool and leisure facilities great Can’t wait to go back again Food was excellent also

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2017

Lainey

Pure Escapism

This hotel is a hidden gem. Outstanding memory is having breakfast out on the deck on Nov 3rd! Blankets were supplied to keep us warm! The staff were very attentive particularly the waitress who served breakfasts- wish we asked for her name. Amazing experience & can't wait to return

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2017

Mary

We had a wonderful stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2017

tina

Overall a lovely hotel but waiting half hour for table in bar for dinner even though booked and service not great in bar.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2017

David

Superb Hotel with one issue

Great position and facilities with one exception. The storage space in our bedroom was too small. No drawers and only a very small wardrobe

Everyone very friendly and helpful. Food first class

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2017

Andrew

Amazing

Fantastic hotel and unbeatable location, couldn't recommend it more. The staff were so welcoming, and the service was exceptional.

Partner