Cliff House Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel near Ardmore Beach

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Dinner served
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Spa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ardmore, Ardmore, Waterford, P36 DK38
  • Popular LocationArdmore Pottery & Gallery1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. Declan's Well3 min walk
  • Popular LocationArdmore Beach8 min walk
  • AirportCork (ORK)61 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Balcony Room

  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Terrace Room

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Sea View Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Terrace Suite

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite)

  • 732 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Balcony Suite

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ardmore

In historical district.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Ardmore Pottery & Gallery and within a 10-minute walk of Ardmore Beach. Molana Abbey is within 9 miles (15 km) and Red House is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Ardmore Pottery & Gallery - 1 min walk
  • St. Declan's Well - 3 min walk
  • Ardmore Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Ardmore Beach - 8 min walk
  • Perks Entertainment Center - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen - 14 min drive
  • Ahernes Seafood Restaurant Accomodation - 13 min drive
  • The Quays Bar - 14 min drive
  • Priory Coffee Co. - 14 min drive
  • Regal Cinema - 15 min drive

About this property

Cliff House Hotel

5-star beach hotel near Ardmore Beach
Cliff House Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and limo/town car service. A seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Cliff House Hotel. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Ardmore hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cliff House Hotel offers 39 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star hotel have kitchens with separate dining areas, cookware/dishes/utensils, dishwashers, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Well Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

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 available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Contactless check-out is available.

National rating

This property is a registered Hotel within the meaning of the Irish Tourist Traffic Acts.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cliff House Hotel to the airport?

Cliff House Hotel is 41.1 mi (62-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cliff House Hotel on May 13, 2024 start from $207.49, excluding 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.

Does Cliff House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cliff House Hotel.

How close is Cliff House Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Ardmore Beach and 10.6 mi (26-min drive) from Front Strand Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cliff House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Cliff House Hotel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cliff House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cliff House Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Cliff House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Cliff House Hotel have a pool?

Cliff House Hotel features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Cliff House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cliff House Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Well Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, hot stone massages, and body treatments.

How close is Cliff House Hotel to downtown Ardmore?

Cliff House Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Ardmore.

Cliff House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 251 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

RJ

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sheer Bliss
A beautiful place and amazing experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely going back.
Brilliant. Am looking forward to my return visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Annemarie, Dublin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big shame the Michelin star restaurant is closed on a Monday, but the view is never a let down
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing
It was amazing, as it was a getaway for my 22nd wedding anniversary. loved every minute. the staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023