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Cliff House Hotel

5.0 star property
Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Ardmore Pottery & Gallery

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Front of property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Dinner served
Terrace/patio
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Ardmore, Ardmore, Waterford, P36 DK38
  • Place, St. Declan's Well
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ardmore Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Balcony Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Balcony Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 495 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Terrace Suite

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

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Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite)

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

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Deluxe Sea View Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Balcony Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Terrace Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Ardmore

Cliff House Hotel places you next to Ardmore Pottery & Gallery and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Ardmore Beach. This 39-room, 5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

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 - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fota Wildlife Park - 47 min drive - 37.0 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quays - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Red Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roma Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipmates - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cliff House Hotel

Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
At Cliff House Hotel, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Kitchens, fireplaces, and dining areas are also available.
An indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 hot tub, and a steam room. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • The House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Cliff House Hotel?

Cliff House Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see within easy reach of Cliff House Hotel?

This hotel is located in Ardmore, just steps from Ardmore Pottery & Gallery and St. Declan's Well, and within a short walk of Ardmore Beach. You'll also find Youghal Lighthouse and Red House nearby.

Is there parking available at Cliff House Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Cliff House Hotel?

Well Spa is the hotel's spa and services include prenatal massages, hot stone massages, detox wraps, and couples treatments.

Does Cliff House Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Cliff House Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cliff House Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Cliff House Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a fireplace as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Cliff House Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Cliff House Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cliff House Hotel serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts at The House Restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at Cliff House Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cliff House Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy ocean views.

Does Cliff House Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Cliff House Hotel.

Reviews

Cliff House Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 288 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was one of the best I have ever had. so accomdating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing attention to detail
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Room comfort
Not 5 star compared to UK or European standards. General signs of wear and tear. Service slow in the bar restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Francine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

PJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernests

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Des

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

Excellent

It’s an amazing hotel where the staff have a nothing is to much trouble, I couldn’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024