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Lower Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland
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Dolphin Beach House
Ranked #5 of 41 Clifden B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A beautiful escape to the west”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

I was recommended to this B & B by a family member who had visited 10 years ago. He said it was a pleasant place. In every way I was totally satisfied. The innkeepers Clodagh and Dara were very friendly without being so friendly that I wanted to withdraw. The rooms were charming and comfortable. They opened onto a view of the ocean and the neighboring islands that was magnificent. We were steps away from a walk along the rocky ocean, with beautiful seascapes and pastures of grazing sheep.
The breakfast was wonderful. Everything I could have wanted while again sharing a magnificent view of the ocean from the glass walled dining room. We even had the added spectacle of seeing the dolphins, which gave our lodging it's name, pass by while we were having breakfast.
I can only recommend this place and hope that everyone has as wonderful a time sharing this space.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

What a wonderful find. We stayed October 6th and loved it. It was our first stay on a 10 day trip and I wanted to be out on the Coast. It did not disappoint. Our room was large, warm and very comfortable. The living area has wonderful views of the coast and very comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding and the property is just wonderful. You can walk to the ocean and around some beautiful cliffs. I hope to return soon.

Room Tip: I would choose the rooms on the ground floor. There is a very nice courtyard and in warmer weather...
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dusseldorf, Germany
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“A special place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

My American friends and I spent 2 nights at the Dolphin Beach House recently and enjoyed it very much. We loved the peaceful location right by the ocean and the atmosphere of the house. Our rooms were both clean and comfortable with wooden floors and a general feeling of tranquillity. The breakfasts were outstanding and our hosts Clodagh and Darragh were very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay there again. A very special place to get away from it all.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“lovely”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011

i loved the location, the grounds so close to the ocean, the owner's helpfulness and kindness, the excellent breakfasts, the outstanding dinner. i would have prefered a different room. i opted for an ocean view room. my room was one of two rooms upstairs that had what i thought was a small window looking at the ocean. the room was an attic type room. some might describe it as cozy. it felt claustrophic to me. the bathroom was beautiful, very well done and very clean. the carpet in the room needs to be replaced. it is stained and looked dirty. i got to see some of the rooms on the ground floor. they have hardwood floors and great views of the ocean.i hope to return to dolphin beach house, and will request the cove room.

Room Tip: i would prefer the rooms on the ground floor that have a patio.
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2011

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin Beach House. The location was so beautiful as were the facfilities and our room. We stayed in the Cove Room which had a patio, high ceilings, comfortable bed, etc. Breakfasts were excellent and we had one very nice dinner there as well. I cannot say enough in praise about the Dophin Beach House and it has my highest recommendations. Finally, I enjoyed Clifden and County Galway enormously as well.

Room Tip: The Cove Room is lovely
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Lower Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland
Price range (per night):* INR3,057 - 3,946

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