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Cliff Road, Ballybunion, Ireland
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Cliff House Hotel
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Cliff House Hotel
Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Ballybunion
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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neston,wirral,england
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Super stay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011
1
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Stayed here for 4 nights with National Holidays.
The hotel is in a prime position, & we had a balcony room overlooking Ballybunion beach.
The room was clean & a good size, the en-suite was very good. The only problem with the rooms were the paper thin walls, we were kept awake from 5.30am on the first morning by a bad snorer in the next room, luckily for us we were informed that the snorer was leaving that day & it was OK after that.
The food was excellent, except for a bread & butter pudding which was awful.
The staff were all a delight, but with our coach party being the first this year at the hotel, they were a bit haphazard.
Ballybunion is lovely with great walks either way from the hotel.

Room Tip: Balcony with sea view.
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Fionamary O'Callaghan, Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
14 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback regarding our hotel.

I am certainly disappointed that your night’s sleep was not all that it could have been.
Our standard procedure in this event would be to offer you an upgraded room away from the snoring guest.

I am sorry that our bread & butter pudding was not up to its usual standard on the night you had it, our team of chef’s in the kitchen ware informed and I can assure you that the next time you visit, the bread & butter pudding will be just as excellent as the rest of our food.

I am disappointed that you thought the staff to be a bit haphazard serving you, and I would like you to know that I have raised this with our entire service team as part of our training. I am pleased that you did think the staff to be delightful.

Thank you for your lovely comments about Ballybunion itself; it is indeed a lovely seaside town, with great walks.

Once again, thank you for all your comments.

We look forward to having you back in the hotel again.

Kind Regards.

Fiona O’Callaghan.
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Leeds, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great Hotel Fantastic Views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
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Went with National Holidays, Superb five day trip would recommend it , Alan our driver couldn't do enough, and his knowledge about the area made up a great deal of the enjoyment of the trip. But back to the hotel we arrive about 8-30 pm a full three meal was waiting for us our bags were in our room by the time we had finished our meal. Through out our stay the staff were totally helpful always with a smile.We had a room with a sea facing balcony and the view was fantastic. Would defiantly stay again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fionamary O'Callaghan, Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
14 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your lovely comments about the Cliff House Hotel,
The staff always appreciate it when the good service they provide is noticed and more so when it is posted on trip advisor !

I have to agree a smile goes along way !

Once again, thank you for your lovely comments.

We look forward to having you back in the hotel again.

Kind Regards.

Fiona O’Callaghan.
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Derbyshire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Just perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011

The cliff house is a superb hotel located right beside the beach . It Is family run and the staff outstanding . The food rivals any top London restaurant and the bar is full of atmosphere - highly recommended .

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fionamary O'Callaghan, Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
14 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your lovely comments about the Cliff House Hotel,
We are indeed a family run business and work hard with the team of Chef’s in the kitchen and the wonderful young ladies & gents that serve you to make sure that each person receives that excellent service that we pride ourselves on, so thank you for noticing !

We look forward to having you back in the hotel again.

Kind Regards.

Fiona O’Callaghan.
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Cork, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent Food and Great Service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2011
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A fine restaurant with stunning views over Ballybunion beech. Food and service is excellent.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fionamary O'Callaghan, Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
14 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your lovely words about our restaurant in the Cliff House Hotel,
The team of Chef’s in the kitchen are always delighted to be acknowledged for their hard work as do the young ladies & gents that serve you !
So thank you so much for your wonderful comments.

We look forward to having you back in our restaurant again.

Kind Regards.

Fiona O’Callaghan.
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Crestview FL
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“golf trip”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
2
people found this review helpful

we screwed up our hotel plans and arraved here hopeing to find a room. They were wonderful to us. They had a nice pub. They made special arrangments for our 6am early breakfast (normaly they serve at 830am) to ensure we would make our golf time. They were so nice and it is only a few minutes to the course. The coastal view accross the streat was quite stunning.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fionamary O'Callaghan, Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
14 November 2011
Dear Guest,

Thank you for your lovely comments about the Cliff House Hotel,
I remember serving you and your two sons breakfast on the morning you had the early tee-time at Ballybunion, and I have to say that you ware equally as delightful to me, so thank you too!

I am delighted that you enjoyed the views of the beach and the cliff’s from your balcony room, I have to agree it is stunning.

Thank you for messing up your hotel plans and arriving to us !
It was a pleasure to take care of you for the one night.

I look forward to having you back in our hotel again.

Kind Regards.

Fiona O’Callaghan.
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