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5.0 of 5
Middle Road | Ardmore Bay, Ardmore, Ireland
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Ardmore
4.5 of 5 stars 397 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(15)
  • Tasting menu(12)
  • Sea view(10)
  • Bar food(9)
  • Michelin star restaurants(8)
  • Staff were friendly(5)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
  • Spa treatments(4)
  • Main course(4)
  • Pool area(3)
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Malibu, California
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Small, Quiet, Comfortable and Stylish”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

The Cliff House Hotel is a lovely small hotel overlooking the sea just outside of Ardmore. The location is peaceful. One short walk right outside the hotel leads to the ruins of an ancient church and well.

Our room was very comfortable with a great view. I think all the rooms at The Cliff House Hotel have a view out to sea. The bathroom was well-appointed. Everything was very clean. The service was excellent at all times during our stay.

There are two restaurants on the property. The upscale restaurant is expensive. Though we did not have dinner there, we had the complimentary breakfast in that dining room. It was fantastic and has a gorgeous view. The smoked salmon and breads were divine. Seriously. The other choice for dining is the bar. It was good as well. It is a little more casual, and the prices are lower but it is definitely not the hotel coffee shop.

We love this special hotel for many reasons. We recommend it and would not hesitate to stay there again.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 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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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Dear malibu4

Thanks for your great review - glad you enjoyed your stay - you just have to come back and try our other restaurant the next time!
Best wishes

Adriaan Bartels
General Manager
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Brilliant hotel, lovely location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Stayed here 2 weeks ago with my partner and had a great time. We were brought to the room by a member of staff who was very helpful and the room was gorgeous. It was one of the larger balcony suites with a gas fireplace and 2 balconies which looked out over Ardmore bay.
The spa area was great to pass the time in. With a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor jacuzzi there was plenty of relaxing to be done.
Went to the restaurant for dinner and had the tasting menu. I think it was about 80 euros per person, but for the quality of the meal and the 8 - 10 courses we had it was well worth the price. Wine wasn't included and was an extra 40 euros per person (which I found a little over priced).
Over all a beautiful hotel with very friendly staff and a lovely restaurant. The only real criticism that I would have is that I generally thought that the hotel was overpriced for the location it's in. It wouldn't really have any competition as it is a bit out of the way.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 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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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
13 February 2012
Dear umcc

Many thanks for taking the time to write your review. We very much appreciate your feedback and glad that you enjoyed your visit.

Kind regards
Adriaan Bartels
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“Nice hotel, Beautiful location, friendly pleasant staff and management, but you pay rather handsomely for the package.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Room and view are lovely. Loved it. Staff are just great. Dined in restaurant and found it wasn't the highlight of my stay. Was seated in a cramped corner facing into a wall.Wine list was extortionate. €27 cheapest bottle of red, found pheasant starter bland boring and not particularly appetising. Excellant steak cooked perfectly to my liking but overpowered I felt by sauce. Irish Hereford prime steak needs very little with it. Cliff house fool for desert. Wasn't that nice to my own taste. Breakfast was excellent. Bar was very pleasant and enjoyable. Great barman. I would recommend it all in all and will be back.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
31 January 2012
Dear wilbailey

Thanks for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. Appreciate your comments and will certainly take them on board.

We'll make sure you get a better table the next time though!

Kind regards
Adriaan Bartels
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London
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“Cliff House - seaside hotel reborn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

http://www.hoteldesigns.net/review/review_447_1.html

Room Tip: All rooms have sea view but some are very close to the water, and would be an interesting experience...
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
31 January 2012
Dear patrick_goff

Thanks for your very kind review, it is much appreciated.

Hope we'll see you some day when the sea is rough!

Kind regards
Adriaan Bartels
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Dublin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A meal fit for your last supper!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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The hotel and views were outstanding but the magic of the place is the food. Words can't do justice to the meal we had and the unbelievable array of tastes that were laid before us.
Not cheap but then you know that before you go there.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
23 January 2012
Dear Maria S

Thanks for your kind words - glad you enjoyed your stay and especially the food.

Welcome back soon.

Kind regards
Adriaan Bartels
General Manager
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Address: Middle Road | Ardmore Bay, Ardmore, Ireland
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