Cliff House Hotel

Hotels
Relais & Chateaux
9.4 (109 reviews)
Ardmore, Ardmore, Waterford, P36 DK38 , Ardmore , IE

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Nice views
Cons:
Expensive relative to quality
Food quality inconsistent

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Several issues mentioned regarding cleanliness, particularly dirty menus and malfunctioning facilities.
Service
9.99
Staff were described as friendly and helpful, though there were complaints about the service in The Bar.
Location
10
The view was praised highly, indicating a positive sentiment for location.
Room Quality
9.98
Room was comfortable and quiet, but hot water issues noted.
Amenities
9.69
Facilities noted as basic, with some issues in the spa area impacting satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.16
Criticism regarding high prices relative to the quality of the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Mixed reviews about dining experiences; mains were nice but sides and starters were below par.
Overall Experience
10
Despite issues, the overall sentiment is largely positive, especially when considering the staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:46

Property Description

Experience unparalleled luxury at Cliff House Hotel, where comfort meets elegance in the heart of Ardmore.

Unwind at the Full-Service Spa
Indulge in relaxation with a range of soothing treatments at our full-service spa. Enjoy rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials, all designed to refresh your mind and body.

Gourmet Dining and Refreshing Libations
Savor sumptuous meals at The House Restaurant, or relish the convenience of in-room dining. Our bar/lounge serves your favorite drinks, ensuring your culinary desires are fully met. Start your day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.

Ultimate Comfort in Guestrooms
Our 39 luxurious guestrooms feature amenities such as fireplaces and heated floors. Sleep soundly on premium pillowtop beds and enjoy entertainment on flat-screen TVs, all while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Don’t miss your chance to escape to this idyllic retreat—book your stay at Cliff House Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORK

Property Policies

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 109 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.98
Amenities: 9.69
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 10
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Richard family
10
Pros:

Cliff House was elegant and dramatic. The view from our room took your breath away. The service was unparalleled. A truly delightful stay.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
R
R owen
10
Pros:

Great staff!

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
L
Loi partner
8
Pros:

The Valet staff was very friendly and helpful

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

Staff was one of the best I have ever had. so accomdating

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
W
Wayne
10
Pros:

Amazing attention to detail

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
M
Mary friends
10
Pros:

Couldn’t fault any aspect of my stay

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Not the best, not bad either
Pros:

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.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
N
Neil
6
Pros:

Not 5 star compared to UK or European standards. General signs of wear and tear. Service slow in the bar restaurant.

2025-05-07 via Nuitee
L
Laura partner
10
Pros:

Could not recommend more- a real treat.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
10
A night Away
Pros:

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.

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
A
Arielle
10
Gorgeous cliff house
Pros:

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.

2025-01-23 via Nuitee
L
Laura partner
10
Pros:

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

2024-10-02 via Nuitee
D
Des
10
Excellent
Pros:

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

2024-06-21 via Nuitee
S
Sarah Anne partner
10
Pros:

Cliff House was comfortable, restful and perfect for a short. The restaurants were outstanding both for food and service.

2024-05-18 via Nuitee
O
Orla
10
Pros:

Lovely stay at Cliff House, Ardmore, excellent food

2024-03-26 via Nuitee
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Wendy
10
Worth the drive!
Pros:

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.

2023-12-09 via Nuitee
E
Eamon
10
Sheer Bliss
Pros:

A beautiful place and amazing experience

2023-10-26 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Definitely going back.
Pros:

Brilliant. Am looking forward to my return visit

2023-10-08 via Nuitee
P
Patrick partner
10
Pros:

Only stayed for one night so we didn't have a chance to sample the many amenities provided - which all looked great. Location on coast of Ardmore Bay is idyllic with convenient walk to nearby town and strand. Rooms and interior of the facility are wonderfully done, staff bends over backwards to help with anything and the tasting menu dining experience was terrific - a little spendy, but worth it.

2023-10-03 via Nuitee
P
Peter
8
Relaxing 2 night stay
Pros:

Great hotel. Relaxing 2 night stay. Breakfast amazing.Room spacious comfortable and bathroom amazing

2023-09-20 via Nuitee