Alcock & Brown Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1361 reviews)
Market Square , Clifden , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Excellent location
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Noise from street
Limited breakfast options
Service responsiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Most reviews highlighted clean rooms and good bathroom conditions.
Service
8.28
Staff were mentioned positively, but there were some negative remarks regarding responsiveness.
Location
9.02
Multiple reviews praised the excellent central location.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms described as lovely, although one review pointed out noise issues.
Amenities
8
Minimal mention; noted some dissatisfaction with breakfast variety.
Value for Money
8.46
Positive remarks on the room rates and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
8.11
Breakfast received favorable comments, yet some wanted more options.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall positive but affected by some service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:43

Property Description

Central Location and Cozy Atmosphere
The Alcock and Brown hotel in Clifden offers a dedicated welcoming service in a relaxed atmosphere at the heart of Clifden Town Square. Perfect for exploring local shops, boutiques, and restaurants, while being ideally situated to discover the beauty of Connemara.

Relaxed Environment and Ideal Base for Exploration
Enjoy a friendly and relaxed environment at the Alcock & Brown Hotel, serving as an ideal base for touring Connemara. From pony trekking to golfing on Championship courses, sea fishing, guided walks, and mountain climbing, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Abundance of Activities and Nearby Beaches
Indulge in various activities like pony trekking, golfing, sea fishing, guided walks, and mountain climbing while staying at the Alcock & Brown Hotel. Additionally, the convenience of numerous sandy beaches nearby adds to the charm of your stay.

Book your stay at the Alcock and Brown hotel now for an unforgettable experience in Clifden!

Important information:

No deposit will be charged. The hotel however, reserves the right to pre-authorize the credit card provided by you to secure the booking.

Please note that there is free off-site parking also available.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Payment for accommodations is made at check-in. Any room charges are payable at check-out.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GWY

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1361 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 8.28
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.11
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Justine • couple • fr
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • extended_group • fr
7
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • extended_group • es
10
Excellent
Pros:

Staff very friendly and attentive. Accomodation very clean and comfortable. Tea and kettle, hair dryer available. Great location. Excellent breakfast.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • nl
10
Uitstekend hotel
Pros:

De kamer, ontbijt, service en ligging plus parkeergelegenheid

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
G
Gerry • couple • ie
10
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Burton • family_with_children • us
10
Lovely lovely lovely
Pros:

Location was very good. Staff very friendly. Breakfast exceptional. Comfortable and clean accommodations

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
C
Chiara • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Very central location, good value for money

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Matyas • solo_traveller • hu
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Hazel • couple • ie
8
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Marie • extended_group • it
9
Très bon séjour au coeur d'une région magnifique
Pros:

Personnel efficace et acceuillant. Petit déjeuner frais, varié et copieux. L'hotel est très bien situé et confortable.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
P
patrizia • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • extended_group • gb
10
Great stay!
Pros:

All went well!

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
T
Tara • couple • ie
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
B
Belinda • couple • ie
6
Pros:

Center

Cons:

No warm breakfast

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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kathryn • couple • ie
8
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
M
Mikaela • extended_group • au
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
R
Raghu Teja • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Decent and neat hotel

Cons:

DOOR LOCK WAS NOT WORKING

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
R
Raghu Teja • extended_group • ie
7
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Central location. Friendly staff. Cleanliness was good 👍

Cons:

Window in room 209 was not closing fully

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee