Alcock & Brown Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1336 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 1336 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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Raghu Teja • extended_group • ie
7
2026-02-11 • 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
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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
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CLAUDIO • family_with_children • it
7
Era perfetto se non avrebbe piovuto sulla finestra!
Pros:

La camera molto spaziosa, la colazione buona e assortita

Cons:

La camera pulita male e la pioggia che si abbatteva sulla finestra è fastidiosa..

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Burke • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Liam • extended_group • ie
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Cáit • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

Hotel is clean and comfortable. The rooms are nice and modern and the beds are comfortable.
Staff in the hotel are friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There was no cooked breakfast avaliable. That said there were a lot of options and the food avaliable was very good.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • ie
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Marie • couple • ie
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Eilis • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
D
Denise • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Very enjoyable breakfast. Hotel situated in the heart of the town. Spotkessly clean, comfortable bed and impressed to have a coffee maker in the room. We would stay again if we were in the area.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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james • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Viktoria • family_with_children • at
10
Perfekt
Pros:

Das Frühstück war einfach perfekt die Lage ist außerordentlich genial man ist gleich in der Stadt und man kann die Umgebung von clifden aus gut erkunden.
Das Hotel ist mehr als empfehlenswert. Absolut gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Zusammenfassung falls ihr nach Klüften fährt bucht dieses Hotel

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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MAGALI • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great breakfast! Beautifully decorated lobby

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Liam • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

Staff were very accommodating and incredibly helpful throughout the stay

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Karol • extended_group • ie
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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liam • couple • ie
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Friendly staff..very comfortable wide bed. Good breakfast selection.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee