Alcock & Brown Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1449 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 1449 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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Helen • couple • ie
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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walter • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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hartmann • extended_group • fr
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • gb
6
Good location but parts of the hotel are dated
Pros:

The bed was comfortable and the hotel is in a good central location within the town

Cons:

Dated exterior (the bright yellow paint doesn’t help) and dated interior parts like the corridors which is a 70/80s time warp. The breakfast (which we knew was continental only) had lots of choice but the quality wasn’t great. Hard boiled eggs cooked so long they were grey, and scones that were raw in the middle didn’t help the situation, but there was plenty of choice so we didn’t go hungry. Found 3 of the 4 staff we interacted with very abrupt

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • ie
10
Wonderful Hotel
Pros:

Absolutely loved the breakfast. Could not have improved on it. Staff were extremely warm.and friendly and they do an excellent, value for money glass of wine, which is rare now days

Cons:

I could not complain about anything

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Noel • couple • ie
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • ie
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Leeanne • couple • nz
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Gunnar • family_with_children • no
8
Godt valg
Pros:

Koselig, fint rom og kjekt personale

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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virginie • solo_traveller • fr
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Bradley • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Best Location at town square; great indoor/outdoor common spaces.

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynxtracker • solo_traveller • ch
8
Für Clifden OK
Pros:

Hotel liegt zentral an einem günstigen Ort.
Frühstücksbuffet (Continental) hatte eine sehr grosse Auswahl an frischen Produkten.

Cons:

Personal wirkte etwas "lustlos"...nicht unfreundlich aber ein Lächeln und ein paar Sätze kosten jeweils nicht viel.
Die Zimmer sind sehr ringhörig. Wir hatten Glück mit den ruhigen Zimmernachbarn, aber ansonsten hört man wirklich JEDES Wort/Geräusch. Bad ist arg klein.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
9
Enjoyed our stay property clean comfortable and well located recommend the breakfast
Pros:

Really well located room was comfortable and clean .. Breakfast was very good

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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JEAN BAPTISTE • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Roisin • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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clotilde • extended_group • fr
10
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee