Alcock & Brown Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1581 reviews)
Market Square , Clifden , IE
+353 95 21880

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1581 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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Pascale • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

L'emplacement est agréable et l'hôtel est charmant. Super petit déjeuner.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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François • family_with_children • fr
8
Très bon emplacement au centre de Clifden, idéal pour découvrir le Connemara.
Pros:

Hôtel et chambre un peu vétustes mais propres, service très aimable, et excellent petit-déjeuner.

Cons:

La décoration pourrait être rénovée.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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ALASTAIR • solo_traveller • it
5
Room for improvement and overpriced.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No evening meal and a continental breakfast only so no cooked food at all.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • us
3
Not happy for the price
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

First room smelled like an animal urinated in it

No lift and room on second floor.

Not on desk says heat is locked to 18.5. Guy at front desk was almost rude about it is controlled by guest.

Rooms need lots of TLC.

Toilet seat is crooked, paint pealing on bath ceiling, around edges dirty (very), big hole around bath fan.

Light by bed, cannot be plugged in

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2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mathias • extended_group • ch
8
Pros:

Super Lage, mitten im Ort. Gegenüber ist ein Gratis-Parkhaus des Supermarktes.
Das Haus überrascht positiv nach dem Eintreten. Die Zimmer sind gross und bieten alles was es braucht.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Elise • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

un rapport qualité prix exceptionnel en Irlande !

Cons:

rien

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • couple • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Perid • couple • de
8
Kein ausgewogenes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Die Lage war gut, und das Frühstück war sehr reichlich und frisch.

Cons:

Enttäuscht war ich bei dem doch immer noch hohen Preis in der Nebensaison über das völlig abgerockte Badezimmer. Zudem war die Rezeption nicht regelhaft besetzt, so dass man immer jemanden suchen musste.
Der Haken an der Tür ist wohl mal abgebrochen, wurde nicht ersetzt. Den Duschkopf konnte man nicht mehr verstellen, da die Dichtung rausgebrochen war. Das indirekte Spiegellicht funktioniert nicht. Löcher im Handtuch. Die Brille auf der Toilette nicht richtig angebracht, so dass sie beim Hinsetzen und Aufstehen hin- und herrutscht.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • au
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Nico • couple • nl
10
Heel goed
Pros:

Schoon en heel comfortabel

Cons:

Nvt

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Harun • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Staff were an absolute delight. Great location. Will be back next year

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • couple • ie
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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william • solo_traveller • gb
3
Honest reviewp
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

No food facilities other than a cold breakfast.No lift leaving disabled and elderly to carry cases up a number of flights of stairs without assistance

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • ie
10
Cons:

No hairdryer in room.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Aideen • extended_group • ie
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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lydia vivancos • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

EL HOTEL ESTA EN EL CENTRO DE LA CIUDAD, COSA QUE ES MUY COMODO. LA LIMPIEZA SIN NINGUN PROBLEMA Y LA ATENCION DEL PERSONAL BUENO. EL DESAYUNO ESTUVO BIEN SIN TAMPOCO SER NADA EXCEPCIONAL.

Cons:

LA HABITACION ESTABA EN UN SEGUNDO PISO SIN ASCENSOR. CREO QUE ES UN ATRASO UN HOTEL SIN ASCENSOR, PUESTO QUE AUNQUE NO TENEMOS NINGUN PROBLEMA DE MOBILIDAD TENER QUE SUBIR Y BAJAR DOS PISOS CARGADOS CON EL EQUIPAJE ES HORROROSO

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Cora • couple • ie
10
Pros:

The friendly attentive service was great.
Breakfast was great.
Location was very central.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Le cadre de l hôtel, l ambiance de l accueil, le personnel...enfin tou

Cons:

Difficile de trouver un defaut

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Finn • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Room

Cons:

Continental breakfast was very cold. Everything was just out of the fridge. Did not taste good. Disappointing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee