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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Corrado • family_with_children • it
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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CORALIE • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Very clean

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Eoin • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • at
8
Pros:

The lady from Malysia in the morning was very nice, also the ladies at the reception.

Cons:

The room was a bit small, the curtains were partly ripped.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Rosemarie • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Excellent location, great value for money, lovely breakfast and staff

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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catherine • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Everything, except no irish breakfast. 8

Cons:

I missed the full irish breakfast.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Meri • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location.
Pros:

Location was great and the bedroom was much nicer than it looked in the photos online.

Cons:

Unfortunately the staff member who was clearing up after breakfast said some racist remarks. She was from Malaysia and used the N word to describe black people. It was quite shocking to hear someone say this word. She also said some derogatory things about other nationalities.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Lovely location,lovely staff..very clean..

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very comfortable, friendly Staff, excellent location. The Breakfast was an excellent continental with an excellent server Eleanor. Looking forward to my next visit.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ouiam • extended_group • fr
6
En plein centre de Clifden
Pros:

Super bien situé. Un petit déjeuner très bon. Propre dans l’ensemble.

Cons:

Bruyant. On entend à la fois les voisins mais aussi ce qui se passe dehors.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • es
4
Geen lift, gordijnen met gaten, slechte prijs kwaliteit verhouding
Pros:

Niets

Cons:

Kamer

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Mauro • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Aoife Kelly • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • gb
8
Great stay and will be back again
Pros:

Great location, clean and tidy .

Cons:

Would have preferred a full Irish over a continental breakfast

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Annette • couple • ie
5
Good location just the food let it down.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The breakfast………continental didn’t specify this when booking. It stated breakfast included.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • es
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Le Mao • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

Idéalement placé dans Clifden. Hôtel agréable

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee