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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Damien • couple • ie
9
Enjoyable.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Net curtains in bedroom were not hanging properly and bathroom door didn’t close!

Cons:

Door closing in bathroom and curtain hanging properly in bedroom.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
7
Decently average accommodation and excellent staff but pricey for what it is.
Pros:

This is a well located hotel with excellent, helpful staff. The rooms are clean and reasonably equipped with decent bathrooms. Beds are comfortable and there is plenty of hanging space and spots to store your luggage.

Cons:

Some of the rooms face the market square and can br very noisy at night. There is no lift. No hot food for breakfast, though the cold selections are very wide-ranging. The whole place looks and feels a bit past its best. The main gripe though is cost. This is not a cheap place to stay, yet doesn't offer a premium experience in any way. The various (minor) shortcomings would be forgiveable if it was cheaper.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • it
8
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Hallam • couple • gb
9
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Susanne • couple • de
6
Gerade noch ok
Pros:

Freundlicher Empfang
Saubere Betten

Cons:

Unhöfliches, teilweise unverschämtes, Benehmen der Serviererinnen beim Frühstück
Schmutzige Böden
Einrichtung renovierungsbedürftig

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • extended_group • ie
5
Good value for money. Great location.
Pros:

Rooms were clean & comfortable
Location excellent
Use of big function
Good value for money

Cons:

Breakfast lady very unpleasant. Made us feel very unwanted & uncomfortable.
Asked for more eggs she said no. Asked us to sit in lobby when breakfast was still on.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • extended_group • ie
6
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Georgina • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • ie
10
Good old fashioned comfort
Pros:

Location and staff as always

Cons:

Not a lot

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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SERGIO • extended_group • it
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Martina • extended_group • ie
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Pavlo • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Tetiana • extended_group • ua
8
Cozy
Pros:

Perfect location, cozy, amazing receptionist Liza( Lisa)! Thank you for being so helpful and friendly!

Cons:

A bit old, a bit dirty in the room

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Acton • family_with_children • ie
9
Great location, best continental breakfast ever and really warm, welcoming staff :-)
Pros:

Staff were exceptional - really warm welcome, and good advice on local hostelries.

The lady from Honk Kong looking after us at breakfast was so kind, she really looked after us and made us feel right at home. Apologies, I did not get her name or a chance to thank her in person - she was amazing.

Cons:

Nothing - everything was fantastic !

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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vlad • extended_group • ro
8
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Kevin • extended_group • ie
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Noel Damien Regan • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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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