Cliff House Hotel, an SLH Hotel

Stunning location and amenities made this stay feel like a real treat. Prepare to relax and unwind with a cocktail or tea on the terraces overlooking the beautiful water and coastline. The valet, porters and Tom at reception were all wonderful. Tom made everything easy and even offered recommendations for the next 2 cities we were visiting in Ireland. Dinner in the bar restaurant at sunset was a lovely experience and the fish was perfectly prepared - absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

FABULOUS Hotel, I really loved my stay. The staff are excellent, so helpful and friendly. The views are AMAZING ❤️ so be sure to book a room with a balcony, it's so relaxing, peaceful and calm. The hotel is spotless. The restaurant food is nice and very good choices for meat eaters however, it's limited for Ceoalic's however, the staff if they can accommodate will. The choice for breakfast for Gluten Free/Ceoalic's is fabulous, amazing GF scones, lemon cake and you get plenty. No buffet which was truly AMAZING. Be sure to include breakfast in your stay. The room with the balcony was FABULOUS, so spacious, the bathroom was also fabulous, rainforest shower, house coats and slippers, beautiful waterfall sink. The beds are comfortable, no noise whatsoever at night. The amazing beach and lovely friendly village is so near. Don't forget to check out the cutest golf area. Overall I did not want to leave the FABULOUS Cliff House Hotel and I have stayed at amazing fabulous Hotels around the world, to mention some of them The K Club, Sraffan Co Kildare, The Negresco Hotel, South of France, The Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor Egypt, The Carlton in Cannes, South of France and I have to say that the Cliff House Hotel is right up there with them ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐❤️ So special, you have to stay here to experience it.

We stayed here for three nights with our children and my parents. It was an incredible experience. The setting is exquisite - a peaceful village and beautiful cliffs overlooking the bay. The hotel is incredibly quaint and peaceful. The staff are amazing - wonderful human beings who made us, including my children, feel so welcome. The food at the restaurants is great (maybe a couple more kid-friendly options). Our entire family, from my 4-year old to my parents, can’t wait to come back and stay for a longer period of time.

A stunning gem that truly showcases the best of Irish hospitality. ||From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by Tom, Teresa, and the entire team, who truly embody the spirit of Irish hospitality. Everyone, including the friendly night porter (Sean?), made us feel completely at home.||The accommodation is luxurious, offering breath-taking views and exceptional comfort. We stayed in a veranda sea view suite, which was just wonderful. Spacious, beautifully appointed, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. Fluffy robes, slippers, a coffee machine, fresh bottled water, and a fridge stocked with complimentary goodies made it feel extra special. Housekeeping topped up the room twice daily, keeping everything fresh and perfect throughout our stay.||Dining here is a first-class experience too and a choice of restaurants, indoor and indoor. The food is exquisite and showcases the richness of the region. Come hungry, especially for breakfast, as the variety and quality are outstanding!||The spa is equally impressive, providing a serene haven of relaxation. We especially loved the seaweed baths on the outdoor covered veranda overlooking the sea — simply amazing.||This hotel is a perfect blend of elegance and warmth, and an unforgettable escape along the Irish coast. Highly recommended and we will be back!

I stayed one night with my girlfriend. Our room was lovely and the sea view was very picturesque. Our package included a 3 course meal in the bar restaurant. It was noted in advance that I was a vegan when making the booking and some of the sample menus on their website had previously showed a vegan option. Unfortunately, the actual menus didn’t have any vegan option so I had to ask for one and then it became awkward as they didn’t seem to have anything prepared. Most of the staff were polite and tried to help but I felt awkward and embarrassed as I waited anxiously for them to come up with something whilst they had already brought my girlfriend her starter (non vegan) 15 minutes before they came back with something for me. The whole service was a mess and we felt very uncomfortable. ||They then brought me TOAST as a starter after my girlfriend had already finished her starter (which was hot so she couldn’t wait). For my main they brought me what I would describe as a side serving of vegetables (that’s possibly what it was) The dessert was adequate but too little too late (sorbet with berries) The whole experience was a horrific dining disaster and not even close to a 5 star experience that would be expected after paying so much. Fawlty Towers came to mind when they gave me a plate of toast! ||The breakfast the next day was a lot better in terms of being prepared and making me feel welcome and valued. But there still was no vegan option on the main menu and even the porridge was made with dairy milk and not offered as an option to be made with water. The food provided was quite basic and average for me but I was really happy that there was no drama or long awkward wait. ||The bar itself is really poor and not what you’d expect in a hotel. There is zero atmosphere or life at night. No music or any attempt to entertain or create a pub atmosphere. It felt like they just wanted us to drink up and leave…. so we did. ||There is a “gym” but it’s just 4 or 5 cardio machines side by side (elbow to elbow) crammed in a tiny room. It felt like a tick the box effort to claim they have a gym. ||Overall, I enjoyed my stay and the staff were all lovely but the bar service is shockingly bad. Considering how expensive this hotel is, I will not be returning as it didn’t feel even close to being 5 star or worth the price. I’ve had much better dining experiences in small cafes. The only 5 star experience for me about this hotel is the bathroom and the view from the bedroom. ||As a vegan, all I want is to just have some sort of option on the menu to point at and select. I don’t want special treatment or confusion or drama or anxiety. As this is a 5 star hotel, you would expect a more inclusive menu. It’s 2025 not 1985 and it feels like this hotel is living in the past in a lot of ways and does not feel like a modern 5 star hotel.

Location amazing, staff so friendly. Bar menu a total disappointment. Very limited choice. Friends chowder was nice. My toasted sandwich was sitting on over dressed salad leaves and soggy. Ham in it was very thin. Chips almost cooked. I'd go back for the coffee but I'd skip lunch

I adored my 3 day stay at the beautiful Cliff House hotel. Firstly it helps to know that the fifth floor is where you enter the main door to reception. I stayed in room 52 on the fifth floor. Check-in was simple with lovely welcoming reception staff. Room 52 is a very quiet spacious room with a good sized balcony and a fabulous view of both Ardmore village and the nearby beach. From the balcony you can also see way out to the beautiful blue sea, the view is magical. It feels like you're on a ship without seasickness! The bathroom was perfect with great space. It had both a bath and shower. A lovely touch were very cool waterfall type taps. Everything was very clean. Lovely soft bath robes also. Breakfast was really good with tables facing out to the sea. There isn't a lot of GF choice of food (on bar or restaurant menus) however staff were more than happy to accommodate alternatives and the GF pastries are particularly nice, especially the lemon cake! Throughout the hotel the staff were lovely and helpful. It was lovely and quiet at night. No mad partying like in lots of other hotels! It is a very short walk to the charming Ardmore village which has a very handy Centra shop, cafes and of course the beautiful sandy beach just across the road. Both Ardmore and Cliff House are among the most peaceful places I have ever been and I think the reviews don't do Cliff House enough justice, you really need to stay here to experience it in person. I am lucky enough to have stayed in many gorgeous hotels but Cliff House had the nicest view of them all and much more to offer. This hotel really stands out. I highly highly recommend it. ♥️

We recently returned from a visit to the Cliff House.What an amazing hotel.We were waemy greeted, our car and luggage taken care of .After a light lunch on the balcony we were shown to our room,by a very helpful receptionist Katie.|Our room was amazing, we loves the supper comfy bed and sea view. A welcome birthday greeting was much appreciated.Pre and after dinner drinks were served quickly and efficiently, a very kind writer got us rugs when it got chilly.Breakfast the following morning was delicioua.I couldn't fault our stay ,the Cliff House delivers and lives up to its five star rating.Thank you to all who helped make our trip so memorable .

I loved staying at this charming and luxurious hotel. Everything about this quaint hotel is fabulous. The rooms are spacious, clean, and include a stunning view. The hotel staff was extremely nice and very helpful. The food was delicious and the service was fabulous. I highly recommend staying at the unique Cliff House Hotel. You won't regret it!

Probably third or fourth stay over the years. A very special getaway location with a fantastic Michelin-starred restaurant, great leisure facilities, lots to do locally, beautiful beach, great cliff walk etc etc The rooms are beautiful and well appointed. The beds ate massive and comfortable. The view is spectacular with every room having a sea view as the hotel, as the name suggests, is perched on the side of a cliff. Suffice to say we like it here. It's not cheap but then a real 5 star experience never is. Trying to think of a negative for, y'know, balance so the car park is a bit snug. That's it. That's all I've got. If you're looking for that special place to, say, pop the question look no further. We'll be back when we can afford it. Highly recommended.

The Cliff House was one of the better hotels I stayed at in Ireland. I really don't have anything bad to say about it. The staff were excellent. The valet Pat was very helpful as were the front desk staff who even refused a tip after showing me the room I was in. Very professional. Parking is free and there was no shortage of it. The room had an amazing ocean view, comfy bed, large bathroom with massive shower and tub. No complaints at all. Dining was good for the gratis breakfast as well as dinner at the Bar. Unfortunately the House Restaurant was closed during my stay. Fortunately the Bar was more than I expected and not too pricey. The full Irish breakfast was good, but by far not the best I had during my trip. Perhaps the best part about this hotel is the cliff walk. It's a great several kilometer long trip that wraps around the local cliffs which has a lot of local history along the path. If you go, ask the valet for maps and points of interest. I didn't use the spa services or pool. Pros: -Everything. Cons: -The House Restaurant was closed.

Lovely hotel, with amazing food. We chose to have the tasting menu which was inventive, beautifully presented and great food. Not surprising with the location, there was a strong emphasis on seafood. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Highly recommend the cliff walk before dinner to work up appetite!

Although very expensive as previous reviews suggested it is a fabulous treat, beautifully designed, Michelin quality food and the friendliest of staff not to mention the view across ardmore bay? This place is really special and romantic.Go spoil yourself.

Three star hotel, with a five star view - attached to a five star restaurant. Need to quickly differentiate between food/restaurant and hotel. The food is excellent - if you like food as entertainment. The quality, preparation and presentation are outstanding. The serving staff are well qualified to present and explain the courses, and seem to enjoy interacting - very appropriatly - with the diner. The wine cellar is excellent, and the sommelier is educated and informed about his collection, and communicates at an appropriate level with each diner. Everyone is multilingual! Just be sure to give yourself enough time to enjoy the evening! Minor heads-up: The menu does not change nightly, so multiple nights need to be thought through menu/tasting/bar options. The hotel is something else entirely: wake-up views to remind you of a J.B. Yates painting, viewed from a small room with inexpensive furnishings. We stayed in a total of six hotels on this trip, and the beds at Cliff House were the most uncomfortable - hard with a 1" poly topper. No drawers; limited hang-up; and one "comfortable" chair. Shower with an old fashioned mixer from two taps. Which all might have worked if there was comfortable communal space. There isn't. There is no sitting room or library. The lounge is a small circular banquette in the corner of the bar with two small tables, away from the view. The bar is all tables, so our after dinner drink was at at table, on a dining chair. No couches or easy chairs. The outside terrace is nice during the day, but exposed to the elements. Works in good weather, but.. The spa is very small, and was the only place we encountered a non-responsive staff. Our attempt at enquiry at the spa desk as to available services was met with a referral to a brochure that was supposed to be in our room, but wasn't. There were no other guests waiting, so being dismissed was a surprise. The spa staff seemed more engaged with each other.. Bottom line: Excellent restaurant that just about requires a stay-over; remote hotel that capitalizes on the restaurant clientele. But still worth the trip!

Overpriced, pretentious and certainly not a five star lunch experience. The problems were: 1. €75 for 2 mains, 1 dessert, 1 coffee, 1 glass wine 2. The plates were cold 3. The service was poor - too many waiters but no attention 4. 1 portion of vegetables only for the table 5. Discoloured water in the hot water pot 6. Gluten free bread ordered but it never arrived

Five stars for a five star hotel. Stayed there last week for a second time. Although expensive - it's a treat worth giving yourself every now and then. Here's the important bit - it's the BEST hotel in Ireland with the BEST restaurant, bar none. The staff are incredible, the setting and the view is sublime and the food..... We spent most of our time in the pool or on our balcony, overlooking Ardmore bay. In the morning we woke up really early to watch the sun come up over the bay. Magical. Even if you don't have the opportunity to stay, then definitely visit the restaurant. Fine dining at it's very best. Discreet, knowledgebale staff, accommodating and pleasant. The food was incredible on every level. Great theatre on a plate and most of all great taste. The only (Irish) starred restaurant I've not eaten in so far is Bon Appetit in Malahide, so maybe it's a bit unfair of me to claim the Cliff House is the best restaurant in Ireland...but I have a gut feeling I'm along the right tracks. The a la carte is probably better value than most other Michelin restaurant in Ireland, the only drawback is it is off the beaten track. So....don't waste your hard earned cash on the odd, average restaurant here and there over the next few months. Treat yourself to the best you can get, in the most beautiful setting you'll find in Ireland.

Really good food. Best we have had in a hotel. Better for me than the strawberry tree in Brooke lodge. Spa very disorganised and understaffed and gym is small. Views are great and rooms are lovely