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Welcome to the Cliff House Hotel

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Cyclyingsea at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore

Contemporary Irish Luxury Hotel Close to Waterford.

Cliff House Hotel is a 5-star, privately owned luxury hotel in Ireland, located close to Cork and Waterford. The building seems to defy gravity, clinging to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village.

Regarded as one of the finest small luxury, five-star hotels in Ireland, Cliff House Hotel is a 39-room Irish seaside boutique hotel in the traditional fishing village of Ardmore. Our privately owned hotel also features an intimate Irish destination spa as well as a one Michelin-star restaurant.

Give the perfect gift of luxury with a Cliff House hotel voucher. Choose from monetary or curated packages tailored to suit all budgets to ensure your loved ones have something to look forward to.

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A 5-Star Hotel in Ireland for Seaside Luxury.

From sun-drenched terraces and private balconies, it is possible to see Ardmore’s golden sands, lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All our luxury hotel rooms and suites are sea-facing while many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations.

From this dramatic coastal location in Ireland’s gourmet heartland, it is possible to enjoy some of the country’s best restaurants—including our own Michelin-starred House Restaurant. As well as House, we also offer the more casual Oceanfront Restaurant & bar and summer terrace dining.

Cliff Walk Sea Rocks at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore

Rooted in Heritage.

Our intimate destination spa, The Well by the Sea, is a key attraction. We are close to a number of Ireland’s championship golf courses and encourage outdoor adventures to support your wellness goals, your Five-Star Cliff House Hotel experience always supported by accurate, old-world service that’s warm and true to the Irish spirit.

Our design is Irish modern: white walls, cupa stone columns, sedum moss-covered roofs and limestone terracing. We have Ireland’s largest collection of campaign furniture in addition to specially commissioned artisanal works, from hand-loomed wall pieces by Muriel Beckett to Celtic motifs on bespoke carpets

St Patrick's Day Escapes at Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore

The Gift of Cliff

Treat someone special to a gift shaped by the rhythm of the Atlantic.

From restorative spa moments and quietly exceptional dining to an overnight escape poised above the sea, a Cliff House gift voucher opens the door to experiences defined by calm, care and craft.

Whether for a celebration, a thank you, or simply because, it’s a thoughtful way to share time, space and the restorative power of the coast in Ardmore.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cliff House Hotel is home to the Michelin star ‘House Restaurant’ as well as the more relaxed Bar Restaurant so there is a dining option for everyone.

Cliff House Hotel is located in Middle Road, Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland. We are located about an hour drive from the Cork & Watrerford airports.

The hotel gives guests access to the private indoor pool and gym while Wellness Offers are available for various treatments and therapies in the hotel spa.

Free Parking is available at the hotel as well as other amenities such as Free Wifi and Access to Leisure facilities.

Yes. We have wheelchair accessible rooms available and our staff are happy to help you with any accommodations that we may be able to provide.

We welcome guests of all ages and aim to provide the best service to give an enjoyable experience to everyone.