Cliff House Hotel is located approximately 65 minutes from Cork Airport by car, making Ardmore an easily accessible destination for both domestic and international visitors.
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Cliff House Hotel is a luxury seaside hotel in Ardmore, Co. Waterford, located along Ireland’s stunning southern coastline. Easily accessible from Cork in 1 hour, Dublin in 2.5 hours and Waterford in 45 minutes, guests can travel via scenic coastal routes, nearby airports, ferry ports, and regional transport links.
How to Get to Ardmore & Cliff House Hotel
For directions to Cliff House Hotel, please see the following or view our location on Google Maps.
*Please note, there are other properties in Waterford also called Cliff House so please ensure you always select Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford on your GPS.
The GPS co-ordinates are N 51 57.61 W 007 42.84. Our Loc8 code for Garmin is YSB-80-TR9. Driving time for both is around one hour.
Travelling to Ardmore Cork Airports
The GPS co-ordinates are N 51 57.61 W 007 42.84. Our Loc8 code for Garmin is YSB-80-TR9. Travel Time to and from Cork Airport is approximately 1 hour.
From Dungarvan: Follow the N25 out of Dungarvan, signposted Cork. Turn left onto the R673. Driving time: 15 minutes.
From Youghal: Follow the N25 signposted Waterford. Turn right onto the R673 signposted Ardmore. In Ardmore take the Middle Road to the hotel. Driving time: 15 minutes.
For directions to Cliff House Hotel, please see the following or view our location on Google Maps.
Travelling to Cliff House from Dublin or Shannon Airports
Travelling from Dublin: Follow the M50 to the M7/N7 exit. Then take the M9 towards Waterford. Bypass Waterford City through the Toll Bridge, taking the N25 towards Dungarvan/ Cork. Bypass Dungarvan and exactly 10km later turn left on to the R673 for 9km to Ardmore. Driving time is around two hours and 40 minutes.
Travelling from Shannon: Head east from the airport on the N19. Then the N18 towards Limerick, followed by the M20 towards Dooradoyle. Pick up N24 and pass through Tipperary, Cahir, Clonmel, R671 to Ballymacarbery R672 towards Dungarvan N25 towards Cork, picking up the R673 to Ardmore. Driving time is around two hours and 15 minutes.
From Rosslare car ferry or Youghal
From Rosslare Car Ferry: Follow the N25 heading towards Cork. Stay on this road until the R673 signposted for Ardmore. Driving time is around two hours.
From Youghal: Follow the N25 signposted Waterford. Turn right onto the R673 signposted Ardmore. In Ardmore take the Middle Road to the hotel. Driving time: 15 minutes.
Travelling by yacht, aeroplane or helicopter
Two heavy-duty moorings in front of the hotel welcome yachts. We also provide a valet car parking service. Private aircraft can conveniently land at both Waterford and Cork Airports.
Helicopters are welcome at the hotel. Please notify us in advance to arrange set-down area and time.
For advice on private airport transfers and Irish car hire companies, please email us or call our concierge on +353 24 87800.
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Frequently Ask Questions
Yes, complimentary guest parking is available at Cliff House Hotel for residents during their stay in Ardmore.
Cork Airport is the nearest international airport to Ardmore and Cliff House Hotel, located just over one hour away by road. Shannon Airport and Dublin Airport are also accessible for guests travelling from further afield.
Cliff House Hotel is approximately two and a half to three hours from Dublin by car, making it an ideal destination for luxury weekend breaks and coastal staycations in Ireland.
Yes. Ardmore is on the boarder of Cork and Waterford and is ideally positioned for exploring the Waterford coastline, Cork, the Blackwater Valley and Ireland's Ancient East, with many beaches, walking trails, gardens, historic towns and festivals all within easy driving distance.