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The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property

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Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily
Breakfast and dinner served
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Breakfast and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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Ballyconneely Road, Clifden, Galway
  • Place, Alcock and Brown Memorial
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clifden Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Sky Road
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double plus Single Bedded room

Double plus Single Bedded room

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room, Bathtub, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Bathtub, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing

Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Economy Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Signature Double Room, Bathtub, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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LCD TV

Romantic Cottage, Fireplace, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 400 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Romantic Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Clifden

At The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Alcock and Brown Memorial and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Clifden Castle. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Ardagh Restaurant, serves seafood and is open for breakfast and dinner. Ardagh Bar is the hotel's own cocktail bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Clifden hotel you'll find Kylemore Abbey.

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Clifden Castle - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sky Road - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kylemore Abbey - 28 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Connemara National Park - 28 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Shannon (SNN) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy's Bar & Snug - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Station House Pub - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Clifden hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Clifden hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Ardagh Bar
  • Ardagh Cafe
  • Ardagh Restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Ardagh Clifden
Ardagh Hotel
Ardagh Hotel Clifden
The Ardagh Hotel Restaurant
The Ardagh & Restaurant
The Ardagh Hotel Restaurant
The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant Clifden
The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Clifden

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant on 14 June 2026 start from AU$284, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

The closest beach to The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant is Mannin Bay Beach (6.1 km).

What makes The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a champagne service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant.

Is The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

Dogs are welcome at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can i give it 6 stars? Great location, friendly warm welcome and exceptional food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Lovely room, excellent service. Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about this hotel and will stay here again when visiting Clifden.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great bar and restaurant and views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Great place to stay.
View from inside
Dining Room
2nd floor lounge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great salmon omelet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people were lovely and the food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice, family-run hotel. We spent one night, staff was fabulous, room beautiful, dinner excellent. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful and relaxing place to explore this area! We felt very welcomed to the hotel and loved our stay in the Lodge. Also the food at the restaurant was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to return from a day on the windswept rainy coast to a warm fire and a glass of wine and being able to sit in the early morning in the cactus filled sun lounge looking out at the water made this a magical and welcoming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a boutique hotel. Beautiful facility to sit and relax and enjoy the lovely view. The staff are very nice and attentive. The food excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one evening, but thoroughly enjoyed it. We were greeted by a lovely woman at the front desk who offered us cakes upon our arrival. She also referred us to a nice place for dinner and music in town that evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

gilles

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hote
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ardagh is a lovely family-run hotel just outside the main streets of Clifden. We were welcomed warmly by the desk staff, and given cake and milk upon arrival (yum!). Beyond our comfortable room, there were several other shared spaces to hang out, including an upstairs alcove with lush plants and a gorgeous view of the water. Breakfast was great as well. It is a great alternative to staying right in town - we were happy for the quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a spectacular view of the water. Wonderful indoor spaces for relaxing, enjoying a fire, and socializing. It is family owned and run, creating a sense of ease and familiarity. Very close to beautiful beaches, and Clifden. As well as Connemara mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Par

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Both good and bad

The hotel itself was beautiful and the food was nice in the restaurant. But when the staff had done some mix ups they couldn’t even say sorry and try and make it up which was very odd and unfortunately made our experience less enjoyable. They did not have conditioner in the rooms for the hair which was very weird for trying to be a more high end hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ferda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dieses Hotel ist etwas ganz besonderes! Die Einrichtung ist der wahnsinn. Es gibt eine Indoor Terasse, welche voll ist mit Pflanzen und zum verweilen einlädt, denn die Aussicht ins Grüne ist absolut fantastisch. Das Personal ist äussert freundlich, zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Ich würde es jederzeit wieder buchen und meinen ensten Freunden empfehlen. Auch das hat eine wunderbare Aussicht. Es gibt Tische am Fenster. Das Rindsfilet war der absolute wahnsinn! Es ist etwas ringhörig, weshalb ich für geräuschempfindliche Menschen Ohropax empfehle. Wer Helligkeit nicht mag, sollte eine Augenmaske mitbringen, denn die Vorhänge dunkeln nicht zu 100% ab.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout est parfait dans cet hôtel, ses chambres, sa vue, sa nourriture ainsi que son personnel. Top
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent établissement

Excellent hôtel au calme, chambre très confortable, restauration très bonne ( Diner et petit déjeuner très copieux) Très bon accueil
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Connemara Stay

Lovely setting and lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trip during Covid-19

Very warm welcome including cake. I was asked to write my name, email address and telephone number in the book on counter at reception. Same pen appeared to be used by all residents. Book left open on counter at all times so everyone's details were very visible to all. Our room was beautifully decorated with a good view of the garden. It was spacious, with a tiny 19 inch television in the corner. Frustrating. Very comfortable couch with four scatter cushions plus eight more on the bed. They looked lovely but it was a surprise to see them there during Covid-19 restrictions. Very disappointed that none of the lights was strong enough for comfortable reading. Our room was not cleaned during our four-night stay. Not sure if this is recommended due to Covid. We were offered replacement towels only, and after third night we were asked if we wanted vacuuming done. No extra tea/coffee bags offered after first day. Breakfast was excellent. Orders were taken at table for cooked dishes which were really good. Everything else was on buffet table. While residents from one room went to it together, everyone used the same serving spoons, tongs, juice and milk jugs. All in all, we did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay for one night. Property a bit older than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel, perfect for a stay in Connemara

Really nice hotel, super clean and confortable. Staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in Connemara
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Great location, room, and food.Even better service

Better than we could have hoped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018