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Cliff House Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
View from property
Dinner served

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$430
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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Ardmore, Ardmore, Waterford, P36 DK38
  • Place, Ardmore Pottery & Gallery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ardmore Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Red House
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Balcony Suite

Balcony Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Terrace Suite

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite)

Suite (Cliff Veranda Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 68 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Sea View Room

Deluxe Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Balcony Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Deluxe Terrace Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air-conditioning
Heating
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Ardmore

A luxury stay in Ardmore awaits you at Cliff House Hotel. You'll find Ardmore Pottery & Gallery a few steps away and Ardmore Beach within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beach hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Well Spa can include hot stone massages and prenatal massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and mani/pedis. The fine-dining restaurant, The House Restaurant, is open for dinner. Bar Restaurant is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Business amenities include conference space, a business centre and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for free. 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 free valet parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Ardmore hotel include Red House and Youghal Heritage Centre.

What's nearby

  • Ardmore Pottery & Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ardmore Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ardmore Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Red House - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Aquatrek - 16 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quays - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Red Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roma Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shipmates - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cliff House Hotel

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast
Cliff House Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. A seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Cliff House Hotel. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Ardmore hotel.

  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cliff House Hotel offers 39 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodation at this 5-star hotel has kitchens with separate dining areas, kitchenware and utensils, dishwashers and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Well Spa has 4 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Restaurant
  • The House Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1930
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per night.

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. 

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cliff House Hotel?

Cliff House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cliff House Hotel?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cliff House Hotel on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$430.12, 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 Cliff House Hotel?

Yep, Cliff House Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to Cliff House Hotel?

Yep, Cliff House Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Ardmore Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing, body boarding and kayaking. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Cliff House Hotel?

Yep, Well Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Cliff House Hotel have a pool?

Cliff House Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

What makes Cliff House Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cliff House Hotel.

Does Cliff House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order breakfast is available at Cliff House Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cliff House Hotel?

No, Cliff House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cliff House Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cliff House Hotel?

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