Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore (Waterford)
About the Hotel
Seafront Luxury Rooms
Cliff House Hotel provides lodging options such as Sea View hotel rooms, Terrace Suites, Veranda Suites, Three-Bedroom Beach Suites, and Cliff Beach House residences. Sea View rooms feature super-king-size beds, desk areas, dining tables, and Donegal tweed armchairs. Terrace Suites include private ocean-facing terraces and fireplaces in both the bedroom and living area. Veranda Suites offer loft-style layouts with ocean views from private verandas. The Beach Suites are three-bedroom suites located steps from the hotel. The Cliff Beach House offers a gym, steam room, and hot tub.
Irish cuisine dining
The House Restaurant carries a Michelin star, sourcing produce from Ireland; Festive Afternoon Tea features art and theatre. Breakfast is served in the House Restaurant from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, priced at €30 per person. The House Lounge serves pre-dinner drinks, snacks, and meals. The Restaurant & Bar merges international flavor with home-grown favorites. The wine list accompanies the eight-course fine dining experience. Dishes include monkfish, Helvick cod, and local crab.
Wellness and Activities
Guests have access to the destination Well by the Sea Spa, which includes a 15m indoor infinity-edge swimming pool, an outdoor heated jacuzzi, a gymnasium, a sauna, and a steam room. Spa treatments include face, shoulder, and scalp treatments, leg and foot therapy, and hydrating facials. Outdoor activities feature archery, sea kayaking, river kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, and powerboating. Oceanfront yoga and meditation classes are available, along with guided hikes in the Comeragh Mountains.
Location and Access
Located in West Waterford, Cliff House Hotel is near the fishing village of Ardmore Bay and possibly one of the country's quaintest villages - Lismore dominated by the castle. The hotel is 70 km from Cork and an hour's drive from Cork and Waterford airports and a two-hour drive from Rosslare Car Ferry. Nearby landmarks include Brigid Shelly Gallery (0.5 km), Ardmore Pottery & Gallery (0.3 km), and Ardmore Round Tower (1 km).
Hotel Services
Cliff House Hotel Concierge offers a variety of activities. Vouchers are available for purchase for The House Restaurant experience. Valet parking is complimentary. Please note that a €5000 pre-authorization is required on the day of arrival. Younger guests are welcome at House Restaurant, although pushchairs, prams, or bassinets cannot be accommodated. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor