Cliff House Hotel - Ardmore (Waterford)
51.948517, -7.715133Overview
5-star Michelin-starred hotel on Ardmore's cliffside
Dining
The Cliff House Hotel Ardmore is home to a Michelin-starred House Restaurant that serves award-winning Irish cuisine. Guests can also dine in the Bar Restaurant, which offers a menu of fresh seafood and steaks in a more relaxed setting. A full cooked breakfast is served each morning, and the hotel's sommeliers maintain an extensive wine list.
Rooms & Suites
Each room at Cliff House Hotel has a private balcony or terrace with views of the Irish Sea. The suites are designed with 18th-century campaign furniture and feature contemporary Irish art on the walls. The Veranda Suite includes a spacious sitting area and a rainfall shower, while the Terrace Suite offers direct access to the hotel's cliffside grounds.
Wellness & Spa
The Well by the Sea Spa provides a full range of treatments using local ingredients, including seaweed wraps and massages. Guests have access to an indoor infinity-edge pool, a hot tub overlooking the bay, and a steam room with essential oils. The spa's signature experience is the oceanfront copper seaweed bath, which sits directly on the cliff.
Activities & Excursions
The hotel organizes guided cliff walks along the Ardmore coastline and kayaking trips in Ardmore Bay. Guests can also book archery sessions, bike rentals, and yoga classes on the terrace. Nearby attractions include Ardmore Tower, Rincrew Abbey, and the Comeragh Mountains for hiking.
Family-Friendly Features
Cliff House Hotel Ardmore offers interconnected luxury suites that allow families to stay together with extra space. The hotel provides specialized children's amenities, a games room with board games and puzzles, and a kids' menu for both restaurants. Babysitting services can be arranged through reception, and the outdoor play area is located near the indoor pool.
- Dining: Michelin-starred House Restaurant
- Location: 5-minute walk to Ardmore Beach
- Wellness: Well by the Sea Spa with oceanfront facilities
- Activities: On-site kayaking, archery, and yoga classes
- Rooms: Interconnected suites for families
- Family: Specialized children's amenities and board games
- Sustainability: Electric vehicle charging station on site
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness centre
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Massage
Steam room
Spa & wellness centre
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
- 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
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
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 view
- Sea 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
Essential information about Cliff House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 271 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 700 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 66.1 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cork, ORK |
Location
- City landmarks
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