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The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Property entrance
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily
Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Ballyconneely Road, Clifden, Galway
  • Alcock and Brown Memorial
    3 min drive
  • Clifden Castle
    4 min drive
  • Station House Museum
    4 min drive
  • Inishmore (IOR)

Room options

View all photos for Double plus Single Bedded room

Double plus Single Bedded room

Double plus Single Bedded room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Economy Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Signature Double Room, Bathtub, Garden View

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

Signature Double Room, Bathtub, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, Fireplace, Sea View

LCD TV

Romantic Cottage, Fireplace, Sea View

  • 400 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing

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

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Romantic Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Sea View

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

Romantic Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Fireplace, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Bathtub, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Bathtub, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Bathtub, Sea View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Clifden

When you stay at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant in Clifden, you'll be near the bay, within a 5-minute drive of Alcock and Brown Memorial and Clifden Castle. .This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Alcock and Brown Landing Site and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station.

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Clifden Castle - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Sky Road - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 6 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mannion's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪E.J. Kings - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Castle Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ravi’s Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mullarkey's Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant

Beach hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include slippers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Clifden hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Enjoy seafood at Ardagh Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Ardagh Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Ardagh Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this cocktail bar specializes in Irish cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Ardagh Cafe - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Latvian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Ardagh Restaurant
  • Ardagh Bar
  • Ardagh Cafe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Private picnics

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 102
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 fire extinguisher, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 rating 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

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 87 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Par

Travelled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Kristin

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy, Orlando

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Avon Lake

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

8/10 Good

Muhammad M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Don, Toronto

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John, Houston

Great location, room, and food.Even better service
Better than we could have hoped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris, New Hampshire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location, good food. Although there was no record of my reservation, luckily they still had a room available. It wasn’t the room with the view I initially reserved, but better then nothing at all. I’m unsure if this was Expedia’s mistake or the hotel’s. Either way I expected some sort of discount or favor. I received neither. Sound travels easy and they need better pillows and linens. The staff was very accommodating, which they should be considering the circumstances. View, location, and food make it worth while. I have stayed in B+B’s for half the cost with better accommodations. You pay for everything to be in one location and with excellent food. I should have mentioned it was my honey moon, but I wasn’t looking for a hand out, just good service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simply stunning!
The hotel has stunning views, comfortable rooms, fabulous food, friendly staff and tasteful decor. The Connemara District is breathtaking. We loved the hotel and our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

NEC, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A delightful stay
Nice environment and view from the hotel of the surrounding area. Big room and a very good dinner menu Price is more on the upside. Room is spacious and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Want to Return
This hotel is superb from service to location, food, ambiance, rooms and staff. I hope to return someday.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent find!
Hope to go back sometime. Excellent service, food, accommodations and views.

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hospitality at its best
The location of the hotel is excellent, a real beauty spot. The staff have clearly been really well trained, they know how to sell the benefits of their hotel (food!) and many of the large luxury chains could do well to send their people here to learn how hospitality is really delivered. Located a couple of minutes drive from Clifden, a terrific spot. All in all a great place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location beside the ocean
Stayed for one night as we were travelling the west coast. Great location for many of the stunning places to visit in County Clare. Hotel staff were friendly and loved to give recommendations about what to see or do.

10/10 Excellent

joe, georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay.
Very nice town with a shopping district. The hotel was beautiful and overlooked the water. Their gardens in the back were beautiful as well.