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The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel with restaurant

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Aerial view
Property entrance
LCD TV
Electric kettle, highchair
Cocktail bar, ocean views, open daily

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Double plus Single Bedded room

Double plus Single Bedded room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Double plus Single Bedded room

  • 291 sq ft
  • 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 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Signature Double Room, Bathtub, Garden View

  • 291 sq ft
  • 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

  • 4306 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Sea View, Sea Facing | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

  • 431 sq ft
  • 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 comforters

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 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double Room, Bathtub, Sea View

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Clifden

Seaside stay .You'll find Alcock and Brown Memorial and Clifden Castle within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Station House Museum and Alcock and Brown Landing Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Alcock and Brown Memorial - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Clifden Castle - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Sky Road - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

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

4-star beach hotel with 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 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.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library

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 (41 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

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.

Property 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 each 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 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant to the airport?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant is 107.7 mi (147-min drive) away from the Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant on Apr 5, 2025 start from $713.29, excluding 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.

Does The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant have an airport shuttle?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant to the beach?

This hotel is 6 mi (23-min drive) from Mannin Bay Beach and 10.7 mi (27-min drive) from Dog's Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant offer free breakfast?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant have a pool?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant does not have a pool.

Does The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant have a restaurant?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant is home to Ardagh Restaurant, which features seafood and ocean views.

Does The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant to downtown Clifden?

The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant is 1.4 mi away from 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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Consuelo

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Par

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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.