Cliff House Hotel

Cliff House Hotel, a five-star hotel on the cliffs of Ardmore

Cliff House Hotel is a privately owned five-star luxury hotel on Ireland's southern coast, in County Waterford, close to both Cork and Waterford. The property stands on the cliffs overlooking the historic fishing village of Ardmore and has 39 rooms, all with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Its presentation combines contemporary Irish design with a panoramic coastal setting.

The company itself describes it as one of Ireland's most distinctive luxury coastal hotels and highlights its inclusion in the Irish Independent Hot 100 Hotels 2026 list, its membership of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and its place in the Ireland's Blue Book collection.

Accommodation: sea-view rooms and suites

The hotel offers rooms and suites, all sea-facing, and many are interconnected, allowing family-friendly configurations. The accommodation is organised into the following categories:

• Deluxe Sea View Room
• Deluxe Balcony Room
• Deluxe Terrace Room
• Balcony Suite
• Terrace Suite
• Cliff Veranda Suite

In addition to the rooms, the complex includes Cliff Residences, a self-catering accommodation option within the grounds.

Dining: HOUSE Restaurant and a more casual offering

The hotel is home to HOUSE Restaurant, distinguished with a MICHELIN star, which serves inventive Irish cuisine. The dining offering is completed by the more casual Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar, along with terrace service in summer. The company presents its location as part of Ireland's gourmet heartland and mentions the chance to enjoy some of the country's best restaurants, including HOUSE itself.

Among the packages shown on the site was the House Restaurant Experience, which included a night in a sea-view room, dinner at HOUSE Restaurant, cooked-to-order breakfast, access to the 15-metre indoor infinity-edge pool and outdoor heated jacuzzi, valet parking and taxes included.

Spa and wellness

The hotel has The Well by the Sea, an intimate destination spa that the company highlights as one of its main attractions. Leisure facilities include a private 15-metre indoor infinity-edge pool, an outdoor heated jacuzzi, a natural rock pool for sea swimming and a boutique cardio gym. The spa offers treatments, therapies and outdoor baths.

Design and heritage

The architecture and interiors follow a style the company calls Irish modern: white walls, cupa stone columns, sedum moss-covered roofs and limestone terraces. The hotel states it holds Ireland's largest collection of campaign furniture, along with specially commissioned artisanal works, such as hand-loomed wall pieces by Muriel Beckett and Celtic motifs on bespoke carpets.

Surroundings and activities

From the private terraces and balconies it is possible to see Ardmore's golden sands, lobster pots and dolphins playing in the water. The hotel is close to several of Ireland's championship golf courses and encourages outdoor activities as part of its wellness goals. The company describes its service as precise, old-world in style, warm and true to the Irish spirit.

Services and facilities

The property offers free parking, free wifi and access to the leisure facilities. It has electric vehicle chargers in the car park, at a stated cost of €12.50 and with a recommendation to bring your own leads. There are wheelchair-accessible rooms and staff offer to help with any necessary adaptations. The hotel states it welcomes guests of all ages.

The offering is also organised around seasonal and tailored stays, such as spa packages, self-catering escapes, summer offers, New Year celebrations, special occasion stays and Valentine's Day, as well as events such as Alma del Mar, an evening of Spanish flavours and flamenco. The hotel also sells gift vouchers, in monetary form or as selected packages.

Location and contact

Middle Road, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, P36 DK38, Ireland · Phone: +353 24 87800 · Email: info@cliffhousehotel.ie