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The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant

★★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
1980 opened · 2024 renovated· 20 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Boat tours nearbyFireplace in lobbyFront entrance rampGardenLuggage storageTerraceAll 37 facilities +
Review
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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. 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. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Alcock and Brown Memorial - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi- Clifden Castle - 2. 8 km / 1. 7 mi- Station House Museum - 2. 8 km / 1. 7 mi- Alcock and Brown Landing Site - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- Marconi Trans Atlantic Wireless Station - 3 km / 1. 9 mi- Sky Road - 3. 6 km / 2. 2 mi- Connemara Heritage & History Centre - 3. 6 km / 2. 2 mi- Connemara Championship Links - 8. 6 km / 5. 3 mi- Mannin Bay Beach - 9. 6 km / 6 mi- Dan O'Hara's Connemara Heritage and History Centre - 10. 5 km / 6. 5 mi- Connemara Championship Golf Links - 12. 1 km / 7. 5 mi- Twelve Bens Mountain Range - 13 km / 8. 1 mi- Roundstone Ceramics - 15. 6 km / 9. 7 mi- Errisberg - 16. 3 km / 10. 1 mi- Dog's Bay Beach - 17. 3 km / 10. 7 mi. The nearest major airport is Shannon Airport (SNN) - 173. 4 km / 107. 7 mi 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 upscale 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.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise the stunning bay views, cozy family atmosphere, and exceptional service with thoughtful touches like welcome cakes. Food quality is highly rated. Minor complaints include small rooms, lack of elevator, occasional noise, and seasonal closure.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.6
Cleanliness9.6
Location9.6
Facilities9.2
Surroundings9.2
Value9.0
PraisedWarm and attentive service · Delicious and exquisite dining · Beautiful bay views · Comfortable and clean rooms
ComplaintsSome rooms are small · High dinner prices · No elevator and unstable Wi-Fi · Occasional noise disturbances

KEYIdeal for those seeking scenic views, fine dining, and warm hospitality. Book sea-view rooms, pack light or request luggage help, and note potential evening noise.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location of The Ardagh Hotel & Restaurant? What attractions are nearby?
Located by Connemara Bay with excellent views (Location score: 9.6). Major attractions like Clifden Castle are within a 5-minute drive.
diningWhat is the dining experience like at the hotel?
The Ardagh Restaurant offers high-quality seafood with ocean views (Service score: 9.6). Guests praise the fresh ingredients, though some note high dinner prices.
coupleIs this hotel suitable for couples?
Highly recommended for couples (122 reviews). Guests love the romantic bay views and attentive service. Note that some rooms are small and WiFi can be unstable.
familyIs the hotel family-friendly?
Pet-friendly with a cozy home-like atmosphere (54 family reviews). Families appreciate the views and service, but note potential high prices and occasional kitchen errors.
roomWhat are the room facilities and their pros/cons?
Rooms feature LCD TVs and pillowtop beds (Facilities score: 9.2). Pros: comfortable and scenic. Cons: some rooms are small, and there is no elevator, requiring luggage carry-up.
serviceHow is the level of service at the hotel?
Exceptional service (Score: 9.6/10). Staff are praised for being friendly and helpful with concierge and room service. A 99% recommendation rate reflects high satisfaction.
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