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Cliff House Hotel

Middle Road, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, P36 DK38, Ireland

  • 92.0/100La Liste19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • couples
  • food & wine
  • wellness
  • beach

About Cliff House Hotel

Cliff House Hotel is an EMPTYJET Approved property positioned in Ardmore, County Waterford. The hotel features the Michelin-starred HOUSE Restaurant, an Oceanfront Restaurant, and Fire & Tide Seafood BBQ, along with an Oceanfront Bar. Guests have access to a destination spa, The Well by the Sea, which includes a swimming pool and gym. The property also offers direct beach access, making it suitable for coastal stays.

With multiple dining venues and wellness facilities, Cliff House Hotel caters to a range of travellers seeking fine food, relaxation, and a seaside setting in southern Ireland.

Why it stands out

Cliff House Hotel is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, Michelin-starred HOUSE Restaurant, and direct beach access in Ardmore, County Waterford. The combination of destination spa, varied dining, and coastal location makes it notable within Ireland.

Key facts

Keys
39 rooms
Children
many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations
Architecture
Irish modern design: white walls, cupa stone columns, sedum moss-covered roofs, limestone terracing
Type
Beach, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Beach access — clinging to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village
  • Swimming pool — The spa facilities, pool and gym are currently open from 8:00am until 7.30pm

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Michelin-starred House Restaurant
  • Multiple restaurants — HOUSE Restaurant; Oceanfront Restaurant; Fire & Tide
  • Bar — Oceanfront Restaurant & bar and summer terrace dining

Wellness

  • Spa — Our intimate destination spa, The Well by the Sea, is a key attraction
  • Fitness centre — evidence: The spa facilities, pool and gym are currently open from 8:00am until 7.30pm

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
HOUSE Restaurant — Michelin-star
Restaurant
Oceanfront Restaurant
Restaurant
Fire & Tide — Seafood BBQ
Bar
Oceanfront Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
The Well by the Sea — intimate destination spa with pool and gym

Beach

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Beach
Beach access

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

Location

51.9489, -7.7264
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia1 field

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