Overview
5-star oceanfront hotel with Michelin-starred dining on the Waterford coastline
Dining
The Cliff House Hotel's House Restaurant holds a Michelin Star for its Irish cuisine. Guests can book the tasting menu paired with wines selected by knowledgeable sommeliers. The bar restaurant also serves dinner daily with a separate menu and a full cooked breakfast each morning.
Rooms
Each room at the Cliff House Hotel Ardmore has a private balcony or terrace overlooking Ardmore Bay. The suites feature 18th-century campaign furniture alongside contemporary Irish design elements. Interconnected luxury suites are available for families or groups traveling together.
Wellness & Spa
The Well by the Sea Spa offers oceanfront facilities including an indoor infinity-edge pool and an outdoor jacuzzi. Treatments use local ingredients, with options like seaweed baths and the outdoor copper peat bath. The spa also has a steam room, sauna, and yoga classes for guests.
Location & Activities
The Cliff House is a five-minute walk from Ardmore Beach and the scenic coastal cliff walk. Guests can join guided hikes, kayaking adventures, archery sessions, or bike tours organized by the hotel. Nearby historic sites include Ardmore Tower and Rincrew Abbey, with the Comeragh Mountains offering hiking routes.
Family
The Cliff House Hotel Waterford provides an indoor play area, board games, and puzzles for children. Babysitting services are available on request, and the hotel offers kids' meals and a children's menu. Guests can also use the games room with table tennis and the outdoor garden with sun loungers.
- Dining: Michelin-starred House Restaurant with tasting menu and wine pairing
- Rooms: All rooms with private balconies and sea views; interconnected suites for families
- Wellness: Well by the Sea Spa with indoor infinity-edge pool, seaweed baths, and yoga
- Location: Five-minute walk to Ardmore Beach and cliff walks; historic sites nearby
- Activities: Guided hikes, kayaking, archery, bike tours, and games room
- Family: Indoor play area, board games, babysitting, kids' meals
- Parking: Free on-site parking with valet and electric vehicle charging
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Coffee machine
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Sea view
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Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Baggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Coffee shop
Fitness center
Indoor swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Massage
Steam room
Spa & wellness center
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Cliff House Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 365 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 41.1 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Cork, ORK |
Location
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