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Cliff House Hotel: Traveller Reviews

5.0 of 5
Middle Road | Ardmore Bay, Ardmore, Ireland
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Ardmore
4.5 of 5 stars 345 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(15)
  • Tasting menu(11)
  • Sea view(10)
  • Bar food(9)
  • Michelin star restaurants(8)
  • Staff were friendly(5)
  • Main course(4)
  • Spa treatments(4)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
  • Top class(3)
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Effes
Effes
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
11 helpful votes
“Food Heaven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2010
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Myself and My Partner stayed at the Cliff this past weekend. We had originally booked the 3 course menu in the Restaurant but changed our minds to the tasting menu with matching wines when we arrived. One of the best decisions we ever made. It was 8 courses each one better than the last, each wine is carefully selected to compliment each course. It is truly an experience and something that I look forward to doing again. Martjin is a gifted chef and I imagine he'll have many years of success if what we experienced on Saturday night is anything to go by. He came and chatted to us for a while towards the end of the meal and his passion and enthusiasm for food is contagious. The hotel overall is stunning, no expense has been spared, from the products in the room and Spa to the amazing taps in the bathrooms. The Spa is lovely and very well equipped although the Sauna could do with being warmer, but that's just my preference. All in all a wonderful place that is in my home county - Waterford. Can't wait to visit again, I have a feeling it won't be too long.

Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2010
Dear Effes

Thanks for your review - delighted you enjoyed the food and meeting Martijn. Will look at the sauna heat and see if it needs a boosting.

best wishes

Adriaan Bartels
General Manager
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JakeMac
1 review
“Fantastic Hotel with amazing food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2010

Stayed here twice last year with work. Great staff, amazing chef, best of luck in future. Highly recommend and now Martin has a Michelin Star, it's a must visit

  • Stayed February 2010
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, Genenral manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
10 February 2010
Dear JakeMac

Thanks for your review - we look forward to welcoming you back.

Best wishes

Adriaan Bartels
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travellingharry54
london
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
“wacky design, amazing food”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2010

Ok, the rain was there, the wind was there, and we couldn't sit on the balcony, but thank you for allowing us to eat Martijn's food,. He is a clever chef, and we really enjoyed his food, pricey, but delicious. The hotel itself is really worth the money they have spent on it, and I just hope that the location is not their problem here, to be honest if this place was in the south of france you wouldnt get a room, it's that special. but a wet windy cold October, it is going to struggle out of the summer months. Thankyou Cliff House for a wonderful stay, we will be back when it is warmer!

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
27 January 2010
Dear travelllingharry54

Thank you for your comments - delighted you enjoyed your visit to Ardmore despite the bad weather - here's to a sunny and busy summer of 2010!!

Look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Kind regards

Adriaan Bartels
General Manager
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eh1983
Ireland
1 review
“Best hotel have stayed in”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2010

I don't normally write review on Trip Advisor but I'm making an exception this time. Stayed at Cliff House over Christmas with the girlfriend. Everything about our stay was first class. Hotel staff are lovely - helped me out jump-starting my car when I left the lights on!
Food, leisure facilities, bedroom, bathrooms - they are all spot on. If you're thinking of a nice weekend away - I'd definately recommend this place.

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
18 January 2010
Dear eh1983

Thank you for your very kind words - delighted that you enjoyed you stay with us.

Kind regards
Adriaan Bartels
General Manager
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patkenmare
kenmare
1 review
“Congrats on a well deserved Michelin Star *”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2010

To all at The Cliff House Hotel well done on your recent award, having stayed and enjoyed your wonderful food and service I know that it is well deserved.

  • Stayed July 2009, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Adriaan Bartels, General Manager at Cliff House Hotel, responded to this review
18 January 2010
Dear patkenmare

Thank you for the kind wishes - we are chuffed. Hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in 2010.

Kind regards
Adriaan Bartels
General Manager
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