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#1 of 11 guest houses in Clifden
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Looking for a place to stay in Clifden? Then look no further than Ben View House, a family-friendly guest house that brings the best of Clifden to your doorstep.
You can take advantage of some of the amenities offered by Ben View House, including baggage storage. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free public parking available nearby.
Nearby landmarks such as Kingstown Connemara Ponies (0.0 mi) and Clifden Castle (1.5 mi) make Ben View House a great place to stay when visiting Clifden.
While visiting Clifden, you may want to try some oyster at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Mitchell's Restaurant, Guys Bar & Snug, or E.J. Kings.
There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular history museums such as Connemara Heritage and History Centre and Clifden Station House Museum.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Ben View House as you experience everything Clifden has to offer.
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Property amenities
Free public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Hiking
Horseback riding
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Private check-in / check-out
Street parking
Wifi
Special diet menus
Fishing
Shared lounge / TV area
Room features
Clothes rack
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Coffee / tea maker
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
Bridge Street, Clifden Ireland
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Grade: 88 out of 100
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Excellent service, breakfast, willing to go the extra mile for food intolerant people. Good clean rooms, good homely decor and a host who nothing is a bother to help you with. Would recommend and their many rewards are well deserved. Thank you.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Best breakfast in Ireland! Even the coffee was perfect. Such a quaint house. A glimpse into a proper town dwelling on the wild Atlantic way. Des is very friendly and the place is spotless. Would visit again. Loved Clifden. Such friendly folks. Very helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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A warm and family place, we were super welcome. Breakfast is very hearty, excellent and varied. For the room, no complaints, the beds are comfortable and the atmosphere and very pleasant. It feels like home. A place to remember.
Sabrina, Dorian and Emma
Sabrina, Dorian and Emma
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Date of stay: August 2024
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We really liked the place and the reception was excellent. Our room was nice with nice shower. The beds however were not very comfortable. Our room faced the street and we could hear every sound so if you want a quiet room ask for a room facing back. The salmon I got with my scrambled eggs for breakfast was amazing.
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Date of stay: October 2017
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Il peggior b/b della mia vita! La nostra stanza era minuscola, sarà stata di 3mqX3, e non sembra molto pulita, di certo è molto vecchia. C'è una strana pendenza del pavimento, specialmente in bagno, dove, per fare la doccia, siamo stati costretti a sostenerci al bastone della tenda per non scivolare! I padroni di casa sono gentili e la colazione non male, ma ci aspettavamo di più.
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Date of stay: September 2011
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Old fashioned, shabby rooms, duct tape still on mattresses ,no shades on light fittings, ,
overpriced for what it offers
overpriced for what it offers
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Date of stay: June 2011
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I had a great stay at Ben View House. It's ideally located in the city center. Eileen was very welcoming, the room was very comfortable, and breakfast was delicious. What more could you ask for! Do not hesitate then.
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Date of stay: April 2014
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I stayed at Ben VIew House one night last week. I really enjoyed my stay there. The room was very clean, comfortable and pretty. It was bigger than some of the rooms in the catsle hotel and it looked as pretty as the one there. I loved the pancake breakfast with a lot of fruit and maple syrop!! I heard that the owner is 4th generation of the founder of the hotel, but I truly appreciate the current owner's hard work to keep its quality so high. I had an awesome time which made me warm in very quiet and cold Clifden!
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Date of stay: January 2014
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I've stayed in B&B's all over Ireland over many years and have never seen a mattress with duct tape keeping it together before! The hosts were surely very pleasant and the antiques were everywhere, but it was like staying at your favorite aunt's house where you don't mind those things so much.
We looked forward to the pancake breakfast for a change, the berries were plentiful but the pancakes were partly burnt!
The linens were very clean, but the furniture was broken, the shower doors didn't close and there were no shades on the lamps. Honestly, they need to get new mattresses and fix things!
Three stars to me says that I'll get a basic room where things work and a decent breakfast.
That all being said, the location was great, the room was quiet at night and the table setting was beautiful - just be ready to think of it as a relative's house, not a B&B.
We looked forward to the pancake breakfast for a change, the berries were plentiful but the pancakes were partly burnt!
The linens were very clean, but the furniture was broken, the shower doors didn't close and there were no shades on the lamps. Honestly, they need to get new mattresses and fix things!
Three stars to me says that I'll get a basic room where things work and a decent breakfast.
That all being said, the location was great, the room was quiet at night and the table setting was beautiful - just be ready to think of it as a relative's house, not a B&B.
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Date of stay: March 2011
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I stayed in Benview with my family who traveled from Ireland, the UK, and myself from the USA. My sister and niece had been here before and raved about it so why go elsewhere when you can go to the best.
Des and Eileen are little treasures of Clifden with such a warm and fun welcome. Great chat on arrival and super advice about places to eat, routes to take, and full of local knowledge. The rooms are immaculate, and cozy, and have all the things you could want between TV, kettles with tea/coffee, hair dryers, warm blankets, cozy beds, and clean showers/bathrooms. The house is a little gem in Clifden, so convenient for the abundance of local tourist and souvenir shops - lots of classy stores, etc. We got treated like family and made to feel so welcome. The Bayview is in its 96 years and we promised Des we'd be back for the 100th anniversary. I'm pretty sure anyone who stayed once will be back. It really is that good.
The food at breakfast was better than any hotel I've visited around Ireland - the flavors, attention to detail, variety, and abundance. You wouldn't need to eat again till evening (and we didn't!). The Irish mixed grill is a must for anyone who loves their Irish brekkie but the pancakes also melt in the mouth delicious so your kids will be happy (you do get 2 pancakes with your mixed grill too so won't feel left out). Half our party had the salmon with scrambled eggs and were still raving about it hours later!
I'll be heading back to Washington DC on Monday but will be raving about this location to all my American pals who are planning trips to Ireland and who want to do the Atlantic Way and Kylemore Abbey which is also nearby.
First-class service, first-class rooms and food, and warm and friendly people. You can't ask for more. Prices are super reasonable for an overnight so go visit Des and Eileen and tell them Denise From DC said hi!! lol
Des and Eileen are little treasures of Clifden with such a warm and fun welcome. Great chat on arrival and super advice about places to eat, routes to take, and full of local knowledge. The rooms are immaculate, and cozy, and have all the things you could want between TV, kettles with tea/coffee, hair dryers, warm blankets, cozy beds, and clean showers/bathrooms. The house is a little gem in Clifden, so convenient for the abundance of local tourist and souvenir shops - lots of classy stores, etc. We got treated like family and made to feel so welcome. The Bayview is in its 96 years and we promised Des we'd be back for the 100th anniversary. I'm pretty sure anyone who stayed once will be back. It really is that good.
The food at breakfast was better than any hotel I've visited around Ireland - the flavors, attention to detail, variety, and abundance. You wouldn't need to eat again till evening (and we didn't!). The Irish mixed grill is a must for anyone who loves their Irish brekkie but the pancakes also melt in the mouth delicious so your kids will be happy (you do get 2 pancakes with your mixed grill too so won't feel left out). Half our party had the salmon with scrambled eggs and were still raving about it hours later!
I'll be heading back to Washington DC on Monday but will be raving about this location to all my American pals who are planning trips to Ireland and who want to do the Atlantic Way and Kylemore Abbey which is also nearby.
First-class service, first-class rooms and food, and warm and friendly people. You can't ask for more. Prices are super reasonable for an overnight so go visit Des and Eileen and tell them Denise From DC said hi!! lol
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Date of stay: July 2022
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I am so sorry! I just saw your question. Ben View is located in downtown Clifden.You can walk everywhere! It was soooo convenient!
Parking is the only downside to Ben View, but we found it to be . just a minor downside. You have to park on the street. Ben View does not have its own parking lot. And, I think we did have to pay a small daily fee to park.
"On street parking needs money between 11 30 and 6. But it's not expensive. And most cars are gone exploring."Read full review
"Parking no issue. Cheap through day and free from 6pm -11.30am Mitchell’s and Guys great for food Lowrys for music"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
€115 - €118 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandWestern IrelandProvince of ConnachtCounty GalwayClifden
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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