Cliff House Hotel
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
5,994 guest reviews analysed
Middle Road, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, P36 DK38, Ireland
Distinctions
On-property dining
Global excellence index
Card travel programme
Member house
EMPTYJET Consensus
91.4 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 5,994 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- food & wine
- wellness
- beach
About Cliff House Hotel
Cliff House Hotel is an EMPTYJET 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 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 2026Activities
- 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 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- La ListeTop 10002026
- American ExpressThe Hotel Collection
- American Express The Hotel Collection
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Location
51.9489, -7.7264Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial16 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field