Many Clifden hotels have had to raise their levels of service and comfort to compete with the many hotel chains in nearby Galway city. The three independent hotels selected here have weathered the storm to provide the best food, service and scenic views in this part of Clifden Ireland.
For anyone seeking a romantic getaway location then the Renvyle House Hotel is one of the more traditional looking hotels just outside Clifden that still manages to provide all the modern creature comforts. Rooms are large and furnished to contemporary tastes with amenities including high speed internet access, satellite TV and modern en-suites.
The hotel’s award winning restaurant is a popular draw for guests serving traditional Irish favorites with flare. Outside of the hotel there is plenty to do coastal walks, a 9 hole golf course and swimming pool all on the hotel estate.
The Ardagh Hotel, overlooking Ardbear Bay, is another hotel with spectacular sea views. The proximity of the hotel to the national park and a slew of outdoor activities (golf, fishing, horse-riding) makes this a great choice in summer.
The modern guest rooms are comfortable and cozy year round with the west facing rooms having the best sea-views (the east facing rooms have rural countryside). The hotel’s restaurant on the second floor has panoramic views and a great menu of Irish classics, all of which makes it popular with guests and locals alike (which is always a positive sign).
Finally, overlooking Clifden is one of the stand-out hotels in the area. The Abbeyglen Castle is a beautiful old castle that was considerately refurbished throughout. The result is elegant decor, fireplaces and plasterwork in the public areas and spacious rooms that continue this theme with traditional furnishings complemented by modern en-suites.
The Abbeyglen owners also landscaped the surrounding estate extensively which makes for a great walking trail after enjoying dinner in the hotel restaurant. The dining room is as charming as the rest of the hotel without being overly formal.
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