Many of the best Clifden hotels are located on the outskirts of this charming coastal town. The three hotels short-listed here are ideally situated in Clifden Ireland within close proximity to the town and the Connemara National Park nearby and are perennial favorites with guests thanks to their great service, scenic vistas and fantastic food.

The family run Ardagh hotel has a pleasant coastal location overlooking Ardbear Bay. The rural setting makes it a great base for exploring the nearby Maumturk Mountains or enjoying the golf and fishing within walking distance.

One of the Top 3 Clifden Hotels?

The recently refurbished guest rooms now have wifi, satellite TV and contemporary en-suites as standard while the west-facing rooms get the best ocean views. The hotel restaurant has in recent years won several awards for their seasonal Irish cuisine which has a nice balance of wholesome and modern.

The Renvyle House Hotel is a little further along the coast of Connemara. The hotels secluded location and charming country manor style building makes it feel authentically Irish and the interior retains a traditional decor throughout.

The warm comfortable guest rooms have been modernized in recent years with wi-fi and updated en-suites. As nice as the neighboring national park is there are plenty of things to do at Renvyle with their own golf course and walking trails. Of particular note is the enjoyable restaurant which provides some real culinary treats to suit all palates and, on occasion hosts gourmet weekends to really show off their skills.

Last, but certainly not least, the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel is an authentic Irish castle with bags of charm. From the moment you enter the castle estate with its woodland and manicured gardens it feels like a very special location. Inside this landmark building the furnishings are elegant and the guest rooms are high-ceilinged, individually furnished, comfortable rooms with wonderful garden views. One of the best Clifden Hotels for sure.