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Reviews of Hillside Lodge B&B 4 stars

Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland

#6 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Clifden

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Review score

Based on 137 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Its not in the center of Clifden but the location on the beautiful sky road , in front of horses and sheeps … maybe its better

    - Beautiful house really well decorated especially if you re into rock music ! - Breakfast Incredible!!!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    8.0
    Lovely welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attic rooms mean stooping

    Grand

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very pleasant atmosphere in the house, friendly and kind owners, good breakfast, common space (living room with many interesting books)

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2025

    10
    Great host, lovely welcome & homely surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very informative & welcoming host. Stylish property with interesting musical features. Great food, quiet rural location & nice walk into town along Beach Road.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect. Thank you you Ruth!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    A great place to spend some time with a lovely host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property and our room was lovely, in a great location, with lots of interesting places to explore close by. It’s filled with loads of fascinating music memorabilia that is fantastic to see. Ruth is a great host, really friendly and accommodating. I can highly recommend a stay in Hillside Lodge.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    Ruth and the staff were very friendly and chatty. The whole place is packed with fascinating rock/pop memorabilia collected by Stuart. The property is right on the Sky Loop road outside Clifden in a peaceful location, albeit a little far to walk to town. Good choices for breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    9.0
    This is what we love about B&Bs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing

    A lovely B&B, wonderful hosts and we had a lovely time.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    10
    Ab fab.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All rooms upstairs with steep staircase. If mobility impaired, no elevator. Otherwise highly recommend.

    Location was beautiful. Breakfast was great. Porridge and pancakes tasty. The owners and staff were friendly , courteous and helpful. Spotlessly clean. Parking perfect and safe area.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    10
    FABULOUS
    • Solo traveller
    • Corner Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Lodge is Fabulous, beautiful bedroom comfortable bed , bathroom fantastic. Dining room is spectacular with a beautiful view Delicious breakfast . Parking on sight, short walk across the road then down a path to a castle A very short drive on Sky Loop road to see the best sunset. Ruth is a lovely, kind and caring host Clifden town centre is walkable or a short drive. A pleasure to see a history of music decorated through the Lodge. Its very hard for one to checkout once checked in.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Great service, unique touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, clean rooms, excellent breakfast and service. The BnB is situated in the country but just a few minutes from restaurants and shopping. The owner's music career memorabilia displayed throughout made this an extra special find!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    10
    Fabulous views, great breakfast and lovely hostess
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not easy to spot the sign from the road

    Comfortable bed, clean and scenic views

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a beautiful and quiet B&B in a great location right on the edge of Clifden. I would high recommend for anyone looking to stay in the area.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    10
    perfect break in Connemara
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing! You can see the attitude towards the guests in every detail. Everything in the room is well thought out. Breakfast exceeded my expectations. Firstly, you can choose from a list in advance. Secondly, there were vegan/vegan and gluten free options, which is rare in Ireland. Another plus is the castle, which you can walk to in about 10 minutes. The city is also wonderful. So bright and cheerful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    10
    Great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s wonderful - the breakfast in particular is top notch! It’s super comfortable with a lot of lovely touches

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only only improvement would be a slightly better shower and bath mat please

    A beautifully cared for property

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2025

    9.0
    Great & enjoyable stay with host going out of her way to help us!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Starts with a delicious Irish Porridge and followed on by a breakfast of choice; my veggie option consisting of greens, mushrooms, beans and poached eggs was deliciously prepared 👍👍

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2025

    10
    Perfect location with perfect Irish hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This was our favorite place to stay in Ireland! Amazing location & views, so quiet, comfy beds, great breakfast, and the best part was Ruth, Stuart and sweet Treacle. (How fun to be welcomed by such a friendly puppy!) Ruth and Stuart are incredible people who truly care for their guests and make them feel like family, not tourists. We hated leaving, but we'll be back!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2024

    9.0
    Very hospitable hosts, we'd go here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We didn't realize that we would be quite so far from town, our mistake. For some reason we thought we would have an ocean view, which we did not.

    The owners, Ruth and Stewart, were very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was made to order and just lovely. Our room although not large was completely adequate and comfortable. Stewart was helpful with our bags which we appreciated.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely gorgeous location, friendly hosts and superbe breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    8.0
    Defiantely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    unfortuantely the lady in the room next door was up all night ill and we got very little sleep -

    Fab room - lovely breakfast made to order

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    Lovely stay that make us feel like home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No. Everything is wonderful!

    Warm welcome from the owners, clean and comfortable rooms and living rooms to stay and we had also a very nice breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    10
    Friendly, convenient and good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Corner Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly hosts, comfortable beds

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    10
    Would love to visit again should I find myself in the area
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Food was delicious and rooms were great

    Stayed in September 2024

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