Reviews of Hillside Lodge B&B 4 stars
Sky Road, Clifden, Ireland

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Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewVery nice and quiet and clean Lodge and very friendly host and wonderful breakfast
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified review- Beautiful house really well decorated especially if you re into rock music ! - Breakfast Incredible!!!
- Its not in the center of Clifden but the location on the beautiful sky road , in front of horses and sheeps … maybe its better
Reviewed: 6 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaying at Hillside was a highlight of our trip in Ireland! Ruth was an incredibly friendly and welcoming host. The rooms are decorated so thoughtfully and we loved looking at all the rock & roll memorabilia in the halls. So cool! Breakfast was delicious and the scenery around the b&b could not be beat, right by the Clifden Castle, as well as cows, sheep, and ponies. It was also an easy walk to the town of Clifden and a quick drive to Connemara hikes. On top of everything, when one of us accidentally forgot something in the room after our stay, Ruth very kindly offered to send it to our hotel in Dublin. Truly could not recommend Hillside more!
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGrand
Attic rooms mean stooping
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery pleasant atmosphere in the house, friendly and kind owners, good breakfast, common space (living room with many interesting books)
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewVery informative & welcoming host. Stylish property with interesting musical features. Great food, quiet rural location & nice walk into town along Beach Road.
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect. Thank you you Ruth!
Reviewed: 25 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewRuth 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.
Nothing to dislike.
Reviewed: 4 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewA lovely B&B, wonderful hosts and we had a lovely time.
Nothing
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation 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.
All rooms upstairs with steep staircase. If mobility impaired, no elevator. Otherwise highly recommend.
Reviewed: 24 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe 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.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat 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!
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewComfortable bed, clean and scenic views
Not easy to spot the sign from the road
Reviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThis 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.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewAmazing! 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.
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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