Clifden is home to The Arch Guesthouse. Clifden Castle and Alcock and Brown Memorial are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Connemara Championship Links and Connemara Championship Golf Links. Visit our Clifden travel guide
The Arch Guesthouse provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Continental breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Arch Guesthouse have thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
32-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in room
Stair-free path to entrance
Tile flooring in room
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Arch Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Arch Guesthouse?
As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arch Guesthouse on May 17, 2026 start from ¥18,804, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
The Arch Guesthouse doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Arch Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Arch Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Arch Guesthouse located?
Situated in Clifden, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Clifden Castle and Station House Museum. Sky Road and Connemara Heritage & History Centre are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
The Arch Guesthouse Reviews
7.2
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
6.8
Amenities
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 45 reviews
10 - Excellent
14
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 45 reviews
8 - Good
14
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 45 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 45 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Good
venkata pavan kumar
Apr 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
no one showed up at reception at check-in, but room was clean
Because the premises are sited so centrally in Clifden sited as it is back from the main street the accommodation was both very convenient for all types of shopping and dining yet also very quiet at night.
Angus William
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Behdad
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
location was good, the staff was friendly, easy to miss if you blink however, google maps puts in the alley behind the hotel. Great place if like wine, bcs it is a wine bar with rooms.
Behdad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Davide
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An overall positive evaluation for this accomodation. Tiny, but cosy and in a central well served position in Clifdenn.
The checkin was quick and easy as was check out. Our rm no1 was above a smoking area so this was unpleasant. Our coffee machine didnt work for coffee but was ok for tea. The bed waa comfortable and the shower was powerful.
This property is not well represented online. The rooms are sparse, the
Beds are worn and the carpet is old and
Stained. The entry through an unlit passage is sketchy. All in all my advice is run!
I was really disappointed in this property. The place was difficult to find, the building in ill repair (I tripped twice trying to get up the alley), carpets dirty and staff only available for new minutes. The walls were paper thin and we could hear our neighbour's toilets flushing. The shower door in our room was broken. There was no breakfast or at least we weren't told of any. Perhaps it is under new management? Skip this place.
Diane
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Gary
May 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Entrance took a minute to find as no clear sign outside... Place obviously being renovated, which is fine as it didn't affect my stay in any way.. I checked in and because I was getting back late, they said I could sleep in longer than usual check out time, which I appreciated a lot.. Room looks like it had been renovated too, so that was good.. Read some older reviews that were not favorable but they seem to have addressed those issues... Room was clean, cozy and comfortable.. Shower was great.. Very powerful, which is always good.. Location was great and plenty of street parking.. My room did not include breakfast but good place across street... All over a good experience..
This property is in the main street, Market Street, and so close to everything. Parking is on the main street in a Pay and Display park. The rooms are at the back so relatively quiet. Our beds were comfortable and our bathroom was clean and roomy. We didn't have breakfast so I can't comment. Ivan was friendly and helpful with information and recommendations for dinner.
Le bar à vin qui se trouve à l'entrée du bâtiment est très sympathique, et nous avons eu la bonne surprise d'entendre une playlist de chansons françaises au petit déjeuner le lendemain matin (l'effet Michel Sardou?).
Personnel très sympathique!