West Cork Hotel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

Property highlights

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About this property

Overlooking the Ilen River and close to the centre of Skibbereen, the West Cork Hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free onsite parking are available. Established in 1902, the hotel combines period features with modern facilities. Each room has cable TV and many have river views. The Kennedy Restaurant serves a lunchtime carvery as well as dinner. The Ilen Bar provides snacks and meals and can also arrange packed lunches. The West Cork Hotel is just 150 metres from the N71 has a private car park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Catherine
Ireland Ireland
“All round experience was enjoyable. Good old fashioned Hospitality with a modern twist is alive and well at the West Cork Hotel. Warm welcome.from the friendly gentleman on Reception. Spacious room with quality Guest essentials. Super King...”
The
Ireland Ireland
“As it's an old hotel, I love the fact it has history associated with it and the old railway bridge over the river adds to that. In keeping with the age of the hotel, I love the old furniture in the room. We had dinner that evening in the hotel...”
Fintan
Ireland Ireland
“Great location for a weekend away. Everything within walking distance of the Hotel. Room quiet and comfortable. Excellent late breakfast.”
Michael
New Zealand New Zealand
“The room was comfortable but rather hot. the hotel provided a fan, but it was not strong enough. I left my hat at the hotel, which they subsequently posted to me. thanks”
Trevor
Ireland Ireland
“A very comfortable stay. Food was excellent and would highly recommend”
Seamus
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful, clean, warm room. Really helpful staff. Great location. Will stay again next time.”
Glenda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Always a warm welcome from all members of staff. Fabulous breakfast and dinner. We had a large party of guests for lunch and the staff managed to find us a table to accommodate us all at the last minute and the food was excellent.”
Donal
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful hotel, wonderful setting and plenty to do and see around the area. Lots of good restaurants.”
O
Ireland Ireland
“Room was spacious. Staff were so mannerly and helpful.”
Sm
Canada Canada
“The location and our early morning river view was beautiful. Our room was great, thanks to reception, Chaba. The breakfast was good and absolutely no complaints.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Kennedys Restaurant at The West Cork Hotel
  • Cuisine
    Irish
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

West Cork Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.