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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with golf course, near Fota House Arboretum and Gardens

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Escape to Fota Island Hotel & Spa, where luxury meets adventure. Tee off with golf lessons or unwind with hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. Enjoy a family-friendly meal at Fota Restaurant and connect with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • 24-hour room service

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$215 nightly
The total price is $245
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Spa sanctuary
The spa offers aromatherapy, massages, and body treatments daily. Couples enjoy private rooms. Pilates classes invigorate body and mind.
Luxury rooftop views
This luxury hotel features a stunning rooftop terrace with sweeping vistas and a serene garden space for relaxation and enjoyment.
Gourmet dining options
A restaurant serves flavorful meals throughout the day, complemented by a lively bar scene. Guests savor buffet breakfasts and arrange private picnics.

Room options

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Fota Island, Fota, Cork

What's nearby

  • Belvelly Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fota House Arboretum and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Fota Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Stephen Pearce - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 24 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 10 min drive
  • Fota Station - 14 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 14 min drive
  • Free area shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Bramley's Lodge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Oasis Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rob Roy - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Savannah Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Fota Island Hotel & Spa features a golf course and a rooftop terrace. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Fota Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 131 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Archery
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Mini golf
  • Ziplining
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf caddy on site
  • Golf cart on site
  • Golf clubs on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse on site
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 18 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Fota Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Spike Bar - This bar serves light fare only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Fota Hotel
Fota Island
Fota Island Hotel
Hotel Fota
Hotel Fota Island
Fota Island Hotel Spa
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Fota
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Hotel
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Hotel Fota

Frequently asked questions

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Fota Island Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Fota Island Hotel & Spa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like archery and ziplining, and practice your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes Pilates and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Fota Island Hotel & Spa also has a sauna, a steam room, and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Fota Restaurant.

What's the area around Fota Island Hotel & Spa like?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa is located a short 1-minute walk from Belvelly Golf Course.

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Fota Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
Room
Breakfast
Spa
Bar
Lobby
Location
Restaurant
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • The spa facilities were excellent, relaxing, and very good, with many guests praising their experience. (15 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, top-notch, and rich with high-quality options. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, amazing staff, delicious breakfast
Laura, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay with good facilities. However Need to invest in bigger gym
Muzzamil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wish we could’ve spent more time at the spa! Beautiful grounds.
Jordan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I ordered room service and got a lovely dinner and dessert. It arrived quickly and was very tasty
Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional location in a charming park landscape, very friendly and helpful staff, luxuriously furnished rooms, rich and high-quality breakfast
Jens, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dinner service was a bit slow in regards yo ordering a drink and the delay in ordering food. Service throughout the rest of the hotel was fantastic as always.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel.

Good room, great bed, great shower, friendly and happy staff.
ROGER, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, great food at the restaurant, and most of the staff were great.
Allison Michelle, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

The food quality at dinner was average at best. A strange menu with steaks and some fish offered for 2 people instead of individual portions Prices reflect the 5 star setting but the quality of the food served was below expectations
Kieran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was everything that we expected! Excellent accommodation,lovely food,and pleasant and helpful staff.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything 10/10

Great hotel - such a relaxing break. Staff were fabulous and spa and food was amazing. Really enjoyed the stay and will be returning again.
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, great food, wonderful area, wonderful rooms
Ashley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location and atmosphere
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab Stay
Aileen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a lovely family celebration in fora island. The staff were very attentive and obliging. It’s a beautiful location
Rosaleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The spa is absolutely amazing!
Brad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and facilities were exceptional
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel! First time staying here and will most definitely be back. The stafff are all so friendly and super attentive, the rooms are spacious, spotless and prepared to a tee. Breakfast has such a hreat
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

A beautiful fantastic hotel .warm welcome.. lovely food..relaxing
Helena, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok, bit tired.

Nice hotel but feels a bit tired for a 5*. Our too just looked out over the roof which wasn’t that inspiring. I noticed that plenty of the doors to rooms have scratches / scuffs on them? The pool area isn’t anything special.
Charlie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay

We had an amazing stay again at Fota Island Resort. The staff from check in to check out were excellent as always. Our gorgeous room was ready when we arrived at the hotel. A special thank you to all the staff who made our stay perfect again 😀
Aideen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Little bit underwhelming, but enjoyed the stay

Lovely hotel & staff, would stay again. Although I wouldn’t say it’s 5 stars, from personal experience I have stayed in 4 star hotels that offer more. Overall would recommend.
Lauren, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful suite. Great thermal suite. Amazing mud wrap treatment. Highly recommend
Ann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Service and staff were first class. Very glad we stayed here.
Aaron, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful gardens, excellent and attentive staff, fantastic food.
Gerard, 1-night trip