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The West Cork Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Skibbereen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a grand chandelier, elegant artwork, and comfortable seating.
Classic hotel room with two single beds, a plush armchair, and a wooden desk.
Enjoy a peaceful rural view from this corner room with a large window, featuring two comfortable chairs and a small table.
Relax in a stylish space with a pair of comfortable armchairs, a unique chandelier, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Stunning building with a central entrance and bridge crossing a body of water.
Experience the charm of The West Cork Hotel, where you can unwind with a book from the library or sip a coffee at the cafe. Enjoy meals at Kennedy Restaurant, take in views on the terrace, and explore amenities like free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork

What's nearby

  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Liss Ard Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Lough Hyne - 9 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leslies Diner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Uillin Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪O'Neill Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The West Cork Hotel

The West Cork Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Skibbereen. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Kennedy Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
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Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
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Special features

Dining

Kennedy Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 10 to 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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

Hotel West Cork
West Cork Hotel
West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
West Cork Skibbereen
Hotel West Cork
The West Cork Hotel Hotel
The West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
The West Cork Hotel Hotel Skibbereen
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Frequently asked questions

Does The West Cork Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The West Cork Hotel 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The West Cork Hotel?

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

Is parking offered on site at The West Cork Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The West Cork Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The West Cork Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The West Cork Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Kennedy Restaurant.

What's the area around The West Cork Hotel like?

The West Cork Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Skibbereen Heritage Centre and 10 minutes' walk from St. Patrick's Cathedral.

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The West Cork Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and plentiful with plenty of options and attentive staff. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

For an annual family golf trip to Skibbereen we stay at The West Cork Hotel. It’s clean, staff are friendly and it’s in a good location. It’s also reasonably priced. Breakfast is good too.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!!! Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Clean, great location.
Alison, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend stay

We had a lovely time. Hotel was clean, surprisingly quiet and relaxing. The staff were marvellous Dinner at restaurant was very good as was the breakfast. Hotel could do with modernisation but I would happily return to stay there again
Damian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Brilliant
Sinead, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is my third stay at the property as part of a research trip. Everything about the hotel and Skibbereen is great. Service, food, location are perfect. Highly recommend this hotel.
Agnes, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Loved this homely hotel where we were made to feel welcome the minute we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble, the hotel is spotless, the food amazing and the staff fantastic.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay and wished we could have spent more time in the area. The hotel was well located and very hospitable. We enjoyed breakfast and the quiet atmosphere. We would definitely come back in the future!
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Have always had a good stay. Food is of a good standard and staff friendly. Though some rooms a bit dated

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location, within walking distance

Nice hotel, great location, right on the edge of time. Everything within walking distance/
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very courteous, breakfast was good, and the location of the hotel was very convenient
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Only stayed a night but really enjoyed staying at the hotel that felt like the town’s centrepiece.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located to Skibbereen town centre.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable overnight stay.
Nyrelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

West Cork Hotel review

Lovely receptionist who was very accommodating upon arrival. Room was well presented and clean. Large double bed was comfortable. Bar and restaurant seemed busy however we didn’t eat there. Lovely breakfast with plenty options and the staff were very attentive. Plentiful car parking nearby. Would definitely recommend as a base for exploring west cork
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast and good dinner in the hotel bar. Comfy bed and nice shower
Ralph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a good location. Staff was exceptional, so friendly and helpful.
Mary Jo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful Scenery, walking distance to the Skibbereen Heritage Center and lovely staff.
Karen, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff is friendly, good average but this was our window….. also the hot water was not anywhere near hot.
Francine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My third time there. Feel it’s my hotel for Skibbereen.
Cynthia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Under construction during visit but still a good stay
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A nice little hotel right on the Ilen river. Very quaint loved my lunch watching the swans.
Tom, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms and staff were amazing. The breakfast was nice and the restaurant for supper was great. The best was the location!!
michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very charming surroundings
Chelsea, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Courteous and friendly staff. Good breakfast
Joel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great property for the price. Could use some medernization/renovation.
Rick, 1-night trip