Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa

"We stayed in the Incheydoney Suite, the room and views were spectacular. Our meals were sumptuous, beautifully prepared. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive. All staff at Incheydoney were friendly and helpful. Their smiles most welcoming. The area around Incheydoney was perfect for walks and enjoying the ocean. Perfect location with stunning beaches. Yoga on the beach was the epitome of zen Thank you to all at Incheydoney Island it was a fantastic four night break; indulgent, idyllic and relaxing. We highly recommend and look forward to returning."

Castle Hotel Macroom

"Travelled here to visit friends. The hotel is deceptively spacious with a leisure centre. The furniture in my room is need of a refurb and the location of my room meant I was awake early with loud gym music. Apart from that the hotel has a great atmosphere, the food is really good and the staff are super, especially Carole in the breakfast room who cannot be faulted."

Seaview House Hotel

"We enjoyed a return three-night visit to Seaview House, well located just outside Ballylickey, on the 'Wild Atlantic Way' and about 6 km from 'downtown' Bantry. The atmosphere is 'country house' cosy, the décor is elegant, most of the furniture is antique - or looks so - and there is a ‘bath house’ with spa services. However, the 'sea view' is quite limited, at least in summer. There is no elevator and the top floor rooms are accessed by 30 + steps. Our ‘classic single’ room was spacious, with traditional brown furniture, and the bathroom was well sized (shower over bath). Both were well-equipped. All the staff we met were pleasant and helpful. Breakfast is excellent, one of the best we have experienced, with attentive service – the well-stocked buffet is supplemented by hot food cooked to order from an extensive menu. Dinner is also very high quality. There is plentiful free parking for guests. There is no EV charger (there are some in Bantry) but the hotel offers a connection to a standard wall power outlet – helpful but very slow. Overall, an excellent base for visiting Bantry, Glengarriff and the Beara Peninsula (but install EV chargers!). Recommended."

Garryvoe Beach Homes

"I recently stayed here with my husband and another couple for a wedding. We had a horrible experience, and I feel it is important to share so that other people don't encounter the same. From the very beginning, Dennis - the proprietor - was very difficult to deal with. He said that they would take 50% of the overall price at the time of booking as a deposit, which we agreed to although it is very unusual. Coming up to the wedding, it was impossible to get him by phone until we used a friend's phone whos number Dennis obviously didn't recognise and therefore answered. We needed to get into the property at 2 to change for the wedding but we were told this wouldn't be possible and so we all had to change in a petrol station. When we arrived, the door was unlocked and the keys were left on the kitchen table. All of these oddities could have been very easily forgotten, if not for the fact that Dennis rang me, clearly intoxicated at 2 in the morning accusing me of trying to scam him. Instead of taking the 50% deposit at the time of booking, he tried to take the whole amount from my personal account and was stopped by BOI365. I had to give him different card details to get him off the phone as he was extremely aggressive and belligerent. I understand the fear of being scammed, but if he was really concerned he should have taken the deposit the month previous as had already been agreed. On top of this then, he also took 100 without ever discussing it with me, and then informed me that THIS was the deposit. I have since received the 100 back thankfully, but this was never part of the agreement. Dennis was an absolute nightmare to deal with and I can safely say I would never ever return to this location because of him. I was so frightened by his erratic behaviour that I couldn't sleep for the rest of the night and we couldn't get out of there fast enough the next morning. I fully expect a barrage of abuse from him on this platform, as I can see he has form when people comment negatively on his customer service, but I request respectfully that you do not contact me by phone again Dennis. I sincerely hope to never hear from you again."

Cork International Hotel

"Beautiful hotel. Big spacious room. Friendly professional staff. Restaurant has delicious food."

The Metropole Hotel Cork

"Charming period hotel with lovely river views The room was small but charming, with amazing views over the river and town, and I loved the period feel of the Victorian furniture and decor throughout. The staff were very polite and helpful, even letting me leave my luggage while I waited for my bus. The attached bar and tea room are a nice touch, with a welcoming atmosphere that also serves walk-ins from the street. The location is fantastic, right opposite the bus station and close to great bars and shops, with a secure entrance for peace of mind. One thing to note: you'll need a key card if you're back late at night, as there's no reception after a certain time – I'm not sure how that would work if you were arriving late, so worth checking ahead. Highly recommended for anyone wanting character and convenience in Cork!"

Dunmore House Hotel

"The room was large for its size for Europe, and the toiletries were from a local organic brand, smelling wonderful. The view was the highlight of the trip; falling asleep to the sound of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the shore was a truly romantic and enjoyable stay."

Cork's Vienna Woods Hotel & Villa's

"Susan at reception was outstanding with her welcome and helpfulness. We arrived two hours early and she found us a room. We did not realise that check in was 4pm and check out was 12md. Very civil times. Thanks Susan from two ****** from Australia"

Ardsallagh Lodge

Garryvoe Hotel

"Excellent hotel in a great location. Huge comfortable room with a small balcony and a view across the bay to Ballycotton. Leisure club facilities excellent -- a fabulous pool with a 25m swimming section, and the best hotel sauna I've ever used. Food in the Lighthouse Bar/Bistro was good -- although I'd recommend a visit to the Salty Dog in Ballycotton too."

Schull Harbour Hotel & Leisure Centre

"It’s a real shame that the Schull Hotel isn’t managed better, because it has the potential to be such a fantastic asset for Schull. The location and setting are great, but unfortunately the overall experience falls short. The food is mediocre at best, lacking the quality you’d expect from a hotel in such a beautiful town. On top of that, the service is disappointing — staff often seem inattentive and it’s easy to feel forgotten about after ordering. With the right management and attention to detail, this place could be something special, but right now it feels like a missed opportunity"

Casey's of Baltimore Collection

"We were made to feel really welcome at Casey’s as soon as we arrived. We were staying in one of the Lodge rooms which is a very short walk from the main hotel and was clean and fresh and had everything we needed. It’s a 10 minute walk into town and Casey’s will lend you a high vis jacket if needed as only part of the route has a pedestrian path. We originally booked Casey’s because it was also a Brewpub but were disappointed on arrival to find out that the master brewer was away and none of their own beer was available. We mentioned this to Dominic (who we didn’t realise was the boss) and he turned up at our door less than 10 minutes later with a pint of their IPA and a couple of huge home made scones. He’d managed to find a keg and had tapped it for us. Could you ask for better service? The breakfast was the best I had in my few days in Ireland - the smoked mackerel with scrambled eggs was perfectly cooked and made such a nice change. Dominic and his staff showed exactly what the renowned Irish hospitality is all about and we would happily stay there again."