Garryvoe Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (428 reviews)
Ballycotton Bay, Castlemartyr , Ballycotton , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Higher pricing than advertised

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including unclean bathrooms and cobwebs.
Service
9.15
Staff were generally described as helpful and friendly.
Location
9.39
Proximity to the beach and nice atmosphere praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.34
Spacious and comfortable rooms were mentioned, though some had lighting issues.
Amenities
8.87
Good leisure facilities and pool area highlighted, although some restrictions noted.
Value for Money
7.83
Some complaints about pricing, especially in comparison to website prices.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food was appreciated but some reviews mentioned inconsistencies in quality.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall positive sentiments with a few drawbacks mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
The Garryvoe Hotel in Cork offers modern and luxurious bedrooms with breathtaking ocean or countryside views. Enjoy the comfort of spacious rooms equipped with satellite TV, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free WiFi.

Fine Dining and Seafood Experience
Indulge in local seafood delicacies sourced fresh from Ballycotton Bay daily. The hotel's restaurant, Lighthouse Bar & Grill, offers a delectable menu, while the Cave Bar serves light snacks for a quick bite.

Health Club and Leisure Facilities
Unwind at the Health Club featuring a 25-metre pool, outdoor hot tub, sauna, and well-equipped gym. Guests can also enjoy the unique aqua jogging area for a refreshing workout session.

Experience luxury and relaxation at the Garryvoe Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 428 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.95
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John couple ie
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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mags solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Diepenbroek couple nl
9
Zeer prettig verblijf op een prachtige locatie.
Pros:

De locatie is prachtig en het personeel zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Cons:

Niets.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

The location was amazing for a short stay in Cork with 2 small kiddies. Fota and Leahys open farm are close by as well as being on the beach and a playground. It's a perfect place for a family break with small kids.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Beautiful area. Very close to other amenities and towns.

Cons:

The initial meet and greet at reception. However, afterwards everyone was very helpful .

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Bridget family_with_children au
9
Pros:

Spectacular location, friendly staff

Cons:

Room was very hot

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Andrea.K. solo_traveller at
8
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt dierekt am Meer. Es ist sehr schön spazieren zu gehen, es ist dort sehr ruhig.
Wir hatten ein sehr schönes Zimmer, mit Meeresblick.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war sehr gut, war aber chaotisch in der Organisation.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Sukhvinder family_with_children sa
7
Pros:

Comfortable beds

Cons:

Poor WiFi and no air conditioning. Rooms were hot and no airflow

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sinead solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
S
Sinead Keohan solo_traveller ie
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
H
Hourigan solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

NA

Cons:

NA

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Denise family_with_children ie
6
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children ie
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Laura solo_traveller ie
9
Great stay
Pros:

Comfortable simple rooms

Cons:

Very little. It felt expensive for a night in rural ireland. Exceptional quality from room to dining. The main bar was closed.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Yvonne solo_traveller nl
9
Mooi groot afgelegen hotel aan zee.
Pros:

Zeer comfortabel hotel met uitzicht op zee

Cons:

Het is wel een behoorlijk groot hotel. In de directe omgeving zijn geen restaurants, pubs of winkels.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple ie
8
Staff v helpful
Pros:

Room v comfortable

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
D
Dominic couple ie
9
Very good
Pros:

Overall very good, lady serving breakfast 2nd morning could do with a course on dealing with guests a little better.

Cons:

On one of the finest days of the year, the lady serving in the afternoon telling every guest that there was no out door eating and everybody had to eat inside!! Not sure if she was worried about us getting sunburnt or couldn’t be bothered bringing out the food!!!

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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kyle couple gb
5
Lovely location, great facilities, reception staff not overly friendly or helpful, restaurant staff very nice
Pros:

Lovely location, great fitness and pool facilities

Cons:

Reception staff were not the most helpful. We checked into our room and had a large bag of rubbish from the previous occupant on the floor, chewing gum on the bedside table and on the floor at the foot of the bed. We took the bag of rubbish to reception and then told them we also had had a shower and had no body wash or shampoo in our bottles, they said they would send someone up while we had dinner, when we returned to the room all that had been done is a bottle of liquid soap was placed on the floor of the bathroom, no shampoo or shower gel refilled, bar staff couldn’t make any drinks requested as main bar was closed and small pub bar didn’t have the same facilities they said, the bar member was very nice and friendly and this was not their fault but they couldn’t use the main bar so options were extremely limited.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee