Emmet Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (906 reviews)
Emmet Square , Clonakilty , ie
+353 23 883 3394

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Pillows too bulky
Double beds uncomfortable

Categories

Cleanliness
8.69
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.16
The staff were excellent, accommodating, and friendly.
Location
9.2
Perfect base for exploring Clonakilty town.
Room Quality
8.65
Lovely, comfortable, and spacious rooms.
Amenities
8.18
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.64
Good value, though some amenities could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Delicious food but some prices were a bit high.
Overall Experience
9.16
Exceeded expectations with a wonderful stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:45

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Hotel Experience

Individually Styled En-Suite Rooms
Each room at The Emmet is a unique experience, complete with Nespresso Coffee Machines and tea making facilities for your comfort and convenience.

Locally Sourced Dining Options
Savor the flavors of Clonakilty with our locally sourced food served in various charming settings such as the Front Bar, Garden Room Restaurant, Emmet Garden, or our cozy library.

Outdoor Dining and Family-Friendly Amenities
Relax in our garden area offering outdoor dining, private barbecue events, and a safe space for children to play, creating memorable moments for the whole family.

Experience the charm of The Emmet and book your stay with us today!

Important information:

Lunch and dinner is available from 12:00 - 21:00.

If you have booked 4 rooms or more, there is a different cancellation policy from the one shown on this webpage. This is as follows:

You must cancel at least 14 days in advance to avoid cancellation charges.


If canceling at least 8 days in advance, the Emmet Hotel will charge you 50% of the total cost.

If canceling 7 days in advance (or fewer), the Emmet Hotel will charge you 100% of the total cost.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 906 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.16
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mary • family_with_children • ie
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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gemma • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Great location, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast.
Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Some of the decor was a bit busy

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Eamonn • solo_traveller • gb
10
Cons:

I felt the bar for dinner in the evening and breakfast the following morning, both rooms were too quiet especially the bar. If I was staying again I would go out somewhere else for dinner.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • ie
6
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • nl
10
Lovely convenient hotel in the town of Clonakilty.
Pros:

Lovely hotel, good location in the town of Clonakilty. Easy parking and all walkable to pubs, gallery and coffee places. Will come back to visit the nearby beach aswell. Easy drive to Cork Airport from here too!
Its modern but with character. The bedroom was great with comfy bed and shower. Food was fresh and service was top, compliments to the staff!

Cons:

Had trouble with tv reception, but the lady at the desk was going to look at it straight away, compliments to her!

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Donal • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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OLIVIA • solo_traveller • us
9
Charming, colorful and perfectly located!
Pros:

Loved the decor, the provided amenities in the room, coffee/tea/chocolates, and how spacious the room was.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ramirez Dalton • couple • us
10
A memorable 3 night stay in a most friendly town. The Hotel is fabulous with outside patio
Pros:

This was our first time to stay in Clonakility. Had driven through on our way to Baltimore. I am a travel planner and was doing research for a group coming to the south. The owners could not have been nicer and really enjoyed chatting with them. The hotel is quite old and full of history. Although there are 2 sets of stairs to all rooms and no lift, there is plenty of staff to carry your bags. They have excellent staff and have made the rooms so comfortable with the best mattress I had slept on in months. The breakfast was fantastic. The evening menu rather limited as I prefer not so many items fried and more greens and healthy options. But that is not a negative just a request. We loved the location and it was incredible to be able to see the Michael Collins House and museum. We loved the music and Donovans Hotel and Pub has great music as well as the 2 other Pubs. A very friendly town and I would not hesitate to recommend the hotel and hope to visit again. Thank you Rob and Rebecca for a memorable 3 nights.

Cons:

Not a dislike but perhaps a menu with more options for dining.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • solo_traveller • ie
2
Pros:

I could not stay gave the room to my in-laws. One key when missing they sent messages ran then told me they would charge between 150 and 180 euro fuming tryed ringing got upset young girl answered. TWO Days later there took one hundred euro out of my sons account even thought he returned his key rude on phone .It's a simple door key no name on so no security risk .Rip the young off .they thought but it was the mother who booked .The matter is closed as the older person said today but no they had no right to go into my sons account and take money .

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • extended_group • ie
8
Pros:

Excellent location, free parking

Cons:

Rom was very warm

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
8
Good
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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caroline • couple • ie
9
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • ie
9
Friendly staff and central location.
Pros:

Staff were so friendly and helpful and nothing was a problem when asked anything. Really made a difference to the stay. From the front desk to the dining room they were excellent. Also the location was perfect.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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NEIL • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location and breakfast all excellent

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • se
8
Gorgeous stay and great location
Pros:

The location and the facilities you had in the room, air con, hair dryer and coffee machine

Cons:

Breakfast was extra

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Emmet • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Archana • solo_traveller • us
9
Cozy
Pros:

It’s a beautiful boutique hotel, and I really enjoyed the charm of the place. Coming from the U.S., I’m probably just not used to the idea of carrying my own suitcase up a flight of stairs and not having AC. It really wasn’t a big deal, though! This is my first time in Ireland, so now I know what to expect for next time. Overall, a lovely experience.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee