West Cork Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1666 reviews)
Church Cross , Skibbereen , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and comfortable
Cons:
Bed comfort issues
Value for money concerns
Noise from upstairs neighbors

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
Reviews indicated that the hotel was very clean and comfortable.
Service
9.35
The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.35
The hotel is in a great location, within walking distance of bars and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.85
While the rooms were described as cosy, there were complaints about the comfort of the beds.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities such as free toiletries and free coffee were appreciated, but some facilities had issues.
Value for Money
7.35
Guests felt that the price was high considering the issues experienced with room comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Overall, the food quality received positive feedback, though there were minor complaints.
Overall Experience
8.85
Despite some issues, the overall sentiment remains positive due to the location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-22 12:59

Property Description

Charming Riverside Retreat in Skibbereen

Scenic Views and Modern Comforts
The West Cork Hotel, established in 1902, offers a delightful blend of historic charm and contemporary amenities. Enjoy picturesque river views from many rooms, along with cable TV for entertainment.

Culinary Delights and Convenience
Indulge in delicious meals at the Kennedy Restaurant, known for its lunch carvery and dinner options. The Ilen Bar is perfect for snacks and can even prepare packed lunches for your adventures.

Prime Location and Hassle-Free Stay
Conveniently located near Skibbereen's center, our hotel provides free Wi-Fi, onsite parking, and a private car park for guests' convenience. Book now for a memorable stay by the Ilen River.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for € 15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1666 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 7.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Frances • couple • gb
10
An property full of character.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Clare • family_with_children • gb
9
Short but sweet 😊
Pros:

Food good staff excellent.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Maeve • couple • ie
8
Enjoyable apart from over priced breakfast
Pros:

In general very good location, nice staff.

Cons:

Breakfast bland and dry. Could not get a normal fried egg. Everything tasted like it was pre cooked and left in the oven. Already reported this. Considering they were charging €18 pp it was poor.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • family_with_children • us
8
a nice experience
Pros:

Good location
Walkable area
nice staff
good restaurant downstairs
quiet room

Cons:

it was all perfectly adequate.
what’s not to like?

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Collins • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good location, comfortable, clean and well equipped.

Cons:

I was woken at 6am by a delivery to the hotel.
The staff in the bar got my entire order for dinner wrong. Wrong food, wrong drink.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • ie
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
M
Muriel • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Dara • couple • ie
10
We had a short weekend break in Skibbereen. The hotel is in a great location and was a stepping stone to the beautiful w
Pros:

It’s in a lovely location and love the traditional vibe. The staff were all lovely.

Cons:

It needs a bit of modernisation (air conditioning). Felt the room needed a better cleaning. Old items in drawers, half used water cartons in the bathroom. I understand that there is boil water notice in the town not in the control of the hotel staff.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • gb
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
C
COLIN • extended_group • gb
10
Great overnighter
Pros:

This was a four star Hotel with all the required standards

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
J
John F • couple • ie
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
G
Greg • extended_group • gb
10
Great location. Lovely hotel
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, clean.
Secure car park

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • ie
9
Lovely hotel and staff
Pros:

Location and quality

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
T
Terri • solo_traveller • ie
10
Very helpful, friendly & welcoming staff. Spotless clean loved the towels!
Pros:

Spotless clean and super friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing it ticked all the boxes for us as a family

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • couple • ie
7
Overall it’s a great location and the staff are really good and friendly. A few small improvements would make a big diff
Pros:

Lovely location and staff are really friendly and welcoming. Room was comfortable and spacious. Also as the nights were very warm it was great to have a fan.

Cons:

Toilets beside bar / lounge were smelly and dirty on two nights. Decor a bit tired and it could do with a bit of redecorating.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Günter • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Lindsay • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Room was lovely and with a great view.
Bed was very comfortable - Great nights sleep.
Breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

Outside area could do with a spruce up - the outside seating and bridge seating - be lovely to see that invested in.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
M
Magali • extended_group • fr
9
super
Pros:

La piece pour le rangement des velos electriques avec prises ,,, extraordinaire !! Piece au parquet bois rien que pour nos vélos

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • ie
9
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful
The food was excellent
The accommodation was great very spacious room

Cons:

There was a cracked wash hand basin in the bathroom
The step inside the door to the room although lighting I feel is dangerous. This was a superior room. My husband is 78 years old and he fell up the step twice when entering the room

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee