Garryvoe Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (406 reviews)
Ballycotton Bay, Castlemartyr , Ballycotton , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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!

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 all 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 € 12 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 16 years old stay for € 26 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 406 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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Michelle • extended_group • ie
6
It was ok
Pros:

The location is lovely . It had a lovely breakfast .

Cons:

The cleanliness of the room was definitely not up to scratch . Particularly the bathroom . Also black does skirtings show up all the dust and dirt and it just wasn’t great .

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • ie
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Shona • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Excellent service and value ,Rooms was clean comfortable and perfect for our stay ...would highly recommend 👌

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • ie
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Joe • couple • ie
8
Great location, Great facilities.
Pros:

Excellent Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Tricia • couple • ie
7
Bistro food was excellent and lots of staff there, maybe relocate a few of them elsewhere
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nice bedroom let down by the dated bathroom.
Lack of staff was evident- very late check in time, room barely available for 4pm and others queuing were told their rooms were not ready.
Small detail but no take away coffee cups available at restaurant or bar.
Foul smell on entering the reception from outside- I recommend lighting candles etc, as smell was also in the lifts.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Pádraig • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • ch
10
Schönes Hotel am Meer
Pros:

Hotel liegt direkt am Meer schöne grosszügige Zimmer.

Cons:

Bedienung im Restaurant war sehr langsam, haben für Getränke 1 Stunde gewartet für das Essen 1,5 Stunde. Essen war nicht überwältigend.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • family_with_children • ie
4
An unusual hotel experience
Pros:

The location, the new Lighthouse Bistro, the Cocktail Bar - only open one night of our stay, special note to John at Cocktail Bar and Jose at Lighthouse Bistro. The bedroom was so big and well decorated, the bed was really comfortable.

Cons:

The cleanliness of the main corridors and the access to pool, false nail floating around the pool as well as some plasters. The noted comfortable bed was great but awoken both mornings at 7am on my holidays, morning one by drills and hammering, morning two by hammering and screaming children next door, where their room interconnected to ours, so like living room with them for the morning . As a mother of older children I think we probably should have just been roomed close to older guests!!!!

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Nessa • family_with_children • ie
8
Pros:

The view, the bedroom was lovely

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • ie
7
Enjoyable location and comfortable stay
Pros:

The rooms were very spacious and the decor in the breakfast room and lobby is beautiful

Cons:

The area off the main bar is beautifully decorated but the bar wasn’t open . We brought a drink from the bistro restaurant and sat in the library area. Later that evening we went back there and the glasses were still on the table. It lacks atmosphere with no music or visibility of staff. The lack of Staff is very evident.
There could be more facilities for kids, like a games room / cinema. Being across from a beach and playground offers so much for families but there is a lot lacking to make this a great family destination .
Also, our key card stopped working and when we went to get it reprogrammed, the lady on the front desk didn’t know how to use the machine and had to wait for a colleague to come back from a 20 minute break.
This hotel has such potential as a family resort

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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rossella • family_with_children • it
8
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • ie
10
Absolutely perfect. Beautiful location
Pros:

Beautiful stay. Hotel is spotless. Staff are so professional and we look forward to booking again.

Cons:

Room was spacious. Breakfast and dinner was amazing.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • ie
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • gb
5
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Aislinn • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

The pool and the room were great

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Lilija • couple • lt
9
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • ie
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • nl
6
Pros:

Prachtige plek, buitenkant een prachtig hotel.

Cons:

Het was niet schoon.

2026-01-12 • via Nuitee