Celtic Ross Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.5 (739 reviews)
Church Road , Rosscarbery , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location by lagoon, beach and village
Very friendly, attentive staff
Clean, spacious rooms and comfortable beds
Good restaurant and food with gluten-free options
Nice pool, sauna and family-friendly activities
Cons:
No air conditioning / rooms can be uncomfortably hot
Breakfast often not included and seen as expensive
Occasional minor cleaning/maintenance issues
Missing in-room amenities for some (mini-fridge, fan)
Gym could use updating

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple guests called the hotel spotless and rooms clean, with only a few minor cleaning issues reported that were promptly rectified.
Service
9.9
Staff repeatedly described as extremely attentive, welcoming and helpful; one notable service failure (promised fan not delivered) was reported but overall service sentiment is excellent.
Location
10
Consistently praised — excellent spot overlooking the lagoon, walking distance to village and beach, great for nearby attractions and walks.
Room Quality
6.5
Rooms noted as spacious and comfortable with good beds, but multiple complaints about rooms being uncomfortably hot (no air conditioning, windows open minimally), missing mini-fridge and occasional low toiletries.
Amenities
7.5
Strong amenities like pool, sauna and steam room and family-friendly nearby activities praised; shortcomings include no in-room AC, occasional maintenance/cleaning issues and a gym noted as potentially outdated.
Value for Money
7
Several guests felt breakfast was overpriced or not included despite higher room rates, producing some dissatisfaction with perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Food repeatedly described as delicious, restaurant among the nicest in the area with good gluten-free options and reasonable pricing.
Overall Experience
9.3
Predominantly very positive overall stays, repeat visits and family-friendly experiences reported, tempered by room temperature issues for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:29

Property Description

Beautiful Views and Leisure Facilities
With stunning views over Rosscarbery Bay, Celtic Ross Hotel offers a relaxing escape with a pool, gym, and beauty treatments. The leisure center includes a baby pool, bubble pool, steam room, and sauna, all complimentary for guests.

Family-Friendly Amenities
Families can enjoy the free kids club during school holidays, while adults can unwind in the Kingfisher Bar or enjoy bay views in the conservatory lounge. The hotel's proximity to the Skibbereen & West Carbery Golf Club offers entertainment for all ages.

Convenient Location and Dining Options
Situated in Rosscarbery town, just a short drive from Clonakilty, the hotel is an ideal base for exploring West Cork. Indulge in delicious meals at the Kingfisher Bistro, serving breakfast and dinner with bay views. Book your stay at Celtic Ross for a memorable West Cork experience.

Important information:

Please note that this is strictly a no smoking property. Guests caught smoking in the bedrooms will incur a penalty charge.
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

8.5
Based on 739 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Irene • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

We love this hotel.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • ie
7
relaxing break in a lovely part of the country
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast generally except for kippers which were toooo salty and not really edible.

Quite a good dinner menu.

Lovely pool

Staff great

Cons:

view from room onto car park.
No BBC on t.v.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
M
MickeK • extended_group • se
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Finbarr • family_with_children • gb
9
Perfect stop over for one night to visit family.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

NA

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • couple • ie
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
B
Bill • couple • ie
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
T
Tavoloni • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
H
Harris Dowell • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Lovely Hotel, staff super friendly and helpful

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
G
Graham • couple • au
7
Cons:

Rooms were a bit stuffy as windows didn’t open much. Air con would be a good addition. Also a mini fridge in the room would be a great addition

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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PETA • couple • au
8
Good for an overnight stop.
Pros:

Nice staff, good breakfast. Room a bit tired. Bed comfortable, nice sheets.

Cons:

A bath shower, needs a bit of a refurb.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
O
O'Sullivan • family_with_children • ie
8
Wonderful stay for family birthday celebration in Celtic Ross
Pros:

Breakfast was good.
Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

Breakfast was good but was a big extra when paying for 6 adults and 2 children.
Lounge facilities could do with an update

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
C
Charlie • couple • ie
5
Cons:

Fire alarm / exit alarm went of at 4:09am for several minutes during the night

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
A
Aidan • solo_traveller • ie
5
Room €201 no breakfast Thursday night stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Price

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
B
Bernie • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Comfortable beds

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • couple • ie
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

One of the beds was very noisy

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
R
Roisin • couple • ie
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • ie
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • ie
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
C
claude • extended_group • fr
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee