Westlodge Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
8.5 (613 reviews)
Seafield , Bantry , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Pool, spa and leisure centre
Good location for Bantry
Comfortable beds
Free/easy parking
Good restaurant/food (many mentions)
Cons:
Serious cleanliness incidents reported (vomit, stained cot, bird droppings)
Some rooms tired, dated or mismatched to booking
Occasional rude or unhelpful check-in staff (isolated but severe)
Inconsistent breakfast quality; one report calls it a 'masacre'
No air conditioning in places and flaky Wi‑Fi
Hotel can be noisy/busy (family-oriented), and rooms sometimes not ready

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed. Several guests reported very clean rooms, but there are serious cleanliness incidents (vomit in toilet, poo-stained cot, bird droppings on windowsill), a torn net curtain and tired/dated bathrooms.
Service
9.3
Generally highly praised: many mentions of warm, helpful and attentive staff who assisted with printing, restaurant service and made guests feel welcome. However, there is a notable isolated negative check-in experience with a receptionist who was rude and unhelpful.
Location
9.2
Strong positive. Multiple guests note an ideal location for exploring Bantry, pleasant grounds and easy walking access to town.
Room Quality
7.3
Mixed. Some guests enjoyed comfortable beds and nice twin rooms; others found bedrooms tired, drab or mismatched to their booking, rooms next to kitchen with cooking smells or facing a stone wall.
Amenities
9
Generally very good. Pool, spa, sauna and leisure centre receive repeated praise and there is plentiful parking. Some negatives include capricious Wi‑Fi and lack of air conditioning in certain rooms.
Value for Money
8.5
Mixed-to-positive. Several guests describe the stay as 'worth it' and comfortable, though a few feel facilities are basic or dated which affects perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Generally positive. Many guests praise the food and breakfast selection; there are a few reports of inconsistent cooked breakfast quality and one strong negative comment about breakfast service.
Overall Experience
9
Overall favorable: most reviews describe enjoyable, relaxed stays with good facilities and friendly staff, but a minority report serious issues (cleanliness or rude check-in) that affect some guests' stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 00:23

Property Description

Luxurious Setting Amidst Nature
The Westlodge Hotel offers a serene escape set in 30 acres of picturesque gardens, overlooking Bantry Bay.

Fine Dining and Leisure Activities
Indulge in locally sourced delicacies at Sugarloaf Restaurant while enjoying nightly entertainment in the lobby. The hotel also features an indoor pool, hot tub, and a Health & Leisure Centre with various amenities including sauna, steam room, and outdoor tennis.

Exploration and Relaxation
With Bantry town nearby, guests can explore markets, gardens, and golf courses. For a peaceful retreat, the beautiful countryside and walking routes surrounding the hotel provide a perfect opportunity to unwind.

Book your stay at The Westlodge Hotel for a blend of luxury, leisure, and natural beauty.

Important information:

Child supplement varies in July - August and it needs to be confirmed by the hotel.

Please note that the Two-bedroom Cottage check-in time is at 17:00 and check-out time is 10:00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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 613 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9
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Avril • couple • ie
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Katia • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ie
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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DECLAN • couple • ie
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Bobby • solo_traveller • ie
4
A disappointing finish.
Pros:

The quiet location. Check in was quick and very good with the help of the lady on reception at
Check in.

Cons:

Left some shorts behind in the pool area, had a call with a young lady having a laugh at my expense, so much so that she hung up after insulting me directly. I said they were navy shorts and she replied "some tesco home brand is it?" Then hung up. I called back right away and the answer was. "Your the shorts fella are ya?" I won't be back to such a place. The lady I'm certain she thought I was older like most of the clients I saw there. But how terrible is it that staff would think it would be ok to abuse older people for there own entertainment. Cheap behaviour and its reflective of the staff at the leasure centre.. The hotel itself had less sinister staff than the pool. I stay in hotels most weeks with my job and i can't ever been made fun of on a phone call for anything like that.. the call was at 17:53 and was hung up on after 1min 14 sec. She just couldn't contain her self after the Tesco comment and played dumb when I called back in 20sec. Told they will be in the lost and found till I call back after i told her we live the other side of the county and were just on holiday.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Stephan • family_with_children • de
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Gurpreet • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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monica • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel with nice rooms and facilities

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Nataliya • family_with_children • ie
7
Good hotel in good location, need some upgrades, especially consider investment in air conditioning
Pros:

Location and room size was good

Cons:

Too hot was in the room, not comfortable to sleep

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Alannah • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Colin • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely hotel, great location and a quieter out of town experience. Recommended.
Pros:

Lovely location and around a 20min walk into Bantry town. Very nice food served in the bar and breakfast service was very well stocked. Comfortable room but the WiFi was very flakey in room 317, starting and stopping constantly. Plenty of parking and also safe for motorcycle parking.

Cons:

WiFi was very unreliable in the bedroom (317) and constantly lost signal for several minutes before restarting. Could have been a faulty unit in the corridor but disappointing nowadays.

The bar area itself is very small and most people seem to choose to eat in the bar, rather than the large and quite underused restaurant. This results in people eating at various tables all over the reception and entrance area which was a bit unusual, as some tables and seats are meant for relaxing with drinks and not for eating meals.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Bernardus • couple • nl
8
Heerlijk!!
Pros:

Mooi schoon en fijn hotel met veel faciliteiten

Cons:

Als je rustig wil ontbijten moet je hier niet naar toe gaan tijdens school vakanties. Het leek wel een speeltuin met heeeel veel luidruchtige kinderen. Wij vonden dit niet erg maar ik kan me voorstellen dat dit als zeer onprettig ervaren wordt

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Padraic • extended_group • ie
9
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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rob • solo_traveller • ie
7
Good but hotel internet useless
Pros:

Grounds and facilities were lovely. Parking easy. Nice room, good shower

Cons:

Internet was non-existant in rooms. Complained and was told there were too many people in hotel ! Could only get good signal in foyer. Phone signal poor in this part of Ireland too. The breakfast was only average so glad I got a discount on it. Service quite poor in bar, restaurant and breakfast with many but generally inattentive staff.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • ie
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Shane • couple • ie
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Sandra Isabelle • solo_traveller • de
4
The hotel NOT to stay at!
Pros:

The room was clean.

Cons:

I never felt more unwelcome in a hotel. The lady at reception, Sinead, couldn’t be bothered to check me in. She had me sign a check-in form, then changed my room. When I asked why, she denied it and said she had needed that room earlier. I was then told to take the stairs to my room. I had luggage to carry, but she dismissed my concern and told be it were only three steps. It was actually two full flights of stairs, one story up and one down. She either didn’t know the hotel building or she was more ignorant than I thought at the beginning.
The room did not match the category I had booked, was at the back of the building facing a stone wall and was next to the kitchen where it stank of old frying fat!
I was not informed of anything, whether Wifi, restaurants, the leisure centre etc. She did not even wish me a pleasant stay.
The hotel is huge and is more for families with small kids. It is loud and busy, but there was no indication during the booking process that it was a family hotel.
I don’t recommend it unless you have small kids and don’t mind noise!
Their slogan as “THE hotel to stay at…”is more “The hotel NOT to stay at!!!”

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee