West Cork Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (1761 reviews)
Church Cross , Skibbereen , IE
+353 28 21277

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1761 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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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Luc • family_with_children • be
10
Aangenaam verblijf
Pros:

Het ontbijt was heel uitgebreid, lekker en gezond. Ook van het avondeten hebben we smakelijk genoten.
Het personeel is vriendelijk, erg hulpvaardig en aandachtig.
Een dikke pluim en veel groeten aan allen daar!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Family owned hotel and the staff were very pleasant.

Cons:

The hotel was quite tired and dated.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
8
Pleasant stay. Would recommend.
Pros:

Location was lovely. Staff were attentive and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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shirley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A fabulous experience. We shall be recommending it to our family and friends. Thank for a fantastic experience.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • au
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Glenda • couple • ie
10
A lovely, clean and convenient place to stay. I really enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

The property was very clean and comfortable. I also really liked the location, as it was close to Mini Town and very convenient.

Cons:

Everything was good during my stay. I have no complaints.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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gerry • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Ciara • couple • au
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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STEPHANE • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Personnel très gentil

Cons:

Très mal insonorisé
Salle de bain

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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White • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

When ever i stay i am always blown away with the avsloutly first rate service from all staff and the food is always top notch all round the west cork is 10/10 and i would deffinetly recomend it to anyone

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kennedy • solo_traveller • ie
2
Pros:

Food was Ok

Cons:

Cold shower , shabby musty hotel

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • family_with_children • ch
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tara • extended_group • ie
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Olaf • couple • de
10
Unterm Strich ein rundum gelungener Aufenthalt mit außergewöhnlich freundlichem und hilfsbereitem Service. Wir würden je
Pros:

Wir hatten einen wirklich tollen Aufenthalt im West Cork Hotel und möchten besonders den hervorragenden Service hervorheben. Nach unserer Vespa-Tour kamen wir völlig durchnässt mit unseren Regensachen zurück. Uns wurde sofort angeboten, die nassen Sachen in einem speziellen Hauswirtschaftsraum zum Trocknen abzugeben. Am nächsten Morgen wurden uns die inzwischen trockenen Sachen sogar bis aufs Zimmer gebracht – ein Service, den wir so nicht erwartet hätten und der uns wirklich begeistert hat!

Unser Zimmer war sehr geräumig und komfortabel. Auch der Pub im Hotel hat uns sehr gut gefallen und war ein schöner Ort, um den Tag gemütlich ausklingen zu lassen.

Besonders praktisch war außerdem, dass wir unsere Vespa in einem geschützten Bereich unterstellen durften. Das hat uns ein sehr gutes Gefühl gegeben.

Cons:

Beim Frühstück gibt es im Vergleich zu einigen anderen Unterkünften noch etwas Luft nach oben. Es war insgesamt gut, wirkte im Vergleich aber etwas schlichter und weniger umfangreich.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, good sized room and excellent food

Cons:

Beds too soft and little soundproofing in rooms.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • au
9
Very pleasant stay in a central location with great facilities
Pros:

Location excellent. I requested a river view and staff enabled this without a fuss. The music was a great bonus

Cons:

Nothing really but would have liked someone to tell us there was live music the night we stayed. Only caught the end if it as we returned. The music was grand

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jens • couple • de
5
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

Hotel at bit dated

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
9
Would recommend and a lovely place to break your travels
Pros:

Location and parking excellent. Service first class at every point of contact. Loved the riverside tables including the bridge. Bed fabulously comfortable

Cons:

Bathroom a bit tired and in need of some Tl

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee