O Donovans Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (2070 reviews)
Pearse Street , Clonakilty , IE
+353 23 883 3250

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean facilities
Great location
Quirky decor
Cons:
A bit cold room
Dinner was a bit limp
Room dated
Noisy street

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Spotless clean as noted in multiple reviews.
Service
9.16
Friendly and helpful staff consistently highlighted in reviews.
Location
9.2
Excellent central location mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
8.15
Room quality mentioned as a bit dated but comfortable.
Amenities
8.18
Standard amenities effectively provide a comfortable stay.
Value for Money
8.64
General positive sentiment regarding experience versus cost.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast was praised as lovely and delicious.
Overall Experience
9.16
Overall experience praised in multiple reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:28

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comfort
Discover the unique blend of history and modern amenities at O'Donovan's Hotel.

Dining Options Galore
Indulge in a variety of dining experiences at our Hotel Lounge Bar, Restaurant, Molly's Café, and Wine Bar, or relax in The Alley Garden Bistro Bar/Beer Garden.

Live Music and Traditional Entertainment
Immerse yourself in the local culture with live traditional music sessions at An Teach Beag bar and occasional music performances throughout the hotel.

Experience the best of Clonakilty with O'Donovan's Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Different policies and supplements may apply for any booking of 5 rooms or more.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2070 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.16
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.16
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Marie • extended_group • ie
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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finola • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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M • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Loved friendliness of staff and it had everything I wanted

Cons:

Sound insulation between rooms poor. I could hear conversations.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Murphy • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Long • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Peadar • couple • ie
10
We had four days of great music, food and drink.
Pros:

Great choice of breakfast. Perfect location, easy to find all the great music bars in the town. Wonderful atmosphere and great craic.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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shane • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff.
Huge history associated with the hotel.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Alison • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

Amazing hotel, super staff (shout out to Robyn!)
Will be back

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, great location in the centre of lovely Clonakilty, helpful and accommodating staff, and a great breakfast in the morning.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • ie
6
Good but no breakfast available on Sunday , I had an early start at 8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • ie
5
Great location, needs a refurb.
Pros:

Great central location, great family history all over the hotel.

Cons:

The room I stayed in had a window that I couldn’t open due to birds being outside being noisy. The shower was freezing cold, I ran the shower for 10 minutes and it didn’t warm up.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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andrew • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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lyndy • solo_traveller • ie
10
Good value
Pros:

Stayed a couple of times with our dogs.
Staff are lovely. Travelled myself with 1 dog last time. I was able to bring the dog into the bar for food in the evening and breakfast the next day. The food was great. Room was very comfortable. Comfy bed, spotless bedding

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mathieu • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Un accueil très agréable et une bonne literie

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • extended_group • ch
8
gutes Hotel für Ausflüge ab Clonakilty
Pros:

Die Grösse des Zimmers war sehr gut. Die Lage war zentral und das Personal sehr freundlich.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Conor • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Location and price and the bar

Cons:

Shower was a bit temperamental

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee