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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Feel like royalty on 18 holes of golf or get your adrenaline pumping on the zipline course. Relax afterwards in the garden or by an indoor pool.

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Indoor pool
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Front of property
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
The current price is €219
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Fota Island, Fota, Cork

What's nearby

  • Fota Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
  • Cork Harbour - 13 min drive
  • Cork Opera House - 14 min drive
  • English Market - 15 min drive
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 10 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guilders - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bramley's Lodge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Roaring Donkey - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elm Tree - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Fota House Arboretum and Gardens
Located close to Cork Harbour and Titanic Experience Cobh, Fota Island Hotel & Spa provides a golf course, a rooftop terrace and mini golf. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse, at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy and a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Fota Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Yoga classes and Pilates classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include archery and ziplining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and tennis courts
  • Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amber Lounge
  • Fota Restaurant
  • Spike Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 18 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 6.50 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Fota Hotel
Fota Island
Fota Island Hotel
Hotel Fota
Hotel Fota Island
Fota Island Hotel Spa
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Fota
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Hotel
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Hotel Fota

Frequently asked questions

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fota Island Hotel & Spa on 23 Mar 2025 start from €219.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fota Island Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Fota Island Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Fota, this family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fota House Arboretum and Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Titanic Experience Cobh and Cork Harbour. Jameson Experience and Cork Opera House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Fota Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 538 out of 802 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 802 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 802 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 802 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 802 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Staff and facilities were exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

The spa is absolutely amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Sean

What an amazing visit!! First class service and amenities!!! Excellent food,drinks,and the staff was exceptional!!! Can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Great staff, great food, wonderful area, wonderful rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Excellent place to stay. Service and staff were first class. Very glad we stayed here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Superb. Great round of golf, good food, well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

The grounds on the property are beautiful! The hotel was lovely, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the room was pretty and comfortable. They even put robes and chocolates out on your bed at night before bedtime. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Amazing stay - if we could have added another night to our stay, we would have. You can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Great stay
A beautiful fantastic hotel .warm welcome.. lovely food..relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rev Mervyn

A very pleasant surprise recommended by friends. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

5 stars in every way, amazing staff, facilities, spa,… sad we couldn’t stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Very nice stay. Rooms were fantastic food was good, found the Amber lounge food really good and well priced. The clubhouse food and service was average, young staff who don’t seem to know what to do and food was just ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

We liked the little details such as the welcome treats and the staff, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fantastic hotel
Amazing hotel, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

The staff were friendly and helpful at all times. The hotel and grounds were in immaculate condition. The location feels very safe and secure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard, Chevy Chase

Beautiful gardens, excellent and attentive staff, fantastic food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eilish

Wonderful location. Fantastic staff and world class facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Most comfortable mattress ever!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Room quality was amazing, spa facilities were excellent. Staff was very attentive, friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Hotel was amazing. Very clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and attentive. Would recommend and will be returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Fota lsland hotel visit.
It was an amazing stay with excellent facilities & very friendly staff who provided a very welcoming & efficient service at all times. I would recommend this hotel to everyone & we hope to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Food in bar was very good. Staff overall very attentive and friendly. Couple of things which would elevate the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

????

Great hotel good service also surprises to kids very clean great privet spa. Excellent breakfast and evening entertainment with fabulous dinner at the “Amber Bar. Many facilities .sure we will be back 🌷
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

A weekend break
It was great from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Customer service like no other! Beautiful too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024