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The West Cork Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel in Skibbereen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Experience the charm of The West Cork Hotel, where you can unwind with a book from the library or sip a coffee at the cafe. Enjoy meals at Kennedy Restaurant, take in views on the terrace, and explore amenities like free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY944
CNY1,072 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork

What's nearby

  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Cork Arts Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lough Hyne - 9 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Inchydoney Island Beach - 39 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ár N-Ait - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The West Cork Hotel

The West Cork Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Skibbereen. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Kennedy Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1902
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Kennedy Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 to 15 for adults, and EUR 10 to 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

Hotel West Cork
West Cork Hotel
West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
West Cork Skibbereen
Hotel West Cork
The West Cork Hotel Hotel
The West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
The West Cork Hotel Hotel Skibbereen

Frequently asked questions

Does The West Cork Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The West Cork Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The West Cork Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The West Cork Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The West Cork Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The West Cork Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The West Cork Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Kennedy Restaurant.

What's the area around The West Cork Hotel like?

The West Cork Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from St. Patrick's Cathedral and 5 minutes' walk from West Cork Arts Centre.

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Reviews

The West Cork Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, nice, and plentiful with plenty of options. (8 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely food, friendly staff, nice ambience
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel exceeded our expectations. Lovely spacious room and great breakfast. Friendly staff throughout.
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent hotel and staff. Great town location.
Cathal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and great location
Barry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property with friendly staff.
Kelly, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great view ftom the room and staff very friendly
Joe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food great hotel rooms very clean and comfortable excellent staff and service nothing was too much trouble
Camillus, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with attentive staff. Joan the bartender was excellent. I would love to visit again!
Keri, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff very helpful fantastic food and very friendly and a great location
Kevin, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay no major critism
RONALD, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was in a great location and the hotel , although old, was comfortable - the bathrooms modern with a bath and very hot water ! A very comfortable stay
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely and facilities were excellent!
Craig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot on the river. All round good experience.
Steven, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice older hotel, clean and cozy
Cindy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Traveling man

Great little town good music at local bar
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Traveling man

This was a fun hotel, right in town,,, good music right at the corner pub on Thursday nights 9:00
James, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly & helpful staff, nice breakfast, room clean & comfortable. Easy walking distance to the town
Glen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location

Great location and great staff
Kieran, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very courteous, breakfast was good, and the location of the hotel was very convenient
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Only stayed a night but really enjoyed staying at the hotel that felt like the town’s centrepiece.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well decorated and very good lighting. Basically it was a decent well kept hotel
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay

Loved this homely hotel where we were made to feel welcome the minute we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble, the hotel is spotless, the food amazing and the staff fantastic.
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is my third stay at the property as part of a research trip. Everything about the hotel and Skibbereen is great. Service, food, location are perfect. Highly recommend this hotel.
Agnes, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a good location. Staff was exceptional, so friendly and helpful.
Mary Jo, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

This place is made by the staff who are very friendly and lovely. It is somewhat dated but in the limited options in Skibbereen is clearly the local place to go for big events - on both days we stayed there were big family parties.
Victoria, 2-night trip