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The West Cork Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Interior
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the neighborhood

Map
Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork
  • Popular LocationSkibbereen Heritage Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSkibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLough Hyne8 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)66 min drive

Room options

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

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Skibbereen

In suburbs.You'll be steps from Skibbereen Heritage Centre and within a 15-minute walk of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Liss Ard Gardens and Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 1 min walk
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Liss Ard Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Irish Sky Garden - 5 min drive
  • Lough Hyne - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room - 1 min walk
  • The Travelers Rest - 11 min drive
  • The Church Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • Riverside Cafe - 9 min walk
  • The Corner Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

The West Cork Hotel

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The West Cork Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Skibbereen hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1902
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The West Cork Hotel offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 10 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 15–15 for adults, and EUR 10–10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

Property is 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

How close is The West Cork Hotel to the airport?

The West Cork Hotel is 49.7 mi (67-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The West Cork Hotel?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The West Cork Hotel on May 7, 2024 start from $121.49, excluding 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.

Does The West Cork Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The West Cork Hotel.

How close is The West Cork Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.3 mi (43-min drive) from Warren Beach and 13.8 mi (19-min drive) from Owenahincha Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The West Cork Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The West Cork Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 15 and 15 for adults, EUR 10 and 10 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The West Cork Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The West Cork Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The West Cork Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The West Cork Hotel have a pool?

The West Cork Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The West Cork Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The West Cork Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The West Cork Hotel to downtown Skibbereen?

The West Cork Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Skibbereen.

The West Cork Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 302 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Des

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming hotel
Hotel surprised me, comfortable, warm and relaxed. All staff were lovely, kind and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not a ton in town to do but beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, everyone was top notch and super hospitable. Nothing felt out of place, and the amenities were perfect. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel nice staff. Room very cold no heating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen and Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
West Cork Hotel!
Everyplace was gleaming. The staff were very friendly and helpful to me. I was told the time to move my car from being parked beside the hotel, to the Hotel car park. I really enjoyed my two night stay at the West Cork Hotel. I hope to be back again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting and views from the bar and reception area. Staff welcoming, friendly and service was excellent. We really enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023