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The West Cork Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Interior
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Front of property
Coffee and/or coffee maker

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork
  • Place, Skibbereen Heritage Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lough Hyne
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room

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

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

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 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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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

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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Liss Ard Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Irish Sky Garden - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Lough Hyne - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kennedys Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kalbo's Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬4 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 gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The West Cork Hotel. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. 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.

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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 provided

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 at the property

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 to 15 for adults, and EUR 10 to 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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

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.

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. 213 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 393 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well decorated and very good lighting. Basically it was a decent well kept hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For an annual family golf trip to Skibbereen we stay at The West Cork Hotel. It’s clean, staff are friendly and it’s in a good location. It’s also reasonably priced. Breakfast is good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Nice older hotel, clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff very helpful fantastic food and very friendly and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin, Campbell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and the service were excellent but the hotel was a little “tired” with lights not working and looking a little old but still a good option
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!! Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Clean, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend stay

We had a lovely time. Hotel was clean, surprisingly quiet and relaxing. The staff were marvellous Dinner at restaurant was very good as was the breakfast. Hotel could do with modernisation but I would happily return to stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Barrie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and facilities were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff, nice breakfast, room clean & comfortable. Easy walking distance to the town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Francine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Staff is friendly, good average but this was our window….. also the hot water was not anywhere near hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

West Cork Hotel review

Lovely receptionist who was very accommodating upon arrival. Room was well presented and clean. Large double bed was comfortable. Bar and restaurant seemed busy however we didn’t eat there. Lovely breakfast with plenty options and the staff were very attentive. Plentiful car parking nearby. Would definitely recommend as a base for exploring west cork
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location, within walking distance

Nice hotel, great location, right on the edge of time. Everything within walking distance/
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and wished we could have spent more time in the area. The hotel was well located and very hospitable. We enjoyed breakfast and the quiet atmosphere. We would definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gerard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

glenn

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Have always had a good stay. Food is of a good standard and staff friendly. Though some rooms a bit dated

10/10 Excellent

Ali Imran

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024