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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Fota House Arboretum and Gardens

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Fota Island, Fota, Cork
  • Fota Wildlife Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • English Market
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Luxury Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Classic Twin Room

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

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, pay movies

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Fota

In Fota .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Fota House Arboretum and Gardens and 6 miles (10 km) of Titanic Experience Cobh with a stay here. Cork Harbour is within 6 miles (10 km) and Jameson Experience is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Fota Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mahon Point Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • English Market - 16 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive - 11.4 miles

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

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Fota House Arboretum and Gardens
Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 6 meeting rooms. A fitness center, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury Fota Island Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Fota hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers 131 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 18 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

How close is Fota Island Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa is 13.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fota Island Hotel & Spa.

How close is Fota Island Hotel & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is 14.5 mi (27-min drive) from Ballybrannigan Beach and 14.8 mi (24-min drive) from Ballycroneen Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Fota Island Hotel & Spa, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features aromatherapy, mud baths, and hot stone massages.

How close is Fota Island Hotel & Spa to downtown Fota?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa is 0.4 mi away from Statty Bridge.

Fota Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 825 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 825 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 825 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 825 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 825 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

Gavin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Klarna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay in Fota, the staff were amazing and the food was amazing. The hotel itself is nice hotel but the spa is a bit underwhelming. My wife had a treatment and rated the treatment as excellent so that part is impressive it the spa facility itself that needs some work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aideen

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

Fantastic stay

We had an amazing stay again at Fota Island Resort. The staff from check in to check out were excellent as always. Our gorgeous room was ready when we arrived at the hotel. A special thank you to all the staff who made our stay perfect again 😀
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maeve

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ciaran

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

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

5 star luxury at its best!

5 star luxury at its best! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyall

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

One night stay as a family

One night stay, would have loved a longer visit. Every single member of staff that we met was professional, obliging and genuinely pleasant and in good form. That tells a lot about a hotel. We plan to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Excellent Hotel

Very comfortable room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. Spa was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Traveled with family
The stay was very standard —kids are not allowed into the pool after 5 and the hot tub was freezing cold - there was very little here to make us come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aideen

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

Magnificent Fota resort

We had a wonderful stay at Fota. The hotel is stunning. All the staff were excellent. Each and everyone of them were very friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. A perfect stay again. Thanks to all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Sean

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

Timothy Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024