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The West Cork Hotel

Property class: 3
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 Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants 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 €146
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television mounted on the wall, and a view of the outdoors through the sliding glass door.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, a desk, and a bathroom.

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and chairs. There is a large window with curtains, and the room has a floral wallpaper.

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with three beds, a desk with a telephone, a television, and a waste bin.

Family Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

  • ‪Ár N-Ait - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Apple Betty's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Church Restaurant - ‬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 visit Kennedy Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace. Fellow travellers 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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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 on-site 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)

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness centre
  • Bike 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 reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height worktop and 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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. Open daily.

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property class

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

Also known as

West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
West Cork Hotel
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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

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

Have fun with activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near The West Cork Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Kennedy Restaurant.

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

The West Cork Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Skibbereen Heritage Centre 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

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Super Room on First Floor. Ideal location for central Skibbereen, Fantastic Breakfast choices.
Tony, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The room wss very goof all togethrt good trip wasvyje staff Breakfastveas gpod all togethrt goof hotel
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Had an issue at check in. We arrived a bit early and reception said they would advise once room was ready. We waited, but nothing. Went back to reception and they said room was ready. Other than that all OK with stay.
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY STAFF.THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.
Patrick, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely food, friendly staff, nice ambience
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room
Colin, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel exceeded our expectations. Lovely spacious room and great breakfast. Friendly staff throughout.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Excellent hotel and staff. Great town location.
Cathal, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and great location
Barry, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property with friendly staff.
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Great view ftom the room and staff very friendly
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were lovely and facilities were excellent!
Craig, 1-night trip
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very courteous, breakfast was good, and the location of the hotel was very convenient
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Hotel was in a good location. Staff was exceptional, so friendly and helpful.
Mary Jo, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located to Skibbereen town centre.
1-night trip
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable overnight stay.
Nyrelle, 1-night trip
Verified review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast and good dinner in the hotel bar. Comfy bed and nice shower
Ralph, 1-night trip
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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