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The West Cork Hotel

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A hotel lobby with a long corridor, a chandelier, a dining area with wooden furniture, and a large painting on the wall. - The West Cork Hotel (Skibbereen)
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A modern interior with two leather armchairs, a white table with a vase, and a large window offering a view of greenery. - The West Cork Hotel (Skibbereen)
A bar area with wooden paneling, a bartender, and a wine display. - The West Cork Hotel (Skibbereen)
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a mirror, and a view of the outdoors. - The West Cork Hotel (Skibbereen)
At The West Cork Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. The on-site restaurant, Kennedy Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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

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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 Twin Beds

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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

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 4

FAMILY ROOM STANDARD

  • Sleeps 8

About the neighborhood

Located in Skibbereen, The West Cork Hotel is in the suburbs. Lough Hyne and Warren Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include West Cork Arts Centre and Liss Ard Gardens. Waterfall Alpaca Farm and Smugglers Maze are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Skibbereen travel guide
Map
Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork

What's nearby

  • A historic building with red brick and white stone, surrounded by a formal garden with geometric hedges and mature trees.
    Bantry House
    27 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Cork Arts Centre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Patrick's Cathedral
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lough Hyne
    9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Church Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • The Dock Wall
    10 min drive
  • The Corner Bar
    1 min walk
  • The Skibbereen Eagle
    9 min drive
  • West Cork Hotel Breakfast Room
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Kennedy Restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The West Cork Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The West Cork Hotel located?

Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Skibbereen Heritage Centre and West Cork Arts Centre. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Liss Ard Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The West Cork Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 440 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel and location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The West Cork Hotel is situated in an idyllic site beside the River Lee. It is also very close to the main townsite. The hotel boasts a complimentary breakfast which was as good as any I’ve had in Ireland. The bar/pub/restaurant was superb and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Skibberreen is a hidden gem in West Cork, and if you ever chose to travel there, The West Cork hotel is the place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Large , clean room, very comfortable king size bed, helpful pleasant staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, good bed, the staff was awesome and very helpful and the breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed for one night. Great boutique hotel. Food in bar was exceptional and the morning breakfast was some of the best I’ve had in Ireland so far. I would definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room wss very goof all togethrt good trip wasvyje staff Breakfastveas gpod all togethrt goof hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfortable bed - no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY STAFF.THE FOOD WAS EXCELLENT.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely food, friendly staff, nice ambience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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Excellent hotel and staff. Great town location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel exceeded our expectations. Lovely spacious room and great breakfast. Friendly staff throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely property with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff very helpful fantastic food and very friendly and a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great view ftom the room and staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were lovely and facilities were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel in a great location

Great location and great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was very courteous, breakfast was good, and the location of the hotel was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel with attentive staff. Joan the bartender was excellent. I would love to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was in a good location. Staff was exceptional, so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, conveniently located to Skibbereen town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024