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The West Cork Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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

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

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Cork

What's nearby

  • Skibbereen Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Liss Ard Gardens - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Irish Sky Garden - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lough Hyne - 10 min drive - 7.1 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
  • ‪Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kalbo's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The West Cork Hotel

Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library at The West Cork Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Kennedy Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The West Cork Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

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

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

Is The West Cork Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The West Cork Hotel?

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 15-minute walk of Skibbereen Heritage Centre and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Liss Ard Gardens and Skibbereen and West Carbery Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The West Cork Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 396 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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot on the river. All round good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Cindy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved sitting in the lobby waiting to meet up with family. And the food was delicious. But the staff was exceptional. They were very accommodating and made our stay very comfortable (I was traveling with my 91-year old mother). And she cannot wait to go back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous, breakfast was good, and the location of the hotel was very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

Verified traveler

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

Lovely Hotel

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

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Scenery, walking distance to the Skibbereen Heritage Center and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very charming surroundings
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My third time there. Feel it’s my hotel for Skibbereen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property for the price. Could use some medernization/renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Tomás

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable room. The decor was excellent and very clean throughout. Very nice staff who really look after you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Lovely hotel on the ilen river in Skibbereen Stayed there 30 years ago when visiting family. Nicely updated with great bathrooms but keeping the charm! Only criticism is the vague breakfast options Need a description of what is a continental breakfast Are ala Carter options available? Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bartender lady was as good as Tom Cruise in Coctail. A wonder to watch in action.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Room was very dated and grubby. Probably dating back to 1950s. Cobwebs from light shade, bathroom toilet seat and tap broken. Soft worn beds. Very disappointing. Service in bar led a lot to be desired too. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great team welcome. clean. but, toiletries in Bathroom were single use. refillable the norm in many hotels. the breakfast was bland. staying in two hotels in West cork within 4 days, very noticeable the difference. First hotel, had homemade, bread, scones, preserves, granola, the origin of the produce outline on menu, highlighting local produce. the West cork hotel had nothing similar. mass produced, lacking in taste , flavour. Did not appear to support local. No area to relax after a day out. small bar for evening food, but if no reservation no availability.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing, hot, smelly and noisy room

Easy parking at rear of hotel, check in polite and efficient despite having to wait for receptionist to complete a phone call. Room was very compact and extremely hot, smelly and noisy. We accept that the day was one of exceptional heat, however room 224 allocated over the hotel kitchen takes the heat and smell from the kitchen extraction. This together with their bins! No aircon or fan provided for room. Breakfast service was unfriendly and very slow. Selection of self service poor. Check out similarly. No pleasantries at all. As a side note - The Church Restaurant at the other end of the high street provided excellent service and food for dinner !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

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