Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel near Fota House Arboretum and Gardens

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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

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Front of property
Indoor pool
Classic Double Room
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries

Overview of Fota Island Hotel & Spa

9.0

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Fota by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Fota by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is €209
Price available on 1/4/2024

Check out the area

Fota Island, Fota, Cork
  • Popular LocationFota Wildlife Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationFota House Arboretum and Gardens6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity College Cork17 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)23 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, Balcony

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Fota

Fota Island Hotel & Spa is located in Fota. Titanic Experience Cobh and Cork Opera House are cultural highlights and Ballymaloe Gardens is a popular local attraction. Fota House Arboretum and Gardens and Cork Harbour are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing.

What's nearby

  • Fota Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
  • Fota House Arboretum and Gardens - 6 min drive
  • Cork Opera House - 14 min drive
  • English Market - 15 min drive
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 10 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bramley's Lodge - 19 min walk
  • Subway - 8 min drive
  • Bakestone Café & Deli - 4 min drive
  • The Roaring Donkey - 10 min drive
  • Savannah Cafe - 6 min drive

About this property

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Jameson Experience
Located close to Fota House Arboretum and Gardens, Fota Island Hotel & Spa provides 18 holes of golf, a rooftop terrace and mini golf. Tee up with amenities, such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse, at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, aromatherapy and a massage at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Fota Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Yoga classes and Pilates classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include archery and ziplining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and tennis courts
  • Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms have comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–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

Restaurants on site

  • Amber Lounge
  • Fota Restaurant
  • Spike Bar

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 18 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 6.50 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 5 stars.

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

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

As of 28 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fota Island Hotel & Spa on 1 Apr 2024 start from €208.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fota Island Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Fota Island Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Fota, this family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Fota House Arboretum and Gardens, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Titanic Experience Cobh and Cork Harbour. Jameson Experience and Cork Opera House are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Fota Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 745 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 745 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 745 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 745 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 745 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

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the time we arrived to the time we left, all the staff were so friendly and professional. The lobby had an amazing ginger bread village on display as well as some beautifully decorated christmas trees. Felt very welcoming and full of good cheer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the little details such as the welcome treats and the staff, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Yui

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Decent hotel but a bit underwhelming.
The hotel needs a bit of freshening up as there was stains on carpet etc. dinner and breakfast were very nice. What was disappointing though was that in order to use the swimming pool you need to book in advance . And you can only book for 45 minutes. The pool was booked out when we wished to use it (in fact it was almost totally booked out for the whole week). In the end we got to use the pool for 15 minutes. If you are paying for a 5 star hotel then surely you should get to use the facilities that make it 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eoghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wedding day made extra special
From the moment we stepped into the entrance we were greeted and shown to the checkin desk. We had mentioned to the receptionist that we were only spending the night after getting married, not 2 minutes later a glass of bubbles appeared which totally surprised us. The checkin was smooth and our room very clean, spacious and more than we expected, with a turn down service arriving. We couldnt fault the room or its amenities at all;it was perfect. Dinner at the Amber lounge was also delicious, the service was fantastic and another surprise came from a little dessert saying 'congratulations' which made the dining experience amazing. Spa facilities are also lovely and peaceful. Overall this was a wonderful venue for us and the staff went above and beyond to ensure our day was magical. I would not hesitate to say this is one of the best hitels ive ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay
Lovely resort Check in pleasant with a very kind receptionist Breakfast was splendid served by wonderful staff . Spa facility/ pool was a wonderful treat. The only minor fault was the fact that a charge of €25 for use of aqua pool was not mentioned until I was checking out. All extra charges should be clear at booking stage or at check in. Mondays reception lady was abrupt and aloof.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023