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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Classic Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
Map
Fota Island, Fota, Cork

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationBelvelly Golf Course1 min walk
  • Popular LocationStephen Pearce5 min drive
  • Popular LocationFota House Arboretum and Gardens6 min drive
  • AirportCork (ORK)25 min drive

Room options

About this 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

  • Belvelly Golf Course - 1 min walk
  • Fota Wildlife Park - 4 min drive
  • Stephen Pearce - 5 min drive
  • Barryscourt Castle - 6 min drive
  • Fota House Arboretum and Gardens - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 11 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thai Irish - 5 min drive
  • Bakestone Café & Deli - 4 min drive
  • Subway - 8 min drive
  • Bramley's Lodge - 19 min walk
  • Savannah Cafe - 6 min drive

About this property

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5-star luxury hotel
Located close to Fota House Arboretum and Gardens, Fota Island Hotel & Spa provides 18 holes of golf, a rooftop terrace and mini golf. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf clubhouse. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a facial and a body wrap 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, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • 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 shower/bath combinations
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available.

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually wrapped food options available through room service
Reservations are required for the use of certain on-site facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Fota Restaurant
  • Amber Lounge
  • Spike Bar

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • Arcade/games room
  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • High chair
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Golf privileges (optional)
  • Golf pro shop
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 6

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 18 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Films for purchase
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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

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 30 May 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fota Island Hotel & Spa on 7 Jun 2023 start from €229.00, 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 is from 3:00 PM - 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).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 725 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 65%
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 725 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 21%
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 725 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 11%
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 725 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 2%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 725 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.3/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.3/10

Amenities

9.1/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Aoife

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kayleigh

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast portions are very small . I ordered the ‘pancakes’ I got one tiny pancake
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel and the staff couldn’t have been any nicer and were so helpful. It is a beautiful hotel and would definitely go back. We went as a little family and they were all so lovely to our daughter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel feels dated - lacking investment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1st class service
Excellent quality hotel & facilities. Staff were extremely attentive. As they say, it's the little things that matter the most. And here it was the little attentions to detail & the friendliness of the staff that made this shirt trip memorable. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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