The 5-star Fota Island Hotel boasts an 18-hole championship golf course, a swimming pool and beautifully designed rooms with countryside views and luxury bathrooms. Cork is just 8 miles away. Bedrooms at Fota Island feature flat-screen satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi and an interactive video system. They also include mini-bars, seating areas and bathrooms with walk-in showers and bathrobes. Huge windows allow light to flood into the spacious and stylish Fota Restaurant. It serves fine traditional and international cuisine and has a terrace for open-air dining. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea or a cocktail in the relaxing Amber Lounge or The Spike Bar. The hotel boasts 18 treatment rooms where guests can enjoy massages, hydrotherapy and thermal suites. Guests can work out in the state-of-the-art gym. Ireland’s large wildlife park, Fota Wildlife Park is a 5-minute walk away. Cork Airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Fota Island

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were great very helpful and accommodating. It was very family friendly
  • Rosanne
    the United States the United States
    The breakfast was very good. The grounds are beautiful. We enjoyed a lovely and very tasty tea the afternoon that we left.
  • Laurie
    the United States the United States
    Absolutely LOVED Fota Island Resort. Room was lovely, beautifully decorated and modern. Appreciated that the staff recognized we were celebrating our anniversary and they had a bottle of wine and some chocolates waiting for us. Restaurant food and...
  • Kathy
    the United States the United States
    Love the grounds, views, restaurant, spa and services, overall a great stay!
  • James
    the United States the United States
    Great breakfast, stunning grounds, close proximity to Cobh and Fota Wildlife Park. Very relaxing
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    Spacious comfortable surroundings with a great atmosphere
  • W
    Whitney
    the United States the United States
    literally everything! delicious food, wonderful pool, comfortable room, the kindest service
  • Axel
    the United States the United States
    Perfect place to relax. Was an awesome ending to our Ireland trip.
  • Alma
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was really tasty and so was dinner, the staff everywhere we went were exceptional. Lovely lovely place, stayed there three times already and will be back again
  • Andrew
    the United States the United States
    Great service and staff. Clean and nice rooms. Food was also great!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International

Resort facilities at Fota Island Hotel and Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Entertainment staff
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services

Cleaning Services

  • Suit press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Indoor swimming pool

  • Open all year

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Fota Island Hotel and Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is wheelchair accessible and provides reserved parking spaces at the front of the hotel.

A valid credit or debit card is required upon arrival in order to check in. Please note that the hotel does not accept prepaid credit cards or cash upon arrival. Pre-authorization will be requested to be debited from your credit card upon check in. This is a pre-authorization only. No funds are captured until check out. Should you wish to pay with debit card, full payment is required upon arrival

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Fota Island Hotel and Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Fota Island Hotel and Spa

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Check-in at Fota Island Hotel and Spa is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Entertainment staff
  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa is 1,300 feet from the center of Fota Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Fota Island Hotel and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Room options at Fota Island Hotel and Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
  • The prices at Fota Island Hotel and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.