In the town of Cobh, the family-owned Bella Vista Hotel overlooks Cork Harbour. This luxurious Victorian villa offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a traditional Irish Bar, restaurant and free parking. Bedrooms at The Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites feature a satellite LCD HDTV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms have baths and showers and most rooms have views of Cork Harbour, the second largest natural harbour in the world. The award-winning Continental Restaurant has ocean views and serves European and Chinese food. The cosy Full Rustic Bar offers Guinness, a fine selection of whiskeys and open fires. Each morning, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast of homemade brown bread, scones, and muffins, as well as cereals or a full Irish breakfast. Cobh town centre is just a 5-minute walk away and fishing is available at the harbour. There are around 30 golf courses within a 30-minute drive. Bella Vista caters to fishing groups and is able to organise boat hire for fishing trips as well as fishing tackle and equipment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
3 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
4 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom :
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
4 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
4 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
Bedroom 6:
1 single bed
Bedroom 7:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
3 single beds
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 5:
3 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
Bedroom 7:
2 single beds
Bedroom 8:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed
Bedroom 4:
1 single bed
Bedroom 5:
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
4 single beds
4 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Miriam
    Ireland Ireland
    The location was beautiful 😍 the views from the hotel were amazing. The weather was fabulous which made it even better. The room was so clean and modern and the bed was very comfortable. The staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough. Small...
  • Jessica
    Australia Australia
    The view from the restaurant was fabulous, wished we had gone there for dinner when we discovered it at breakfast. Beds were very comfy
  • Olena
    Ireland Ireland
    Very friendly and helpful staff and great view from the room 😍

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The China Sea Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules

Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is open 365 days a year including Christmas Day. Guests with special wishes are welcome to contact the hotel directly using the contact details on the booking confirmation.

Please note that some of the apartments are located a 5 minute walk from the reception.

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

Please inform Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites

  • The prices at Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites is 250 yards from the centre of Cobh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites has 1 restaurant:

    • The China Sea Restaurant

  • Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Room options at Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Holiday Home
    • Suite
    • Quadruple
    • Triple

  • Yes, Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.