Experience world-class service at Fota Island Hotel and Spa

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 al fresco 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 particularly 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.

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Fota Island
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Estivaliz
    Spain Spain
    I enjoyed the attentiveness of staff. Food was lovely at both of the restaurants
  • Georgina
    Ireland Ireland
    We loved everything, the hotel staff were all wonderful.
  • Noreen
    Ireland Ireland
    We really enjoyed our recent stay at Fota, the staff were all lovely & I was impressed by their attentiveness especially when it came to special requests I’d made. Whole resort was really comfortable & we did not want to leave!

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International

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

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • 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
Wellness
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Fota Island Hotel and Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

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

Check-out

From 07:00 to 12:00

 

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.

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 - 2 years
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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Fota Island Hotel and Spa 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 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-authorisation will be requested to be debited from your credit card upon check in. This is a pre-authorisation 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 identification 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 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 Fota Island Hotel and Spa

  • Room options at Fota Island Hotel and Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa is 450 yards from the centre of Fota Island. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Fota Island Hotel and Spa is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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

  • The prices at Fota Island Hotel and Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Entertainment staff

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant