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About this property
Overlooking the Ilen River and close to the centre of Skibbereen, the West Cork Hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and free onsite parking are available. Established in 1902, the hotel combines period features with modern facilities. Each room has cable TV and many have river views. The Kennedy Restaurant serves a lunchtime carvery as well as dinner. The Ilen Bar provides snacks and meals and can also arrange packed lunches. The West Cork Hotel is just 150 metres from the N71 has a private car park.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Roxy
United Kingdom
“Proper traditional county hotel. An instutution not a boutique (in a good way). Fantastic location.” - Marika
United Kingdom
“The room was bigger than most with a separate sitting area. The bathroom had a separate bath and a large shower. Every day our room was cleaned, fresh towels and beds made. Lovely views of the river Ilen and Skibbereen heritage centre. Close to...” - Healy
Ireland
“Staff were absolutely lovely couldn't do enough very friendly” - Stephen
Ireland
“We got a very big room so we were delighted, I loved the beds very comfy. Food was quite good also.” - Maria
Ireland
“Spacious room, great bathroom, good bar and restaurant, great breakfast, lovely staff who made us feel very welcome. Very good location, just walk into town. Good free parking behind the hotel. Good location to explore the area from.” - Pamela
Ireland
“Lovely room - huge bed. Staff are always so friendly. Enjoyed bar meals both nights.” - Aimee
Ireland
“Dinner in the hotel was great. The rooms were very big. We enjoyed our stay” - Nicoleta
Ireland
“West Cork Hotel was a stop in our trip around Ring of Kerry. A very good choice, the room had a beautiful view to the river, swans floating on the surface, flowers everywhere, magnificent. The food was excellent, a mix of self help breakfast bar &...” - Nicolas
Singapore
“Nice hotel. Friendly staff. Convenient. Historical feel.” - Sean
Ireland
“We arrived very early and the staff got us a room asap”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Kennedys Restaurant at The West Cork Hotel
- CuisineIrish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 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
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.