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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
Luxury hotel with golf course, near Fota House Arboretum and Gardens
9.0 out of 10 Superb
9.0/10 Superb

726 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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Fota Island, Fota, Cork
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free area shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
For families
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 17 min drive
  • Blarney Castle - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 25 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 11 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 15 min drive
  • Fota Station - 15 min drive
  • Free local area shuttle

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
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About this property

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Fota Island Hotel & Spa features a golf course and a rooftop terrace. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy, and Fota Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travellers say good things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

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.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 131 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM until midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Off-site

  • Free area shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Free local shuttle
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Archery
  • Mini golf
  • Ziplining
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Golf caddy on-site
  • Golf cart on-site
  • Golf clubs on-site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Fitness centre
  • 18 holes of golf
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf clubhouse on-site
  • Golf pro shop on-site
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

The on-site spa has 18 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Fota Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Spike Bar – This bar only serves light fare.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; reservations are required for some on-site facilities.

Contactless check-out is available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Fota Island Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?
This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Fota Island Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as archery and zip-lining, and practise your swing on the golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes pilates and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Fota Island Hotel & Spa also has a sauna, a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Fota Island Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Fota Restaurant.
What's the area around Fota Island Hotel & Spa like?
Fota Island Hotel & Spa is located a short 1-minute walk from Belvelly Golf Course. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

Reviews

9.0

Superb

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

10/10 Exceptional

Shirley, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Conor, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Keith, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
A beautiful fantastic hotel .warm welcome.. lovely food..relaxing
Helena, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spa break
Caroline, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Seamus, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sharon, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Breakfast portions are very small . I ordered the ‘pancakes’ I got one tiny pancake
Kayleigh, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Zoe, 1-night family trip
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