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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and golf course

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Indoor pool
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room
Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$373
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Fota Island, Fota, Cork
  • Fota Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • English Market
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Balcony

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Fota

A luxury stay in Fota awaits you at Fota Island Hotel & Spa. You'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Fota House Arboretum and Gardens and 8.1 km (5.1 mi) from Titanic Experience Cobh. Highlights at this family-friendly hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and hydrotherapy along with access to the mud bath. The restaurant, Fota Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spike Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Turkish bath/hammam and sauna. 6 meeting rooms and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. On weekday mornings buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Fota hotel include Jameson Experience and Cork Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Fota Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Cork Harbour - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Cork Opera House - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
  • English Market - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 10 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guilders - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bramley's Lodge - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Roaring Donkey - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Elm Tree - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and golf course
Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 6 meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the luxury Fota Island Hotel & Spa. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Fota hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers 131 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and espresso makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 hot tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amber Lounge
  • Fota Restaurant
  • Spike Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Yoga classes
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free area shuttle
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 18 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 6.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fota Island Hotel & Spa on 27 Apr 2025 start from AU$373.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Fota Island Hotel & Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

The closest beach to Fota Island Hotel & Spa is Fountainstown Beach (14.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Fota Island Hotel & Spa. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa has an indoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Fota Island Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and golf lessons. All guestrooms come with Tempur-Pedic beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Fota Island Hotel & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as rainfall showerheads and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Fota Island Hotel & Spa.

Is Fota Island Hotel & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and supervised childcare, as well as highchairs and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Fota Island Hotel & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Fota Island Hotel & Spa serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

No, Fota Island Hotel & Spa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Fota Island Hotel & Spa?

Yep, Fota Island Hotel & Spa has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, mini golf and golf caddies are also available.

Fota Island Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 808 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 808 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 83 out of 808 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 808 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 808 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 star luxury at its best!
5 star luxury at its best! Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyall

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay as a family
One night stay, would have loved a longer visit. Every single member of staff that we met was professional, obliging and genuinely pleasant and in good form. That tells a lot about a hotel. We plan to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Very comfortable room. Staff so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. Spa was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
The stay was very standard —kids are not allowed into the pool after 5 and the hot tub was freezing cold - there was very little here to make us come back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aideen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnificent Fota resort
We had a wonderful stay at Fota. The hotel is stunning. All the staff were excellent. Each and everyone of them were very friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. A perfect stay again. Thanks to all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing visit!! First class service and amenities!!! Excellent food,drinks,and the staff was exceptional!!! Can’t wait to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Conor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grainne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rev Mervyn, Belfast

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant surprise recommended by friends. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds on the property are beautiful! The hotel was lovely, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the room was pretty and comfortable. They even put robes and chocolates out on your bed at night before bedtime. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

d

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024