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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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Free cot available on request
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caz90
Ireland
“Everything. The staff are lovely, the grounds are beautiful. The room was spotless. The staff could not be any nicer or accommodating.” - James
Ireland
“Cleanliness was brilliant,it’s so peaceful and tranquil an relaxed, staff were amazing always welcoming and so so well mannered and friendly, the new chap I think he is the new bar manager was an absolute gentleman nice friendly funny have the...” - Alexis
Ireland
“Beautiful hotel, lovely room, spa facilities super and food was great. Staff were really good.” - Claire
United Kingdom
“Everything! Beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities and great friendly staff.” - Aisling
Ireland
“Everything was perfect, the receptionist who checked us in couldn’t have been any nicer, Ben who served us at amber restaurant was fantastic, very friendly, all the staff in the spa were so helpful. Cannot fault anything.” - Ruta
Ireland
“everything was wonderful from start to finish, we come back to this hotel over and over again because the staff are exceptional, the food is always great, the rooms are gorgeous, the atmosphere is relaxed so overall a stay in fota delivers a...” - Jarvis
United Kingdom
“Large spacious room. Very quiet. Good parking. Spa and pool excellent too.” - Nuno
Portugal
“Everything, location, rooms, staff, food all was fabulous” - Thomas
Ireland
“staff were very friendly, not too formal. Bar staff were delightful, live jazz with Phil Collins was superb, made our evening. Food was good, nothing special but tasty. Room service was excellent. Cocktails were well made.” - Aisleen
Ireland
“Beautiful location & very relaxing. Staff were very friendly & helpful. The facilities were immaculate & I definitely would come back again.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIrish • International
House rules
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
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.



The fine print
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.