The 10 best hotels in Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland

February 26, 2023 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best hotels in Wild Atlantic Way including Cork International Hotel, The Montenotte Hotel, Galway Bay Hotel, The Metropole Hotel, The River Lee, The Imperial Hotel, Absolute Hotel, Dingle Skellig Hotel, Westport Plaza Hotel, Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway.
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1. Cork International Hotel

Cork Airport Business Park, Cork T12 H516 Ireland
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3939 reviews

Cork International Hotel

We are one of the top 4-star hotels Cork has to offer. LOCATION: We are the perfect base from which you can explore all Cork city and county has to offer. Conveniently located only 10 minutes from Cork City centre, with a bus stop just outside our hotel. Our hotel is also at the start of the Wild Atlantic Way and is the nearest Cork City hotel to Kinsale making us an ideal hotel base if you want to spend your holidays in Cork exploring the best that the Wild Atlantic Way has to offer. With our hotel located just off the motorway with easy and fast access to Blarney, West Cork, Fota, Cobh, Midleton and more. We are also located 7 minutes from Irish Independent Park and Turners Cross Stadium. UCC (10 minutes) and University Hospital Cork (8 mins) are also near the hotel. FOOD We offer exceptional and great-value dining experiences in our New Yorker Bar & Restaurant. Enjoy the comfort of our cosy surroundings and an extensive and delicious menu using seasonal and locally sourced produce. Enjoy our Family Date Night offer - just €50 for two courses for 2 adults and 2 children. Our breakfast is award-winning and not to be missed. FAMILIES Cork International Hotel is one of the best family hotels in Cork as our family-friendly hotel offers everything a family needs for an enjoyable hotel break in Cork. We have spacious and interconnecting family rooms, a kids playroom, cinema room, and onsite hair, nail and beauty salon. We offer a teepee, milk and cookies experience for kids, we have a games library in our lobby, and guests can avail of a complimentary virtual in-room yoga session with Mary Kelly Yoga when they stay with us. Our Family Concierge is available to you throughout your stay to help you plan itineraries, make reservations, recommendations and bookings. We are also an ASD-friendly hotel with trained team members and a variety of supports including sensory boxes, sunflower lanyards and pre-stay visual stories you can download. STAY WITH US We are highly recommended by our guests with lots of returning loyal customers. So whether it be an overnight stay, Cork hotel break, family break, weekend hotel break, mid-week break, business stay, event or wedding, Cork International looks forward to welcoming you!

Family trip

Reviewed By gdavey218947

Hotel was amazing, staff extremely friendly, hotel was spotless, loads to do in the hotel like cinema room, kids play room, a few other activities, loads of parking spaces, will definitely be going to Cork international hotel again

2. The Montenotte Hotel

Middle Glanmire Rd, Cork T23 E9DX Ireland 011 353 21 204 0160
Excellent
81%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1503 reviews

The Montenotte Hotel

One of Cork city's most popular hotels, The Montenotte Hotel is a vibrant, design-led 4-star destination hotel in Cork that offers an eclectic vibe and a strong sense of fun. From the elevated position, the hotel sports unrivaled views across Cork City. Close to central business districts, shopping, and theatres the hotel is ideal for business and leisure visitors to the city. The hotel’s unique facilities include luxury in-house private Cameo Cinema showing nightly movies, an award-winning Bellevue Spa, Motion Health Club with 20m indoor swimming pool and Gym, the picturesque Victorian Gardens and unrivaled views of Cork City and harbor. Hotel’s unique facilities include luxury in-house private Cameo Cinema showing nightly movies, an award-winning Bellevue Spa, Health Club with 20m swimming pool, gym, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room, Cameo Cinema showing nightly movies complimentary to the hotel guests, free car parking and 300MB Wi-Fi. Panorama Bistro & Terrace offering all-day dining menus is ideally set up for social distancing with built-in booths and extends onto heated botanical Panorama Terrace for outdoor dining, drinks, and spectacular views of Cork. Coming in late summer 2021 is a spectacular Rooftop Bar where the residents of the hotel will be able to enjoy stylish cocktails and our very own botanical gin while watching the sun setting over Cork. In addition, our guests enjoy access to Press Reader to catch up on favorite daily papers and magazine guests, strolls through the Victorian Gardens, woodlands, and wildflower meadow with many unique photo opportunities.

Beautiful grounds and good staff

Reviewed By Shaun S

It’s an absolutely beautiful hotel with amazing grounds and views. Easy to park and everything was quite nice. Standout stars were Victor and Danielle. If you get to interact with them, you’ll have a wonderful experience.

3. Galway Bay Hotel

The Promenade, Galway H91 W295 Ireland
Excellent
72%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5142 reviews

Galway Bay Hotel

Voted as one of Europe's Top 20 Resorts by the prestigious travel magazine Conde Nast, the Galway Bay Hotel is situated in Salthill overlooking breath-taking views of the famous Galway Bay and Clare Hills. The hotel is only 5 minutes from Galway City and is within easy access to Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way route. Facilities include fully equipped gymnasium, pool, steam room and sauna. The Bay Brasserie offers modern style cuisine with fresh fish and local produce. The newly renovated Atlantic Bar has an informal dining experience with live music at the weekends. Complimentary wifi access in all guest bedrooms and conference suites is available also. The hotel provides an array of complimentary activities to all guests including: Wine Tasting, Aqua Aerobics and more. During school holidays the Galway Bay Hotel offers family packages that include kids camp and family activities.

Amazing Hotel

Reviewed By tekestebirhanuh

I was there a number of days and their services were amazing. Especially, their foods, cooked by excellent chefs including the famous Chef Robert are delicious. I enjoyed every minutes of my stay vey much!

4. The Metropole Hotel

MacCurtain Street, Cork T23 EEC3 Ireland
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1447 reviews

The Metropole Hotel

One of the finest of Cork City Centre Hotels, The Metropole Hotel in Cork is just a short stroll from the many excellent shops, boutiques, theatres, galleries and of course the business district of Cork, making it an ideal location for Cork City Hotel breaks and business travellers alike. During your stay in this superb Cork city hotel, you will be accommodated in one of 98 tastefully decorated bedrooms, equipped with all necessities to ensure a comfortable and relaxing stay. The Metropole Hotel is a Cork City Centre Hotel designed to cater for the every need of the business professional requiring a hotel in Cork City, from our business rooms, event facilites and suite of twelve conference rooms through to the complimentary Wi-Fi internet access offered throughout the hotel, you will find plenty to make your stay as thought provoking as you would like. All guests staying at The Metropole Hotel, can also enjoy complimentary access to the Leisure Centre. Leeside Leisure is a White Flag Awarded Leisure Centre with superb facilities, which include a 20m Swimming Pool, with three pool areas, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room and a fully equiped gym with cardiovascular and weights area. External memberships are also available.

Lovely hotel great hospitality

Reviewed By michellef334

Arrived at hotel at 8 am after early flight from London A room was made available immediately which was a bonus Staff couldn’t do enough for you Room basic but clean I had view at front of hotel on road which wasn’t ideal But for location of hotel all transport links a short walk away Bus to blarney castle cork goal and kinsale from across road Breakfast amazing restaurant staff amazing Would come back in a heartbeat

5. The River Lee

Western Road, Cork T12X2AH Ireland
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4688 reviews

The River Lee

The River Lee hotel is one of Cork’s leading business and social destinations. All aspects of Cork local life are played out here, from business events and family celebrations, to glamorous get-togethers in the hotel’s highly popular The River Club Bar, Terrace & The Grill Room, the perfect place to eat, drink and be social. Resident guests also have complimentary access to the hotel’s in-house health and fitness club with a 20m swimming pool.

Impressive hotel

Reviewed By jblain99

Excellent hotel on the doorstep of Cork city centre. We were very well taken care of during our stay. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The food in the bar and restaurant was fantastic. We ate well and slept well. Absolutely no complaints. There is a good sized gym and swimming pool at the hotel. The hotel is also within easy walking distance of the city centre. We parked the car on arrival in the underground carpark and then forgot about it for the rest of our stay. I highly recommend this hotel.

6. The Imperial Hotel

76 South Mall, Cork T12 A2YT Ireland
Excellent
58%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3468 reviews

The Imperial Hotel

Located in the very heart of the city the Imperial Hotel is the most central hotel in Cork. It is in the heart of Cork’s new pedestrianised area and in the main shopping district, restaurants and nightlife. The "Grande Dame" of Cork ambience exudes a historical elegance with contemporary touches and boasts luxurious air conditioned rooms and the tranquil Escape Spa, an oasis of calm in the city centre. The bedrooms styles are elegant featuring state of the art smart TVs, free WiFi, Business Safe, Espresso machines and the Irish brand "Field Day" toiletries. In the Thyme at Seventy Six Restaurant, a high standard of Irish cuisine is created each evening using fresh fish, meat and vegetables from the local English Market. Guests can enjoy a coffee or light lunch in Lafayette's Cafe. Quirky, smart, Rus in Urbe, serving contemporary local food for breakfast and lunch, Sketch transforms into a vibrant cocktail bar serving sharing platters every evening. 'The lunch is served in Sketch daily with a contemporary food . At the award winning Escape spa, guests can indulge in treatments including an aqua body polish, signature facials and Aveda or Voya massages. Car parking is available for an additional fee in a private car park located a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Walking into a another century....lots of old world charm.

Reviewed By Christie Langev... O

I really liked this hotel for the ambience, it is a an old world hotel in top notch condition. The beds were comfortable and all the amenities were great. The food was good for breakfast, very fast and very nice staff. The front desk staff was the best and went the extra mile for guest, if you needed anything they would help. Plus they overheard us talking about our 28th wedding anniversary and sent us a bottle of wine and a card! That was a very special touch and ensured that when in Cork we will always stay here. Location is great close to restaurants and pubs!

7. Absolute Hotel

Sir Harry's Mall, Limerick V94 WP52 Ireland
Excellent
69%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2561 reviews

Absolute Hotel

Great rooms, gre­at food and friendly service in a really stunning hotel situated on a bend on the Abbey River in Limerick City.­ Here in the Medieval Quarter of Limerick we are only minutes walk away from King Johns Castle and the Hunt Museum, not to mention the amazing Milk Market with its artisan producers. The Absolute Hotel Limerick is the perfect base from which to get the best out of the city­ be it business or pleasure.

Nice Hotel in Good Location

Reviewed By gregar213

We stayed here in May 2022 in room 214. Front desk was very friendly and recommended an excellent restaurant for dinner (The SpitJack). Parking is free and there is a parking garage which would have required 3 left turns to loop back into from the drop off zone, so I opted to park in their free outdoor lot across the street. The view from room 214 is a street and traffic, plus a streetlight which allows light into the room at night through the closed drapes. The bathroom has a frosted glass door which also lights up the sleeping area every time someone used the bathroom at night. The room is big and has a queen-sized bed which was lower height than I am used to. Breakfast was very good with hot items plus a buffet.

8. Dingle Skellig Hotel

Farran, Dingle V92 D5X2 Ireland
Excellent
61%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2152 reviews

Dingle Skellig Hotel

The Dingle Skellig Hotel is situated on the magnificent Dingle Peninsula and boasts stunning views of Dingle Bay. The Peninsula Spa offers a wide range of luxurious treatments using Yon Ka products. Dingle Skellig Hotel is renowned for it's outstanding service, great food and superior hospitality. Facilities include Skellig Creche, Fungi Kids Club, Leisure Club including Pool, Kids Pool and Gymnasium.Dingle town center is a short stroll away.

Dingle Skellig... All the best of our dreams of Ireland

Reviewed By donceil

My husband and I had been looking forward to this trip to Ireland for 2 years, since the pandemic forced cancellation of our original trip, a milestone birthday celebration, scheduled in 2020. During that delay, we imagined the visit becoming the best of our dreams of Ireland . That it was exactly that is fundamentally due to our stay at the Dingle Skellig Hotel. We arrived at the hotel ridiculously early from our flight from JFK to Shannon and were immediately welcomed by Karen who totally surprised us with news that our room was ready. Kirsten and the team had made great efforts to make this welcoming gesture possible. Kirsten then sent up "belated birthday" chocolates to our room. Talk about feeling welcome and taken care of! This warmth, enthusiasm, energy and attention to details seemed to permeate all of the Skellig's staff. Our room was extremely comfortable , feeling both elegant as we watched sunsets over Dingle Bay and the Kerry Hills from our full glass bay window, sipping sparkling water from the refrigerator or wine, and like home away from home with comfortable back supportive furniture (bed, sofa, chairs), and a sparkling fully stocked bath with a dual control rain fall shower (actually better than home! :-) The restaurants were wonderful - they have an excellent kitchen. The dishes were delicious and the service was attentive, friendly and efficient, even when they were managing two weddings over the weekend we were there. Quite impressive. Jurgita, who was hostess in the Coast Guard Restaurant the night we designated as our birthday celebration dinner surprised us by seating us in the "best table in the restaurant" (which it was), bringing our dessert with birthday candles on each, and then graciously taking beautiful pictures of us out on the patio. On another evening Mr. Fitzgerald, the GM, totally surprised us with a complimentary bottle of wine with our dinner. This is a beautiful hotel in a breathtakinly beautiful setting with extremely comfortable rooms and excellent restaurants. But what makes it special most of all are the warm, welcoming, helpful staff. They take everything up a notch with their enthusiasm and unfailing effort to make your stay everything you hope for. We can't thank them enough!

9. Westport Plaza Hotel

Castlebar Street, Westport F28 D297 Ireland
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2961 reviews

Westport Plaza Hotel

The stylish standard Westport Plaza Hotel elevates the hotel experience in the West of Ireland to a new level. Comprising of 88 deluxe rooms, including the silver, gold and presidential experience, with king size beds as standard and a selection of rooms with balconies overlooking the roof garden, the Westport Plaza Hotel is a haven of contemporary luxury. Our Resort Spa, Spa Sula is a spacious, tranquil sanctuary which is designed for you to relax and luxuriate in and includes 12 spacious treatment rooms and Thermal Suite with outdoor heated Jacuzzi Rockpool. In our Resort Leisure Centre, The C Club you’ll find a range of facilities to help you unwind. Why not take a leisurely swim in the indoor heated pool or let the jacuzzi bubbles ease those aches.

Fabulous Stay

Reviewed By 6geraldineb

Just back from 2 nights at the Plaza with our 2 kids (aged 10 and 7). We had a wonderful time. We had dinner in the hotel both nights and the food was absolutely delicious. Leisure centre facilities, the pool, sauna, jacuzzi, etc were great - especially when we had a rainy few days. All staff we met in the hotel, without exception, were friendly, helpful and professional. Would definitely return!

10. Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway

Carrowmoneash, Oranmore, Galway H91 K7FA Ireland
Excellent
48%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1678 reviews

Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway

Excellently located on the N6, just 10 minutes drive from Galway City. Modern superior 4 Star hotel with superb Leisure Club including 20 m pool, extensive gym facilities, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. 113 spacious bedrooms including spacious family rooms featuring two double beds and single bed. Delicious food served all day in our Grain & Grill Restaurant & Q Bar. Free secure car parking on site. Regular entertainment. Voted in the top 10 family hotels in Ireland in 2017, complimentary Crafty Kids Club runs during all school holiday. IMC cinema located just across the road. Corporate rates available for business travellers. 6 conference suites on site for conducting meetings and training. Under an hour from Shannon Airport.

Club Vitae Leisure Centre, The Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway

Reviewed By joancT4954FB

I am a regular gym user at Club Vitae in the Maldron hotel Oranmore, Galway where I am at present availing of gym sessions with the wonderful trainer Louis who has drawn up an extremely well-structured, comprehensive exercise programme to help me achieve my exercise /health goals for this year. The gym is modern, spacious and extremely well equipped. I am really happy with the programme and am making great progress! The encouragement, support and guidance I get during each session is hugely motivational for me. I cannot speak highly enough of the commitment and professionalism of Louis and all the team at Club Vitae!

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