The best available hotels & places to stay near County Cork

A spectacular vista of the Atlantic Ocean greets you on arrival at Dunmore House Hotel. This third generation family business first opened as a hotel in 1948. The house still retains much of its original character whilst providing all the comforts of a modern hotel. Situated on the shores of Clonakilty Bay in charming West Cork, the adjoining 9 hole golf course and sea terrace add to the enjoyment of this spectacular location. The bar and lounge areas are warm and inviting with an interesting collection of modern Irish art. Both the contemporary dining room and attractive terrace overlook the water. The extensive bar and dining room menus offer high quality locally sourced food, served daily. The magnificent coastal location of Dunmore House Hotel has been used to advantage to provide sea views from most rooms. The hotel is furnished and maintained to a high standard to ensure the comfort of all guests.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A member of The Fota Collection, The Kingsley Hotel is a luxury 4-star Cork hotel with 131 spacious and modern guest rooms, including one handsome penthouse suite, all with modern, contemporary decor with a hint of old-world luxury. On the south side of Cork's iconic River Lee, many rooms offer stunning views of the river, just on the doorstep of the city's University and walking distance from the centre of this bustling city, filled with culture. Ideal for the executive traveller, The Kingsley has substantial and attractive conferencing facilities, with 7 business suites and an elegant function room, The Deane-Woodward Suite, able to cater to a wide variety of needs. The hotel has two unique and inviting restaurants (Fairbanks and The Springboard), an intimate and classic bar (Fishers) and a luxurious Spa and Health Club. The luxury organic Spa at The Kingsley has a world-class Thermal Suite and the Health Club is modern and spacious, with an impressive range of fitness classes and a beautiful and serene pool. During a stay at The Kingsley, visitors can easily access Cork city's top attractions and shopping facilities. The surrounding area provides cultural and entertainment opportunities as well as a wide range of activities

Established in 1946, Actons Hotel are proud to be the oldest hotel in Kinsale. Since a complete refurbishment in 2018, Actons are proud to be one of the most modern too. Perfectly balancing their past with your needs, this stunning 4-star boutique destination now comprises of 77 beautiful guest bedrooms, an extensive leisure club with a 15-metre swimming pool, a bar and garden lounge overlooking Kinsale Harbour and one of the best backdrops for weddings in Cork. When you have such history with a place as iconic as Kinsale, Actons have a responsibility to uphold the tradition of hospitality this beautiful part of the world is famous for. For over seventy years, Actons Hotel been providing quality guest experiences tailored to each visitor’s exact requirements to be the best hotel in Kinsale. Now, whether you’re a couple, a family or a business traveller, Actons would like to invite you to come and enjoy the personal service, quality guest care and renowned cuisine that Actons Hotel in Kinsale, Cork has always been famous for.

Castlemartyr Resort is a grand eighteenth century country manor house that sits adjacent to the ruins of an 800-year-old castle. Constructed by the first Earl of Cork and lovingly restored to its original grandeur, the Manor House opened in 2007 to serve as the centrepiece of Castlemartyr Resort. Nestled amid the picturesque woodlands of East Cork this breathtaking destination resort is steeped in history and tradition, while also offering luxurious first-class service tailored to each guest’s unique tastes and the finest in accommodations, dining and recreational activities. Its 103 guestrooms and suites offer contemporary design seamlessly blended with old world elegance. Attractions include The Spa at Castlemartyr, a renowned inland links-style golf course, a state of the art gym including a fitness studio, a private lake with swans and miles of unspoiled walking tracks, all graced by the mystery and power of the ancient ruins nearby.

The 4 star Radisson Blu Hotel is located 15 minutes from Cork City centre. The hotel is ideally situated near Fota Island, Cobh and just 15 minutes from Cork International Airport. The Hotel has 126 bedrooms, a fitness centre, a hydrotherapy swimming pool, Retreat Spa along with Maestro's Restaurant and Banks Bar. The hotel is perfect for both business and pleasure as we offer a wide variety of services from relaxing spa treatments to complimentary high speed internet.