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Garryvoe Hotel

Ballycotton Bay, Castlemartyr, Ballycotton, Ireland – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 289 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.7
Fabulous
289 reviews

Comfortable warm hotel in great location. Staff lovely, and a special mention to the waitress who looked after us so well for our evening meal. Loved everything about our stay here, and look forward to returning.

Maebh Ireland

Great hotel with very friendly staff in an amazing location.

Denis Ireland

Location is magnificent beside the sea.Staff friendly and service in the restaurant was very good.

Breeda Ireland

The room was really spacious. I love a cooked to order breakfast and water provided in the room.

Niamh Ireland

The room was lovely, great for a family, large with three beds. The breakfast was amazing.

Elizabeth Ireland

With got breakfast in the room which was lovely. We had a baby so room service really added to our comfort and enjoyment. Staff were very helpful when we needed laundry done for the baby. The leisure centre pool was a highlight.

Alan Ireland

Excellent rooms, very quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff. Unique style to this hotel. Food in the bistro was really good

Colin Ireland

Rooms were huge. Kids loved the pool. Cave bar was nice.

Carol Ireland

The views from the hotel are beautiful .We really enjoyed our stay. The leisure facilities are excellent.Would highly recommend this hotel to all.

Donna Ireland

Fabulous spacious rooms, comfy beds, beautiful breakfast and fab views, will be back

Kellie Ireland
8.7
Fabulous
289 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Comfortable warm hotel in great location. Staff lovely, and a special mention to the waitress who looked after us so well for our evening meal.”
    Maebh Maebh Ireland Ireland
  • “Great hotel with very friendly staff in an amazing location.”
    Denis Denis Ireland Ireland
  • “Location is magnificent beside the sea.Staff friendly and service in the restaurant was very good.”
    Breeda Breeda Ireland Ireland
  • “The room was really spacious. I love a cooked to order breakfast and water provided in the room.”
    Niamh Niamh Ireland Ireland
  • “The room was lovely, great for a family, large with three beds. The breakfast was amazing.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth Ireland Ireland
  • “With got breakfast in the room which was lovely. We had a baby so room service really added to our comfort and enjoyment. Staff were very helpful when we needed laundry done for the baby.”
    Alan Alan Ireland Ireland
  • “Excellent rooms, very quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff. Unique style to this hotel. Food in the bistro was really good”
    Colin Colin Ireland Ireland
  • “Rooms were huge. Kids loved the pool. Cave bar was nice.”
    Carol Carol Ireland Ireland
  • “The views from the hotel are beautiful .We really enjoyed our stay. The leisure facilities are excellent.Would highly recommend this hotel to all.”
    Donna Donna Ireland Ireland
  • “Fabulous spacious rooms, comfy beds, beautiful breakfast and fab views, will be back”
    Kellie Kellie Ireland Ireland

Categories:

  • Staff9.1
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.3

The Garryvoe Hotel, Cork, is situated directly overlooking the Ballycotton Bay. It offers luxurious bedrooms, a fine restaurant offering local seafood and a Health Club with a pool and outdoor hot tub.

Spacious rooms are modern in design and have spectacular ocean or countryside views, some have both. Rooms also include satellite TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Each morning the Garryvoe acquires its seafood from the pier at Ballycotton. Guests can also dine in the Lighthouse Bar & Grill and light snacks are offered in the Cave Bar.

The Health Club boasts a 30 yards pool, a unique aqua jogging area and an outdoor hot tub. There is also a sauna and a well-equipped gym.

This beautiful area of Cork has an abundance of activities including championship golf courses, fishing, water sports, quad biking, Ballymaloe Cookery School, The Jameson Experience, Ballycotton Cliff Walk, Kilkenny Design Centre and Fota Wildlife Park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Garryvoe Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Sept 2006.

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Most popular facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness centre
Samphire Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Free WiFi
Room service
Family rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Maebh
    IrelandIreland
    “Comfortable warm hotel in great location. Staff lovely, and a special mention to the waitress who looked after us so well for our evening meal. Loved everything about our stay here, and look forward to returning.”
  • Denis
    IrelandIreland
    “Great hotel with very friendly staff in an amazing location.”
  • Breeda
    IrelandIreland
    “Location is magnificent beside the sea.Staff friendly and service in the restaurant was very good.”
  • Niamh
    IrelandIreland
    “The room was really spacious. I love a cooked to order breakfast and water provided in the room.”
  • Elizabeth
    IrelandIreland
    “The room was lovely, great for a family, large with three beds. The breakfast was amazing.”
  • Alan
    IrelandIreland
    “With got breakfast in the room which was lovely. We had a baby so room service really added to our comfort and enjoyment. Staff were very helpful when we needed laundry done for the baby. The leisure centre pool was a highlight.”
  • Colin
    IrelandIreland
    “Excellent rooms, very quiet and comfortable. Friendly staff. Unique style to this hotel. Food in the bistro was really good”
  • Carol
    IrelandIreland
    “Rooms were huge. Kids loved the pool. Cave bar was nice.”
  • D
    Donna
    IrelandIreland
    “The views from the hotel are beautiful .We really enjoyed our stay. The leisure facilities are excellent.Would highly recommend this hotel to all.”
  • Kellie
    IrelandIreland
    “Fabulous spacious rooms, comfy beds, beautiful breakfast and fab views, will be back”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Are vegans catered for the breakfast and dinner?
    We can cater for your dietary requirements
    Answered on 16 October 2020
  • I am trying to book a room to fit 3 adults we want to be in the same room can you help on this matter as it is only showing 2 for the room in Garryv..
    We do have Standard Triple rooms to accommodate 3 adults. It may be that we don't have any of this room type currently available for your dates. Pleas..
    Answered on 16 October 2020
  • How close to the beach is the hotel ?
    We are located on the beach front
    Answered on 16 October 2020
  • Are there tea/coffee making facilities in rooms?
    Yes as standard
    Answered on 5 January 2023
  • What time is check in and check out please
    Check in is 3 p.m. and check out is noon
    Answered on 25 May 2022
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Hotel surroundings *
2 restaurants on site

    Samphire Restaurant

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Lighthouse Bistro

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Garryvoe Hotel
Most popular facilities
Indoor swimming pool
Fitness centre
Samphire Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Free parking
Free WiFi
Room service
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    • Room service
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
      Wellness
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Polish

      House rules

      Garryvoe Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

      Check-in

      From 16:00 hours

      Check-out

      Until 11:00 hours

      Cancellation/
      prepayment

      Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

      Children and beds

      Child policies

      Children of any age are welcome.

      Children aged 17 years and above are considered adults at this property.

      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

      Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

      No age restriction

      There is no age requirement for check-in

      Pets

      Pets are not allowed.

      Groups

      When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Mastercard Visa American Express Garryvoe Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

      The fine print

      FAQs about Garryvoe Hotel

      • The prices at Garryvoe Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Garryvoe Hotel is 2.1 miles from the centre of Ballycotton.

      • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

      • Garryvoe Hotel has 2 restaurants:

        • Lighthouse Bistro
        • Samphire Restaurant

      • Garryvoe Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

        • Fitness centre
        • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
        • Sauna
        • Cycling
        • Hiking
        • Fishing
        • Golf course (within 3 km)
        • Swimming Pool

      • Check-in at Garryvoe Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

      • The nearest beach is just 200 yards from Garryvoe Hotel.

      • Room options at Garryvoe Hotel include:

        • Single
        • Double
        • Twin
        • Triple
        • Family

      • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Garryvoe Hotel on this page.

      • Guests staying at Garryvoe Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish