About this property
O'Donovan's Hotel is a 250-year-old Family Run Hotel set in Clonakilty Town Center. All rooms come with a TV and free WiFi. You will find a kettle in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. Food available from 07:30 all day. You can select from our Hotel Lounge Bar, Restaurant, Molly's Café and Wine Bar and The Alley Garden Bistro Bar/Beer Garden. The hotel has a designated traditional bar called An Teach Beag where in season, we provide live trad sessions. On occasion, the hotel also provides music in the Lounge Bar, Molly's Café and Wine Bar and in the Alley Garden Bistro Bar and Beer Garden. Cork Airport is a 50-minute drive away, while Inchydoney and nearby beaches are around 3.1 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Ireland
“for a 2 star hotel, i wasn't expecting much. i was very impressed with everything” - Grace
Ireland
“Second time staying here. Amazing staff. Authentic property with great recommendations. Truly Irish experience. Comfy beds. Traditional decor. Can’t wait to come back again and again.!” - Grace
Ireland
“Second time staying here. Amazing staff. Authentic property with great recommendations. Truly Irish experience. Comfy beds. Traditional decor. Can’t wait to come back again and again.!” - Grace
Ireland
“Second time staying here. Amazing staff. Authentic property with great recommendations. Truly Irish experience. Comfy beds. Traditional decor. Can’t wait to come back again and again.!” - Cormac
Ireland
“Nice big room, very comfortable with air con. Bathroom was spacious and option of a bath.” - O'connor
Ireland
“FRIENDLY & HEPLFUL STAFF, LOCATION, PARKING & CLEANLINESS” - Patricia
Ireland
“Breakfast was delicious. The choice was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Grace
Ireland
“I loved how big the room was! The staff was so friendly and I loved it was still family run. What they have going on here is tradition in its finest form. I can’t wait to come back!! Price point very nice and affordable too!” - Grace
Ireland
“We stayed here so my dad visiting from the US could have a trad night in Clonakilty with great live music nearby. I’ve stayed in Clon multiple times before but this was the best. Has the “old charm” feeling for an Irish hotel. Pub, restaurant,...” - Jenny
United States
“This is my favorite hotel and my 2nd time in 2 years returning here! The staff is the best and the area is safe and fun to walk around. Lots of pubs with food and live music. Tom and the staff at O'Donovan's are the best!! On a side note, I needed...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- O'Donovan's Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Alley Garden Bistro Bar
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.



The fine print
Different policies and supplements may apply for any booking of 5 rooms or more.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.