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.

Fota Island Hotel and Spa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 10 Jul 2009.

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)


Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable programme, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.
Property questions and answers
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  • Do you have family rooms?
    Good Morning, I can confirm we do have Family rooms in our property. Family room consists of 1 double bed and 2 single beds and we can also add a com..
    Answered on 22 March 2020
  • Went to book a stay with kids this weekend but were informed we cannot have access to the pool as this is booked 7 days in advance? How can a hotel gu..
    Good Afternoon, Thank you for your enquiry. I am delighted to confirm that all the leisure facilities are open to our residence. We do have a reservat..
    Answered on 24 February 2022
  • Is it 240 a night for a baby < 1 year old ? It’s 240 for two adults on the 15th of aug for one night then goes up to 480 when I add in my 10month old
    Hi - many thanks for your query. the system thinks that you need an extra room for your 1 year old - i am sorry this is happening. If you book this ..
    Answered on 27 June 2022
  • Hi IOur daughter is 15 years old .Do you have a family room?Or do we need to get 2 rooms?Are the rooms adjacent to each other.Thanks
    Good Afternoon, I am delighted to confirm that we have family rooms available. The family room consists of 1 standard kink size bed and 2 single beds..
    Answered on 29 December 2021
  • Hi,How much for a spa afternoon for three ladies on Friday 25 June,plus a round of golf for three lads.
    Good Afternoon, Please contact our spa directly on spa@fotaisland.ie to check availability and rates and also please contact pro shop at pshop@fotais..
    Answered on 2 June 2021
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Property surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Cuisine: Irish, International

Resort facilities of Fota Island Hotel and Spa Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Entertainment staff
  • Children's playground
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Babysitting/child services
Cleaning services
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
Wellness
  • Massage
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Fota Island Hotel and Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

16:00 - 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

07:00 - 12:00

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.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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

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.

FAQs about Fota Island Hotel and Spa

  • Guests staying at Fota Island Hotel and Spa can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

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

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

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa is 6.8 miles from the centre of Cork.

  • Yes, Fota Island Hotel and Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Fota Island Hotel and Spa include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Fota Island Hotel and Spa is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Fota Island Hotel and Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Children's playground
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Swimming Pool
    • Entertainment staff