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Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Five Star

Fota Island, Cork Show on a map

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Rated 7.8 by GoIreland customers
(6 ratings)

Fota Island Hotel & Spa is a renowned 5 star hotel located on Fota Island in County Cork amidst beautiful scenery, north of Cobh and 20 mins from Cork Airport. This stunning hotel is deally situated for touring southern Ireland.

All bedrooms are elegantly decorated and feature The Sweet Sleeper BedSM and are equipped with satellite TV and internal television system. Guests can choose to dine in any 2 of the restaurants in the hotel and why not relax with a drink in the Amber Lounge.

Enjoy our 18-hole championship golf course and our Island Spa complete with 18 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, and thermal suites or take time out for our full-length indoor pool.

Fota Island Hotel and Spa - Lobby
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Location (Back to top)

Directions

From Cork City Centre
Follow directions for the Dublin and Rosslare (N8).
Take the exit onto N25 toward Waterford/Rosslare.
Travel on the N25 (East) and take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh.
At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit.
Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is approximately 350 metres on the right.

From Shannon Airport
Departing from the Shannon Airport, take the 1st exit on the roundabout onto Airport Road (N19).
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit, following signs for Limerick (N18 sign).
Continue approaching Limerick, then follow sign for N20(Cork and Killarney sign).
Proceed on N20 for approx. 95 km until you reach the outskirts of Cork.
Continue onto N25, sign posted Rosslare and Waterford.
Travel on N25 (East), then take the Cobh Exit.
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh.
At the next roundabout take the 1st exit.
Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is approx. 350 metres on the right.

From Galway
Follow the signs for the N6 to Dublin and Limerick for approximately 5 kilometers.
At the roundabout follow signs for N18 to Limerick for approx. 90km.
Then follow sign for N20 (Cork and Killarney).
Continue on the N20 for approx. 95km until you reach the outskirts of Cork.
Continue onto N25, sign posted Rosslare and Waterford.
Continue along the N25 (East) and take exit for Cobh.
At the roundabout take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh.
At the next roundabout and take the 1st exit.
Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is situated approx. 350 metres on the right.

From Dublin (North)
Follow signs for Cork/ Limerick (N7). Continue onto M7.
Take the 1st exit for Cork onto the N8.
Continue for approximately 160 kilometers until you reach the outskirts of Cork.
At the Dunkettle roundabout take the 1st exit for Rosslare/ Waterford.
Travel on N25 (East) and take the exit for Cohn.
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh.
Then at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit.
Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is approx. 350 metres on the right.

Description

A fantastic 5 star property,the location alone with the spectacular golf course views along with woodland scenery guests really are spoilt from the moment they arrive.

Rooms are finished to the highest of standards, with space and comfort a priority.

Dininig in the hotel is a real treat, you have the choice of the elegant Cove Restaurant, Fota restaurant or more casual dining in the Amber Lounge. During the summer months you can enjoy your lunch or evening meal out on the hotel terrace with views overlooking the golf course followed by an after dinner drink during sunset.



Room Features (Back to top)

There are 131 guest rooms and suites in the hotel, all are warm and relaxing with many offering superb views of the island woodland and golf courses.

Room facilites include:
Golf Course View Room
Rainforest Shower
Bathrobes
Slippers
Connecting Rooms Available
Dual-Line Speaker Telephone
Voicemail
High Speed Internet Access
Separate Bath and Shower Stall
Satellite Channels
Oversized Room
In-Room Movies
Balcony
Cable Channels
Data Port
Writing Desk
Television with Internet Access and Wireless Keyboard in Guest Rooms (Charge)

On Fota Island(Back to top)

On the island there are also a number of cycling, walking, and jogging trails as well as outdoor areas for archery, tennis, and other team building exercises.

Golfers will enjoy the championship golf course set amongst beautiful parkland scenery, regarded as one of the best courses in Ireland. .This championship standard golf courses was designed by Europe’s premier golf course designer Jeff Howes. The three distinct courses, The Deer Park, which hosted the Irish Open in 2001 and 2002, the nine-hole Belvelly, and the newly opened Barryscourt provide unique challenges and surprises for all levels of golfing expertise.

For a family day out that the kids will love Fota Wildlife Park is also located on the Island and open all year round.  Here you can see over 70 typre of exotic wildlife in open surrounding.
 

Fota Island Hotel Spa(Back to top)

Our world-class Fota Island Spa is designed to concentrate on relaxation and well-being. With 18 treatment rooms, an extensive menu of face & body treatments, hydrotherapy and a thermal suite, it caters for the sporting enthusiast as well as those seeking holistic relaxation and pampering.

The Acacia Thermal Suite is a wonderful way to begin your journey with us. Our specially sculpted mosaic chairs will heat up your body and you’ll begin to relax. Take 10 minutes in the tepidarium - the 40 degrees mosaic hot chamber and follow on with the Hammam steam room.

Our signature treatments take inspiration from the calm and tranquil surroundings of the Cork country side and leave you with a sense of peace and happiness.
Water treatments at the Fota Island Spa include the hydro pool, various natural, mineral baths and one water treatment not to be missed is the unique Walking River. The only one of its kind in Ireland, this long, narrow pool uses different temperatures to reduce muscle fatigue associated with spots and jet lag. As you walk through, the first part of your journey takes you into warm water with invigorating foot jets, small pebbles and counter current massage streams. The second part is in cooler water with larger pebbles and micro bubble plates to finally relax tired limbs.
Choose from a list of fabulous Body Treatments that contains mud and sea weed wraps, polishes and hand & feet treatments.
Our Massage selection offers Indian Head Massage , Swedish Massage , Sports Massage, Reiki Massage , Hot Stone Massage and Reflexology.
Your therapist will help you choose from an extensive list of Facials to ensure you experience the best one for your skin type.

Reviews for Fota Island Hotel Spa(Back to top)

Total Score 7.8/10 (from 6 reviews)

  • 9/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 6/10 for Restaurant
  • 6/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 8/10 for Cleanliness
  • 7/10 for Bar
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9/10

Anonymous from Dublin

Stayed 08-2011
A few friends

5/10

Eileen from Ballybunion

Stayed 08-2010
Mature couple

10/10

Damien from Dundalk

Stayed 07-2010
Young couple

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Facilities (Back to top)

The Cove, is the hotels gourmet-dining restaurant, here you are guaranteed a gastronomic experience with chef has creating unique dishes from only the freshest of ingredients, fresh seafood and meat, organic produce from local pastures. Wine lovers or those wishing to learn more about the fruits of the vine, will enjoy the wine list from our specially designed cellar.

For something a bit more casual try the Fota Restaurant, both breakfast and evening meals are served here. 

An expansive list of fine whiskeys awaits at the Amber Lounge. With over 75 to choose from, it provides the perfect opportunity to sample whiskeys, including those from the nearby Midleton distilleries. One can also enjoy daily afternoon tea with gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked scones, delicate pastries, and desserts. It’s also the perfect place to enjoy an Irish coffee by the cosy fireplace during the winter or a chilled beer on the outdoor terrace during the summer.

Additonal hotel facilities include:
18-Hole Golf Course
Fitness and Spa Facilities/Services
Copy/Printing Service
Wake-up Service Available
High Speed Internet Access in Business Center (Charge)
Concierge Service
Golf Pro Shop

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Visa

Disabled Access

  • Guide Dogs Welcome

Facilities

  • Business Centre
  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Central Heating
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Garden For Guest Use
  • Hen & Stag Groups Welcome
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Irish Spoken
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Room Service - 24 Hour

Health and Wellness

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub - Indoor
  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Broadband
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Internet Access - ISDN
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Room Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Room Safe
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Television - Flat Screen
  • Trouser Press

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Orienteering
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Sauna.
  • Snooker.
  • Squash Court.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Tennis Court.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Water Sports.

Premises Location

  • Parkland
  • Scenic