Experience the charm of The West Cork Hotel, where you can unwind with a book from the library or sip a coffee at the cafe. Enjoy meals at Kennedy Restaurant, take in views on the terrace, and explore amenities like free WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a bar. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Located in Skibbereen, The West Cork Hotel is in the suburbs. Lough Hyne and Warren Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include West Cork Arts Centre and Liss Ard Gardens. Waterfall Alpaca Farm and Smugglers Maze are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Skibbereen travel guide
Cork, Skibbereen, Ilen Street
What's nearby
Bantry House
28 min drive - 33.3 km
Inchydoney Island Beach
36 min drive - 40.7 km
Skibbereen Heritage Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Patrick's Cathedral
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lough Hyne
10 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Cork Airport (ORK)
67 min drive
Restaurants
Kennedys Restaurant
1 min walk
Riverside Cafe
9 min walk
Apple Betty's
6 min walk
Ár N-Ait
6 min walk
Wild Ways @ Dillon's Corner
4 min walk
About this property
The West Cork Hotel
Hotel in a rural location
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library at The West Cork Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Kennedy Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and luggage storage
Free newspapers, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The West Cork Hotel offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 to 15 for adults and EUR 10 to 10 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Kennedy Restaurant
Things to do
Library
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Raised toilet seat
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1902
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 15 to 15 for adults, and EUR 10 to 10 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Property is also known as
Hotel West Cork
West Cork Hotel
West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
West Cork Skibbereen
Hotel West Cork
The West Cork Hotel Hotel
The West Cork Hotel Skibbereen
The West Cork Hotel Hotel Skibbereen
Frequently asked questions
Is The West Cork Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The West Cork Hotel?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The West Cork Hotel on Mar 8, 2026 start from ¥18,703, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The West Cork Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.
What time is check-out at The West Cork Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The West Cork Hotel located?
Situated in the suburbs, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Skibbereen Heritage Centre and West Cork Arts Centre. St. Patrick's Cathedral and Liss Ard Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The West Cork Hotel Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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The hotel was in a great location and the hotel , although old, was comfortable - the bathrooms modern with a bath and very hot water ! A very comfortable stay
This place is made by the staff who are very friendly and lovely. It is somewhat dated but in the limited options in Skibbereen is clearly the local place to go for big events - on both days we stayed there were big family parties.
For an annual family golf trip to Skibbereen we stay at The West Cork Hotel. It’s clean, staff are friendly and it’s in a good location. It’s also reasonably priced. Breakfast is good too.
This is my third stay at the property as part of a research trip. Everything about the hotel and Skibbereen is great. Service, food, location are perfect. Highly recommend this hotel.
Loved this homely hotel where we were made to feel welcome the minute we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble, the hotel is spotless, the food amazing and the staff fantastic.
We had a lovely time. Hotel was clean, surprisingly quiet and relaxing. The staff were marvellous Dinner at restaurant was very good as was the breakfast. Hotel could do with modernisation but I would happily return to stay there again