Luxury hotels in County Cork

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in County Cork. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hayfield Manor Cork, Ireland

  

  Hotel. Set in leafy grounds just 15 minutes’ walk from Cork centre, Hayfield Manor is a luxury hotel with a beauty spa and an elegant restaurant. Cork International Airport is a 15-minute drive away. The sumptuous rooms feature a luxurious orthopaedic bed and a marble bathroom with designer toiletries. Rooms also feature a flat-screen TV/DVD player, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Guests can relax in the pretty gardens, or try indulgent beauty treatments in the spa. Hayfield Manor Hotel also features an indoor heated swimming pool, steam room, and an outdoor hot tub. Perrotts Garden Bistro offers Mediterranean cuisine, and the stylish Orchids Restaurant serves a classic Irish menu using local produce. Hayfield's Bar has a range of fine spirits and wines. In the mornings, guests can request full Irish breakfast at an additional charge. Hayfield Manor is just a 20-minute walk from lively St Patrick’s Street and Cork’s main shopping area. Free on-site parking is available, and the famous Cork English Market is just 1.5 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 330 EUR.

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• 2 Fota Island Hotel and Spa Cork, Ireland

  

  Resort. 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. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 189 EUR.

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• 3 Castlemartyr Resort Hotel Cork, Ireland

  

  Hotel. Situated on 220 acres, Castlemartyr Resort consists of a grand 17th century country manor house that sits adjacent to the ruins of an 800-year-old-castle, the luxury 5-Star Castlemartyr Resort is a destination richly steeped in Irish history and tradition. History includes Strongbow, Walter Raleigh, the Knights Templar and more. Over a number of years the grounds and buildings have been tastefully updated, they have been magnificently restored and elegantly enhanced to offer 108 guest rooms and suites, along with 36 luxury residences. The bedrooms and suites, located in the hotel building, have a luxurious contemporary feel and contain all the facilities for today’s traveller. Come and experience Castlemartyr Resort and after a day filled with one of the numerous resort recreational amenities such as golf, tennis, and outdoor fun one should visit the spa for the ultimate wellness experience and see why it is regarded as the best in Ireland. Castlemartyr Resort is known as a venue for relaxing, rewinding and also enjoying the award winning dining experiences with 5 different dining venues on site. The resort is also family friendly and extends a warm welcome to all guests whether attending a conference, enjoying golf, or an escape away for some family fun. • Enjoy a challenging game of golf • Taste delectable meals inspired by surrounding nature at Canopy Restaurant • Experience a truly amazing gourmet journey in Terre • Leave stress behind with a personalized spa treatment • Borrow a bike to check out the neighbouring village, including the Traditional Pub The Hunted Hog • Sip afternoon tea in the historic Manor House Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 229 EUR.

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• 4 Knockeven House Cobh, Ireland

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Knockeven House is set in peaceful surroundings, 2 km outside the coastal town of Cobh. Free WiFi access is available. The spacious rooms at Knockeven House are individually decorated, and feature en suite bathroom facilities. At Knockeven House you will find a garden. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge. The property offers free parking. The bed and breakfast is 1.7 km from Cathedral of St. Colman and 5.3 km from Whitegates Oil Refinery. Cork Airport is 12 km away. Rushbrooke Railway Station is a mere 6-minute walk from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 130 EUR.

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• 5 Luxury Holiday Home Bantry Cork, Ireland

  

  Holiday home. Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Luxury Holiday Home Bantry is located in Cork. The 5-star holiday home has garden views and is 23 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen. The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Providing free private parking, this 5-star holiday home also features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Hungry Hill is 49 km from Luxury Holiday Home Bantry, while Healy Pass is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 88 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 6 Stunning 4 Bedroom House in Bantry Cork, Ireland

  

  Holiday home. Featuring garden views, Stunning 4 Bedroom House in Bantry provides accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 23 km from St Patrick's Cathedral, Skibbereen. This holiday home offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Offering a terrace and mountain views, the holiday home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, cable flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Hungry Hill is 49 km from Stunning 4 Bedroom House in Bantry, while Healy Pass is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Cork Airport, 88 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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• 7 Ballymaloe House Ballycotton, Ireland

  

  Country house. Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant, Ballymaloe House also boasts free WiFi access and free parking for all guests. Located in Shanagarry, this family-run hotel set on 300 acres features a working farm, an award-winning kitchen, a gift shop, conference, party and wedding facilities. Rooms feature a private bathroom that comes with a bath or shower. Extras include a laptop safe, bed linen and ironing facilities. At Ballymaloe House there is a tennis court and free rental bikes. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a ticket service. An array of activities can be enjoyed on-site or in the surroundings, including golfing, cycling and fishing. This country house is a 10-minute drive from the coast and less than 20 km from Capel Island and Knockadoon. Castlemartyr Resort Golf Course is 19 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 350 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!