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4.1 out of 5

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"Everything about fota island is brilliant. The staff is so lovely all the time and the place is spotless.the food is brilliant..could not fault it..th ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 07 Aug 2019

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Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Fota Island Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you'll be close to Fota House Arboretum and Gardens. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and a free area shuttle, plus a full-service spa. This 5-star hotel has 131 rooms over 3 floors. All rooms offer free WiFi and flat-screen TVs.

Air-conditioned rooms with 24-hour room service, flat-screen TVs and fridges
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Indulge with deep-tissue massages, body scrubs or body wraps at Fota Island Spa
Services include babysitting, supervised activities for kids and dry cleaning/laundry
On-site recreation includes a golf course, tennis courts and a gym
Guests speak favourably about the breakfast and the beds
Just a 4-minute drive from Fota Wildlife Park and 6 minutes from Fota House Arboretum and Gardens
Free local-area shuttle service

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Double Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Fota Island Hotel & Spa ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews

Review Summary

4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0

Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0

Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0

Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0

Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Fota Island Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 23 Sep 2019

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5 out of 5

Everything about fota island is brilliant. The staff is so lovely all the time and the place is spotless.the food is brilliant..could not fault it..the best breakfast ever to b served..only fault waz we didnt stay longer in fota island but will definitely be bsck again. Thank you do much to all of the staff. John McNulty

Posted by John, from Sligo on 7 Aug 2019

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5 out of 5

The staff were exceptional, really went out of there way for us!

Posted by a verified traveller on 19 Apr 2019

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5 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 18 Dec 2018

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5 out of 5

Amazing will defo go again sooner rather than later

Posted by Michaela, from Ireland on 20 Oct 2018

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 15 Oct 2018

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4 out of 5

Posted by a verified traveller on 8 Oct 2018

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5 out of 5

just perfect.

Try, you won’t be disappointed. Staff, rooms and resort are superb.

Posted by a verified traveller on 6 May 2018

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4 out of 5

We arrived late are were appointed a room which smelled strongly of chemicals. As an asthma sufferer and presently on steroids I couldn’t stay in same. At reception a very pleasant and helpful young man explained that the room was newly renovated, thus the chemical smell( paint or carpet adhesive) anyway, he went to extrordainary lengths to sort us out and restored our faith in this 5 star establishment. Well done Joe, ask for a raise you deserve it!!! Thank you for turning an unpleasant experience into a positive and happy one.

Posted by a verified traveller on 2 Apr 2018

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2 out of 5

A gem in the rough

We were so disappointed in the overall experience at Fota! It seemed criminal to be disappointed, as this was truly a beautiful facility! There were a few staff who really treated us spectacularly, however, there were more who just missed the mark. They could really use some training on enhancing the customer experience. The bar and restaurant, especially. We were initially assigned a room with a lovely layout, king bed, plush robes- just lovely. Then, 4 hours in, the toilet stopped working! They moved us a few doors down into a wheelchair assist room with a double bed. Bathroom facilities not conducive to relaxation, a shower that barely trickled, no tub, paper thin robes. Said they’d overbooked the hotel and had no other room for us, which we would understand, it was just the delivery of the information that was appalling. The experience overall left us cold. We were compensated with a small bottle of wine and some chocolates, and the next morning the gal who checked us out comp’d our bar bill and a small room service fee. That made us feel better. But we won’t return.

Posted by Julie, from Des Moines, WA on 15 Mar 2018

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About the Fota Island Hotel & Spa

Location Fota Island, Fota, Cork

Property Features

Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an indoor pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. There are 6 meeting rooms available. A kids' pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Fota Island Hotel & Spa. This 5-star Fota hotel is smoke free.

1 building
131 guestrooms or units
3 levels
Dining venue
Bar or lounge
Deli
Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
Childcare (surcharge)
Terrace on the roof
Business facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Express check-in
Express check-out
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Concierge
Wedding services available
Games room or arcade
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Beauty salon
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Fireplace in lobby
Bellhop
Lift
No smoking on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

Train station: Fota Station (4.8 km / 3 mi)
Property shuttles: Free area shuttle

Room Amenities

Fota Island Hotel & Spa offers 131 forms of accommodation with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and espresso makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Minibar
In-room dining (24 hours)
Flat-screen television
Satellite channels
Films for purchase
Fridge
Espresso maker
Coffee maker
Combined shower/bath
Rainfall showerhead
Housekeeping (daily)
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Hairdryer
Laptop safe
Bathrobes
Slippers
Designer toiletries
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Blackout curtains
Sound-insulated rooms
Climate control
Ceiling fan
Ensuite bathroom
Connecting rooms available
Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Fota Restaurant – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.

Spike Bar – This bar only serves light fare.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course. An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Pilates classes on site
Ziplining on site
Playground on site
Golf driving range on site
Miniature golf on site
Golf lessons on site
Golfing on site
Archery on site
Sailing nearby
Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

Fota Island Spa has 18 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily.

Number of treatment rooms 18
Couples treatment rooms
Manicures and pedicures
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facial treatments
Body scrubs
Aromatherapy treatments
Hydrotherapy treatments
Mud bath in spa
Hot stone massage
Deep tissue massage
Swedish massage
Sauna in spa
Prenatal massage
Spa tub in spa
Steam room in spa
Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
In-room accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard and Preferential Card; cash is not accepted

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard and Preferential Card. Cash is not accepted. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; reservations are required for some on-site facilities. Contactless checkout is available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually wrapped food options are available through room service. Each guest room is kept vacant for a minimum of 48 hours between bookings.

Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cashless transactions are available
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Contactless food service / room service is available
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Reservation might be required for some facilities on site
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wear personal protective equipment
Debit cards not accepted
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually wrapped food options are available
Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children (approximately)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

Fota Hotel
Fota Island
Fota Island Hotel
Hotel Fota
Hotel Fota Island
Fota Island Hotel Spa
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Fota
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Hotel
Fota Island Hotel & Spa Hotel Fota

You should know

Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

This property is a registered Hotel within the meaning of the Irish Tourist Traffic Acts.

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.