Ballycotton Bay, Castlemartyr, Ballycotton, Ireland
#4 of 7 hotels in Ballycotton
Guests' ChoiceBased on 288 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 June 2024
Sinead
IrelandLoved the staff and the beach
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Sarah
United KingdomOnly ruined by selfish guests shouting outside and chatting at 4 am which spoiled our sleep
Spacious high ceilings, big rooms well appointed, superb location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Sid
GermanyThe room was huge and very comfy and even had a little balcony. Located right at the beach you can have a nice walk but otherwise it's pretty isolated so you'll have to drive or walk a while to get to a restaurant or anything like that. The breakfast was alright but I've had better over this trip through Ireland.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Kate
IrelandOn booking.com said breakfast included when we got there told we had to pay for breakfast that is not good enough
Location really good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Ann
United KingdomLovely hotel with friendly helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Mullally
IrelandEverything was lovely thank you
Lovely comfortable stay. lovely hotel & top class staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Mikeys
United KingdomLooking a little tired in places. Our room heating was jammed on full. It took 3 attempts to switch it off.
Great location and facilities even though it was out of season.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Catriona
IrelandThe location is fabulous
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Liam
IrelandLocation
Lovely clean hotel in a great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Gail
IrelandNothing
Very friendly .
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Greene
IrelandSauna could do with some repairs but still nice being able to use it
Comfy bed and nice leisure centre
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Laura
IrelandN/A
Such a beautiful hotel ,lovely and helpful staff,very modern hotel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Kirk
CanadaGreat location, amazing staff and wonderful food.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Gwenda
IrelandPublic transport (buses) is close to non-existent, you definitely need a car! Prices for meals and breakfast are somewhat steep, but the food is really good. Pro tip: eat the lunch special which is very affordable and absolutely delicious! :)
Great place if you want to get away from the city! Ideal for walks by the beach, treating yourself in the restaurant and going for a little swim in the included health club. There is also an outside hot tub. The staff is very friendly and helpful :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Donovan
IrelandUnfortunately, the Lighthouse bar food was very average and the prices unadequate to the quality.
We liked clean and spacious room with nice mattress and pillows. Good swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jogging pool and outside jacuzzi. Pleasant reception staff and health club staff. Good drink bar.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 November 2023
Elizabeth
CanadaDinner service was poor. Our waiter rarely came to the table. Drinks were empty for 45 minutes and could not flag someone down to get more. Won't go back to the restaurant in the hotel.
Hotel was beautiful!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Kamila
IrelandWe was waiting too long for breakfast which we ordered for room. Full irish breakfast is really small (no beans or hashbrown).
Bedroom with balcony with beautiful view, hot tub outside, beautiful bathroom. Hotel has beautiful living room.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Kim
IrelandBreakfast is quite expensive and isn't great. Not a great selection for breakfast.
Nice room, clean. Dinner in the restaurant is nice. Advised to book a table for dinner. We were visiting the cookery school, the hotel is 5 minutes away so is ideal. Plenty of parking.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Jerry
IrelandBecause of time of year it was quiet in the bar and there’s no bars within walking distance of the hotel
Very beautiful and picturesque location with friendly staff comfortable bright room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Cashman
IrelandCouldn't fault
Clean and fresh view of sea beach was great
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Mariusswiss
SwitzerlandI don’t agree to the four star rating after spending two nights there with my wife. The room looked ok at first but we discovered some surprising details: The highlight was the sink and the faucet: the installation was a joke as you could NOT fit both hands under to wash them. The ceiling had some water damage spots and cracks. The shower water mixing tap did not allow adjustment to cold or slightly cooler water but only to boiling hot water. I informed the reception about these findings and hope they will take some action as the hotel basics would allow for a nice location and stay… it just needs some better understanding for the details and better maintenance.
This four star hotel looked at first sight OK, big room and due to remote location it should have been a quite place…
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 September 2023
Dail
AustraliaRoom was a little tired. Ceiling had a damaged section
Location Facilities
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Irene
IrelandThe location near the beach
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Sharon
IrelandThe only negative I would say is not being allowed order snacks from the bar!
Staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful.
Stayed in August 2023
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