Name: Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
Address: Clonakilty; West Cork, Clonakilty, IE

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Ruth

Even if it didn't come with a beach on its door step this hotel is one of the best hotel experiences in Ireland
The relaxed modern vibe, the food , the friendly and flexible staff , the spa and relax room, the turn down service each evening, I highly recommend it and can't wait to go back

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2023

Fiona

Incredible location. Wonderful staff. Just beautiful

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Mar 2023

John

Over hyped and under whelmed

The hotel was under going repiars during our stay, including the being out of action. The sink in the bath room was badly cracked. The room was constantly uncomfortablely warm. There is no control of the room temperature. We had to leave the window open the entire time to reduce the temperature. Parking was chaotic at best. The overall lay out of the hotel is poor. To attend the gym is a workout in of itself. Once there the gym is ill equipped and frankly unsafe. The Spa is difficult to book into and couldn't offer the treatment that was requested.

The food while excellent took a while to come out and more over often the orders where significantly wrong. Staff lack training and professionalism.

The natural beauty cannot be underestimated. The beaches are absolutely stunning.

Overall for the price chaged it is not worth it. Disappointed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Very enjoyable,

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2022

Mary

Location, room & service was Perfect!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2022

Jessica

Beautiful location
Beautiful hotel
Very friendly staff
Rooms and hotel were like a sauna. Everyone of our party was stifled.
Food was ok.
Took 1 hour to get served hot food at breakfast.
Staff did not pour one glass of wine during our 3 course meal.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2022

S S

Great Hotel for peaceful break

Excellent hotel in every way. Amazing location beside beach.Great breakfast .Did not have opportunity to dine in hotel.Lovely bedroom with fabulous seaview.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2022

Lorraine

Great break away

Beautiful location, relaxed comfortable hotel, staff wonderful and helpful. Had wonderful treatment in the spa, the Mediterranean Experience, with Nicola who was just fantastic, would highly recommend. Breakfast was gorgeous, everything so fresh and tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2022

Marie-Claire

If I booked again I'd pay for the premium view as the view on to the car park wasn't ideal (but my fault for not thinking). The room was nice, and clean. Reception staff were okay to deal with, spa was almost fully booked so we only had access to the pool (none of the relaxation areas etc) - obviously COVID restrictions affected this which can't be helped. Once again I'd make sure to book ahead of time. The stand out for both service and experience was the dinner we had - incredible food and absolutely lovely staff. Really made an otherwise ok stay a great experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel and excellent staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2020

Martin

NICE STAFF,GOOD FOOD,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

The rooms did not look over the ocean and looked onto reception a d the pub menu was expensive

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

It was a blissful stay. They made a fuss over my birthday and i felt spoiled. I loved the atmosphere, the food and the spa. Worth every penny!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful , warm friendly welcome , staff are amazing and so accommodating, also went for spa treatment, amazing and the lady i git she was fabulous, highly recommended, cant wait to go back 😊

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Feb 2020

Margaret

Lovely warm welcoming .Very friendly and helpful service. Seaview room stunning, lovely products in the bathrooms and the spa.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2020

J

The staff make the hotel like a home away from home

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2020

Jean

Relaxing break

Stayed here with three friends, greeted on arrival with a glass of their own liquor which was lovely. Staff were so helpful and welcoming. Food was lovely in both bar and restaurant, spa facilities were really good too the setting just made it. Definitely will return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Stephanie

Total relaxation

Inchydoney Spa Hotel is the place for a quick winter escape between the storms or an even more spectacular place during a storm!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful setting excellent food and service wonderful seaspa

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Beautiful spot. Nothing was too difficult for the staff all were lovely and so friendly an asset to any business from the ladies who checked us in to Rebecca the lovely lady who talked to us about the beautiful pictures throughout the hotel and the young lady who called to the door with delicious chocolate handmade which I might add should be sold at reception because I for one would have bought. Would highly recommend the fish and chips. A warm relaxng hotel and great lirtle spits to read in little corners in the hotel

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2019

Niamh

A fab stay

I choose the Lodge & Spa as I wanted to get a quiet break away from the world. The facilities were great, the staff attentive and very good at what they do, and the location stunning. Highly recommended for an opportunity to relax and enjoy the best of what Inchydoney has to offer.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

This hotel is fantastic
BUT I BOOKED WITH EXPEDIA THE HOTEL HAD NO RECORD OF MY BOOKING
THEY WERE VERY HELPFUL AND HAD ONE ROOM TO SPARE
WE HAD TRAVELED A LONG DISTANCE
AND WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY DISAPPOINTED IF THE HOTEL WAS BOOKED OUT

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2019

Helen

Romantic break

Very relaxing break, wish we could afford it more often

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Unfortunately our room had a maintenance problem. The manager explained that they were fully booked and they would give us a complimentary room without the seaview or terrace which we had booked. The room was at the back of the hotel . It had a frosted window overlooking the kitchen yard. The staff were lovely and the manager gave a complimentary bottle of wine and free upgrade on our next stay. To be honest the night away was an wedding anniversary present and well needed. Overall we were very disappointed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

We got engaged during our stay and the staff were tremendous.
Will definitely be back to Inchydoney in the future hotel and beach are fantastic. .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2019

Angela C.

Fantastic!

Everything about Inchydoney Lodge and Spa is spectacular. The Bedrooms, the food, the staff all surpassed our expectations. So looking forward to going back.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2019

Joan

Relax in comfort

It was very relaxing just what we wanted.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2019

S

Lovely pool and resturants. Great location with fantastic views

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jan 2019

Emma

Satisfactory

Hotel.. stunning! Staff... wonderful! The food... not so great. My boyfriend and I went to the bar for food the first night. For such a great hotel the food wasn’t the greatest. The chef had mixed cold chips with a couple of hot ones (must have mixed two batches, I wasn’t impressed). Room service was good but again, the limited food, not the best.
Breakfast was good, the hot breakfast was lovely and the temperature was spot on as I understand chefs and staff are under pressure for such a long period of time.
Room was cleaned to a high standard.
Pool is on the small side but relaxing for a quick dip.
Beach is beautiful!
On our last day I asked reception for a local Equestrian Centre. So we went to the recommended one, wonderful family owned business, amazing time. That made our last day great.

As this was a birthday present for my boyfriend, I heard so many great things about the hotel through friends and family. But I think the price of our stay and the 4 hour drive, we will consider it next time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2018

Deborah

It was a well needed break for myself and my sister plus it was a birthday present 🎂highly recommend Inchydoney to anyone, the location alone is amazing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2018

Helen

Anniversary stay ❤❤💖💖

Loved our stay. The only complaint is on coming into clon from kerry side would def need more visible sinage for the hotel, had to ask people as we only saw sign on leaving clon!! 😞😞😣😣
Loved walking on inchydoney beaches!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2018

Brian

A lovely place

Very happy
It was a mid week break so it was peaceful too
Staff are so nice and courteous
The pot of jam when we were leaving was a lovely gesture 😊

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2017

Barbara

Fantastic place to be in Ireland. Only downside is that the room was very hot...opening the terrace door wide, in October, didn't help that much...they could work on airflow! Great service, great food, great location. Definitely would return.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa

Lovely stay - super friendly staff, great location, beautiful hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2017

Mandy

5*

Amazing Stay All Round

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2017

edward

Best Hotel

Incredible.

Family

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2017

Anthony

At dinner the soup was tasteless and not up to expectations. We ordered coffee which was cold and we had to ask for petit fours which should have been served at table.Instead they were handed out to us in a paper bag.Overall we considered the experience very poor value for the money you charged and would not recommend your hotel to our friends as it is grossly overpriced.Trucks delivering to the hotel woke us up shortly after 6 AM

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2017

Lorraine

Amazing weekend had. Staff were so friendly. Food was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2017

Caoimhin

A wonderful weekend !

Our stay was memorable in every way...the hotel location staff food & atmosphere were fantastic & very relaxing despite the hotel being very busy ... the only disappointment was the breakfast service... our eggs took ages to arrive & were overcooked even though the waitress had insisted on a choice of how they were cooked ! My porridge never arrived! However the buffet was excellent... we will definitely be back...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2017

Geraldine

This is a well run, well organised hotel.\n

This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel. I only stay a few days but come away feeling very relaxed.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2017

Martin

Perfect location for a Family Break

We absolutely loved the Inchydoney Inn. The hotel and setting were amazing and made the perfect location for a short family break. The hotel facilities were excellent, although the spa area did get busy as there were restricted times for children/families. The surrounding beaches and sand dunes provided hours of fun for all the family. Rooms were luxurious and spacious with great views over the beach. The only slight quibble was with our evening meal which was not up to the very high standards set by the hotel in general.
Overall though, we will definitely be heading back to the Inchydoney Inn and cannot wait to do so.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2017

Mike

It's a fabulous hotel.

We enjoyed our brief stay and will be back for sure. Very close to beach and had fantastic views.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2017

Ann

Good for body and soul.

Inchydoney hotel and spa in the ideal location to get away from it all. The staff are very helpful and you feel that they give you the space to enjoy the your stay there with every comfort but without being in your zone. I always come away feeling so refreshed and renewed. I love the sea water pool also. The food is so tasty and wholesome and great value for the quality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2017

Vanessa

Birthday trip

Excellent spa. Super friendly and caring staff. Really seemed a happy place to stay, work and be. The views are amazing. Food is good. Just in our room there was a dripping /thudding noise every few minutes. Disrupted sleep sometimes but was deal able! I actually didn't want to say it on check out because the staff were just so nice!

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2017

Darren

False advertising

The room we got was completely different from what was advertised on the pictures,two single beds pushed together and never changed the sheets on the bed or nothing,very disappointed compared to other hotels I've stayed in for half the price

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2016

Graham

Welcoming clean well appointed

Very relaxing hotel all rooms with sea view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Lovely hotel with lots of amenities.

The breakfast was excellent but other restaurant meals were just passable.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2016

William

It was an amazing hotel the staff were lovely and it was beautiful. We would definitely stay here again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2016

Martin

good effort - strange layout - great location

Layout of public and circulation seems not well thought through , not making best use of the location & the experience of it therefore lacks clarity and the sense of grandeur possible for a great location. The beaches are astounding, indoor sea water pool and the spa staff were great. we were delighted with our massage treatments. Afternoon tea in the lounge was lovely and good value. We had a main with excellent wine but I can say my dish at 33 Euro was overpriced. Room service was very disappointing. The worst chips I have ever been served in a hotel. pale and undercooked for 6.5 euro.

Staff helpful at every turn but when arriving I was asked to pay despite having paid through hotels.com. Was nearly convinced to pay again and reception took 10 minutes to confirm it was Expedia's account they were to charge & not mine! Unfamiliar with Expedia bookings!? They did recover well by offering us our first drinks on the house.

Room was great but the hotel is overdue a refurbishment. repaint, tiles a re-grout, parts of the sauna were rotted etc. All perhaps unchanged since opening day. We had a sense of being back twenty years. the music was exclusively mid 90s. same four or five van Morrison albums, Mary Black, Hothouse Flowers, a little surreal. Brand Ireland 1995.

All the above are observations and nothing would stop me returning. We most probably will and strongly recommend the place quirks and all. Perhaps best as a base but do get a treatment in the spa!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2016

Helen

Excellent!!

One of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. To be honest I could not fault it. I would really love to visit this hotel again only this time I would like to stay longer.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Aug 2016

MICHAEL

not quiet what we expected for the price

was ok have stayed in other 4 star hotels (the lake hotel,killarney)and paid less for much better overall experience,private balconey was like sitting in a fish bowl,also got breakfast in bed the first morning when it arrived it was luke warm at best and the Clonakilty pudding were the worst by far,so we went to dinning room for breakfast the next morning and we did not expect to find a buffet we expected a freshly cooked breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Couple relaxing trip

Fabulous stay. Relaxing few days which is what we wanted as I'm pregnant. Beautiful location. Only thing would of been nice would have some music in the bar during the week especially summer season. Music is only Friday and Saturday.
The food was lovely in the bistro but everything contained fish and everything made with eggs which is difficult when your pregnant.

The staff are amazing at this hotel. So friendly, polite ad helpful.

The spa is beautiful too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2016

Susan

FAMILY WEDDING

Went for a family wedding and I can honestly say it was the best wedding food we have ever had!! Breakfast too was fresh and in abundance. Gorgeous spa too with lovely chill out area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2016

Derek

Amazing short break, great staff, location and food, bedroom could do with a little facelift, furniture is a little dated

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2016

Not Provided

Another dream visit

SIMPLY AMAZING!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2016

Verified traveler

Family Friendly

Pleasant surroundings. At times a little too much baby/toddler noise for a truly relaxing break. Would like to suggest designated family meal times for families with very small children. It is hard to create a romantic ambience to the backdrop of a crying baby - especially when paying for a fine dining experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2016

Claire

Weekend Bliss

Had a lovely weekend at this hotel recently. Great food in the bar & the overall service was excellent. Had a mums to be massage treatment in the spa which was fantastic. The lady's name was Jo and she is excellent!! There is attention to detail in all aspects of this hotel. Will definitely be returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2016

BRENDA

happy returns

fabulous anniversary return to Inchydoney Great meal in bar recommend the surf and turf! Room 407 was brilliant with superb sea and bay views. Swimming pool highly recommended with relaxation room afterwards excellent with juices and fresh fruit.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2016

Alistair

Stunning

Start with very friendly service and a drink in the spacious and welcoming lobby. Get upgraded to a one-bedroom suite on the top floor, with a four-poster bed, loads of space, nice bathroom, high-quality amenities, huge TV, balcony, and even a most luxurious carpet. Then cross the bedroom and enter the lounge: Beautifully presented, comfortable sofas, coffee maker, another TV, and stunning views over the beach through floor-to-ceiling windows across two walls. Tear yourself away from the view and enjoy a workout in a gym that is quite well equipped by hotel standards, then a great massage at the magnificent spa. Later tuck into some delicious tapas and local beer in the gastro-pub until you can't resist the urge to get back to that incredible suite. Savour a delicious and very generous meal from the room-service menu. Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing against the shore just outside, and wake to a stunning sunrise over the sea, that you enjoy while tucking into a superb full-Irish breakfast. The service was exceptional throughout my stay. The view from the suite, the friendliness of the staff, the quality of the food, the excellent spa facilities, and the glorious view make staying here unforgettable.

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Beautiful location

The hotel was lovely, beautiful location, very relaxing vibe. A bit more signage out of Clonakilty would help, we had a bit of trouble finding the road out to the Island. Our room was comfortable, we had a balcony but we were at the side of the hotel so the view was restricted. There was an on and off knocking sound throughout the night in either the ceiling of our room or coming from the room above us (which I think was unoccupied) which made it difficult to relax and to sleep, I woke at 3am and couldn't get back to sleep because of the noise. I should have asked to change rooms earlier in the evening before we went for dinner when I first heard it but I presumed it would stop at bedtime. My partner is a very sound sleeper and he even woke and commented on the sound effects!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2015

Fergal

Fantastic hotel beside beach

Fantastic time at this hotel,it's the little touches like a drink when you come in,chocolates when you arrive and at nighttime in your room.Complimentary book of wonderful photos of west cork.A pot of jam when leaving.Great room with a view and the pool with real sea water is a great idea.
All in all couldn't fault except for maybe the bar they have which lacks a bit of coziness and comfort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

One night stay

Lovely relaxing hotel. Food superb. Great stay.

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2015

Paul

Cant wait to Return

We finally got to stay in Inchydoney for two nights,something we promised ourselves over the yrs so we went for our wedding anniversary in October.Lovely welcome, very helpful staff and fabulous view from the room.Only downside was hot breakfast wasnt very hot on both mornings and hot trays of food in breakfast buffet tray ran out before breakfast time was actually finished. Overall we loved our stay,cant wait to return asap

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2015

william

A weekend too short

The staff were excellent, always attentive

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2015

Steven

Five day getaway

Great 2 days. Wish I had found this hotel earlier as I would have stayed longer. Fantastic location and very comfortable bed. For me it's all about the bed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2015

Niamh

Luxurious sea view stay

Magical stay in this beautifully located Hotel overlooking the beach. The Hotel staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and we had a wonderful stay! We will definitely be returning soon.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Break away

The stay was excellent. The only downside was there is no entertainment at night during the week so needed go to clonakilty, which meant one of us needed to drive or arrange a taxi.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2015

Barbara

World class hotel in Paradise

Attended a wedding reception here over the weekend. Our two nights stay was just not enough!
As someone who travels the world with work, staying in a different hotel every week, I found Inchydoney to be right up there with the very best. A comfortable relaxing place, with excellent service and food. Wifi was available through out the hotel. Pretty, bright, clean interesting lobby area, with plenty of comfy seats.
Beautiful room with stunning views, comfortable bed with fresh quality bed linen.
We enjoyed the sauna and the swimming pool with the warm seawater. No smelly chemicals here. We were very impressed to read about Inchydoney's enviromental green heating and hot water system and how they care for our planet. This should be advertised more!
Looking forward to visiting again soon.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2015

Mary

Lovely hotel.

Lovely hotel on a summers day near the beach. Bit old fashioned as far as the t.v. is concerned . We couldn't watch it because the reception was so bad and it didn't seem to have utv Ireland.

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

More a family resort than exclusive spa getaway

We stayed at inchydony for three days as part of our honeymoon in mid August. The staff at the hotel were great, very attentive. The facilities were also great, my wife really enjoyed the spa. Inchydonny beach is beautiful as is the town of Clonakilty.
The only negative for us was the resort was full of families with young kids, which could make breakfast and dinner in the cheaper pub bistro less relaxing than it could have been. The acoustics in the pub were bad which meant when a few of them started misbehaving it was quite intrusive.
Communal areas like residents lounge and swimming pool also suffered somewhat.
We still had a great time, but given the price we paid, if I had done more thorough research I would have stayed somewhere else.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2015

Mir

Nice hotel close to the beach

A couple of points...Our room was very dusty but when we pointed it out was corrected the following morning.
As a vegetarian staying for 6 nights I struggled with menu options in the bar and restaurant ..
Everything else was excellent ....

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Beautiful location, most helpful staff I've ever encountered, Gulf Stream restaurant is just that bit too expensive, €36 for a steak! but bar food and breakfast are excellent. Third visit, will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2015

John

The hotel and settings were wonderful,the staff were so polite and attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2015

gillian

Great hotel in a beautiful setting.

This hotel was excellent from our arrival to departure. We received an Irish Mist on arrival which was complimentary, a nice touch, our bedroom over looked the beech and was very comfortable. The food was fabulous in the bar as was breakfast each morning.
All staff met you with a smile, everyone was pleasant and very helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2015

Mary & John

A 2 night break to celebrate our Silver Wedding.

Our overall experience was good but disappointing. The location of the hotel is the key selling point - it is truly breath-taking. Open views and direct access to miles of sandy beaches - the location is truly fabulous.
We were unlucky with the weather and so the hotel was full of families who were staying in the adjoining apartments. From the website and details we read we had no idea that there were so many apartments.
The bar area served food (which was excellent) but we found it quite small and with several high chairs and tables pushed together with families it was noisy and felt cramped. Not the dream we had of the of the magical hotel break we had been waiting for.
The pool again was full with children and families in general - we didn't even attempt to use it during our stay.
We felt the main restaurant lacked the ambiance of fine dining. The décor is modern, light and airy with lots of natural wood etc - more in keeping for its use for the breakfast service.
We were extremely disappointed that there wasn't any entertainment at all - I know we stayed on a Monday and Tuesday but it was July - high season - and there was nothing happening in the hotel at all. There was a beautiful grand piano in the residents bar but again no one to play.
Having reflected on our stay I would grade the hotel 3-4 star with the target market being families.

Partner