Ilen Street, Skibbereen, Ireland
#19 of 26 hotels in Skibbereen
Guests' ChoiceBased on 927 hotel reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Free Wifi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 4, 2025
Patricia
CanadaPerfect location beautiful site
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 4, 2025
Sean
IrelandEeveryone in my party agreed that the rooms were way too hot. It was summertime, but the heating was still up high
the rooms had a good size and were clean breakfast quality was way above more expensive hotels the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Carroll
IrelandGood location
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: September 2, 2025
Su
AustraliaIt was a bit tired, and there was no soap in the bathroom nor tissues.
It is very centrally located.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 30, 2025
Joe
Abkhazia, Georgiabreakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Matthew
United KingdomBedroom view was a wall about 2ft away
Travelling the wild Atlantic way on motorcycles made this hotel an ideal stay. The bedroom was huge and location spot on. A motorcycle garage opposite could also potentially be of great use.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Bernadette
IrelandThe fact that nighttime meals were served in the bar
Lovely room that appeared newly decorated, very clean and spacious. Staff were pleasant and friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was good.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Roxy
United KingdomProper traditional county hotel. An instutution not a boutique (in a good way). Fantastic location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Marika
United KingdomThe bed was a bit hard for me but my husband thought it was fine so it's a personal preference.
The room was bigger than most with a separate sitting area. The bathroom had a separate bath and a large shower. Every day our room was cleaned, fresh towels and beds made. Lovely views of the river Ilen and Skibbereen heritage centre. Close to the shops and local pubs and restaurants.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Sean
IrelandFirst floor corridor needs updating and decorating. Hotel room quite outdated, floor boards springy, shower door wouldn't close and toilet roll holder loose.
Great location, staff very friendly and professional. Food and service in the bar excellent.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Stephen
IrelandOnly complaint I can say is the heat in our room was ridiculous. We did put on a fan which was. In the cupboard but it done very little, I suppose our room was at the back,no air. An elderly person would love it or it would be fine in winter, but that's the only thing I can say negative, otherwise lovely hotel. We will be back.
We got a very big room so we were delighted, I loved the beds very comfy. Food was quite good also.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 21, 2025
Maria
IrelandWiFi wasn't great in our room but was very good downstairs in the bar/ lounge.
Spacious room, great bathroom, good bar and restaurant, great breakfast, lovely staff who made us feel very welcome. Very good location, just walk into town. Good free parking behind the hotel. Good location to explore the area from.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Gemma
United StatesIf you are late back at night (after 11.30pm) - it is a bit of a challenge to enter the building as they lock the doors. There is a night porter but we managed to get in by asking other hotel guests in the lobby to open the door for us. The bar is okay and great for a cup of tea and something light to eat but the pint of Guinness is not the best in town.
Our room was huge! We overlooked the river and the old railway bridge and it was so pretty. The breakfast was superb! I’ve never tasted a nicer poached egg before! Grand hotel vibes with a cozy feel. Great location for exploring west cork
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 20, 2025
Pamela
IrelandWould have liked hotter water in the shower
Lovely room - huge bed. Staff are always so friendly. Enjoyed bar meals both nights.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Pauline
United KingdomNothing
Good location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 18, 2025
Aimee
IrelandWifi for the Netflix was terrible but it's not a major issue
Dinner in the hotel was great. The rooms were very big. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Nicolas
SingaporeNice hotel. Friendly staff. Convenient. Historical feel.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 14, 2025
Cindy
MalaysiaNIL
I like the location with amazing view. The hotel staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast was amazing and they have vegetarian option. We managed to have lunch at the restaurant and I had the salmon and it was amazing. The room was spacious and clean.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Caroline
IrelandEasy to book, good value, very nice helpful staff, good location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 10, 2025
A
MalaysiaThere is a lift to the floors but we had to go through a short stairs to get to our room.
Loveee the location and food. Beautiful town, lovely people.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 6, 2025
Karin
CanadaThe shower controls, hard to regulate the water. The toilet took ages to fill and to get a good flush was tricky
Staff were very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Declan
IrelandTraffic noise in bedroom.
Excellent quality food.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 4, 2025
Matthew
IrelandRoom we were in was dated. Hotel could do with a bit of uplift in my opinion. Everyone has their own taste though
Good base for West Cork. Staff were great Breakfast was lovely. Hotel was tidy
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 3, 2025
Tony
IrelandNothing
Very cooperative staff. Wife had ice pack which was frozen for us as required !!
Stayed in August 2025
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