Fota Island Hotel & Spa
Cork and Kerry, Ireland · ★★★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A five-star, family-friendly golf resort on Fota Island, near Cork, with an 18-hole course, a spa with indoor pool, mini golf, ziplining and archery.
Fota Island Hotel & Spa is a five-star resort on Fota Island in Cork Harbour. The 18-hole golf course comes with a driving range, clubhouse, pro shop, lessons, caddies and carts, and the hotel mentions optional golf privileges, so confirm what your booking includes. Rooms are air-conditioned, and the hotel offers room service, free WiFi, free self parking and a free area shuttle.
Beyond golf, the hotel has a spa, an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, Pilates and yoga classes, tennis, mini golf, archery and ziplining. There is a playground and arcade room for children. Guests often highlight the resort-style setting, the dining and the comfortable lodges and rooms. Supervised childcare and express check-in help families, while the on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and kids' meals.
Golf at this hotel
- Fota Island golf course, 18 holes, listed at the resort
- Driving range, clubhouse and pro shop
- Caddies, carts, equipment and lessons available
- Optional golf privileges mentioned; confirm with the hotel
- Belvelly Golf Course about two minutes on foot
The setting
The resort occupies Fota Island, a green setting in Cork Harbour with a river where kayaks are used. The Fota House Arboretum and Gardens and Fota Wildlife Park are a short drive away, and the hotel has a rooftop terrace and a garden on the property. Cork Harbour and Titanic Experience Cobh are also close, so the hotel works as a base for combining golf with sightseeing around Cork.
Facilities
- 18-hole golf course
- Driving range
- Clubhouse and pro shop
- Golf lessons, caddies and carts
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Sauna and steam room
- Pilates and yoga classes
- Mini golf
- Archery and ziplining
- Tennis
- Playground and game room
- Free WiFi
- Free self parking
Location
Fota Island Hotel & Spa is on Fota Island in Cork, Ireland. Belvelly Golf Course is a 2-minute walk, Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House Arboretum and Gardens are 6 minutes by car, the English Market is 19 minutes and University College Cork 21 minutes. Cork Airport is about a 31-minute drive.
Address: Fota Island, Fota, Cork, Ireland
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Frequently asked questions
Is the golf course at the hotel?
An 18-hole course with driving range and clubhouse is listed on the island. Optional golf privileges are mentioned, so confirm access and tee-time booking with the hotel.
How far is Cork Airport?
Cork Airport is about a 31-minute drive from the hotel. Travel time can vary with traffic, so confirm transfer options with the hotel.
Is it good for families?
The hotel lists a playground, arcade room, mini golf, archery, ziplining and supervised childcare. Confirm age limits and schedules with the hotel.
What is there to see nearby?
Fota Wildlife Park and Fota House Arboretum and Gardens are about 6 minutes by car, and Cork Harbour and Titanic Experience Cobh are close. Check opening times before visiting.
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