Bayview HotelvsInchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa ranks significantly better than Bayview Hotel. Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa ranks #7 in Cork with approval from 3 reviewers such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
Bayview Hotel
Ballycotton
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Frommer's
"This hotel must have one of the best views of any in Ireland: miles of coastline, dotted with islands, and boats bobbing gently in the harbor." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This spacious modern villa on the eastern edge of Glengarriff has been converted into a chic and elegant guesthouse, with bedrooms that look fresh from a Sunday colour supplement photo shoot." Full review
Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
Clonakilty
From $207/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"So close to the beach, you could almost dive into the Atlantic from the balcony, this famously luxurious spa is one of the best in the region." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The Inchydoney Lodge & Spa is in a superb location overlooking the Atlantic on Ireland's spectacular south coast, surrounded by the natural beauty of West Cork." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A superb seawater spa is at the heart of this sprawling resort 5km south of Clonakilty, where the service is outstanding...and luxurious rooms overlook the ocean from private balconies and terraces." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 67-room Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a scenic, full-service resort getaway for those who love the sea and outdoor pursuits. The rooms each have private balconies and contemporary style" Full review
The Guardian
"One of the most spectacularly located hotels on the Irish coast, this chic lodge and spa is set on a small headland that bisects the vast swathe of Inchydoney beach"
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