The Bantry BayvsInchydoney Island Lodge & Spa
The Bantry Bay and Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to The Bantry Bay. Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa ranks #13 in Cork with endorsements from 2 reviewers like Frommer's, Lonely Planet.
The Bantry Bay
Wolfe Tone Square, Bantry, West Cork, Bantry
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Meeting Rooms
- Beach
- Flatscreen TV
Lonely Planet
"Most of the 14 comfortable, if not exciting, rooms at this powder-blue hotel overlook the square, with glimpses of the bay."
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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