Canon James Goodman
Canon James Goodman, Bridge Street, County Cork, Ireland- Sculpture
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Charming Riverside Retreat in Skibbereen
Scenic Views and Modern Comforts
The West Cork Hotel, established in 1902, offers a delightful blend of historic charm and contemporary amenities. Enjoy picturesque river views from many rooms, along with cable TV for entertainment.
Culinary Delights and Convenience
Indulge in delicious meals at the Kennedy Restaurant, known for its lunch carvery and dinner options. The Ilen Bar is perfect for snacks and can even prepare packed lunches for your adventures.
Prime Location and Hassle-Free Stay
Conveniently located near Skibbereen's center, our hotel provides free Wi-Fi, onsite parking, and a private car park for guests' convenience. Book now for a memorable stay by the Ilen River.
Check-in from
04:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
River View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
12 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
10 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Het ontbijt was heel uitgebreid, lekker en gezond. Ook van het avondeten hebben we smakelijk genoten. Het personeel is vriendelijk, erg hulpvaardig en aandachtig. Een dikke pluim en veel groeten aan allen daar!
Location was lovely. Staff were attentive and helpful.
Nothing really.
A fabulous experience. We shall be recommending it to our family and friends. Thank for a fantastic experience.
Nothing.
Family owned hotel and the staff were very pleasant.
The hotel was quite tired and dated.
The property was very clean and comfortable. I also really liked the location, as it was close to Mini Town and very convenient.
Everything was good during my stay. I have no complaints.
Personnel très gentil
Très mal insonorisé Salle de bain
When ever i stay i am always blown away with the avsloutly first rate service from all staff and the food is always top notch all round the west cork is 10/10 and i would deffinetly recomend it to anyone
Food was Ok
Cold shower , shabby musty hotel
Wir hatten einen wirklich tollen Aufenthalt im West Cork Hotel und möchten besonders den hervorragenden Service hervorheben. Nach unserer Vespa-Tour kamen wir völlig durchnässt mit unseren Regensachen zurück. Uns wurde sofort angeboten, die nassen Sachen in einem speziellen Hauswirtschaftsraum zum Trocknen abzugeben. Am nächsten Morgen wurden uns die inzwischen trockenen Sachen sogar bis aufs Zimmer gebracht – ein Service, den wir so nicht erwartet hätten und der uns wirklich begeistert hat! Unser Zimmer war sehr geräumig und komfortabel. Auch der Pub im Hotel hat uns sehr gut gefallen und war ein schöner Ort, um den Tag gemütlich ausklingen zu lassen. Besonders praktisch war außerdem, dass wir unsere Vespa in einem geschützten Bereich unterstellen durften. Das hat uns ein sehr gutes Gefühl gegeben.
Beim Frühstück gibt es im Vergleich zu einigen anderen Unterkünften noch etwas Luft nach oben. Es war insgesamt gut, wirkte im Vergleich aber etwas schlichter und weniger umfangreich.
Friendly staff, good sized room and excellent food
Beds too soft and little soundproofing in rooms.
Location excellent. I requested a river view and staff enabled this without a fuss. The music was a great bonus
Nothing really but would have liked someone to tell us there was live music the night we stayed. Only caught the end if it as we returned. The music was grand
Staff and location
Hotel at bit dated
Location and parking excellent. Service first class at every point of contact. Loved the riverside tables including the bridge. Bed fabulously comfortable
Bathroom a bit tired and in need of some Tl
Good location
Long wait at reception to check in and being locked out in evening.
The friendly staff. The food was good. The location was great.
The view from the room of the rustic bridge. It could do with much needed attention.
A wonderful hotel in a beautiful location close to everything. Great room, delicious and generous food, breakfast and evening meal. Staff were great, professional and friendly. We were there 2 nights and wished it could have been longer.
Nothing the place is a gem
Location
Very low water pressure, thin walls and floor/ceiling.
When I spoke with a manager issues were addressed. Food was good but staff appeared inexperienced. Rooms well looked after, upkeep good. TV choice could be better.
Issues a number of times with service. In any other hotel I have stayed in, if I haven’t pre-paid breakfast, it has been OK to pay after I’ve had the breakfast. Seems strange that you wanted me to pay in advance.
Whole experience very positive
Love the staff.
Nothing
Gute Lage für diverse Aktivitäten
Lovely hotel!
The staff, the hotel itself, the view, the comfy bed and convenient location.
A better range of choices on the dinner menu.
Comfortable
Nothing
Great location in the centre of Skib. Friendly and helpful staff.
Not quite a 4 star experience. There were a few things that I thought fell short of expectations. Water was provided in the room on day 1 but not on subsequent three days. Small plastic bottles of shampoo/shower gel are a bit outmoded and wasteful from a sustainability perspective. Room could have been better serviced every day.
Location and friendly staff
Poor attention to detail by housekeeping staff. Breakfast wasn't the best.
Easy to find, nice view from large room. Friendly staff and great food at the property.
Shower flow was inadequate.
The breakfast was really lovely and great choices the hotel had a really nice atmosphere and very welcoming would definitely stay again i have to mention the staff who couldn’t be more helpful a huge thanks to them all
The West Cork Hotel is so well-situated for exploring west cork. The hotel is idylically situated on the river Ilen. The bedrooms are spacious and those looking out towards the river are peaceful.
Overall I have little to comment on. The team are professional and helpful and the hotel is perfect for my needs, as I only stay one night when visiting. It can be a little noisy when hearing doors opening and closing but other than that the hotel ticks all the right boxes.
Some traces of black mold near the windows.
It had a friendly atmosphere and staff were exceptional
It was a very long drive for us but it was worth it
All good lovely friendly staff and nice surroundings
Nothing would stay again
Everything & everyone
Nothing all positive
Loved the room very spaciousand a great shower, breakfas t was delicious and very friendly staff
Breakfast was good.
Shower not great and bed was ok
Nice hotel on river. Large rooms. Good restaurant for breakfast and dinner
Big bathroom and spacious bedroom. Tasty breakfast.
Nothing springs to mind.
Lovely comfortable room
Staff and food very good. Homely and comfortable hotel.
Extractor not working in bathroom. Decor a little dated.
Room was lovely as was the breakfast.
Very poor choice of ciders in the bar.
Super friendly staff, free parking, great location and they gave us a complimentary upgrade.
Everything was great
La comida del restaurante riquísima !
Size of room, meal and drinks. Soft towels. Location
Poor selection of bedding, heavy duvet. Soap dispenser broken,poor view. Long walk to room from lift
Tele wasn’t working & no hot water in bathroom tap
The breakfast was really nice and the location of the hotel is really good to explore Skibbereen. The staff were particularly nice as well and helpful. We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone who is visiting the area.
We didn't really like the room we were initially given as it was big but a little bit odd in terms of the layout and the floorboards were very creaky. When I asked if we could change rooms, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and gave us a different room that even had a balcony. Overall it was a really pleasant stay and thanks again to the staff for being so helpful.
The hotel room needed updating, particularly the bathroom - but was clean. Staff were very welcoming.
I just spent a weekend in one of cork cities most expensive hotels and yet this hotel was better in all the ways that make a hotel experience great...HOSPITALITY! Such a wonderful time at this country hotel, great food, great staff and very comfortable.
All good. It seems like the locals love this place too! Only suggestion is they could have a in house nook for the hotel guests (there may have been one I did not see easily and its only a suggestion as it was fine for me)
Location , charm of the building , comfortable
I liked everything
Look nice and staff nice
Stairs to go to bedrooms
Loved the hotel and the that I had a real 'key' for my bedroom door Friendly and professional staff. Very good food. Loved the classic decor and the little snug bar. Lovey atmosphere. A memorable two days.
Nothing really.
The room was nice and we loved the bar downstairs with the live music! We met some really nice local people as well as the owner of the hotel and he was very friendly.
The staff were excelent.
Our room was very comfortable and large
I found working out the shower controls was challenging but that is probably normal for me! I would have like a coffee, tea making facility in our room.
As usual we loved our night at the West Cork Hotel. It is an excellent location in Skibbereen with everything in town being in walking distance. It is a great base for day trips exploring other parts of West Cork by car. Staff could not be more helpful. We loved waking up on a sunny morning to a beautiful view of the river and watching a duck family start their day. The bed was very comfortable and the room clean, spacey and beautiful. Breakfast was delicious. Another great stay and we will be back again.
Tranquilo y personal muy amable. Muy buen desayuno a la carta: probamos Irish breakfast, huevos Benedict y tostadas francesas con bacon. Todo exquisito
Nada que objetar
the meals were excellent as was the service.
On booking, I was advised there was carparking facilities at the hotel, however on arrival to the front in Ilen Street, the location of same was not clear. Parking in an opportune site [Heritage Centre] was taken and queried with the reception staff. I was advised that this was usual for hotel guests to use this location, which in itself was really good.
Lovely bedroom with beautiful view over the river.
The Lift was a little small.
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Cleanliness
8.85/10Reviews indicated that the hotel was very clean and comfortable.
Service
9.35/10The staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.35/10The hotel is in a great location, within walking distance of bars and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.85/10While the rooms were described as cosy, there were complaints about the comfort of the beds.
Amenities
8.35/10Amenities such as free toiletries and free coffee were appreciated, but some facilities had issues.
Value for Money
7.35/10Guests felt that the price was high considering the issues experienced with room comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.85/10Overall, the food quality received positive feedback, though there were minor complaints.
Overall Experience
8.85/10Despite some issues, the overall sentiment remains positive due to the location and service.