Perched by the sea, Westlodge Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with golfing on site, two restaurants serving delicious meals and an inviting sauna to unwind. Guests can also enjoy yoga classes at the health club or play a game in the arcade while kids have fun at the playground.
Glengarriff Woods Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 24.6 km
Restaurants
The Quays - 3 min drive
The Snug - 3 min drive
The Anchor - 4 min drive
Cent’anni - 7 min drive
Garnish Restaurant - 17 min drive
About this property
Westlodge Hotel
Westlodge Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Bantry. Guests can indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
Children's club
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
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Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's club
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Tennis
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Golfing
Mini golf
Pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Whale watching nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (6997 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1969
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Television in common areas
Health club
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Spa services
Hot tub
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hydromassage shower head
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 20 December and 27 December.
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Westlodge Hotel currently open?
The property is closed between 20 December and 27 December.
Does Westlodge Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Westlodge Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Westlodge Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Westlodge Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Westlodge Hotel?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Westlodge Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Westlodge Hotel and nearby?
Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Westlodge Hotel also has a sauna, a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Westlodge Hotel?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Westlodge Hotel like?
Westlodge Hotel is located a short 13-minute walk from Bantry House.
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Westlodge Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
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What guests liked
Breakfast offered a great choice and was good to excellent according to guests. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
4 Jun 2025
Location was brill and staff were great
Mara Jane
Mara Jane, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Sept 2024
Remodeled rooms, wonderful breakfast, staff that care about guests.
Brian
Brian, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 May 2024
Second time staying there and enjoyed every minute of it.
Frances
Frances, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Aug 2022
Great place to stay
Very nice hotel with good facilities. Very enjoyable stay.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Aug 2024
Really lovely place, staff go above and beyond had a lovely stay thanks
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Dec 2024
The staff are so friendly and helpful. Always enjoy our stay at the Westlodge.
Louise
Louise, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Oct 2023
Lovely property, food very good, clean
Paddy and pat
Paddy and pat, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Jul 2024
It was very nice, a good, comfortable clean room with a beautiful hotel lobby and nice bar/restaurant,
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2024
Great location in Bantry as we visited the O’Mahony castles in West Cork
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Jul 2024
Booked in for two nights. Liked it so much we stayed for three.
Josephine
Josephine, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
3 Mar 2024
Average hotel, a bit noisy at night. Location is very nice, good breakfast.
Cristian
Cristian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Jul 2024
Westlodge
Friendly staff great food
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
3 Jun 2023
Hotel situated just outside Bantry within easy walking distance, lovely grounds, beautiful views especially from dinning room
Fiona
Fiona, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
26 Nov 2024
Location near Bantry7
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
3 Dec 2023
Great staying and we had a wonderful experience. Kids enjoyed really well all the leisure activities..
Simy
Simy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Apr 2024
It was clean, comfortable & in a great location. The kids loved it.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
18 Oct 2022
A great hotel in a beautiful town right by Bantry Bay. Couldn't be much better.
Denis
Denis, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Jun 2023
Nice hotel with plenty to do
Nice hotel with plenty of amenities- pool, pitch and putt, tenis. Staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Sinead
Sinead, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Feb 2023
Good Hotel with friendly service
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Aug 2023
Fantastic staff extremely helpful and friendly.
catherine
catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Aug 2024
This was first time staying here and it was lovely. It was a 15-20 minute walk into Bantry which was pleasant. Dinner was great at the Lodge.
Chris and Colleen
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
5 Aug 2022
Very agreeable stay
I had a great time during my stay, everyone was very friendly. The room was pristine and calm
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jul 2024
Weekend stay
Lovely stay. Staff are excellent. Only had lunch but that was very nice and not overly priced.
Pool is small but a lovely addition. Would recommend and return
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Good
25 Jul 2023
Very nice hotel, certain parts are a little dated,
Emmet
Emmet, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Aug 2023
West lodge hotel
Fantastic stay at the west lodge hotel . Friendly and professional staff.
Hotel was spotless .
I would definitely return to this hotel again .