At the Garryvoe Hotel you will find a welcoming open fire and a prawn Cocktail in the Cave Bar. This beautiful hotel has been opened since 1962 and people return again and again to experience its welcoming hospitality and exceptional service. Enjoy the golden five mile beach and capture the view of Ballycotton and the island. Here you can enjoy intimate friendly and professional service. The local fresh food and the unique atmosphere of this family owned hotel.
The hotel is family owned and is about being friendly, enjoying the sea, beach and Ballycotton Bay. Come and enjoy all that we have to offer on your time.
The Garryvoe Hotel, Cork is situated directly overlooking the Ballycotton Bay. Driving time of only 40 mins east from Cork City and Airport.
From Cork City take the W25 east, following the Waterford Rosslare route until Castlemartyr. At Castlemartyr on the N25 main Cork to Waterford Road) turn onto the R632 drive through village of Ladysbridge and Garryvoe is another 2 miles.
Here at the Garryvoe hotel, Guests can enjoy 360 degree views of the area and the unspoiled countryside. Each bedroom is designed with only your comfort in mind and the standard room is now almost 400 sq. ft. The new Oceanview Bridal Suite with Terrace is 1,200 sq feet of indulgent, romantic luxury. The hotel currently have 65 rooms and suites and in 2010 we will have 90. Room types vary from Bridal Suite, Junior Suites (which have individual terrace or balcony) and our new and upgraded Standard and Family Rooms. (non-smoking and smoking rooms available) All rooms include: · Queen Double Bed · Room Service · Heated Mirrors and Towel Rails · Tea and Coffee · Shower and Bath · Hair Dryer and Diffuser · 32’’ Plasma TV · Free wi-fi
* Smoking rooms available on request.
Dining Enjoy fresh seafood from the pier at Ballycotton and our meat come from all local farms through Kelly’s Family Butchers in the local area along with the fresh vegetables. Whether you choose to eat in our hotel restaurant, the Lighthouse Bar and Grill or snack in the comfort of the Cave Bar, our head chef Kevin O’Sullivan and ensure three simple things: Flavour, Freshness & Simplicity. Restaurant Indulge in fresh seafood and local steaks and meat, local fruit and veg, served simply, in season, in a restaurant that’s high on quality, you’re here to enjoy yourself whatever the occasion The Lighthouse Enjoy a snack or tuck into that old favourite; delicious fresh Ballycotton Battered Plaice with Tartare Sauce and Chips. The lighthouse is bright, modern and airy. Full children’s menu for the under 12s available with local battered chicken bites, along with lasagne, pasta, fish and chips, all made fresh in our kitchen. The Cave The local bar remains untouched by modern ‘improvements’ with traditonal open fire and slate floors, the perfect place to relax! Private Dining The Hotel offers customised menu, buffet, cocktail reception, barbecues or themed nights such as transforming your party into a casino - whatever suits you. The hotel alos caters for all sorts of parties, business, birthdays, anniversaries and family get-togethers
Room Service Room Service Breakfast Menu is available from 8.00am until 10.00am. A more extensive Room Service Food and Beverage Menu is available from 10am until 9.30pm.
Weddings The beautiful beach and Ballycotton Bay make the perfect romantic setting and at the Garryvoe Hotel for hosting weddings. Couples can work directly with Stephen, the General Manager; Anthony, the Deputy General Manager and the rest of our management team to create their dream day. They will guide, and help in every possible way. The hotel can cater for smaller, intimate weddings or weddings of up to 250 guests. The hoel can do set menus or a la carte. Conference and Events When you set up an Out of Office conference or training day that’s exactly where you want it to be. Let your delegates or team enjoy the relaxing environment – a place where ideas The hotel is less than 45 minutes from Cork Airport and half an hour from the city. The hotel can cater for conferences, meetings and team days of all sizes up to 250 participants. wi-fi and internet connections available.
- Fota Wildlife Park, Fota House and Gardens - Golf Clubs: Cork, Youghal, Fota Island, East Cork and Water Rock - Midleton Farmers Market - The Jameson Experience (Old Midleton Distillery) - The Queenstown Story and Titanic Trail - Barryscourt Castle - There’s also fishing, water sports, quad biking, the famous Ballymaloe Cookery School and horse-riding all within a few minutes of the hotel.
Spa We are continuing our commitment to providing luxury facilities at affordable prices, being friendly, not formal and making sure all of you enjoy all we have to offer.
By Spring 2010, the Garryvoe will have a spa with a difference. The Spa will be a sanctuary where everyone can visit on a regular basis. The emphasis will be on natural, organic products from the sea and we aim to be the first spa in Ireland to make a visit to the spa part of your regular lifestyle routine, rather than a luxury treat you can only afford once in a blue moon.
The Health Club We are delighted to announce that in summer 2009 the Garryvoe Hotel will open the most luxurious and health focused Health Club in East Cork. Everything we do at the Garryvoe is guided by a simple mission to offer quality, luxury and professionalism at an affordable price. The new Garryvoe Hotel Health Club facilities will include: - East Cork's only dedicated two-lane 25m Lap Pool, Splash Pool and Water Jet Massage Area - Unique to Cork and Ireland our Aqua Jogging Ring - 1200 square feet Gym with 40 pieces of the latest Technogym equipment - Top Quality Sauna, Invigorating Outdoor Hot Tub, Separate Steam Rooms for men and women - A spacious Aerobics Studio offering complimentary classes - Luxurious, spacious changing rooms and showers with individual, lockable storage lockers - Professional, expert staff
The Garryvoe Hotel Health Club is also open to the general public and membership numbers will be strictly limited in order to maintain ease of access for all members and guests.