From Cork City Centre Follow directions for the Dublin and Rosslare (N8). Take the exit onto N25 toward Waterford/Rosslare. Travel on the N25 (East) and take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit. Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is approximately 350 metres on the right. From Shannon Airport Departing from the Shannon Airport, take the 1st exit on the roundabout onto Airport Road (N19). At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit, following signs for Limerick (N18 sign). Continue approaching Limerick, then follow sign for N20(Cork and Killarney sign). Proceed on N20 for approx. 95 km until you reach the outskirts of Cork. Continue onto N25, sign posted Rosslare and Waterford. Travel on N25 (East), then take the Cobh Exit. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit. Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is approx. 350 metres on the right. From Galway Follow the signs for the N6 to Dublin and Limerick for approximately 5 kilometers. At the roundabout follow signs for N18 to Limerick for approx. 90km. Then follow sign for N20 (Cork and Killarney). Continue on the N20 for approx. 95km until you reach the outskirts of Cork. Continue onto N25, sign posted Rosslare and Waterford. Continue along the N25 (East) and take exit for Cobh. At the roundabout take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh. At the next roundabout and take the 1st exit. Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is situated approx. 350 metres on the right. From Dublin (North) Follow signs for Cork/ Limerick (N7). Continue onto M7. Take the 1st exit for Cork onto the N8. Continue for approximately 160 kilometers until you reach the outskirts of Cork. At the Dunkettle roundabout take the 1st exit for Rosslare/ Waterford. Travel on N25 (East) and take the exit for Cohn. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit, sign posted Cobh. Then at the next roundabout, take the 1st exit. Proceed over the bridge and the entrance to the resort is approx. 350 metres on the right.
There are 131 guest rooms and suites in the hotel, all are warm and relaxing with many offering superb views of the island woodland and golf courses. Room facilites include: Golf Course View Room Rainforest Shower Non-Smoking Room Mini Bar Suites Available In-Room Safe Flat Screen Television Bathrobes Slippers 24-Hour Room Service Connecting Rooms Available Dual-Line Speaker Telephone Voicemail High Speed Internet Access Separate Bath and Shower Stall Satellite Channels Individual Climate Control Oversized Room In-Room Movies Iron/Ironing Board Balcony Cable Channels Data Port Coffee and Tea Maker Writing Desk Direct Dialing Air-Conditioned Room Hairdryer Television with Internet Access and Wireless Keyboard in Guest Rooms (Charge)
The Cove, is the hotels gourmet-dining restaurant, here you are guaranteed a gastronomic experience with chef has creating unique dishes from only the freshest of ingredients, fresh seafood and meat, organic produce from local pastures. Wine lovers or those wishing to learn more about the fruits of the vine, will enjoy the wine list from our specially designed cellar.
For something a bit more casual try the Fota Restaurant, both breakfast and evening meals are served hear. Additonal hotel facilities include; 18-Hole Golf Course Fitness and Spa Facilities/Services 24-Hour Room Service Indoor Heated Pool Babysitting Service Copy/Printing Service Dry Cleaning Service Wake-up Service Available High Speed Internet Access in Business Center (Charge) 24-Hour Business Center Free Wireless High Speed Internet Access in Public Areas Laundry Service Concierge Service Parking Facilities 24-Hour Business Center Golf Pro Shop Whirlpool/Hot Tub
An expansive list of fine whiskeys awaits at the Amber Lounge. With over 75 to choose from, it provides the perfect opportunity to sample whiskeys, including those from the nearby Midleton distilleries. One can also enjoy daily afternoon tea with gourmet sandwiches, freshly baked scones, delicate pastries, and desserts. It’s also the perfect place to enjoy an Irish coffee by the cosy fireplace during the winter or a chilled beer on the outdoor terrace during the summer.
The Fota Island Spa, is a world-class destination spa With 18 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy, and thermal suites. The Spa offers an extensive range of signature treatments, to leave you with a sense of peace and happiness.
The spa also features a full fitness suite with Life Fitness equipment, an indoor heated swimming pool (Children permitted 9 -11am and 4 - 6pm) and is also home to Ireland’s only walking river, renowned for its assistance in healing sports related injuries.
On the island there are also a number of cycling, walking, and jogging trails as well as outdoor areas for archery, tennis, and other team building exercises.
Golfers will enjoy the championship golf course set amongst beautiful parkland scenery, regarded as one of the best courses in Ireland. .This championship standard golf courses was designed by Europe’s premier golf course designer Jeff Howes. The three distinct courses, The Deer Park, which hosted the Irish Open in 2001 and 2002, the nine-hole Belvelly, and the newly opened Barryscourt provide unique challenges and surprises for all levels of golfing expertise.
For a family day out that the kids will love Fota Wildlife Park is also located on the Island and open all year round. Here you can see over 70 typre of exotic wildlife in open surrounding.
Our world-class Fota Island Spa is designed to concentrate on relaxation and well-being. With 18 treatment rooms, an extensive menu of face & body treatments, hydrotherapy and a thermal suite, it caters for the sporting enthusiast as well as those seeking holistic relaxation and pampering. The Acacia Thermal Suite is a wonderful way to begin your journey with us. Our specially sculpted mosaic chairs will heat up your body and you’ll begin to relax. Take 10 minutes in the tepidarium - the 40 degrees mosaic hot chamber and follow on with the Hammam steam room. Our signature treatments take inspiration from the calm and tranquil surroundings of the Cork country side and leave you with a sense of peace and happiness. Water treatments at the Fota Island Spa include the hydro pool, various natural, mineral baths and one water treatment not to be missed is the unique Walking River. The only one of its kind in Ireland, this long, narrow pool uses different temperatures to reduce muscle fatigue associated with spots and jet lag. As you walk through, the first part of your journey takes you into warm water with invigorating foot jets, small pebbles and counter current massage streams. The second part is in cooler water with larger pebbles and micro bubble plates to finally relax tired limbs. Choose from a list of fabulous Body Treatments that contains mud and sea weed wraps, polishes and hand & feet treatments. Our Massage selection offers Indian Head Massage , Swedish Massage , Sports Massage, Reiki Massage , Hot Stone Massage and Reflexology. Your therapist will help you choose from an extensive list of Facials to ensure you experience the best one for your skin type.