Eccles Hotel & Spa Glengarriff

We stayed here 2 nights. The staff is very helpful and made us feel like being at home. Good chats and some jokes. Lovely people. We had some pints at the hotel bar and stayed a bit at the lobby which has a cozy fireplace. The nostalgic atmosphere was topped by seasonal decoration. We didn’t used the spa as we mainly wanted to discover the surroundings and the weather was just right for that:) The breakfast menu has vegetarian options for those who prefer a veggie alternative. We would come back here in future.

We spent a really fantastic 2 nights at this hotel. Everything was great, lovely room overlooking the bay. We had the ‘cosy double’ and although it was small it was everything we needed. Comfy bed, lovely hot shower and a stunning view. Dinner was superb- food up there with the best we’ve had, service was excellent, all staff knowledgeable and attentive. The spa was great too- outdoor hot tubs and a sauna overlooking the bay. Excellent massage. Great breakfast. Really couldn’t fault anything. Thoroughly recommend for a few nights. The coastal walk starts from just across the road opposite the hotel. We saw loads of seals. Kenmare and Bantry are both within a 30 minute drive. We’ll be back!

Absolutely fantastic stay! From check-in, my now fiancee and I were so well looked after by all the staff but especially Mags! They helped celebrate our engagement and make it that bit more memorable. Location, food and the hotel itself were brilliant! Can't wait to go back again!

I enjoyed my second visit to the Eccles Hotel last weekend.... a lovely relaxing Friday evening. I ate in the Harbour Bar - great food and wine - and friendly service. The Spa personnel kindly accommodated my spa session for the Saturday morning, as I was delayed arriving on Friday.|Relaxing jacuzzi and sauna session was included in my package. |Really tasty breakfast, with freshly prepared eggs, and complimentary newspaper.|Eccles is perfectly situated to walk up to the village of Glengariff, and for the trip out to Garinish Island. It is quite dated, but that is part of its olde world charm.|I booked a small room, but it was perfectly adequate for me and it had a beautiful view over the bay. I also enjoyed the tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV and ensuite.|I look forward to another visit in the future.

Sean and I got married in August of this year at The Eccles. Choosing The Eccles as our venue was a no-brainer. From day one, we were welcomed by the General Manager David, Mags and the whole Eccles team with such warmth and genuine kindness that we just knew we had to have our wedding here.||The whole experience was flawless. The team operates like a well-oiled machine—accommodating, attentive, and professional. As the bride and groom, we were able to completely relax and leave everything in their capable hands. The setting is breathtaking, and the food was absolutely epic. The Spa is also such a treat for a much-needed wind-down after the wedding. We honestly had the best weekend.||A special thank you to Mags—she is so much more than a wedding coordinator. The time and effort she puts into getting to know her couples and truly bringing their vision to life is incredible. From printing table plans to storing flowers, to offering invaluable advice during the planning process—she’s a true superwoman.||We are still on cloud nine from the whole experience. Thank you again, Eccles! We’re already looking forward to our next visit as a married couple.||We cannot recommend The Eccles and Glengarriff enough as a wedding location—it’s absolutely awesome!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Eccles Hotel which is full of character. We had lovely accommodation in the Shaw Suite. We were able to totally relax while there and that was exactly what we needed. We found the staff from the reception, bar and dining room to be exceptionally professional, friendly and helpful. We did get to walk up to the village during a dry period and it was beautifully presented with lovely shops and bars with lots of outside seating. As it worked out the weather was the worst they've had for 22 years. We did not expect the tail end of Hurricane Amy. We experienced the massive rainfall, stormy conditions and road flooding coming from Kenmare to Glengarriff but it did not spoil our enjoyment. Let's say, it added significant mileage to our travel plans but it was an unexpected experience and happy we were all safe. We planned to use the Spa but did not know it closed on Thursdays so maybe a notice in reception area to that effect would be appropriate. We enjoyed the log fires and a beverage or two or three in the foyer considering the conditions outside the front door. We will return but will check the weather forecast in advance.

I have stayed here four years in row at the same time each year. Its a beautiful hotel full of history and luxury in a way new modern hotels cannot recreate. ||Open fires in the lobby to welcome you in, windy stairs, and views that are just amazing.||All within a brief walk of the town and what a walk, beautiful and so tidy. ||The staff are always polite (some have been there year on year) and friendly, even when they are mad busy. The food is amazing.||It is a very relaxing, peaceful, historic hotel with olde world charm and resilience to the modern world. ||The rooms are clean, fresh but not without a modern touch.||But most importantly I sleep well, ok so they pull a good pint too.

We primarily chose this hotel because of the celebrity chef. Perhaps I shouldn't trust this description. The food was poorly presented and certainly not of a professional chef quality.|As for the hotel itself. It is dated and need of some refurbishment. It was however clean and the service was pleasant. |I am sure there are better alternatives, especially in terms of value for money.

We didn't stay here but enjoyed a wonderful dinner. The interior is quite nice. We were in the main dining room which is a little fancy but it was totally acceptable to be casually dressed, as we were and all the other diners. The food was fresh and well prepared and creatively presented. The desserts were particularly wonderful! The staff was friendly. Great meal!

Ignore the old reviews; this hotel is under new ownership and is being completely revamped. The renovation is not quite done but there are improvements everywhere. The hotel sits right on the Glengariff harbor; the front-facing rooms all have wonderful views. The rooms are good-sized but perhaps a little spartan. Eccles has recently opened a spa with three treatment rooms and a so-called relaxation room overlooking Bantry Bay. Treat yourself! You can enjoy a drink or a snack on the front porch or a casual dinner in the Harbor Bar. But go to dinner at Garinish Restaurant -- *especially* if Eddie Attwell is around. Eddie is a superstar in the garden and in the kitchen but he's low-key about his accolades. Better yet, he's over-the-top friendly and fun to chat with. We've been lucky enough to have 7 or 8 different dishes that Eddie prepared, including several that weren't on the menu. All were memorable. One of my favorites was a simple but extraordinary beetroot salad with creamy Irish blue cheese. I enjoyed my first ever buckwheat risotto. And the desserts! The brownie made with a beer stout -- more please. It's too bad that Eddie is 5000 miles away. I'd be eating there all of the time.

This is a lovely old hotel looking right out onto Glengarriff harbour. The hotel has been refurbished nicely with furniture that is modern but that still gives a nod to the age of the hotel in a tasteful way. This is a great hotel for a wedding there is a great room to use as the wedding venue, it has lots of light and gorgeous views out onto the water. Other than that the food is good, the service is friendly and efficient and attention to detail is as you would hope for, for a wedding. You can come in here for food other than just for a wedding of course, there is a great pub food menu which is great after a few drinks, its good before the drinks too but you know what i mean! I like the way that you can sit outside the hotel on a terrace type thing that covers the front of the hotel, you get a real summer feeling when all he hanging baskets are out and there are lots of people floating around enjoying themselves.

Old buildings often have charm and character. Others are run down and need to be completely renovated. While there are some features that should be saved, the Glengarriff Eccles Hotel is one of the latter. There is a strong whiff of rodent throughout the hotel, and while it isn't the fault of the staff (who are quite friendly), the owners have obviously been putting off repairs, and it shows.

Good food - but really lovey staff! This has been recently taken over by new owners - and you can tell. great place to stop; next time will try and stay!