Eccles Hotel & Spa Glengarriff

We recently spent two wonderful nights at Eccles Hotel, and we had a fantastic stay from start to finish. We were travelling with two very small children, both under three years of age, and the hotel was exceptionally accommodating and welcoming to our family. They provided two cots for our room without any fuss, which made a huge difference and allowed us all to settle in comfortably. The room itself was lovely, spacious, and very well appointed, with a beautiful view overlooking the harbour — a real highlight of our stay. The hospitality throughout the hotel was outstanding. The staff were warm, friendly, and genuinely kind, especially towards our children. A particularly lovely touch was that when they noticed we were speaking Irish, they made an effort to speak to us in Irish as well, or to include little Irish words in conversation. It was a small gesture, but it really stood out and made us feel very welcome. We also had dinner in the bar during our stay, which was relaxed and enjoyable, with great food in a comfortable setting — ideal when travelling with young children. However, the real highlight of the stay was the breakfast. It was absolutely delicious, with a great selection and excellent quality, and something we genuinely looked forward to each morning. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found Eccles Hotel to be warm, comfortable, and extremely family-friendly. We wouldn’t hesitate to return and would highly recommend it, particularly to families with young children.

We had an amazing few days in the Eccles Hotel for our wedding on New Year's Eve. The hotel was fabulous!! Perfect for a winter wedding, with it's cosy & warm atmosphere, fires in the reception area, historic building, beautiful decor & stunning view from the exceptional bridal suite. Mags, Dylan & their team were a dream to deal with, incredibly helpful, professional & welcoming. They made the whole process very easy for us & many of our guests commented on their attentive hospitality over the few days. The food in the hotel was delicious & the staff were very accommodating to our guests at breakfast each morning. We couldn't rate the hotel high enough & we would definitely recommended the Eccles as a wedding venue to any couple.

We got married in the Eccles in September 2025. What an experience!! From day 1 of going to see the hotel& initial contact to the day of the wedding& even after, we couldn't find a single fault. Mags, the wedding coordinator, and manager Dylan were the most professional, friendly & helpful people. We couldn't have asked for anymore. Mags made the whole experience so stress free. The food was nothing short of amazing- and is every time we visit for a stay or just lunch. The bridal suite is beautiful. We cant wait to come back again for another stay. The Eccles is second to none. A truly family orientated, friendly place. Staff like Mags are one of a kind. Our wedding wouldnt have been the same without her!

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 had our wedding at the Eccles and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect experience. Although our wedding was small, the hotel made us feel just as special as if we had filled the ballroom.||Mags was absolutely wonderful from start to finish — so supportive throughout the entire planning process and exceptional on the day itself. Every member of staff went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.||The food was superb, with great care taken to cater for everyone’s needs, which our guests really appreciated. The location is simply fabulous and added so much to the overall experience.||We truly couldn’t say enough good things about the Eccles and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone considering it for their wedding or a special occasion.

Myself and my (now) wife like to treat ourselves to nice weekend breaks down at Eccles, we just love the hotel's unique charm of old historic exterior, modern bedroom decor, amazing food and a delightful spa to relax away the stresses of life while looking out toward Garinish Island and Bantry Bay. ||We chose to have our wedding reception at Eccles hotel as we already knew the service provided by the hotel staff was to a very high level. ||Mags who is the hotel's wedding coordinator met with us early on, guided us through the wedding planning and really went above and beyond to make our Wedding Reception at Eccles Hotel so special (thanks again Mags!). We were thrilled with the quality of the reception, the exceptional food and outstanding service from start to finish. Many of our wedding guests have mentioned to us that they are already planning a return stay at the hotel as they were so impressed.||We would highly recommend couples planning a wedding reception to consider Eccles Hotel.

We had our wedding @ the Eccles on May 10th 2025 and everything was perfect from start to finish! Mags and all the staff went over and above from the minute we first met them and we couldn’t have wished for more. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved everything from the rooms to the food and the amazing cocktails at our drinks reception ! The tasting afternoon was a close second to the wedding day itself!! 🤤 Mags added so many personal touches to the day for us and the chef even incorporated some of my dads local west cork honey in our desert 🍯🐝 We can’t wait to come back for a visit soon 😍

If your thinking of booking for your wedding 100% do it. We had our wedding here back in October and it was perfect I wouldn't changed a thing. Mags and her team were outstanding. From the moment we booked the venue Mags was on hand to help with anything and everything, day or night, even the night before the wedding Mags was on hand with any problem I had (we had Storm Amy incoming) so was little stressed whether guests and suppliers would actually be able to make it (they all did). The morning of the wedding I got ready downstairs in the hotel and despite the storm it was a very calm and chill morning. We had both ceremony and reception all the in hotel and everything went smoothly and was perfect. Location and scenery are an added bonus. Guests are still complimenting Mags and the hotel 3 months later. We cant wait to go back for our 1st anniversary ❤️

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!