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 got married in June 2025 and had our reception at the Eccles hotel. |From the first day we viewed it, we knew it was for us. The hotel itself is charming, and not to mention the views but the real selling point of the Eccles is its people. ||Mags the wedding co ordinator , Marcus and all the team at the Eccles make you feel like it’s one big family and it really is . The attention to detail, and the exclusivity with which they give you for your wedding day is nothing short of magic, and is hard to find in today’s world. ||From our planning meeting to the wedding testing our whole day was made feel completely at ease. Nothing was a problem and Mags even had suggestions for us we never thought of. ||We were treated like absolute royalty ||They are truly the creators of magic ||What is extra special is the hotel is exclusively yours on the day of the wedding so the team is fully focused on preparation and delivery for the wedding and it shows ! ||For many of our family and friends this was all our first time at a wedding in the Eccles - everyone was so impressed. It must be West Corks best kept secret - not to mention the views from the ballroom !! ||The personal touch the Eccles has , is what sets it apart. It really feels like a family run hotel - and is hard to believe it’s not. ||The Eccles became our home for that weekend. It was the team that made it feel like such. ||The food, the generosity of the canapés, the drinks , the little touches of decor throughout the hotel were all noticed by us and our guests ||This is a gem, we are so thrilled we went with our gut from that first viewing and booked it ||While I would love to keep it all to myself , they deserve all the success and should be recognised for all the hard work they put in to creating magic ||Eccles - the creator of magic ||To Mags ( and all the team whom we all knew on first name basis by the end ) , thank you for all you do ||We have memories for a lifetime and looking forward to visiting for our anniversary and many more of life’s milestones to come ||They deserve 5 stars and more x

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!