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    Castlemartyr Resort

    4.6 (21 reviews)
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    Outside the manor house
    Ethan O.

    The easiest way to describe this whimsical accommodation is a hotel nesting in an art gallery. With stunning pieces of local sourced art and picture perfect architecture this is truly a perfect place to visit. From our check in to our check out I had no complaints. Rooted in a historical estate my room had a great view facing the clearing where horses and sheep wandered. The room was spotless with a castle like interior and outfit with modern technology. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the space. Overall the experience was unlike anything I have experienced.

    chess in front of the ruins
    Julie P.

    Exceeds expectations in every way. This historic property is more magnificent than the photos can reveal. There are whimsical touches everywhere and the rooms are so elegant. I am in love with the design and decor of this resort as much as the lovely friendly people who work here. It really is a destination in itself although there is plenty to experience off the property as well. Try the afternoon tea which includes gluten free options. wander the gardens, walk through the forested grounds, sit on the terrace or in the living room and enjoy a book or play a game of chess right in front of the old ruins at the edge of the property and enjoy the spa with an appointment. The art installations by local artists are top quality, as is the level of service everywhere on the property. This is a location not to be missed in Cork.

    Caitie M.

    Absolutely blown away by the beauty of this resort! They have every last detail worked out here. I loved that the shades and lights were all remote controlled from the bedside. The bedding was fabulous. The view of the horses grazing was breath taking. There are 2 restaurants and a bar on site. There's also an old castle looking building that is lit up at night. We loved lounging around here!

    The coffee bar in the room
    Joelle F.

    Wow Wow Wow!! This hotel and spa is unbelievable and an absolute experience. I was here a about 6 years ago for a wedding, but didn't get to avail of all the facilities. Firstly, they welcomed me back, even though I didn't mention I had stayed pervious, they help you with your bags, valet parking, the guest relations manager walks you to your room and introduces you to staff members, shows you all the areas and how to get there and talks you through everything in the room. They gave us a jar of sweets and a card welcoming us back to the resort, and also it was my birthday, they delivered a card to the spa, which was super thoughtful, and also a surprise desert after dinner. The spa is heaven, I was fortunate to have a massage and a facial on two separate days, and use the relaxing areas with the sauna, steam room, jet bath area too. After each treatment you are given a home made granola bar, fresh fruit skewer and home made smoothie. The therapists and the treatments were amazing. I could keep writing and writing about this hotel, from the staff, all the tiny little details, the food (wow the food!!), the surroundings itself, EVERYTHING!! I can not flaw this hotel at all, it is 100% perfection.

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    Review Highlights - Castlemartyr Resort

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    Castlemartyr Resort

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    The Castlemartyr resort is outstanding...truly an amazing 5-Star experience. If you make it to…read moreIreland on travel, I strongly recommend you take the time to visit Cork and stay at the resort. My family (wife and 3 children) had the pleasure of staying at the resort for 3 nights, and everything about it was top notch. It is set on gorgeous property, including rolling hills, a beautiful golf course, with pastures for horses and miles of beautiful hikes. In addition, they have sensational facilities, from outstanding food (awesome restaurant), to a gorgeous indoor pool, as well as a fully equipped gym (and spa). The staff was attentive, kind, considerate, friendly and overall outstanding. The rooms were spacious, well equipped and a great value for the money (while it is an expensive resort, there is great value for the money). They are incredibly kid friendly, and there are lots of fun things for the kids to do. In particular, we loved the Knight's Bar (fully stocked and gorgeous), the sensational menu at the restaurant, the awesome staff, indoor swimming pool with fantastic view, and the big rooms. 5-Stars!

    We're staying here on a whim as we make our way around Ireland, and I still can not get over the…read morebang for buck value at Castlemartyr. There are some reviews that this is not a true 5-star experience, and while I understand why they clearly are also not considering what they charge for this magnificent property. My first thought upon checking in was what did we pay for this place? Then we realized, it was really not much...less than a typical night (not weekend) stay in Napa. The property is spectacular, and seemingly well kept. There is a new contemporary meets old world elegance on this property that few have done so well (Cavallo Point in Sausalito comes to mind). The rooms are situated in a modern contemporary wing, while the main manor sits proud with old world elegance. The highlight of this property without doubt is its grounds, and they are astounding, charming and romantic. I especially enjoyed the garden setting and the outdoor hiking trails. The spa and gym are fantastic as well. We also enjoyed dinner at the Belltower restaurant, and the food was prepared better than most hotel kitchens and on or above par with most michelin star restaurants. Service was a little lackluster (see below), but don't let that stop you. Our room was clean, comfortable and luxurious. Pressed white linens, fluffed pillows, a heavy comforter. Everything seemed to have had a once over, and designed to impress. Even the wifi is blisteringly fast considering the size of this property. I was especially suspect of this as we stayed in another Castle property in Tuscany and the wifi experience there was terrible. Finally, although I'm giving Castlemartyr 5 stars, I wanted to add a counterpoint to it's shine and a justification. I did not experience any issue with the staff, and service was on point - I can see how they could be perceived as rude or even slow, in reality they just seem barely understaffed. Also, when I reached for the toilet paper the roll fell down, then the rod, and finally the piece that connects to the connection bolted in the wall. It was a 'wtf' moment, but it was put back together and over-all not a big deal. Not ever bar is staffed, and there is not a team of 3 waiting on you for dinner. Castlemartyr has all the foundations of being a true 5 star resort, but to do so they would also, and justifiably so, be charging north of $500-1000 per night. At $250/300/nt or whatever we're paying this place is a STEAL, and thus 5-stars w/o question. Come stay here, and stay often. It's a bargain at this rate.

    Waterford Castle - From door

    Waterford Castle

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    Gorgeous! Just absolutely stunning in every detail. The bathrooms are a work of art! Tbr gigantic…read morefireplace in the entrance is so cozy and burned with areal wood that cracked and smelled glorious. The afternoon high tea service was utter perfection. Highly recommend! And the white wallaby that lives in the grounds is so exciting to spot.

    My daughter & I spent the night here on July 4th & all I can say is WOW!! Talk about being in the…read morelap of luxury! Can you imagine taking a ferry from the town of Waterford to "the island" without even getting out of your car, then drive the roads that are lined with trees while looking at all wonderful scenery & foliage only to land in front of this spectacular castle where you would be spending the night (or more if you're lucky!)? Let me just say it's pretty wild & if you can afford it, even for one night as I did, I would do it as it's a once in a lifetime thing! Now there are 2 types of accommodations at the Waterford Castle. The castle itself & the "lodge" which is not physically attached to the castle, it's just a tad bit down the road but it is still eloquent in its own right. It's additional accommodations to the castle. My review will be based on the "castle" as that is where we stayed & loved it!! First off, accommodations are not cheap, whether it be the castle or lodge. But with that said the castle is the epitome of elegance & luxury! And to me, this is a once in a lifetime experience so go big or go home! When you drive up & walk through the castle doors you feel like you've found paradise & are about to fall back into time. But when you enter your room (and each room has its own name & is unique in its own way) you know you're in Heaven. The beds are large, comfy & fluffy, when you walk in you'll notice a chocolate on each pillow, the room was huge! They had an armoire for storing your clothing, TV, windows to open, chairs to relax in & the bathroom...OMG I loved the pull chain on the toilet! Too funny! And the huge bear claw tub - to die for!! We arrived later in the evening & the dining room was just getting ready to close for new service (5 or 10 minutes left), however the person who was checking us in at the front desk said that he would tell them we were coming. This allowed us to be escorted to our room with our luggage as well allow me to park my car in the appropriate area (you can park in front of the castle to check-in, unload your luggage, etc., but have to move it for long term which is just a very short walk). And I must say that out of all the places I've had the pleasure of staying at in Ireland, Paris & Rome, this was the only place that had wash clothes in the bathroom. What can I say, small things like this make me happy. The Munster Room Restaurant was spectacular, this is what fine dining is all about! I really wanted to take pictures of the dining room & our food but my daughter was a tad bit embarrassed. Ok, she was thoroughly embarrassed & said no one else was doing it so I shouldn't (There were only 2 other tables with 2 people at each, but it was the end of the dining time so I'm sure there were probably more earlier). I did manage to get a few shots of the room we were dining in as well as 1 picture of our dessert but that's it. There was a pianist playing lovely music, after he left they scrolled through some channels of music, one of which had the Bee Gee's singing Stayin' Alive...I almost told them to go back to that station. ha ha Eating in the dining room is 60 EU each person, it's a 5 course meal & is fabulous! They do have room service but from what they told me the selection is limited. The breakfast was good & served in a different dining room from dinner. There are several things laid out for you to serve yourself (juice, coffee, fruit, muffins, etc.) & then there is a menu with main course so to speak to choose from (Irish Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, omelets, etc.). Now after being seated it took quite a while before anyone even bothered to ask us if we were ready to order (15 minutes or so) but we did notice that they were quick to attend to other guests who were seated way after us. Not sure what was up with that. When they finally came to take our order my daughter ordered Eggs Benedict & I ordered an omelet with no cheese. The food arrived in a decent amount of time but when I cut into my omelet it was oozing with cheese & didn't even have what I asked for on the inside of the omelet (completely different omelet). I had a hard time trying to flag someone down as the person that took our order was nowhere to be found. Finally got the attention of a gentleman who took the omelet back. Sadly it took so long for the correct omelet to make its appearance at our table that my daughter had already finished her meal. She loved her Eggs Benedict, my omelet tasted ok but I was just disappointed in the service from start to finish in the dining room for breakfast. This would be a 5 star review however, with the breakfast fiasco I took away 1/2 a star so I consider this a 4-1/2 review. All-in-all this was a fabulous experience & I am glad we got to spend one night here (wish it were more to so we could explore). The place was clean, organized, the staff was great & pleasant. This is definitely a must for those traveling to Waterford.

    Castlemartyr Resort - hotels - Updated May 2026

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