The Waterfront Hotel
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Why people book this hotel
“Location”
“Great location on the harbour front”
“Helpful, friendly staff”
“Quiet service”
“Beautiful view from room”
“Wonderfully comfortable hotel”
“Excellent breakfast”
“Breakfast was delicious and we also enjoyed pizzas in Jacob's Bar”
“Clean, comfortable and a lovely view over the harbour”
“Parking was easy”
Overview
Overlooking Baltimore Harbour with fantastic sea and island views, The Waterfront Hotel offers seafood, a bar with regular traditional music sessions, and free Wi-Fi in the public areas. All rooms are bright and include an en suite bathroom, free toiletries, a hairdryer, TV and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms have sea views. Guests can enjoy Jacob's Bar for food and drinks on the village square overlooking the activity on the water. Ferries to Sherkin Island and the Irish-speaking Cape Clear Island can be caught down on the pier less than a minute's walk outside the hotel. Skibbereen is only a 15-minute drive away.
Traveller reviews
Derek
couple
June 11, 2026
“Wonderful location, excellent Staff, nicest freshly cooked breakfast in years well done to Kate and her team we will be”
Kathleen
solo_traveller
June 11, 2026
Everything about it
antony
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
“Very enjoyable.”
Location. Food in the bar was excellent.
AD
solo_traveller
May 22, 2026
“AD”
It was a very relaxing stay. Helpful, friendly staff. Good food. Beautiful view from room. Spacious room/bathroom.
mari
couple
May 20, 2026
“loved it and will definitely come back.”
Wonderfully comfortable hotel. Quiet service. Excellent breakfast. Great location on the harbour front.
David
extended_group
May 11, 2026
“Perfect in every way.”
Perfect in every way.
Susan
solo_traveller
May 5, 2026
The position of the hotel is great. Parking was easy. Our room was fantastic. Clean, comfortable and a lovely view over the harbour. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was delicious and we also enjoyed pizzas in Jacob's Bar. A thoroughly enjoyable stay!
jackie
couple
April 25, 2026
“We were only sorry we couldn’t stay longer. Next year we are going to stay 2 nights.”
Location was amazing cannot wait to return.
John
couple
April 21, 2026
“Wonderful”
Stunning location and views . Beautiful marble floors throughout. Pure luxury.
Peta
couple
April 20, 2026
“Room with a gorgeous view, parking nearby, room large and very well equipped”
Fabulous location, reception extremely helpful
Sean
solo_traveller
March 29, 2026
“Centrally located in Baltimore”
Location on the waterfront in Baltimore overlooking the harbour
Anthony
couple
January 19, 2026
Breakfast was very nice service was excellent .Great location .
Richard
couple
November 1, 2025
The room had a fantastic seaview , was spacious and comfortable . Breakfast was delicious . Great location with direct access to the harbour and seafront .
barry
extended_group
September 27, 2025
“Kate and her staff were excellent and really looked after us -will be back and highly recommend”
David
couple
August 18, 2025
“Very nice hotel. Would recommend”
Ideal location in Baltimore. Staff very helpful and friendly. Room was very luxurious and so comfortable. Breakfast was vary varied and everything looked delicious. Very good food available. Would recommend for short stays.
Guest
couple
July 7, 2025
Breakfast was very nice service was excellent .Great location .
rob
couple
June 2, 2025
“A beautiful place to say, views are fantastic, you must visit Sherkin Island, 10 minute boat trip, brilliant, as was the”
Great location on the seafront, great view from our lovely large room. Good food, mussels and white wine perfect!
Peter.genius
couple
May 20, 2025
The fantastic view from our room.
Gabrielle
family_with_children
May 11, 2025
Perfectly located. Beautifully appointed.
Nicola
couple
April 18, 2025
“Seaside hotel with friendly staff”
Nobody to greet us when we arrived but a helpful lady from the bar took control and showed us to our room. Friendly. Wonderful location. Stayed in room 3. Sink is cracked so could do with being replaced
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas, Lift, Heating, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety features
Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Babysitting/child services, Shared lounge/TV area, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
Double Room
These rooms have timber flooring, non allergenic pillows and duvets. They also come with an en suite bathroom, most with shower over bath, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV.
Superior Double Room
With a king-size bed, fresh white cotton sheets and non-allergenic duvets and pillows, these spacious rooms offer a flat-screen LCD TV, rustic marble flooring, bespoke handmade cherrywood furntiure, sleek modern bathroom, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, toiletries and hairdryer.
Single Room
These rooms have timber flooring, non allergenic pillows and duvets. They also come with an en suite bathroom, most with shower over bath, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV.
Twin Room
These rooms have timber flooring, non allergenic pillows and duvets. They also come with an en suite bathroom, most with shower over bath, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and TV.
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