The Westlodge Hotel and Leisure Centre is situated in the market town of Bantry, overlooking the eternally beautiful Bantry Bay. The Westlodge Hotel has been a focal point of the town of Bantry for over 40 years, and is managed by our highly experienced General Manager, Patrick Gill. The Westlodge Hotel is set in 23 acres of landscaped gardens with nature trails, Along with a pond which is home to our mighty ducks and many wildlife species.
The Westlodge Hotel is open all year round, and is the ideal location for weddings, family holidays, special family occasions, special interest groups such as golfers, walkers and photographers. For special interest groups we offer a number of extra facilities such as late check- out, drying room for wet gear, free use of the leisure centre, and free use of a dedicated meeting room for tutorials.
The Westlodge Hotel has 100 comfortable en suite bedrooms, a honeymoon suite and 9 cosy cottages, some of which are 4 star, some of which are 3 star. LIVE MUSIC ON EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 9PM ONWARDS
The Westlodge Hotel and Leisure Centre offers a range of guest facilities unrivalled in the South West of Ireland! It offers:
Family friendly accommodation, with both family rooms and self catering cottages being available all year round
- Complimentary wifi in the hotel lobby
- Coin operated computer and printer in the lobby
- Fully supervised leisure centre
- “Mighty Ducks” Kiddies Holiday Camps which run during all mid terms and July and August
- Special early dedicated Kiddie’s meal times in July and August
- Nightly kiddies movie nights (with popcorn!) in July and August
- Hannie Murphy’ Bar with Sky Sports and entertainment nightly in July & August, weekends rest of year
- Carbery Lounge Bar with extensive bar food menu available daily from 12 noon till 9 p.m.
- Sugar Loaf Restaurant, open seven evenings, the ideal venue for a romantic meal
- Several extensive conference and banqueting rooms, catering from 60 to 350 people
- Licensed for civil ceremonies
- Extensive wine list
- Coeliac friendly menus
- Ample FREE parking
The Westlodge Hotel in Bantry is situated at the crossroads of four peninsulas which are all on the new and iconic “Wild Atlantic Way” – the wild and hauntingly beautiful Beara Peninsula, the famously dramatic Ring of Kerry, the Mizen Head Peninsula which houses the recently re – opened stunningly iconic Mizen Head Bridge and the wonderful Sheep Head’s Way, recently voted a “European Destination of Excellence”.
Every Summer the town of Bantry plays host to three of Europe’s most prestigious artistic festivals – the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, the West Cork Literary Festival and the Masters of Tradition. From late June ‘til the end of August, Bantry is thronged with eager festival goers who feast themselves on a glut of classical music concerts, literary readings, workshops and lively Irish music sessions! The Westlodge Hotel offers excellent concert accommodation packages for all three festivals, including early dinner sittings. Just phone us on 027 – 50360 for further details as these packages are not always available on line.
The Westlodge Hotel and Leisure Centre leisure facilities are available to non – residents also (except the gym). Terms and conditions apply, just phone the leisure centre for details on 027 50557.
The town of Bantry also hosts one of West Cork’s most famous markets, Bantry Market which is held every Friday in the main square of Bantry. The first Friday of the month is always an extra – large market and a wonderful array of stalls from local organic food produce, to West Cork hand- made crafts is always available for the eager visitor to admire or purchase.
The best time to come and stay in the Westlodge Hotel and Leisure Centre is now! So why not pick up the phone and book the holiday of a lifetime!