Westlodge Hotel & Leisure Centre - Bantry

Westlodge Hotel & Leisure Centre: 26-acre landscaped grounds overlooking Bantry Bay

Leisure Centre

The leisure centre at Westlodge Hotel has a heated indoor swimming pool, a separate children's pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub. Guests also have access to a fully equipped gym with personal trainers available, plus fitness classes and yoga sessions. Outdoor sporting amenities include tennis courts, a pitch and putt course, and a soccer pitch across the 26-acre property.

Dining

The culinary team at The Westlodge Hotel is committed to using local and artisan food suppliers from the West Cork region for all dining options. The Sugarloaf Restaurant offers formal dining with views over Bantry Bay, while the Carbery Bar serves casual meals. A kid-friendly buffet, special diet menus, and breakfast served until 11 am are additional dining features at the hotel.

Accommodations

Westlodge Hotel offers deluxe double or twin rooms and family rooms with two double beds, all with en suite bathrooms and tea/coffee making facilities. On-site self-catering cottages set in tranquil gardens provide flexible accommodation options for groups or longer stays. Rooms are cleaned daily with complimentary bottled water replenished each day.

Location & Activities

The Westlodge Hotel & Pondlodge Cottages sits on the edge of Bantry town, overlooking Bantry Bay and providing direct access to the Wild Atlantic Way and Sheep's Head Way walking trails. Nearby attractions include Bantry House & Gardens, West Cork Chamber Music Festival, and the Beara Peninsula. The hotel also offers car hire, an electric vehicle charging station, and free parking for guests exploring the region.

Family & Entertainment

Westlodge Hotel Bantry provides a children's playground, a kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games for family entertainment. Evening entertainment includes live music and performances, plus movie nights for children. The 26-acre grounds feature a fairy trail with walking routes and a picnic area for family outings.

• Leisure: Indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and gym with personal trainers
• Dining: Sugarloaf Restaurant with bay views, Carbery Bar, local artisan food suppliers
• Accommodation: Self-catering cottages and deluxe rooms with daily housekeeping
• Grounds: 26 acres with tennis courts, pitch and putt, soccer pitch, fairy trail
• Location: Direct access to Wild Atlantic Way, 15-min walk to Bantry town
• Activities: Live music, movie nights, children's playground, and evening entertainment