In the town of Cobh, the family-owned Bella Vista Hotel overlooks Cork Harbor. This luxurious Victorian villa offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, a traditional Irish Bar, restaurant and free parking. Bedrooms at The Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites feature a satellite LCD HDTV and tea/coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms have baths and showers and most rooms have views of Cork Harbor, the second largest natural harbor in the world. The award-winning Continental Restaurant has ocean views and serves European and Chinese food. The cozy Full Rustic Bar offers Guinness, a fine selection of whiskeys and open fires. Each morning, you can enjoy a buffet breakfast of homemade brown bread, scones, and muffins, as well as cereals or a full Irish breakfast. Cobh town center is just a 5-minute walk away and fishing is available at the harbor. There are around 30 golf courses within a 30-minute drive. Bella Vista caters to fishing groups and is able to organize boat hire for fishing trips as well as fishing tackle and equipment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
4 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom :
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
4 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
4 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 6:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 7:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 6:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 7:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 8:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 4:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 5:
1 king bed
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
4 twin beds
4 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Teall
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was lovely, overlooking the cathedral and the bay.
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was extremely helpful, the room was large and modern, and the breakfast in the morning was delicious. It was easy to walk downtown.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of America United States of America
    What a fantastic experience. From the moment we arrived everyone was extremely helpful and accommodating. As there was no lift the receptionist carried our bags to the room. Room was clean, beds were comfortable, kettle with tea and coffee and...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The China Sea Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Latvian
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Chinese

House rules

Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is open 365 days a year including Christmas Day. Guests with special wishes are welcome to contact the hotel directly using the contact details on the booking confirmation.

Please note that some of the apartments are located a 5 minute walk from the reception.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites

  • Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites is 800 feet from the center of Cobh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites has 1 restaurant:

    • The China Sea Restaurant

  • Yes, Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Apartment
    • Vacation Home
    • Suite
    • Quad
    • Triple

  • The prices at Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bella Vista Hotel & Self Catering Suites offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Horseback riding
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/Performance
    • Bar crawls
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tour or class about local culture