The Montenotte Hotel
What Guests Say
The staff and hotel itself was incredible. It was luxurious and beautifully designed. We were treated so well during our stay. Ken, the doorman greeted us every time we entered and left the hotel recommending different places to go and see or eat. He was so friendly and warm. Phillipe was so friendly and conversational also. We really felt at home and so welcome here. An amazing mini moon from start to finish. The staff couldn’t have done more for us. My favourite hotel I have stayed in Ireland to date. We walked into town and then got a taxi back most evenings, very accessible.
Stephanie
May 2025
Everything was exceptional, from the service of all the staff, the room, facilities, food & drinks, and the view. The reception staff went above and beyond in giving recommendations and service, we even got a little treat left in our room for it being our honeymoon :) Absolutely would be our first choice of stay again when visiting Cork. We left wishing we had booked another night here.
Lydia
October 2025
The staff at the Montenotte were helpful from checkin, to helping us find things, to generally just giving us a good lay of the land. For instance, they explained the various hotel amenities in a way that seemed like they weren't just regurgitating a set of facts for each guest. The room was quiet, decorated well, the temperature was maintained well, etc. The grounds were really nice, and while we didn't try the restaurant or spa, we had a really nice drink at the Glass House. It was really nearly the perfect base for our trip.
Todd
August 2025
The exterior and interior design was very well done. The room size was decent and the bed was very comfy. We got lucky with the weather and enjoyed two wonderful evenings on the terrace either for cocktails or dinner? It was great to see that a lot of locals use the summer nights to come there for cocktails as well. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious. They have a movie theater with big comfy chairs and one night we (partly) watched Interstellar. We haven’t been to the movie in a few years so it was a fun activity.
Michael
August 2025
We made full use of everything – the cinema, jacuzzi, pool, sauna and steam room – and loved every bit of it!! Our stay was for our anniversary, and the hotel made it extra special by leaving a handwritten note saying congratulations along with a lovely tart dessert. The room was fabulous, spotlessly clean, and the gardens were absolutely spectacular. Having a drink in the “Glass House” at night was such a memorable experience. This is a truly beautiful hotel, clearly very well cared for, and the staff really make you feel looked after. It definitely deserves a 5-star rating – we were genuinely shocked to learn it’s only rated as 4!
Luke
August 2025
- Staff were all incredibly friendly and helpful, always looking for ways to help and would greet us every time we walked passed. - Great facilities, with plenty of comfy space to relax. - The restaurant was excellent, with a great standard and superb quality. - They have an additional cosy bar which was great to relax at in the evenings and also had some live music - Wonderful views across Cork, both from the bar and restaurant and also from the rooms. - Health club - great gym, large pool which was a good temperature suitable temperature for swimming. Hot tub was also kept at a great temperature. Sauna and steam room also available. The health club as a whole is clean and really well maintained. - Lovely rooms, spacious with good storage space for a long weekend, comfy beds, great water pressure - and kept very clean by the housekeeping team. Our room was also restocked daily with teas, biscuits, etc - The bottles of water supplied in the room are environmentally friendly bottles which is a nice touch. - Additionally to this the shampoo, conditioner and body lotion are all in reusable bottles. - Good breakfast with plenty of self service and menu options, with made to order coffees. - Location - the hotel is along a hill looking over Cork, away from the business city centre. It took us no more than about 20 - 30 min to walk from the hotel into Cork city centre. - We did not drive, but plenty of parking is also available.
Gareth
April 2025
Staying at the Montenotte is such a treat. The hotel decor is stunning, with amazing attention to detail throughout..Coffee or drinks on the terrace is a must..There is a lovely relaxed vibe with comfy seating areas overlooking the city..The rooms are beautifully decorated and we had great sleeps..Breakfast should definitely be sampled as there's a great variety of food .Special mention to Jess at reception who.is fabulous in her role and to Padraic in the cocktail.bar who is lovely to deal with..
Regina
July 2025
Excellent location, stunning views, lots to do within the hotel, no need to even leave it ! The cinema really impressive, great drinks menu, room was so comfortable, has everything you need, even the bathroom design was fabulous. Rituals in a hotel bathroom are always a nice surprise. Grounds are stunning to walk around it should be a 5 star 🌟 special mention to Trevor, Ken and micheal standouts
Breda
June 2025
This place is nothing short of breathtaking. the views it offers across the property gardens and the river below are fantastic. Its location makes it walkable to the action (now it would be quite the uphill walk back but good for you...lol). Really really enjoyed this place though and it would be at the top of my recommendations for anyone visiting the Cork area. Also one of the best Breakfast buffets I have ever enjoyed included "free" in my stay. The Workout and Pool facilities were also Top notch!
Michael
July 2025
Great views from the hotel, greeted with a very warm welcome by lobby and concierge staff.
Kristen
September 2024
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