Perched on a tiny island off the West Cork coast, dramatically overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the 67-room Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a scenic, full-service resort getaway for those who love the sea and outdoor pursuits. The rooms each have private balconies and contemporary style, though they are showing a bit of wear and the dark color scheme may strike some as ill-suited for the seaside locale. The spa's signature seawater therapy pool -- its water pumped in daily from the neighboring ocean -- is quite an attraction, though it, too, could use a refresh. For many guests, the stunning seaside setting more than compensates for the rest, but it may also be worth considering the Dunmore House.
Perched on a tiny island off the West Cork coast, dramatically overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the 67-room Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa is a scenic, full-service resort getaway for those who love the sea and outdoor pursuits. The rooms each have private balconies and contemporary style, though they are showing a bit of wear and the dark color scheme may strike some as ill-suited for the seaside locale. The spa's signature seawater therapy pool -- its water pumped in daily from the neighboring ocean -- is quite an attraction, though it, too, could use a refresh. For many guests, the stunning seaside setting more than compensates for the rest, but it may also be worth considering the Dunmore House.