The Maritime Hotel The Quay, Bantry, Ireland | (888) 635-3814
On the waterfront, a short walk from the city center
Spacious, stylish rooms with flat-screen TVs; most have bay views
One- and two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes and terraces
Spa offering body treatments and facials
Solid international restaurant, and a bar with live entertainment
Large indoor pool complete with a whirlpool and a kids’ area
Fitness center with sauna, steam room and group classes
Family-friendly amenities include kids’ menus, and a kids’ club
Free Wi-Fi
Free indoor parking
Several fully equipped meeting rooms for up to 400 guests
Exterior-facing rooms can get some street noise
Windowless fitness center
Not all rooms have air-conditioning
With a dark, sexy lobby design, stylish rooms with bay views, and a spa offering treatments for two, this upscale boutique is a solid pick for couples -- but the large suites with kitchenettes, and the myriad kid-friendly amenities make it a favorite among families as well. Its location on the waterfront, a five-minute walk from the city center, is convenient for those looking to explore Bantry. Just note that street-facing rooms can be a little noisy due to traffic, and that the fitness center has no windows.
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Scene
An upscale boutique with tons of family-friendly amenities
The lobby is a dark, sexy space with gleaming black floors, a large wooden front desk with pink and purple touches, tons of velvet accents in rugs and furniture, and lots of wood details. This bold decor extends to the hallways -- which feature striking striped carpets and colorful accent walls -- and to the restaurant, with red, pink and purple velvet chairs, thick wooden beams, and mood lighting. The overall feel is contemporary and stylish, but it may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Even though the first impression upon entering the Maritime may be that of an adult-oriented property, the hotel offers a wide array of kid-friendly amenities, and is a popular pick among families visiting West Cork.
Location
A five-minute walk from the city center
Maritime Hotel is located on a busy street running along the Bay. Guests can walk into town in under five minutes, or take a bus that stops right outside the hotel. There are many restaurants and bars within a short walk from the hotel, and attractions, such as Garnish Island and the Schull Planetarium, are just a 20-minute drive away. Golf lovers can play a round at Bantry Bay Golf Club, located a five-minute drive away.
Rooms
Contemporary and stylish, with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi
The Maritime’s 100 spacious rooms all feature bold contemporary decor with dark floors, pink striped carpets, large white headboards, light gray accent walls, and wooden furniture. Bathrooms are more subdued, with tiles in different brown hues, white fixtures, and heated towel racks. The hotel offers a number of suites, which feature a living area with a sofa bed, and a furnished terrace. Two-bedroom suites come equipped with a kitchenette, and can sleep up to two adults and four kids. Penthouses have floor-to-ceiling windows, king beds, wooden floors, and large bathrooms with separate showers and jetted tubs. Flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, and bottled water are all standard amenities.Light sleepers may want to request a room in the back of the building or on the top floors, as exterior-facing units can get some street noise.
Features
A large indoor pool, a solid restaurant, and a spa
The Maritime offers amenities for all kinds of guests. There is a large indoor pool complete with a whirlpool; a spa offering massages and facials; a solid restaurant serving an international menu made using locally sourced ingredients; a fitness center featuring a sauna, a steam room, and group classes, and meeting rooms that can fit up to 400 guests.There is also a wide array of on-site amenities for those traveling with children, including a kids’ menu at the restaurant; a kids’ club; swim lessons both for adults and for kids; babysitting services (for a fee), and in-room family-friendly movies.The hotel also offer free Wi-Fi and free indoor parking.
