The Emmet is located in the town of Clonakilty in the world famous West Cork region on the South coast of Ireland. The hotel is ideally connected to the N71 national road and is less than one hour from Cork City and Airport. It is also served by buses from Cork City. The coastline of the Wild Atlantic Way is minutes from the hotel. Ireland's favourite beach, Inchydoney, and many other strands and coves are less than ten minutes by car from the hotel. This is the heart of Ireland’s Southern coastline and filled with towns, villages, beaches, woodlands, and amenities for everyone.

NEW Special Offer - Experience a delightful two-night midweek stay for two adults at The Emmet with breakfast included. As part of your stay, enjoy a complimentary tour of Michael Collins' House and choose between a complimentary bottle of Prosecco or freshly baked scones with tea or coffee upon arrival. All of this for just €300.00! See below for booking details.

Our Garden Restaurant and Sun Room are the perfect settings for enjoying fabulously fresh food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our Emmet Garden with vibrant parasols and coverings is a wonder to sit out in and our bespoke patio area is perfect for long lunches and starry night dinners. West Cork has the most wonderful ingredients and artisan producers – and we bring them all to your table. Our friendly and hugely experienced team are on hand to serve you great food, wine and drink, 7 days a week, all day long until 9pm.
When you have tasted and experienced Clonakilty and West Cork, retreat to our gorgeous bedrooms, each a bespoke design. Nespresso machines are on hand in each of our rooms to make you feel right at home. All our rooms also have a Dyson Purifier which purifies and hygienically humidifies the whole room. Our team are always available to look after your needs and answer any questions as you plan each new day. We love West Cork as much as our guests and know all the best places around us.

We love West Cork. We know you will too. There are the most beautiful beaches, coves and strands all around us. Walkways and cycling ways too. Have you seen the whales and dolphins that swim our shores? You will. You'll be kayaking by night under the stars or making your own gin in the local distillery. Have a pint while watching live music in DeBarra's Folk Club where the world's greats have played. Walk through the house where Michael Collins lived. Stand in the ruins of history. This is all here in Clonakilty and West Cork and that's just the half of it!

The Emmet is the perfect venue for your special occasion. After-Wedding parties, celebrations, work parties – are epic at the Emmet. We’ll run everything like clockwork so that you and your guests have nothing to do but to enjoy it all. Our events can be inside or outside – from our Garden Restaurant and Sun Room to our Emmet Garden – we have the best party space. We will have great fun putting together the menu that suits you and our drinks and wine lists are legendary! Parties at the Emmet are unforgettable.

"Right in the heart of the town. Second time staying and will be staying again. Highly recommende." - Chris S.

"Beautiful small hotel within walking distance of everything. Everything is done to perfection. Staff lovely and friendly." - Marie C.

"This is true Irish hospitality that seems to have been lost by so many bland corporate hotel chains." - Alan R.

"Immaculately clean and if you're a foodie you'll be very impressed. Staff are fantastic and the location is perfect." - Kieran P.

"Lovely experience staying in The Emmet Hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice." - Miriam W.

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