There are several great places to stay in Rosscarbery that make a great base to explore from.
Rosscarbery makes a fine base for exploring many of the best things to do in West Cork, from beaches and hikes to scenic drives and lots more.
The town is home to a handful of great pubs and restaurants and there are some excellent places to stay if you fancy calling the town ‘home’ for a night or three.
The best B&Bs and hotels in Rosscarbery
The first section of the guide tackles our favourite guesthouses and hotels in Rosscarbery, from the brilliant Celtic Ross to the gorgeous Bethel Guesthouse and much more.
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1. Celtic Ross Hotel & Leisure Centre
Considered one of the best hotels in West Cork, the modern Celtic Ross Hotel sits perfectly by Rosscarbery Bay and is only a 10 minute walk to the town centre of town.
It’s also a short, 6km from the Drombeg Stone Circle and 13km from Clonakilty. There are 66 guest bedrooms with many of them offering tranquil water views over the lagoon or bay.
The hotel also comes with a fitness facility which includes indoor pools for adults and kids, a sauna, a gym and exercise classes.
The Celtic Ross is a handy ramble from some great spots to eat and it’s also home to a food truck that ranked high in our guide to the best restaurants in Rosscarbery.
2. RossNua
This holiday home is situated right in the heart of the village with several lovely pubs right on the doorstep and the incredible O’Callaghan Walsh Seafood Restaurant a stone’s throw away.
RossNua boasts 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, a dining area and a dreamy spa bath to soak in after a day of tackling the various things to do in Rosscarbery.
The lounge area features underfloor heating and there is a big flat-screen TV with Sky.
Start your morning by having breakfast on the sun terrace and if you have kids, you can take them to the playground nearby.
3. Bethel Guesthouse
Next up is a lovely 4-star guesthouse that could go toe-to-toe with the best B&Bs and hotels Rosscarbery has to offer!
You’ll find Bethal Guesthouse situated right in the West Cork countryside, offering incredible views overlooking the beach.
In fact, Owenahincha beach (one of the best beaches in Cork) is only 350m away while the brilliant Warren Beach is 750m from the front door.
Guests can enjoy a full continental or Irish breakfast to get their day started and in the evening, there is a shared lounge with a flat-screen TV (though all rooms come with a TV too).
Most of the rooms have a sea view and a few come with a terrace as well.
4. Ethan House B&B
If you are looking for a B&B with a great location and where you’ll get solid value for money, then look no further.
This 3-star guesthouse is in a quiet corner of the village but also still close enough to all of the action too.
The property comes with a lovely private garden while the no-fuss rooms come with a flat-screen TV. There’s also a full Irish breakfast on offer each morning.
The lagoon is not too far from the property and Warren beach is 1.3 km away.
5. The Anchorage
This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom traditional cottage has recently undergone a renovation so everything will be as pristine as the surrounding countryside it’s situated in.
You’ll find the Anchorage on a full acre of land that affords the property lovely panoramic views over the Rosscarbery estuary.
The nearest beach, which is the Blue Flag Warren beach, is only a 5 minute walk away and the village is 15 minutes walking distance.
This is a prime location for big families or a group of friends looking somewhere to stay in the summer.
The cottage also comes with an open fire in the lounge for an added level of coziness and there is a big TV with Chromecast.
6. Modern Home in the Heart of Rosscarbery
This 4 bedroom 3 bath home is situated right in the town centre with everything only a few minutes away.
There’s a large kitchen that extends onto a patio and into the courtyard.
It’s great for a big family with 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, a set of bunk beds and 2 twin beds to pick from.
In the lounge is a wood burning fireplace and a 40 Inch TV.
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.