Fota Island Resort

I cannot overstate how wonderful the team at Fota were during the organisation of and on the day of our wedding. Nessa and her team anticipated and fulfilled requests we didn’t even know we would have. The space was absolutely beautiful and three months later people are still talking about the amazing food. The bridal suite is incredible and the balcony was perfect for photos and first looks. From beginning to end it was a truly five star experience and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anybody getting married.

Fota was absolutely incredible for our wedding, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the team. As someone who is neurodivergent, I was quite anxious in the lead-up to the day, but the staff were unbelievably supportive and thoughtful. They put strategies in place so I could step away or decompress if needed, and just knowing they had my back allowed me to fully enjoy the day.

The service was exceptional — not a dry glass all night, with attentive staff who looked after every guest. The private garden space was perfect, offering plenty of room and seating for guests of all ages, including many over 70, who were comfortable and happy all evening. A huge bonus was the acoustics, which didn’t aggravate my mother-in-law’s tinnitus, allowing her to stay and enjoy the celebration far longer than expected.

We were able to get beautiful family photos in the gardens with our dog too which we will forever treasure!

Everything ran so smoothly that we barely had to think on the day — the team had everything completely under control. In terms of value, while Fota may not seem the cheapest at first glance, their packages, planning support, and supplier recommendations actually save money and stress in the long run. I will be forever grateful and couldn’t recommend Fota highly enough.

Such great service !

We got married on the Jazz weekend 2024.
We made a weekend of the celebrations, 3 days of great food, amazing service and overall ensuring ourselves and our wedding guests had nothing but the best of luxury and care. The build up in planning with Roberta & Danielle was seamless, never felt our needs would never be met, and on the day it all came together without a hitch.
We’re still getting compliments on the food and service. 5 stars all round, we can’t wait to stay for our first anniversary.

Fota is an outstanding place. All the staff go beyond there job to make your day perfect. Could not recommend Fota enough for any couple. Food, venue, staff everything is absolutely perfect

From the tiny little details to the big important parts of the day, Fota delivered above and beyond our expectations. The facilities are fantastic, the food is top notch, the venue is stunning but for us, it was the staff in Fota who made our wedding weekend so special.

We were due to arrive the day before the wedding and a few hours before we were due to arrive, we received a text from John, the concierge, letting us know that my mum and aunt had arrived and were having tea with my 98 year old granny and to give him a call or text if there was anything at all we needed. John continued answer every question/request we had throughout the whole weekend and looked after not only us but our families and all of our guests - so many people have told us how wonderful he was!

On the lead up to the wedding and on the day, Danielle was exceptional. She checked in regularly and made sure we had everything we needed, keeping us on track throughout the day. A special mention to Danielle - after a very long receiving line she sent a member of staff up to the bridal suite to retrieve my comfier sandals and then got down on the floor to help me fasten them - Danielle went above and beyond and was so kind to us.

And finally Mark who was on hand to help out and was quietly making sure that everything was running smoothly and ensuring we had everything we needed.

We can't imagine anywhere could top the amazing service we received from Fota and would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

A massive thank you to all at Fota Resort, as there are many others that we haven't mentioned who contributed to an incredible time we'll never forget.

A perfect venue, fantastic service especially from wedding organiser Nessa & all guests were treated so special- highly recommended already to friends

We had a truly gorgeous Wedding Day at Fota Island Hotel, and it exceeded all our expectations, From the start we were greeted by such an amazing team and made us both feel very special. Our guests were very impressed with how the day was run so smoothly. The staff were exceptional, attending to every detail with professionalism and they all went above and beyond to ensure our day went smoothly, especially our coordinator Danielle who could not of been more helpful and made a real difference. As for John, The concierge, if anyone has had the pleasure to meet him I'm sure it is always positive things as he was so kind and helpful to us and our guests throughout the weekend.

The venue itself is stunning, from the drive in to the entrance and the room, garden etc, everything was immaculate. We were grateful to have such a picturesque setting for our photos.

I am delighted we had our wedding day here at Fota Island Hotel as our experience was amazing and nothing was left unturned. The venue and incredible team helped make our day unforgettable. With a massive thank you to all at Fota Island Hotel and would highly recommend to any couple thinking of choosing Fota.

Nikki & Peter

FOTA Island Resort was a stunningly beautiful venue to get married in. We had the ceremony and the afters in the hotel and I couldn’t praise the hotel and its staff enough. Every single member of the staff were amazing to deal with and our wedding coordinator, Danielle, was an absolute joy to work with. The staff were so obliging for everything, allowing us to visit the hotel as many times as we wanted and allowing us to drop down decor bits in the week leading up to the date. While the staff were willing to set up everything, they were extremely helpful when we wanted to set up our decor ourselves, staying behind to give us whatever aid we needed. Every single one of our guests complimented the staff and the food that was served that day. Guests could not get over the calibre of the food provided or the amount that was given. This venue made our day so special.

Danielle was very helpful with giving advice and suggestions, the team was very supportive on the day of the wedding making it less stressful for us on the day

Fota was the most incredible venue for our wedding, supported by the most amazing team.
We will be forever grateful for how special they made our wedding day down to the most minute detail.

The venue itself is so incredibly beautiful and we feel so lucky to have had our ceremony as well as our reception in such a special place with a real sense of occasion. We didn't need to go anywhere else for photos as the hotel and grounds are stunning which had the added bonus that we got to enjoy most of our drinks reception! We had to take most of our photos indoors due to the weather but the Fota team kindly granted us access to The Cove restaurant before it opened up which we really appreciated and love the photos we got there.

The meal is always such a big topic of conversation at weddings and "the nicest meal ever" was what all of our guests had to say, we absolutely agree! The service from Jenna and her team was so professional, the food was absolutely exceptional, piping hot and all dietary requirements were catered to so well. Perfection!

From the very first day we met Ali for our viewing, Ali & every single member of the team could not have been more professional or accommodating. Ali & Fota made an incredible first impression and continued at the highest standard right up to and after our wedding day.

Our coordinator Roberta was amazing! Not only did she support and guide us every step of the way, she made suggestions and gave advice about details that never would have crossed our minds but made such a difference. She even managed to get the Ryder Cup on a screen at our drinks reception when we asked for that as we knew some of our guests would like to watch it.
Roberta made so much time for us, she was lovely to deal with and was genuinely so happy and excited for us which really meant a lot! On the day itself, Roberta was across absolutely everything. We can see her in the background of so many of our photos keeping an eye on it all and making sure every detail was perfect. Thank you so much Roberta and all of the wedding team for your excellent support!

Concierge John was such a special part of our wedding day. From greeting the bridal car, driving us to take photos on the grounds, making sure we had some canapés during the drinks reception and showing us up to the bridal suite when the bell rang for a few minutes to ourselves, he was there to guide and advise us every step of the way and is a real standout memory from our wedding day.

Fota looked after all of our other suppliers on the day just as well as they looked after us.
So many commented on how fantastic and accommodating the Fota team were to them.
Fota had staffed our wedding so well (we remember noticing this on the day), it was clear to see how much effort all of the team put into making sure everything was perfect and it absolutely paid off.

Thank you so much to everyone at Fota for making our day so special!

We got Married in Fota Island Resort on the 29th of September. From start to finish it was amazing!! The staff, Venue, food, and service are amazing at this hotel! Nessa & Roberta in the wedding team took all the stress out of the planning they were extremely helpful and professional. All the guests on the day commented on how friendly and helpful all the staff at the hotel were.john and Donna were amazing on the day also and kept everything running smoothly and panic free it was such a weight off our shoulders that they had everything planned and timed so well. The food for the wedding was absolutely beautiful.. another big talking point with all our guests !! We can't thank the hotel enough for how special they made our day for us. Best wishes. John& Suzana

We had a special day in Fota, everything came together so perfectly! Our family and friends have all been raving about the venue and the service from the staff ever since.

The venue is incredible, from the moment you drive in the gates to the moment you leave, it feels magical! The Smith Barry Suite is fantastic, it looks amazing and provides such a great setting with beautiful gardens and stunning reception area. The grounds were immaculate, and any guests who stayed in the rooms or the lodges were all treated to a 5 star service.

The most important element to the day is how incredible the staff are. Everyone we dealt with in the months leading up to the wedding and on the big day itself was a true professional. Nessa, in the weddings team, was our main point of contact and could not have been more helpful throughout. She is so experienced, which really makes a difference - she thought of every little detail, things we never would have thought to ask, which really makes a difference to the smooth running on the day. No request was too big or too small and every detail was taken care of. The whole wedding department are superb, they are always quick to respond and are on top of every detail.

Jenna and her team on the night were excellent, they gave all of our guests a real 5 star experience, and the food was spectacular!

Last but certaintly not least to mention is John Coleman, the Concierge Manager. John is an amazing professional, and person. He is right at the top of his game, we've never experienced service like it. Any time we visited Fota in the build up to the wedding, John was there to answer questions and give advice or share a joke. On the weekend of the wedding, he could not have been more supportive, always checking in to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and taking care of anything we needed, sometimes before we even knew we needed it! The day can be a bit of a blur, and it defintely goes by too quickly, but John recognises this and really helped to make the day special, and build in little moments for us to take a breather which we were really grateful for looking back. One story that sums up the level of service came just after we arrived at Fota on the day of the wedding. Kate mentioned (months before the wedding!) that she was a coeliac and loves these macaroons from a local bakery. We considered having instead of a wedding cake, but as it happened, the kitchen were excellent and were able to cater for her diet perfectly so we decided not to go extenally. John banked this information, and on the morning of the wedding he swung by the bakery and picked up the macaroons for her. When we arrived he had them on a plate as a surprise. It was such a lovely moment that stood out, in a day of amazing moments, and is just one of lots of little stories we have from guests the staff in Fota going above and beyond to make our day so special!

We cannot thank all of the staff enough, we just wish we could do it all over again!

Ali and the team were so fantastic and made the experience stress free! The staff made the day amazing, they were so helpful and nothing was an issue, the venue itself so beautiful and can cater for all needs! ?? our residents bar ended around 3am which I thought was a little early however I think that may have been related to a guest in the hotel complaining!
Everything else - staff, service, food and venue ??????

We had the most amazing wedding day at Fota Island Resort. We chose to hold both our ceremony and reception in the beautiful Smith Barry Suite. I am so glad that we did as our pictures are absolutely amazing there! The food was incredible. Best of all, every single staff member and the concierge team went out of their way to look after us and ensure we had everything we needed to hand. We had an excellent package which included a lot of variety for the drinks reception (incl Prosecco, beer and a gin bar which was a great hit!) and the food menu selection was very comprehensive. Our wedding coordinator was super helpful and answered all our questions making sure that we were happy with everything at each stage. We couldn't recommend Fota Island enough as a wedding venue.

We celebrated our wedding on July 1st 2023 in Fota Island Resort. From the moment we booked right up to the day itself the process was seamless. Nothing was ever too much to ask for, we met every member of staff prior to or early in the day including the head chef, service manager, wedding co-ordinator and many more so that we knew who to go to if there were any issues, which was very reassuring. I am still to this day hearing compliments about the food and service which was outstanding on the day. We were blessed with the weather so we took our photos on the grounds. This was so helpful as it gave us plenty of time to spend with guests whilst still having beautiful photos. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who is planning their wedding.

The wedding team at Fota were absolutely amazing to deal with! Any query we had, it was answered so quickly and efficiently, it really assisted us in the planning process. The team were so professional in every manner in the run up to the day & on the day itself and were able to give us tips on dealing with the photographer/videographer in timings/where to get photos taken which really assisted us in getting the most out of the day without missing the drinks reception. The food was out of this world and all our guests were telling us it was the best wedding meal they'd had which we were delighted to hear! We were so happy to pick Fota for our wedding and would recommend to anyone to have their wedding there.

I have nothing but positive things to say about Fota as a wedding venue. We were emailing back and forth for a year and I was never left waiting for a reply. On the day of the wedding, Ali was all over the day and it really took the responsibility away from us which is all you want. Everyone at the wedding said how fabulous the venue was for a wedding and we all had a ball.

Aoife and Ali were a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. Nothing we asked for was too big or small. Communication was excellent throughout by both phone and email where questions were answered very fast.
The day itself went seamlessly from photos taken on the stunning grounds to the reception area where the guests enjoyed the canapés (as did we with the specific plates they reserved for us when showing us the ball room and getting pictures of the cake)
The food was delicious on the day and the honeymoon suite was also terrific. Our day 2 was in the clubhouse and this was also fantastic.
We are having our free anniversary stay shortly and are looking forward to reliving what was certainly the best day of our lives. Couldn't recommend the place enough!

Fota Island Resort provided the perfect venue for our summer wedding. From the first time that we visited to view the hotel in 2019, right up to our wedding (with a few visits in between) the hotel staff were very welcoming and accommodating.
In the lead up, the wedding team were always very helpful and answered any questions and requests that we had promptly.
On the day, our guests were full of compliments on the service provided and the hotel as a whole.
We had the most amazing time and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Fota Island Resort to any couple that are considering it as a wedding venue.

?Hi Ali, Aoife and all the team,

Now everything has settled and we finally have time to rethink everything, we would just like to say a massive thank you to you and all your team. From start to finish throughout the whole process, you have been so helpful and nothing was ever too big or too silly. With Paul's family travelling so far, I wanted everything to be perfect and you have made that possible and exceeded our expectations.

Every guest has commented on how helpful all of your staff were, how beautiful the grounds are and how amazing the lodges catered for all their needs. Most guests commented that they cannot wait to come back and how beautiful all the food was from wedding day to bbq.

We will be highly recommending you and your venue to all of our friends and family. We cannot wait to come back next year to celebrate our anniversary.

No words will every cover how much we enjoyed our weekend was or how grateful we are to you for this. I have attached a photo that Dermot took and we just had to share it with you.

Thank you again,

Kind Regards,
Gillian and Paul Keith?

We were absolutely delighted with the venue, including the layout of the function room. We also loved the food. However, it was the staff and level of service, that makes Fota stand out from the crowd.

Where to start!! Just the biggest thank you for your help in organising one of the most important and special days for Alice and myself. We can't thank you enough Micheala for your help, it was way above our expectations and we are only probably coming back down off the high of it now. The attention to detail you showed made a huge difference and didn't go unnoticed. The small things were the big things.

The operations team, the service staff, bar staff, reception staff the next morning, it couldn't have been better, both our families and friends were raving about it, a real 5 star experience.

A special mention to Frankie and his team in the kitchen, I wasn't expecting so many people to get in touch after the wedding about the food, but they did. It's a testament to the quality of the food and prep, the clean plates on the tables post dinner was a good indicator too.

Everything went perfectly on the day of our wedding and Aoife was an amazing wedding coordinator. Can't thank her enough for help assistance over the past few months.

All the staff in Fota went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect.

Hi Aoife,

Just wanted to send a quick email to say thank you so much for everything on our wedding day last week (and in the run-up to it!) You, S?amus, and everyone at Fota really went above and beyond to give us the best day. We honestly can't think of a single thing that we would change about the day. We so appreciate it!

Thanks again,
Elaine & Andrew

Hi Aoife,

We both just want to say a massive thank you to you and everyone. Everything was absolutely perfect. Our day couldn't have gone any better. Everyone really enjoyed it and said how amazing the venue and food was. We really appreciate your time and effort to make our special day, one we will remember forever. We look forward to staying again soon as Fota has a special place in our hearts.

Thank you,
Niamh and Bernard

Hi Ali & Aoife

Just a quick email to thank you for everything on Saturday and in the lead up to the day. We had an amazing day that wouldn't have been possible without the outstanding service from the hotel.

Once again many thanks

Margaret & Jamie

Hi Ali & Aoife

Just a quick email to thank you for everything on Saturday and in the lead up to the day. We had an amazing day that wouldn't have been possible without the outstanding service from the hotel.

We we?re absolutely thrilled with everything on the day. The staff, food and attention to detail was far more than we could of hoped for the whole weekend. Thank you for all your help especially during Covid with so many changes. John and Lynn in reception we?re just the nicest people, they couldn't of done enough for us and we?re so kind especially to our elderly guests. I wish we could do it all over again.

To Ali, Michaela, and Aoife,

We wanted to drop a note and say many thanks for all your help, support and patience in making our big day so special! From the moment we walked in the door on the day (and even before) everything went so well and better than we could have ever imagined. This is down to all the planning that you put in - ye thought of everything and it all went off without a hitch. You all contributed to us having such an amazing day - beyond our expectations and we'll always remember the role you played.

We'd also like to give a special mention to Frank and all the kitchen staff, the food on the day was superb! Marie Claire and Amy looked after us so well on the day and Chantelle was a superstar at breakfast time! Thanks also to Lynn, John, & Mark for supporting everyone arriving to and leaving the hotel - we heard lots of stories of the little ways they helped make our guests stay easier and we appreciate that.

Everyone we have spoken to since has been so complimentary of not just the food, but how they were looked after by all the staff and you all really helped our day be even more special.

Thank you so much!

We recently got married down in Fota, couldn't recommend Aoife and all the staff that looked after myself and Mark and all the guests that evening... Also the food and the room was outstanding, everyone of our guests had the best time... I would 100% recommend anyone getting married to view Fota, cant wait to go back again for a night stay.

There are really no words to describe Fota Island. We booked it knowing we would have a magical wedding - but then COVID hit and everything kept chopping and changing (as with all couples during this time). At no point did the wedding team make us feel that we could not have the wedding we dreamed of, and how right they were!
They were on hand at every opportunity taking the majority of stress away from us. For every problem that appeared, they had a solution.

For the wedding itself, we literally cannot say anything as we are still speechless how amazing it turned out. For the amount of last minute changes, we barely knew of the logistical issues faced by the hotel. No request was too big or too small for what we needed, and the enthusiasm of the entire hotel to host us was really was felt by every guest at the wedding.

If you are thinking of having your wedding in Fota, stop thinking and just do it! You will not be disappointed.

Thank you for everything Aoife and team for giving us a day we will never forget, we are itching to get back down!!

Wayne and Jane

I have great pleasure in writing this review as my husband and myself had the best day of our lives. The hotel is absolutely spectacular, the function room is stunning and modern and the level of service is beyond top notch.
We finally had our wedding day after postponing three times and I cannot say how much of a pleasure it was to deal with Aoife from day one, she was always so helpful, professional and simply a genuine lovely girl who dealt with any questions we had regarding restrictions etc so promptly and always put our mind at ease whenever it was needed. We were made so welcome also by John (The Concierge) there was no request to big to ask of him! I cannot recommend Fota enough to any couple who may be thinking of getting married here, you will not be left disappointed at all only a feeling of happiness and great satisfaction.

The whole team at Fota were so helpful and friendly at all times. They made planning a wedding during Covid as easy as possible and were always so quick to reply if we ever had a question. The food was beautiful and everyone complimented the quality of the food and service they received on the day. The hotel itself is stunning and the drinks reception was perfect for us. The indoor drinks reception room was lovely and the garden out the back was beautiful for during the drinks reception too. The wedding team, Aoife in particular, couldn't have done more to make our day extra special and I couldn't recommend the hotel more!

You were a dream to deal with. Thank you so so so much for your help support and guidance. We had the best day and you and all your staff were just the best. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. I know it's strange times but I honestly appreciate everything you have done for us. Everyone really really enjoyed the intimate wedding. Thanks for making our day so special.

Just wanted to say thanks so much for everything. We had the most amazing day on Saturday and everything was perfect.
The night in the lodge then topped it off lovely and the card, robes and treats were a lovely surprise.
We really appreciate everything and it's a day we won't forget.
Holly and Eoin x

I would like to thank you and all your team most sincerely for making Oisin's and Sandra's wedding such a great success! Your Staff and your Hotel did a wonderful job!

We all enjoyed our stay immensely with you!

To top it all the Lord blessed them with such fabulous weather! We could not have asked for more! Thank you once again ????

Padraig and Una Kirwan

We had our wedding reception in Fota Resort on 11/12/2020. This was our third attempt to get married this year. Originally we had planned for a vey large wedding in July then we scaled right back to 50 guests for Oct. Both times, we felt the need to postpone due to Covid 19 restrictions. In Nov, we decided to go for it and plan for December. Each time our plans changed, our Co-ordinator Aoife supported and encouraged us. Initially, we were excited to hold our reception in the newly refurbished Smith Barry Suite. As the months went by, it was obvious that this room would appear too big for our reception. As the numbers of guests was reduced to 25 in Dec, Aoife showed us the Cove in Fota Resort. It was perfect for an intimate reception. The room was set up beautifully with four round tables. Background music was played for the evening as live music was not permitted due to level 3 restrictions. The Christmas decor all throughout the hotel really added to the occasion. The bridal suite in the hotel is also amazing. We enjoyed spa treatments prior to our wedding and this were so relaxing and of a high standard. We had a section of the Amber Lounge reserved for our drinks reception. Our guests had lots of space to relax and to sample the various canopies and bubbles! The evening of our food tasting was so much fun. We had our own personalised menu and the chef Tomas spoke to us about each course. Nothing was too much trouble and we adapted our menu to suit various dietary requirements. The food and wine for our wedding reception meal was delicious and this was echoed by our guests. The hotel grounds and driveway enabled us to capture some wonderful, memorable photographs.
Our guests have complimented the venue on several occasions saying how comfortable and safe they felt throughout the day.
Thank you so much to the team at Fota Island Resort!

Ciara and the wedding team at Fota were excellent and lead to us having a very stress free wedding day. Nothing was ever an issue and they came back to our emails and queries promptly. The food and staff on the day were exceptional and a lot of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the food and day. I can't praise Fota and the wedding team enough, we had the best day and wouldn't change anything. Thank you

After a memorable proposal, we just knew it had it be Fota Island Resort for the wedding reception. Valentines night was our first night staying there, but the next morning we met some of the team and checked out the function room. We knew from the beginning they?d do a great job. Ciara Greene was our wedding coordinator and she gave us the best advice and support. We really enjoyed dealing with Ciara, nothing was too much trouble.
The hotel reception was everything we hoped for and so much more. Ciara and all the team did a super job. The food was outstanding and everyone seemed to really enjoy the day.

The wedding team were excellent from the first day we met them. The staff were great and the service was excellent.
The food was 5 star quality

Fantastic venue and staff and facilities..superb

Maeve, our wedding planner was excellent to deal with and put any concerns we had at ease. The food was also fabulous, great variety and the kitchen staff were very accommodating to our requests. Fantastic wedding venue. The wedding team are a pleasure to deal with and the food is amazing.

Where do we start .
Katie Sheehan was our wedding planner from the start to the last second she was fantastic.
We got married in fota golf club.we found the golf club perfect for what we wanted we had 120 guests .The food was beautiful the service was exceptional.
I'd recommend fota golf club if your looking for that personal touch .

We had an amazing weekend. Yourself and all the team that helped us over the weekend were absolutely fantastic!! The food was beautiful...every one was raving about it and the room looked beautiful.

Ross and I want to sincerely thank you for everything that you did for us in the lead up to the day and on the day. It was an absolute pleasure to work with you and we would highly recommend Fota for any kind of celebration!!

We would also like to thank the staff that looked after us on Sat night. We really do appreciate it.

We can't thank you enough for all you've done for us. We hope you have a lovely Christmas.

Lots of Love
Kate & Ross xxx

I could not fault Fota in any way throughout the whole planning process, any query was responded to quickly and no query was ever silly or too small.
Katie was so flexible and accomodated all of our requests.
We were thrilled to have our wedding in Fota and the day was seamless thanks to Katie an dthe teams attention to detail.

We had an amazing wedding at Fota Island, we would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in Ireland.

All the staff were amazing in helping us prepare for our day and on the day they were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble and every need was catered for.

All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was and that the service was flawless.

We also had our post wedding party BBQ at the Club house in Fota, the setting here is beautiful and once again the food was amazing. Unfortunately our planned entertainment let us down on the day, upon telling the manager of the Club house this, alternative entertainment was arranged by Fota and the musician arrived within 30 minutes. Exceptional service.

Couldn't recommend this venue highly enough. We had the best weekend. Thank you.

Amazing venue and so easy to deal with from the very beginning. Patricia went over and above our expectations and made us feel at ease throughout the whole process. Cannot recommend Fota more highly

From the second we walked into Fota, we knew it was the venue for us and it just got better from there. This is mainly due to our fantastic wedding co-ordinators, Katie & PatricIa. They made us feel special & checked every box on our wish-list! We were worried it would be difficult to organise a wedding from England but they couldn't have made it easier. They always met us when we were in Cork, gave us regular e-mail updates and answered all of our questions no matter how daft. A highlight for us was the menu tasting. We made this extra special by bringing parents along and ended up staying until nearly closing time!

On the Big Day everything was amazing. They pulled out all the stops to ensure everything went as planned. They co-ordinated with all our wedding suppliers seamlessly and our only role was to enjoy ourselves. All of our guests raved about the food (especially the creme br?l?e!) and the stand out compliment was the first class service.

We opted to have a BBQ in the Golf Club the day after and we certainly didn't regret this. It was such an intimate, relaxed venue which was all enhanced by the bank holiday heatwave! The food again was second to none and the staff at the clubhouse could not have done more for us.

Thank you Fota for making our dream wedding come true!

Elaine and Cian Mathews

Patricia was our wedding coordinator and we couldn't have asked for a more professional, friendly, helpful and wonderful coordinator. Every time we met with her to discuss the wedding of our dreams so was on the ball, very realistic with her advice and made us feel like we were the only couple on her mind. She has great hints and tips and was so great for making sure every need of ours were met (I am a coeliac and I felt fully confident about what I was eating and was sure I wouldn't be sick on the day). The hotel itself was a beautiful setting and the staff were attentive and prompt. While Patricia was out on maternity leave, Katie took over for a few months and she was just a great as Patricia and passed on all of the updates we made in the months leading up to our wedding.

On the day of the wedding everything went really well, we were delighted with it. The food was fantastic and the service was brilliant, we had loads of compliments on both. I think one big difference between Fota and other places we've been at weddings is the amount and quality of the waiting staff, they were excellent. The residents bar stayed going well in to the morning too which was great!
The BBQ was great too and we were well looked after, one small complaint is that the wedding cake never made it down to the Golf club, by the time we realised it wasn't there people had already left the food area so we left it off. Anyway we were pretty stuffed after the BBQ so no big deal.
Thanks for all your help Patricia you were great. I'm sure we might cross paths at some stage, no doubt someone at our wedding will have decided Fota is the place for their wedding so I'm sure we'll be back before too long.

They say planning a wedding is one of the hardest things you can do. Not with the help of Patricia Murray and the team. Nothing seemed a chore and Patricia always went above and beyond to help, not only on the day but the months leading up to the big day.
The venue as a whole was beautiful. A lot of our guests travelled from the UK or other parts of Ireland and we were all welcomed and looked after throughout our entire stay.
From the reception staff to the concierge to the bar staff we could not praise them enough.
We received wonderful feedback from family and friends about the the food and service.
Could we have chose a better venue for our wedding- absolutely not!! We cannot wait to return.
Thanks to everyone involved. You made our special day all the more special.

We were so happy to celebrate our wedding day at Fota Island resort, it was an easy decision from the first time we arrived and met with the wedding team. The lead up to big day was very relaxing as Patricia was very accommodating and supportive to how we wanted the day to go and that made everything much easier for us. We can't thank Patricia and the staff at Fota enough for making the day as special as it was, the day flowed so well and that was thanks to how organized the team are at Fota. We received such positive feedback from friends on family on the venue, the food throughout the day and how friendly the staff were! We would highly recommend Fota for your wedding, it will be the best day of your lives as it was for us!!

Leading up to the wedding day and the day itself was quite straight forward. However one issue arose on the day. The car which Fota provided was not there to bring us back from the church. All our guest were gone we ended up in bestmans car and met wedding car on road and swapped over. We got on with our day but felt we never received an apology, felt like we were blamed. I felt like it was covered up and top management may not even be aware there was any issues!!!

Wedding planner Katie was excellent, very efficient, very good at her job and on top of all that a very nice person. Food and beverage Tomas also excellent, he ran the dinner service like a well oiled machine. All your staff were excellent on the night, well trained and well mannered but a special mention had to go to Katie and Tomas, they are a credit to the hotel and I hope a valued asset!!!

I had the most amazing wedding day and all of my guests felt the same way. From start to finish I was looked after and there was nothing the staff at the hotel didn't do to help make it the most amazing day. Thanks so much!

Excellent - in every way possible

Hi Katie,

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping with our dream wedding. It was just such a perfect day from start to finish!!

Everyone was raving about Fota & the fabulous experience of staying in the hotel. We had guests from Oz, Canada, USA, London & all over Ireland and they really enjoyed the hotel.

Honestly from the moment we went into the hotel in January we have received top class service.

Thanks to you & Patricia for giving us such good advice & taking such good care of us. Over the last few months. We will be talking about this for years & years to come. It was some party!!

Lots of love,

Karen & Walter xx????

Despite signing off on the table plan twice (in writing and in person) there were problems with it on our big day, resulting in the brides brother being without a seat. Not exactly the quality of service you expect when paying Fotas prices.
The wedding planning team changed a bit from our date of booking to the wedding date. Sometimes it was frustrating not having one main point of contact.
Despite this I would recommend Fota to any future couples. The food on the day was amazing, I just feel it is nice to have some honest reviews out there. So if you don't mind having to chase up on any emails/queries then this place should definitely be on your list!

From the first day that we visited Fota we were treated with great effecient service, courtesy and enthusiasm . Their wedding packages were so comprehensive and even allowed for us to tailor aspects of our package . No request was too big even up to the day. All dietary and special requests were welcomed and delivered! As many of our guests stayed for two nights they all raved about the service and attention to detail . Our day was amazing from food decor, friendliness, ataff manner and planning everything was very impressive . Management and staff and fota went beyond the morm to ensure we had a place to stay and to get us to the airport during storm ophelia ! Couldnt recommend fota enough The quality of the treatment we received was matched by the quality of the foodand meal service. It exceeded its billing as a 5 star reaort.

We were delighted with the service we received for our wedding at the Clubhouse in Fota Island Resort. Katie was amazing to deal with. She was so professional and her attention to detail was fantastic. From our first meeting with her I knew that we were in good hands.
The food was delicious and the service on the day was first class.

The Fota wedding team were amazing to work with, no request was too great. They were extremely flexible & supportive in the build up to our special day. We particularly enjoyed working with our allocated wedding planner Katie Sheehan who was phenomenal. The overall service provided on our wedding day itself was second to none as was the accommodation. We are truly delighted that we selected Fota as our venue & would definitely recommend it to other couples!

Hi Katie.We had an amazing weekend everything went according to plan. We could not have asked for a better venue than Fota Island Resort.

We have to say a special thank you to you for all your help. You were an absolute pleasure to deal with.

We would highly recommend Fota Island Resort as a venue for your wedding reception.

Sinead & Dan

Hi Katie.We had an amazing weekend everything went according to plan we could not of asked for a better event then fota island resort.

We have to say a special thankyou to you for all your help. You were an absolute pleasure to deal with

We would highly recommend fota island resort to have a wedding reception at

Thanks Again

All the best

Sinead&Daniel

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I dealt with a girl called Rachael and she was amazing couldn't recommend her enough she was the 3rd Wedding Coordinator I had been put in contact and I'm so glad i was, anything i needed she done and was so helpful and personal. Amazing at her job

Excellent service from start to finish.

Our wedding in Fota was fantastic from the beginning. We dealt with the loveliest wedding planner, Patricia Murray, who was able to guide/advise us in all aspects of the planning leading up to the big day. During our time there, 4 days!, the hotel manager, Brendan Comerford & staff, were absolutely amazing with regard to the service provided for us and our 220 guests. We would highly, highly recommend Fota Island Resort & Spa.

The Fota experience for us was so far above and beyond our expectations. We traveled from overseas to get married with a small group of our nearest & dearest. We were fairly relaxed about the whole day but the coordinators made it totally stress free as they were so knowledgeable and responsive to what we wanted! They treated us and our guests like royalty for beginning to end, they put so many thoughtful touches to make us feel really special! The attentiveness of the staff, the quality of the food & the value for money was incredible! We have never experienced anything like it and all of the guests keep raving about how much they enjoyed the day:)
Could not recommend it more!

We were thrilled with our choice of venue. Fota wedding team and staff couldn't have been any more professional. They really made us feel at ease and by letting us bring our own playlists for the meal and other details like that we really made our wedding our own. Thank you Fota for giving us an amazing day

We had a fantastic day in Fota for our wedding. Everything went smoothly and they were extremely professional to deal with. Our coordinator Patricia was friendly and nothing was a problem. The food was amazing and overall it was great value. We had great feedback from all our guests and I would highly recommend choosing Fota as your wedding venue!

We had FOTA down to 2 hotels in our venue choice for our wedding. My partner wanted the other, I had doubts so we had Sunday Lunch in both and once my partner walked out of FOTA that Sunday evening, she told me we had the winner just there. Everything from the warmth of the hotel when you walk through the front door, to meeting staff, to ordering food or drinks and just sitting down be it in the couches off reception, the new bar area or in the function room is sublime. The bedrooms are even up to scratch and in general, this hotel has it all. You would be mad not to have this venue as a choice, some may say its not cheap but also in my opinion for what we got, its not expensive. We would have paid more and we do not say this lightly. It was just super and a day we will never forget. A band can make a wedding but also you need warm staff, you need attentive staff and great food and you will get all of this and more, at FOTA.

The guests were massively impressed by the venue, the grounds and the staff. So much so that most of them have said they will definitely be coming back for a weekend.
We had the perfect day at the perfect venue.

Myself and husband got married in Fota clubhouse on the 23rd of sept 2016 and I can honestly say it was the best day of our lives. The staff at Fota were brilliant they done everything and more. I would highly recommend Fota for your special day

I would highly recommend this hotel to any bride. The wedding planner we worked with on the day was exceptional. We could trust her to have the same attention to detail to each task as we would have ourselves. As a result we were relaxed and able to enjoy our special day. Thank you!!

Fota Island Resort is the ideal place for a big wedding. You can be assured that no matter how big the wedding party, the quality of food, service, accommodation and professionalism will be guaranteed.

My husband & I had our reception here in Nov 2015 &, I can honestly say that we were just simply delighted with the service that both ourselves & our guests received. Absolutely nothing was too much for Patricia, Nicole & their team & I am still, nearly 6 months later, receiving compliments from our guests! I would most definitely recommend Fota Island Resort as a wedding venue to future couples. It deserves, in our opinion, 5 stars for every aspect! Our guests especially commented on the simply excellent quality of the food, most saying that they were just blown away that Fota offered the same level of quality to every guest & not just serving the best to the bridal party itself. We both appreciated so much how Fota looked after, not only ourselves on our wedding day, but also treated each of our guests with that same 5 star service!
A huge Thank You to Nicole, Patricia & all of the staff at Fota!

Emily cakes fantastic
Colm photography hilarious guy, listened to what we wanted extremely professional,
Dj finbarr and team, amazing all our guest are still on about the music

The only criticism is that we had numerous wedding planners before our wedding , but it all worked out in the end and on the day everything went very smoothly

We got married a few weeks ago at Fota Island Resort. When we got engaged, we knew that we would be emigrating in a few months and that would mean doing a lot of organising from abroad. As such, one of the key criteria when selecting a venue was a place with a superb degree of service in all aspects - from the wedding coordinator to housekeeping and everyone in between.

From the outset, we found the staff at Fota to be incredibly helpful and accommodating. Our preferred date was provisionally booked when we first checked, but they emailed us within days to let us know that it had become available. Even the small details were flawless - during meetings, we were served coffee and small bites of cake.

Relying on email is always tricky, but Fota didn't let us down there either. Responses were always prompt and helpful. Patricia Murray, the coordinator for our wedding, was so helpful and calming and reassuring! A special thanks goes out to the banqueting manager, Will, for making us feel like the most important guests in the world during our stay, and to the general manager, Brendan, for looking after us overall.

The room is gorgeous and spacious, and the outdoor area is perfect if the weather allows it! I highly recommend asking about the customised draping for the room from Butler's - the wedding coordinator can guide you there. It really lights up the room!

Finally, the food is outstanding at Fota. There's no dry beef or turkey and ham on the menu. Instead you get luxurious, delicious and creative food that's worth every penny. We got so many compliments from guests about the food!

All in all, I'd recommend Fota to anyone. I wouldn't change anything about my day!

Wedding co-ordinating team were excellent at organising our wedding and were helpful throughout the planning process. All the staff were calm and professional on the day and co-ordination of the dinner service was fantastic. We both really enjoyed the spa facilities on the next morning also.

Couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding. From the wedding co ordinatior to the bar staff the staff at Fota ensured we were well cared for and made our wedding a weekend we will never forget

We got married at Christmas in Fota. To say it was magical is an absolute understatement. The setting, food, staff and bridal suite were all amazing. Our wedding coordinator, Hazel O' Connell, couldn't have been friendlier, more enthusiastic or more accommodating. We loved our meetings in the run up to the wedding! I would recommend and have been recommending this hotel to everyone. As I mentioned earlier our wedding day in Fota was truly "magical".

It was a fantastic day! I am happy we picked this hotel! Wedding team did a great job! It could not be better. We had our wedding with our own traditions back from home and wedding adviser Hazel organized it all better than it would be back at home! Sid, restaurant manager, very very big professionalist in the job he is doing. He looked after each guest and anything I needed was there within a second! We had great valuable experience here and would recommend it to anyone!

We couldn't thank the staff in Fota enough for making our day so special. The food, atmosphere and venue are amazing and the attention to detail was fantastic. Our wedding co ordination Hazel took all the stress away. I would highly recommend Fota Island Resort as a wedding venue.

My husband and I got married in Fota Island Resort on the 18th of October 2014. From start to finish we had the most amazing experience. Hazel the wedding co-ordinator is a pleasure to deal with. She went above and beyond and made planning a wedding so much easier.
Rory the manager on duty, looked after us incredible well on the wedding day. All our guests commented on the amazing food, the service was exceptional and the attentiveness the staff gave was exceptional.
We then had a second day in the golf club on the Sunday. Again, service and staff were incredible. We had spa treatments on the Monday and these treatments were the nicest I have had. A lot of our guests got their hair done in the hair salon over the few days and this we found very convenient. Thank you for the best day of our lives Fota Island Resort.

?We had a wonderful time from the moment we arrived at the hotel on Friday afternoon before the reception to when we left the following day. Aishling Lambe met us as we arrived and ensured that everything was arranged and set up just as we wanted including photographs, reception seating, etc. The golf club looked perfect and just as we had hoped.

The level of professionalism, helpfulness, good humour and courtesy displayed by Aishling, Sid and the catering staff was exceptional and remarked upon by several of our guests.

The honeymoon suite was also excellent.

Thanks very much to everyone for all of their help in making this a great day. Everything was as we would have wished. I would very heartily recommend (and have already) Fota Resort as a wonderful wedding venue.

We were married at Fota Island Golf Club in Dec 2013. We visited a number of venues and decided on Fota having attended their Wedding Fair. The diversity of the golf club and the impressive menu made Fota the place for us. We dealt with Susan and Will during the planning stages, a relaxed but professional approach ensured a stress free run up to the big day.

We enjoyed making use of the various spaces in the golf club rather than being confined to one room. Our ceremony was held in the function room, we then moved upstairs to the mezzanine area for our drinks reception while the function room was set up for dinner, the evening reception was held in the lounge area.

Although it was a stormy winters day, the atmosphere in the golf club was wonderfully warm and cosy. Will (the manager) and his team did a wonderful job and everything ran super smoothly. The venue was beautifully decorated for Christmas and Will was very accommodating in allowing my sister to put some finishing touches to the decor to further enhance the atmosphere. The meal was delicious, beautifully presented, hot, plentiful and the waiting staff carried off the service with an air of sophistication. We received many compliments from our guests on both the meal and the venue. Most importantly we enjoyed a magical day in warm, cosy, elegant surroundings and we're delighted we chose Fota Island Golf Club as our venue. We wouldn't change one thing about our day, except maybe to enjoy it over and over again..

From the beginning we knew that Fota Island Resort would create our dream wedding as
we always loved the location of the hotel plus the staff were always so friendly & helpful
when we visited.

On our first meeting with Susan she was so enthusiastic, friendly and so professional, I knew
by our chats that her attention to detail would help us create something unique and special
for our
wedding day. Susan made me completely as ease from the beginning, just what a bride to
be needs!!

All our guests still remark on the gorgeous food, the friendly & helpful staff and on just how
classic and elegant the whole experience was which made the day so memorable.

We absolutely couldn't say enough about the food, amazing!! and the attention to detail on
the day, everything exceeded our expectations!!

Both Seamus and I would like to genuinely thank Susan and all of the wonderful staff and
management at The Fota Island Resort for making our wedding day so special and
memorable to us.

Fota Island Resort made our dream day a reality!

We would like to wish Fota Island Resort every success in the future and we look forward
to our next visit.

Kind Regards,

Upon our first viewing of Fota Island Resort as a potential venue for our wedding, we knew
there was no point looking anywhere else. Nothing else would compare to the beautiful
surroundings in the resort and the welcome we received from the staff in Fota. Once we had
booked the Resort, we felt as if our needs would be taken care of and we were able to
relax and enjoy the build-up to the big day. Everything from the guidance we received for
the menu planning to the walk through of timelines for the day, were very helpful.
Throughout the whole process, it seemed no request was too big or no question was too
small, Susan did everything she could to ensure that we were happy with the preparations
and made sure that any bespoke requests would be facilitated by the Resort.

We had a lot of out of town guests and it made a big difference to have the helpful
reservation staff provide contact information for hairdressers, as well as ensuring all room
bookings went smoothly. Again, things we really hoped not to have to worry about as our
wedding day approach.

The wedding day itself could not have gone any better, the relaxed atmosphere in the Resort
helped create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere among our guests and allowed us to enjoy
the day care-free. The service on the day was better than we could ever have hoped for,
from the drinks reception to the main meal, to the afters. The five star service we received
was most remarkable given the volume of guests the staff were catering for.

Every aspect of the day went exactly as we hoped it would and we are both so thankful to
all the staff involved for making our day so special.

Many of our wedding guests are still complimenting our excellent organisational skills, but
Gavin and I both know that this is more reflective of the Resort staff than it is of us. We
would have no hesitation in recommending Fota Island Resort to any of our friends or
family, either for a wedding or a holiday or even a short break. Our experience with Fota
was most enjoyable and we cannot wait to return for a visit again shortly.

Kind Regards