The Maritime Hotel in Cork is a wedding venue which is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery that Ireland has to offer.
The Hotel’s management recognise that your wedding will be one of the most important, memorable and joyous days of your life and will ensure that no detail is overlooked. From the moment you make your booking to the moment you leave on your honeymoon you will get the best of services, food and advice from our committed team of event organisers, chefs and hotel staff.
There are 114 guest rooms and suites at the Hotel, and the grand Windward Suite can cater for up to 300 guests.
There is a wide range of sumptuous menus to choose from for your special day and preferential room rates apply for wedding guests who wish to stay at the hotel. Secure underground parking is also available.
We want your shared wedding experience to be truly magical so when you wake up together the morning after your wedding a complimentary breakfast will be brought to your room. We also want you to cherish your wonderful memories of the wedding and will give you the opportunity to reminisce on your first anniversary together by enjoying a complimentary dinner at our restaurant.
Indulgent, luxurious and elegant, the Hotel sits in West Cork and overlooks the sparkling waters of Bantry Bay. Beautiful views, delicious food and excellent golfing facilities are just a few of the reasons that the Hotel is a wonderful wedding venue.
The Maritime Hotel is a serene place to relax and enjoy the company of friends; the waters are tranquil and have a calming effect. However, the Hotel is also a great base from which to explore the outdoors and there are opportunities to take boats out onto the water and take long romantic walks. Bantry’s town centre is close by with its pubs and shops, mountain trails and beaches. If you like to play golf you could play a round at one of the nearby championship courses.
All of the Hotel’s 114 guestrooms have a charming, richly influenced, modern decor and feature panoramic views of Bantry Bay. A well-equipped leisure centre is also on site and fuses exercise facilities such as a gymnasium and swimming pool, with the features of a luxury spa, such as the Jacuzzi and steam room.
Eating and drinking at the Maritime Hotel is a real pleasure, West Cork produces some of the world’s finest fresh produce. Cheeses, seafood and organic vegetables from the region are world famous.
Derek McKnight is the former head chef of the QE2 and he is now the Executive Chef at The Maritime Hotel’s Ocean Restaurant. For drinks guests can also visit The Maritime Bar, where a delicious carvery is served from 12pm until 3pm, after this a bar menu is served which is dominated by the fresh tasty flavours that make the area famous.
