Seaview House Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Co. Cork, Ireland, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Cork Airport (ORK), 60 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, July, September.
Seaview House Hotel & Spa
Seaview House Hotel & Spa sits on the Cork coastline overlooking Bantry Bay, with unobstructed views across the water toward the Beara Peninsula.
About Seaview House Hotel & Spa
Seaview House Hotel & Spa sits on the Cork coastline overlooking Bantry Bay, with unobstructed views across the water toward the Beara Peninsula.
The whitewashed Victorian property commands the landscape from an elevated position, offering natural light and sea vistas throughout its public spaces and guest rooms.
Stone terraces and manicured grounds lead down toward the water's edge, creating multiple backdrops for ceremonies and photography.
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Had a lovely and intimate wedding in the Seaview House Hotel. Ronan and Lidia were so helpful during the build up to the wedding and the whole team were absolutely flawless on the day.
Colm · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
The ceremony
- Legal ceremony on site
- Yes
Money
- Price
- €95 to €165 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- ORK, 60 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Countryside, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- 4.6-star Google rating from 200+ reviews
- 50+ en-suite bedrooms available for guests staying multiple nights
- On-site spa with treatment rooms, sauna, and steam facilities
- Private dining rooms and two bars overlooking Bantry Bay
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome drinks on the terrace
- 11:00 AMCeremony begins on the lawn or terrace overlooking the bay
- 12:30 PMCocktail hour and group photographs in the gardens
- 1:30 PMReception and three-course dinner in the main dining room
- 8:00 PMEvening entertainment, dancing, and bar service
- 10:00 AMBrunch or casual departure breakfast for remaining guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- ORK · 60 minutes by car
Guests fly into Cork Airport.
- Typical total
- €4,500–12,000+Aisle estimate
Spa treatments, additional beverages, and premium menu selections incur extra charges. Contact the venue directly for current availability and detailed quotations.
See the full figure+
€4,500–12,000+ for 50–100 guests (ceremony, reception, and catering only)
- Ceremony fee
- Included in wedding packageAisle estimate
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
- Reception
- €75–110 / headAisle estimate
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
See the full figure+
€75–110 (depending on menu and season)
- Room rate
- €80–160 / nightAisle estimate
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
See the full figure+
€80–160 per room (guest rates negotiable with group booking)
- Weather window
- May – July, September
The 4 months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (027) 50073
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors at Seaview House?+
Yes. The hotel offers ceremony spaces on the terrace and manicured lawns with bay views. Weather backup spaces include the indoor function rooms.
Is accommodation included for wedding guests?+
The hotel has 50+ bedrooms available. Rates are negotiated separately as part of wedding packages and depend on season.
What is the maximum guest capacity?+
The hotel can accommodate up to 150 guests for receptions across multiple connected spaces.
Does the venue offer catering?+
All food and beverage is managed in-house by the hotel's kitchen team. Menus are customized during package discussions.
Are there spaces for a rehearsal dinner or welcome drinks?+
Multiple bars, lounges, and private dining rooms allow for welcome events, rehearsal dinners, and post-wedding gatherings.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Smallest party taken: 50 guests
“Please note our minimum numbers are 50 and maximum is 70”
Read the source for smallest party takenLegal ceremony on site: Yes
“We hold Civil weddings and we are only 20 mins from the iconic Gougane Barra Oratory, the quaint Coomhola Church is only a few minutes away also.”
Read the source for legal ceremony on siteSetting: Countryside, historic, elegant
“Ideally located in the countryside but just 4 km from Bantry Town and a short-hop to Glengarriff in an area famed for its tranquillity and unique beauty, this lovely country house hotel is charm and character personified and is a welcome retreat for the leisure and business traveller alike.”
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