Introducing the Island Spa

Ireland's only Thalassotherapy Resort

Inchydoney Island became home to Ireland’s first Thalassotherapy Spa in 1998. Thalassotherapy is a combination of the two Greek words meaning sea and medical treatment and Thalassotherapy Treatments are based on the use of Seawater as well as Sea Muds and Seaweed. The Seawater Therapy Pool is a unique feature of the Island Spa and it benefits are numerous

At our West Cork Spa, Seawater is pumped daily from the ocean into the Seawater Therapy Pool and heated to 32 degrees. Swimming in water at this temperature allows the pores of the skin expand and the body to absorb the nutrients and goodness from the seawater.

Our Spa in West Cork also boasts a state of the art Gym, Hammam, Sauna and ocean view Relaxation Areas in one of the best West Cork Luxury Hotel.

Working with our design partners ELEMIS and LES LUNEIDES Paris, the Island Spa at our Spa Hotels Cork also offers a wide range of Beauty and Body Treatments as well as Rituals and Day Packages. To best enjoy your time in the Island Spa it is advisable to book in advance, arrive 30minutes before your scheduled treatment time to allow yourself time to enjoy the ocean view relaxation areas as well as the Seawater Therapy Pool.

Our Sunshine Ritual was voted Winner of Best Overall Treatment at the Irish Tatler Spa Awards this week , here's what the judges had to say:

"The ingenuity and expertise that goes into devising Inchydoney’s signature treatments is of the highest standards. This is a stand-out spa that has impressed our judges year after year, and is the deserving winner of 2011’s Best Treatment Award”.