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The Kingsley

4.0 star property

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Indoor pool
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork
  • University College Cork
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cork City Gaol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • English Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Classic Twin Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

The Kingsley

Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to University College Cork
This hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
The Kingsley offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Kingsley. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University College Cork. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at The Springboard, a bistro that serves local cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body wraps, body treatments or massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a sauna and yoga classes
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from University College Cork and 14 minutes from Blarney Castle
The Kingsley offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly The Kingsley. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cork hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Springboard – This bistro specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Springboard

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 6.50 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or on-site payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kingsley Cork
Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel Cork
The Kingsley Cork
The Kingsley Hotel
The Kingsley Hotel Cork

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Irving

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights in Cork

Lovely hotel - really enjoyed my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful front desk staff. Hotel is beautifully decorated from the holidays!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

amazing hotel. highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott Wade

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice time at the Kingsley

A very nice experience at the Kingsley. Very good service and a lovely comfy bed, slept well. Room was nice and warm when I got in (Dec)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really like the kingsley, brian in guest relations was so helpful and really nice. Will definitely be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the river, staff is always great and it's really close to the UCC campus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff nice restaurant bar and spa clean rooms very accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Lovely hotel, would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kingsley Stay

Great stay and very nice room overlooking river
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful all around. Would definitely stay longer if we return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in Cork

Very enjoyable stay in Cork, the room was very comfortable, lovely bed and very comfortable sleep. Really enjoyed the leisure facilities especially the outdoor hot pool. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most impressive stays I had during a 2 week trip I spent travelling across Ireland. Beautiful building, absolutely amazing rooms, plenty of parking, extremely well-trained and helpful staff. I'd highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property clean and spacious staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William, Aurora

Travelled with partner
Clean room. Good size. Great shower. Parking was easy. Comfy bed. Quiet on river side. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Fairdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place and close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024