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The Kingsley

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to University College Cork

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Relax in our serene spa area, featuring reclining chairs with massage tables and lush greenery.
Cozy retreat with a fireplace, seating area, and bookshelf.
Experience the grand entrance of The Kingsley hotel, featuring a central fountain and well-manicured surroundings.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a central seating area, chandelier, and lush greenery.
Relax in a serene indoor oasis with heated benches, a soothing water feature, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cork University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 13 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fairbanks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flannery's Bar & Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Sicilian deligths - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Dock - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

Upscale hotel near University College Cork
At The Kingsley, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a health club. Indulge in aromatherapy, a facial, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and local cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a sauna.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 131 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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 rating system.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kingsley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingsley?

As of Jul 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on Jul 27, 2025 start from CA $293.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Kingsley pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Kingsley?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kingsley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Kingsley?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Kingsley located?

Situated in Cork, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Cork County Hall and University College Cork. Fitzgerald Park and Cork Public Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 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

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and bathroom well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, fantastic spa facilities, lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vipin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is excellent hotel enhanced tremendously by the most friendly and attentive staff. The hotel property is very spacious and kept very clean. The food served in the restaurants is very good too. Free access to the pool, sauna and steam room is an added bonus. In short, one doesn’t have to leave the hotel, everything is taken care of in the most luxurious surroundings. Don’t miss this gem of the hotel if you are in Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rande

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent proximity to UCC...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Highly recommended, pleasantly surprised
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & amazing property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First stay in Cork . Great Hotel . Great friendly helpful staff. Spacious clean comfortable bedrooms . Would definitely stay there again . Lovely breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two nights in Cork

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Efficient check-in. Very friendly staff. A bit of a wait at the bar without any acknowledgement but when served it was all fine. Room was lovely. Food in the restaurant was really nice and huge portions. While we didn’t stay long we had a lovely stay in Cork
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

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

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel and wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Rosanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property grounds are outstanding, great for a walk or a bike ride along the Lee River. The staff are wonderful the front desk always ready to help guests. Rooms are very clean. Some minor issues would be a dripping faucet from a bathroom sink and paint chips in lift corridor of hotel around the door frame. Restaurant food is incredible. I ordered my special favourite Angus Beef Rib with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots and gravy. This dish is a Kingsley classic that should stay the test of time. All in al I truly enjoyed my stay at the Kingsley. I look forward to next time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Excellent rooms and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

Quiet, clean, comfortable, priced great

Visiting from America, checked in on a Wednesday night, barking is free and underground but limited. Limited. Unsure if there's other parking. Breakfast was included for us and tasted great, hot and cold food, overlooking the river area. The room was absolutely clean and quiet, the bed was very comfortable. The staff were great on our check-in and the same Ladies were there when we checked out the next day. We would definitely stay here again, this is priced Right.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Amy

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

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with parking under the hotel. The staff was friendly and the accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024