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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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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
Front of property
Indoor pool
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$357
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cork

The Kingsley places you steps from Cork County Hall and within a 10-minute stroll of University College Cork. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The bistro, The Springboard, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Cork hotel, you'll find Blarney Castle.

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cork University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cork Opera House - 4 min drive - 3.0 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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to University College Cork
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 Cork hotel.

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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.

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 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

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. 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 payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kingsley?

The Kingsley offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingsley?

As of 22 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on 23 Apr 2025 start from AU$357.45, including 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 parking available at The Kingsley?

Yep, The Kingsley has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Kingsley?

The closest beach to The Kingsley is Fountainstown Beach (18.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Kingsley?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Kingsley. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Kingsley have a pool?

The Kingsley has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Kingsley?

The Kingsley features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does The Kingsley serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests adore the buffet breakfast here! Served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kingsley?

No, The Kingsley does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kingsley?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kingsley?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Kingsley?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 694 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 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

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome all thecway around
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, friendly atmosphere, warm and welcoming. Good food, lovely rooms. Great to have a base while my daughter was having a procedure at nearby Bon’s Secours hospital.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjo

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, right next to the river. Very friendly staff. Easy parking. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was great! Our room had a Nespresso machine and the shower was fantastic. It's a great location for parents of kids attending UCC. Parking including and easy access.There are cheaper places to stay in and around Cork City but the Kingsley is worth the cost. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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