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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
The current price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • 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 curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 4-property class Cork hotel, you'll find Blarney Castle.

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

  • ‪The Manor Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Natural Foods Bakery in the Park - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Áras Na Mac Léinn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Station - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Orchids - ‬3 min drive

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 4-star 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.

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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

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 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

  • 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 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on 29 Sept 2025 start from AU$378.35, 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 Back Strand (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. 699 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Hotel! Must check out the outdoor pool
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seema

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was excellent, large spacious room & bathroom. The staff, service, food & facilities were all fantastic. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Eamonn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
On arrival at the hotel we had a good experience at reception and were given the keys to the room we had requested. We had stayed in the same room last year. Things took a turn for the worse when we entered the room. We had requested a fridge and it was there but, on opening it, it was filthy inside. Near the fridge there were mugs for tea/coffee…..one was badly chipped.But, worst of all,the television was a disgrace….the picture was all broken and unwatchable and the sound was out of synch when any image was visible.When you stay in an hotel, your room is more than a bedroom, it’s also your living room especially if you are staying for several nights. We were staying for six nights. We reported the problem on the following morning and an engineer was promised. He gave us a different remote, but the problem with the TV was the same. Again we repeated our problem and a second engineer came but he couldn’t fix it either and, so, we had no working television for our entire six night stay.What was even worse was that we had the same problem with the television exactly one year previously.And, so, this problem had been left unfixed for at least a whole year. That is atrocious behaviour for any hotel, not to mention a four star plus hotel like the Kingsley. On our first morning I went to reception to ask if they had a daily newspaper. No was the response and, no, they couldn’t provide one for me on the following days. I have plenty more to say but you won’t allow me!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rande

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody, Saint John

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaugn

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

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Overall Great, Read Pros & Cons

Pros: Lovely Hotel on the River! Front desk staff was very nice, Breakfast staff was very nice and the breakfast was Amazing! Free Parking and Beautiful Hotel all around. Cons: Shower is small, and the shower door doesn’t close well so water gets all over the floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Lovely hotel

We had a great stay. service was excellent. could have donbe with another day to enjoy the spa and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great hotel. The bed is super comfortable. The outdoor pool and spa are lovely. It’s elegant but comfortable - like a home away from home and the staff are excellent. The breakfast is fabulous. Definitely stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

8/10 Good

Kin wing

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Nathan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinayak

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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