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The Kingsley

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 10-minute 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
Front of property - evening/night
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
The Kingsley creates a tranquil haven in central Cork with its full-service spa featuring aromatherapy and massage treatments. Guests can enjoy meals at two distinct restaurants, take a refreshing swim in the indoor pool, or decompress in the sauna after exploring the city.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Map
Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork

What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cork City Gaol - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cork University Hospital - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manor Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Áras Na Mac Léinn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Noodlee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Natural Foods Bakery in the Park - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bean and Leaf - ‬3 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 a facial, a massage, and a body wrap 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
  • An elevator, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • 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

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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 Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on Nov 9, 2025 start from $197.49, 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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Reviews

The Kingsley Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in beautiful riverside location. Excellent breakfast! Bar/restaurant had lovely food, service & atmosphere. Room was clean & comfy. Outside spa pool with views across river was lovely. Hotel was easy walking to cork town centre around 30mins. We had a lovely stay & would choose this hotel again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

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

Great stay!

We stayed here for a night, it was great! Easy parking, check in was smooth, we ate dinner at their bar, food, drinks and dessert were delicious! We even were able to get a massage the next morning, it was lovely! Great amenities to enjoy while there!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning, everything about the stay was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Ravi

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

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Amazing staff! We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar , riverside view during breakfast, convenient parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susannah

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

Lovely, well-appointed hotel.

Very nice hotel with excellent restaurants. It's not located as centrally as other hotels, which was fine for me, but may be a consideration for someone on a vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean

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

Nice hotel on the river Lee.

Friendly accommodating staff and a very quiet and clean room with nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, close nice walking trail and parks. Entrance and bar really nice. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Place by the River
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel with great staff! The room was quiet and furnished with everything we needed. The breakfast buffet was top-notch!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
A very pleasant hotel with guest amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent

Excellent hotel. Have stayed a number of times and have never been disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable short stay, great amenities and very helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very nice! We plan on staying at the hotel in the future. The only drawback was the location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel. Ate breakfast looking out over the water everyday. Breakfast buffet and menu were excellent. Dinner was really good too. Staff was amazing. Loved staying here

10/10 Excellent

Suzan

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

Beautiful hotel with onsite parking and amenities.

Really enjoyed our stay. So much so we added an extra night. Very good restaurant and bar. Also a beautiful spa, gym and pool. I had a very nice massage in the spa.
Coffee bar in room
Nice bar
View from the restaurant at breakfast.
View from our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, professional, and happy staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings. Excellent food but the front of the house in food and beverage were a little undertrained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024