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The Kingsley

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near University College Cork

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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

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
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • 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
(29 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Cork

Cork retreat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Cork County Hall and within a 10-minute walk of University College Cork. Also, Fitzgerald Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Cork Public Museum is within 2 miles (3 km).

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 - 1.1 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
  • ‪The Natural Foods Bakery in the Park - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Áras Na Mac Léinn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Orchids - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Station - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

4-star spa hotel near 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 center 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
  • Meeting 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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Kingsley offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and 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 onsite payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 guestroom 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 onsite payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 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

How close is The Kingsley to the airport?

The Kingsley is 5 mi (9-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingsley?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on Oct 5, 2025 start from $221.78, 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.

Does The Kingsley have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Kingsley.

How close is The Kingsley to the beach?

This hotel is 15.7 mi (23-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach and 15.8 mi (24-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kingsley offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kingsley, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kingsley?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kingsley?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Kingsley?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kingsley have a pool?

The Kingsley features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Kingsley have a restaurant?

The Kingsley is home to The Springboard, which features local cuisine.

Does The Kingsley have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, body treatments, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Kingsley to downtown Cork?

The Kingsley is 1.5 mi away from Cork.

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 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

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Excellent staff

The staff was excellent and welcomed me during a challenging time. They were kind, patient and willing to help me. Very grateful for their service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lily

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody, Saint John

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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