Lancaster Lodge

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near University College Cork

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Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lounge
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lancaster Quay, Western Rd, Cork, Cork
  • English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • University College Cork
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cork Opera House
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Cork

City center retreat .A stay at this South Parish guesthouse places you steps from Granary Theatre and within a 5-minute walk of Mercy University Hospital. Cork Courthouse and Buckley Fine Art are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University College Cork - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cork City Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 11 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liberty Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The SpitJack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Alibi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ichigo Ichie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Lancaster Lodge

4-star guest house near University College Cork
Lancaster Lodge offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby, express check-in, and room service (during limited hours). Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Lancaster Lodge also features a front-desk safe and an elevator. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Cork guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Lancaster Lodge offers 48 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9 to 12 for adults and EUR 9 to 12 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night.

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 9 to 12 for adults, and EUR 9 to 12 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Lancaster Lodge.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Lancaster Cork
Lancaster Lodge
Lancaster Lodge Cork
Lodge Lancaster
Lancaster Hotel Cork
Lancaster Lodge Cork
Lancaster Lodge Guesthouse
Lancaster Lodge Guesthouse Cork

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lancaster Lodge to the airport?

Lancaster Lodge is 5.3 mi (9-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lancaster Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lancaster Lodge.

How close is Lancaster Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 13.7 mi (23-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach and 13.9 mi (24-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lancaster Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Lancaster Lodge, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 9 and 12 for adults, EUR 9 and 12 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Lancaster Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Lancaster Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Lancaster Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Lancaster Lodge have a pool?

Lancaster Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Lancaster Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Lancaster Lodge to downtown Cork?

Lancaster Lodge is 0.4 mi away from Cork.

Lancaster Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 611 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very few amenities. Not even hand lotion or face cloths. Ripped bath mat. Unfriendly front desk staff at checkin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, parking lot is very tight
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

Modern stay in Cork

This was a modern and refurbished hotel. Room and bathroom were spacious. Staff were helpful, and there was a lift. Parking on site was free. It was a little walk to town centre, but easy. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Linens and towels were lovely. Room is newly renovated. Love the decor. Bathroom lovely. Nice and big. TV has nice big screen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. A little away from things to do but not to far. We could still walk. Parking could be a problem. They don’t seem to have enough spots. Twice we left to walk around and another person asked if we were driving so they could have our parking spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

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

Great Choice

Room was ready early which was great after driving down from Dublin. Room was spacious and clean with all the amenities I needed (tea/coffee/bottled water/great shower/TV/fridge). I only had the continental breakfast which was good value and the cooked dishes coming out to other guests looked really good too. Hotel is well located with the city centre just a short walk away and the free parking in their own car park was ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, excellent location near the city centre of Cork.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We added a night to our stay at this hotel. The location was great and the hotel was nice. Staff were super nice. Breakfast was a great add.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room refurbishments are very good but still in-hand so the hotel was noisy during our time. And this area of cork can get pretty noisy too but overall we had a very good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevator was out of service but I think it's cause they're renovating which will make it super great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A

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

Affordable perfection

The staff were so very friendly, cheerful and helpful. My room was beautifully renovated, everything fresh and relaxing. The bathroom was perfect and absolutely clean. The hotel's location was perfect for visits with old friends and for an event at the University.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
newly renovated rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARITE

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

Great place!

Breakfast was outstanding, bed was very comfortable, free water in refrigerator. Close to everything, free parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property but the construction going on is a definite drawback since it was crazy loud starting at 8am . If you can check out before the noise starts great otherwise it is unacceptably loud and you won't be able to relax in your room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great Stay in Cork

Had a great stay at the Lancaster Lodge and a lovely time in Cork. Our room was newly rennovated to a really high standard and bed was really comfortable. Hotel is in a great location, friendly and helpful reception staff and a great breakfast. We would definitely stop here again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is great...it's easy to walk down to the English market and to Oliver Plunkett street. We had great dining out and the hotel staff was kind. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Lancaster Lodge for one night while in Cork during our Ireland travels. The hotel is very nice and well kept. Check in process was smooth. Extremely convenient to have onsite parking while in the city. Plenty of dinner options just a short walk away. Breakfast the following morning was great! Definitely worth the stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Great location ands friendly staff with dependable service. Not the best acoustics but good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jacklynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean renovated room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the centre of Cork with car parking, our newly refurbished room was the perfect spot to rest and regroup after a long journey. Room was amazing and the staff helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025