Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cork Opera House

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Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Indoor pool
Breakfast and dinner served, Irish cuisine
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

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John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork, T23 X94W
  • Place, Bells of Shandon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 234 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double & Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Cork

City center stay.With a stay at this Shandon hotel, you'll be steps from St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon. Also, Cork Opera House is within half a mile (1 km) and Cork City Hall is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bells of Shandon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Anne's Shandon Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University College Cork - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 16 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxy Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sin É - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cork Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Cork Opera House
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A sauna, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork.

This 4-star Cork hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1836
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork offers 101 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • 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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 39-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 21
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50.00 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 9 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 21 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork to the airport?

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork is 5.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork.

How close is Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork to the beach?

This hotel is 15.3 mi (22-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach.

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 9 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

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

Is there free parking at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork have a pool?

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 9 PM.

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork have a restaurant?

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork is home to Grain & Grill Restaurant, which features Irish cuisine.

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork to downtown Cork?

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork is 0.3 mi away from Cork.

Reviews

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Noise was a big factor

Room smelled of smoke, no temp control so hot, room was over restaurant with super loud music that you could hear so well you can sing to the words (Still loud with ear plugs) kids screaming in the hallways and slamming doors, rooms are older than the front foyer so misleading, the foyer smelled super strong of a nice cologne so not so good for my Mom’s allergies. The bed was comfy and the room space was good. Ask for a room away from the restaurant on the weekend or whenever they have live music past 11pm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

denise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, people and vountry
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Comfortable

Clean room. Has a mini fridge and large bathroom. We had a family room with great configuration of beds. Easy to walk in town. Takes about 5-7 mins.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cian

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

6/10 Okay

Cian

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

8/10 Good

Jacqeline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Parking is limited and tricky to find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan, Little Bay,

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place with spacious rooms and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I liked the helpful staff. I didn’t like the stained furniture and floors
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawnya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family trip to Ireland

Not good. Parking wasn't great, Kiddie pool has a foot of water in it which wasnt worth my 7 yr olds time. Breakfast staff was great. They were really accommodating and improved our attitude towards the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, St. John's

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location, rating is too high for experience

The location is great within Cork; there is a lot to see & do within walking distance. This is important because parking is very limited on site so if you need to leave to drive you will likely have to park offsite. There is no temperature control in the room and we were on the 4th floor so it was VERY hot in the room (even though it was only around 65 degrees outside). The rooms were small and beds were clean but bathroom didn't feel as clean. The space to hang out in the lobby & lobby bar was nice & service was good. Overall I would probably choose a different hotel to stay at next time in Cork
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tanya, Uxbridge

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff! The breakfast in the morning was just perfect and they accommodated me bringing up to my sleeping teenager in the room which was very nice of them. Beds were extremely comfortable. If it wasn’t for the heat that day it would have been a lovely stay. They did have fans in the rooms but no A/C on those top floors was a bit uncomfortable. We managed with a cool shower and went outside for the evening until it cooled off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located in Shandon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant staff and a decent sized clean room.

Pleasant staff and a decent sized clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most wonderful lady at the reception desk. She was so helpful and went out of her way so many times to help us. Loved that we could walk to just about anything. Parking is a pain though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Artemis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff at front desk great Inconsistancy in the spa with male staff a bit short tempered, have a rule of swimming caps, made toddler and balding males purchase and wear, not a big deal so same bought but noticed other kids and men not being made to wear caps when staff watching, which was a bit frustrating Breakfast was amazing Made crepe/pancakea for little ones, decent selection Close to town, shopping resturants and bars Little parking on site, we managed to get parking at hotel bit they do have a deal with a car park 3 min walk away so super convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

ok

Ok location, not great parking - had to park offsite, self check in although staff were at the reception, strange room location which would have been made easier if staff checked you in and explained this. Comfy bed but overall hotel abit worn and tired
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel was in a good location - but water leak in hall covered by a rug. Breakfast was good but update the elevators already
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025