The Dean Cork

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Blackrock Castle

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Luxury Penthouse | Minibar, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Gym
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
  • Place, Cork City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Patrick's Bridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

The Double

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

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Family

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

High Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Cork

Central Cork getaway .At this Cork hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Blackrock Castle and 9 miles (15 km) of Blarney Castle. Jameson Experience is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Cork City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Victoria Hospital South Infirmary - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 10 min walk
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Terrace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Poulet-Vous - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Met - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panorama Bistro & Terrace - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Bookshelf at The Elysian - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Dean Cork

4-star hotel near Blackrock Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. As a guest of The Dean Cork, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. The Dean Cork also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cork hotel.

  • 112 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Dining venue
The Dean Cork offers 112 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order 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 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Portable bathtub seat
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Wet bar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 20 per person

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 debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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

The Dean Cork Cork
The Dean Cork Hotel
The Dean Cork Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Dean Cork to the airport?

The Dean Cork is 5 mi (13-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 Dean Cork?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dean Cork on Jan 4, 2026 start from $152.84, 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 Dean Cork have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Dean Cork.

How close is The Dean Cork to the beach?

This hotel is 15 mi (22-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach.

Does The Dean Cork offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Dean Cork, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Dean Cork?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Dean Cork?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Dean Cork?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Dean Cork have a pool?

The Dean Cork features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.The pool is closed on Christmas Day.

Does The Dean Cork have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site. The dining venue(s) are closed on Christmas Day.

Does The Dean Cork have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Dean Cork to downtown Cork?

The Dean Cork is 0.7 mi away from Cork.

The Dean Cork Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 431 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 648 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ted

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia, Abilene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff room a little crowded but for just sleeping ok
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Overpriced and overrated

Having heard rave reviews of the Dean, I was looking forward to my stay. We arrived and the check-in was easy. We had booked a super room primarily for the king size bed, yes to look at it you’d think it was a king size, but it was 2 single beds pushed together! Needless to say, the king fitted sheet didn’t do much to keep the beds together, at 1 stage, I thought my partner had fallen between the 2 beds!! The size of the room…cramped… if we had larger suitcases than hand luggage size, we’d be in trouble, even with small suitcases, there was no space to keep them. We came back after the 2nd day to find the room hadn’t been cleaned and had to ask reception at 9.30pm to sort it out. Booked the restaurant for the 1st evening, was nice but after 45 mins waiting for our food, I think anything would be nice. We only ate breakfast on the last morning, it was nice but slightly overpriced. The positives though…The staff particularly at the bar were an absolute pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is great. I had previously stayed in their other hotel in Dublin, so I was keen to get back. The staff is extremely friendly and kind. We had a little issue with our room, as the rail workers decided to drill at 1am and they promptly moved us to another room. The gym is superb, new machines and clean. The pool is nice too. Brekkie and food in general are a bit pricey and not over the moon, but the bar is a great spot to hang around, with nice views from Cork.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable. The restaurant upstairs was delicious and the decor was very chic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soltana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spotless, and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful or kind. They were very knowledgeable and even shared great tips about the places we wanted to visit. The beds were comfortable, and the showers were excellent. If you need an iron, just ask, they’ll bring it up right away. We also enjoyed the sauna, which felt amazing, and the pool, which was relaxing and pleasant. The Sophi restaurant was fantastic if you want something light but tasty get the vegetable soup (it was absolutely delicious), and the breakfast was outstanding. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex, West lafeyette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Train noise at night woke us up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Loved how convenient the hotel was to the train station and to the pick up spot for buses to/from Dublin, as well as the sightseeing daytrip buses. The rooms and lobby are very well designed and beautiful, with fun touches like Smeg fridges and record players in the rooms. Unfortunately the record player in my room didn't work, and I was told by the receptionist that they are "transitioning to being just for show" which is a nice way of saying "not being maintained". Overall it feels like a very nice hotel that's a few years into its life and those flashy touches are starting to show signs of age.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always!! Staff super helpful and the the restaurant is amazing. Can't wait for my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tomenette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, location and a fun, stylish room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiju

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

6/10 Okay

Aleda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need a better plan for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lots of amenities. Loved the pool and gym. Restaurant and bar were delicious. Rooms nice with amazing rain shower and bar fridge with snacks and drinks for purchase.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025