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The Kingsley

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Cork hotel

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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
2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Front of property - evening/night

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, Cork University Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Classic Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Fitzgerald Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manor Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Springboard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beantown Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bloom - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Noodlee - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Cork hotel
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
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.
  • 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 Dec 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on Dec 7, 2025 start from $184.49, 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.

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.

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 treatments, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

How close is The Kingsley to downtown Cork?

The Kingsley is 1.5 mi away from Cork.