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The Kingsley

Property class: 4
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Cork hotel

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitzgerald Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork City Gaol
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small round table with two chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

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

About the neighborhood

Cork

Cork retreat .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Cork County Hall and within a 15-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

  • Cork County Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University College Cork - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fitzgerald Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cork City Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 20 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Coffee Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hi Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Áras Na Mac Léinn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cissie Youngs - ‬3 min drive

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 self 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/debit 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.

Property class

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 5.7 mi (21-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 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on Sep 20, 2026 start from $166, including 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 facials, massages, and body wraps.

How close is The Kingsley to downtown Cork?

The Kingsley is 1.5 mi away from Cork.

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spa, and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, such a beautiful location on the river with good dining options (coffee shop and restaurant), excellent breakfast options and good hotel pool / spa, especially the outdoor heated pool looking into the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Padraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, food in the restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time in Ireland and in the Cork area, the Kingsley is a beautiful hotel and I would always recommend it. I stayed here during my first trip and when I return I’ll stay here again. The breakfast is the best I’ve had so far while in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Great food. Frien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Good size. Handy parking. Rituals amenities were gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was relaxing. We stayed multiple nights and both pubs in the hotel were both unique and satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The health club was excellent. Lloyd, the manager, was extremely helpful. I have a rare motor neuron disease that causes difficulty with balance and walking yet Lloyd let me use the gym with no fuss.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the apartment. Better than it shows on line. Washer/dryer needs better instructions for using which is none. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and very friendly staff. Good restaurant and very enjoyable place to stay. The place is getting a little outdated, but still a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very attentive staff and good food in dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outside hot tub was great, room was spacious & well appointment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely room. Comfy bed. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here are superb, with a lovely mix of friendliness and efficiency.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, fantastic spa facilities, lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and helpful. Outstanding breakfast and complementary parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and bathroom well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kingsley had a great location just on the edge of town which made it convenient to get in and out. Beautiful setting adjacent to the river. Very quiet and the staff was so very friendly. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom huge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & amazing property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025