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The Kingsley

Property class: 4
4-star spa hotel near University College Cork

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A swimming pool with a metal fence, a lamp post, and a view of a historic building in the background.
A spa area with heated stone floors, relaxation chairs, and a wooden wall with plants.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
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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, Cork County Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪11 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
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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
(40 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

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 wired internet

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About the area

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 City Gaol is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cork County Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University College Cork - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fitzgerald Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

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
  • ‪Bean and Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Áras Na Mac Léinn - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

4-star spa hotel near University College Cork
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 covered, secured 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on Nov 23, 2026 start from CA $191, 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 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 massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

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. 712 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 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

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Lovely clean hotel with a great breakfast and lovely spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, excellent location, fabulous food and service , highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, spa, and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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I had a lovely stay at The Kingsley,wonderful helpful staff who are a credit to this Hotel.My only gripe is that for that price I would have expected breakfast to be included!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic experience. Perfect location. The food was delicious! The staff were lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing!! I will go back again, beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Breakfast was great. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were great, food in the restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool and Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a delightful stay. Wonderful views from the property. It was a long way away from the CBD but we were there to visit the Blarney castle. Our wasn’t air conditioned which in the present climate was not very practical
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t fault our few days at the Kingsley! Right on the river Lee, only a 30 minute walk into town and if you take the river walk passed UCC it’s gone in no time, stunning. The hotel staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. The food was great and the fresh honeycomb from their own bees with some lovely treacle bread, cannot be missed. A really lovely stay and next time we’re in Cork we know exactly where we’re going to be staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A lovely large room with a huge ensuite bathroom. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was superb with lots of items made to order from a large menu. The usual buffet items were also available. The location was perfect for walking into Cork alongside the river, through parks and the University of Cork. Good bus very close if you prefer not to walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Easy parking. Great food. Frien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room. Good size. Handy parking. Rituals amenities were gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel with very attentive staff and good food in dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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I could go for another night. Great hotel. Staff were super pleasant and helpful. The room was very very spacious and comfortable; they basically thought of everything and provided little extras that make traveling so much more comfortable. A little dining table, lots of extra coffee and tea and a coffee machine, a super comfortable bed, nice towels that are fluffy and not cheap, brand name really nice toiletries. There's a really nice entry way layout and very large bathroom with separate tub and shower, that are both placed next to the public hallway- it's great for separating any noise from the hallway into the main sleeping area. The pool/spa area that is completely free and open until 10pm is also really nice. There's a very large Jacuzzi pool outside facing the river and view, and realty nice sauna, steam room and whirlpool. All in all, totally fantastic hotel. Well above the rest in Cork, and fantastically peaceful and quiet, while still being only a 15-20 minute walk right into the very center of the action. 10/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026