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Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

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

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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Indoor pool
Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, Irish cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork, T23 X94W
  • Place, Bells of Shandon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Anne's Shandon Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Front of property - evening/night

Double Room

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

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

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Front of property - evening/night

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Double & Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

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 - 0.3 km
  • St. Anne's Shandon Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cork Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University College Cork - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moxy Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rising Sons Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sin É - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Abbot's Alehouse - ‬3 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.

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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.

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Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing!! More than satisfied and would definitely stay again, if ever in Ireland again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Booked 3 rooms. All spotless clean lovely bed linen & towels super comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Mihai-Cristinel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Taps leaking at the bath tube. Cold shower. Not a 4* hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great view from room over beautiful Cork, most importantly great bar & can poor a Guinness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant staff. Hotel was clean. Neighborhood was decent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Frédérick

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Beds are the best
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Terrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Staff were lovely Bedding was very uncomfortable. Hard itchy sheets, seemed bleached too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and overall hotel was very clean and uniform. The staff were so accommodating and friendly. The food was absolutely phenomenal! Will definitely be returning when we come back to Ireland for a visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel, great location, hard to drop off bags before heading to the parking lot for guests. We got very lucky and got a spot on site it's very, very small maybe 20 spaces total.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and provided amazing service. The hotel itself just seemed like a patch job and paint cover up. When we got into our room there was a broken cell phone shoved into the kettle and the sink faucet was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ordered Breakfast the night before, plenty of choice. Freindly staff making us feel welcome. Had access to the swimming pool and Sauna, jacuzzi was out of order. Stayed in a family room, that had plenty of room for us all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, so helpful friendly and attentive, breakfast was exceptional, location perfect for city centre Cork, lovely view from very pleasant room. In fact everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dominic

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Noblesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and the staff is excellent. We stayed 5 days and had a wonderful time. We definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I’ve stayed there a couple of times it was great other than the lift being out of action.that means a lot of exercise.thanks
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Meagan

Liked: Staff & service
Budget friendly, not a bad stay for a few nights max. The plumbing could be better, but the customer service was defintely the highlight. Very accomodating with any issues we encountered.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025