The Dean Cork

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Blackrock Castle

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Indoor pool
Studio Suite
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Gym

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Horgan's Quay, Cork, County Cork
  • Place, Cork City Hall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

The Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

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

The Family

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

Luxury Penthouse

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

High Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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

  • Everyman Palace Theatre - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cork City Hall - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Patrick's Bridge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cork Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • English Market - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sophie’s Restaurant and Terrace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪5 Points Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Globe Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Bookshelf at The Elysian - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Poulet-Vous - ‬20 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 Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Dean Cork on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $255, 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 and 15.2 mi (23-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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. 494 out of 733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 733 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Davitt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, staff were very friendly and helpful. Loved the tone throughout the hotel, would happily stay again or recommend to friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adegbayi Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean, would definitely be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab stay loved the decor sophies bar food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, good spa
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with lots of great places to visit close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable rooms, nice staff, cute views, close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, and luxurious hotel. Right next to the train station, and many many food and bar options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room fine, Nice touch to use gym and thermal suite facilities. Staff - service was fine although sometimes a bit too casual. Didn’t find train too noisy but grateful of ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel! Clean, modern and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nasira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trendy hotel, central, parking nearby, access to great shops and food
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and bar staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sabina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a fantastic stay at The Dean Hotel. Room was lovely, very clean. Staff at the hotel bar were very attentive. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely loved this hotel, already want to return. Room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable. The rooftop bar is lovely and the views are brilliant. Great place to base yourself, a small walk to the main streets and a very luxurious and comfy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ramona

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
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful interior.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, smartly decorated, and a lovely bar/restaurant area at the top. Terrible breakfast though!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable. Sophia's restaurant has an excellent menu. Enjoyed the breakfast selections and coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful rooms and lobby. The gyms pretty awesome too! Best gym I’ve seen in a hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025