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The Kingsley Hotel

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

On the South Bank of the River Lee in Cork, The Kingsley Hotel features a luxury, organic Spa, a modern health club and an indoor pool. The hotel also offers conference facilities with 8 business suites and one elegant function room. Free WiFi available throughout. Individually decorated, each luxurious room comes with air-conditioning, a TV with satellite channels and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, bathtub and shower. Most rooms have stunning views over the river. The hotel boasts 2 unique restaurants and a classic, stylish bar and guests can enjoy a classic afternoon tea by the river. The Kingsley Hotel is just 280 metres away from Cork University and 15 minutes’ walk from Cork’s city centre. Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral is 2.2 km away, while Frankfield Golf Club is 5.38 km away. Cork Kent Railway Station is just 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
Ireland Ireland
“The hotel is beautiful and so clean! Our room was gorgeous and overlooking the River. The Christmas decorations were amazing. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The food was excellent.”
Anne
Ireland Ireland
“Lovely location ,very clean & great views of the river”
Suezi
Ireland Ireland
“Room was ready before time. Check in staff were very welcoming . All staff were very plesant”
Siobhan
Ireland Ireland
“Fabulous staff and so welcoming allowed me to check in early as I was attending a Christmas lunch and needed to get ready. So accommodating”
Macarena
Ireland Ireland
“The room was a great size, very clean, and comfortable to sleep in. The breakfast was wonderful, with several options at the buffet and also a menu to order included with breakfast. For relaxation, there are two swimming pools and a sauna. Highly...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well recovered from those dreadful floods. Tastefully done”
Annette
Ireland Ireland
“We had a one night stay very convenient and enjoyed our stay”
Matt
Ireland Ireland
“Good location , friendly staff , had bar food which was very nice”
Margaret
Ireland Ireland
“Beautiful hotel great pool facilities out door large hot tub very comfortable rooms thank you to the kingley hotel it was my husbands birthday we really enjoyed our stay have visited on previous birthdays hope to return again next year ,...”
Vladislava
Ireland Ireland
“Staff at the Spa were amazing. I arrived late at the hotel and was looking for treatment and staff were amazing at accommodating me. Breakfast was great and overall experience was extremely positive”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Irish

House rules

The Kingsley Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 11:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is wheelchair accessible and provides reserved parking spaces at the front of the hotel.

A valid credit or debit card is required upon arrival in order to check in. Please note that the hotel does not accept prepaid credit cards or cash upon arrival. Pre-authorisation will be requested to be debited from your credit card upon check in. This is a pre-authorisation only. No funds are captured until check out. Should you wish to pay with debit card, full payment is required upon arrival.

The health club opening hours are as follow:

- Monday to Friday: 06:00 until 22:00

- Weekends and Bank Holidays: 08:00 until 20:00

Access to the pool area for children is restricted to 09:00 until 18:00 daily.

Children’s swimming pool times are extended to 19:00 during holiday periods. (Please call the health club for further details).

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied in the pool by an adult at all times.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.