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The Kingsley Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

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 provides conference facilities with 8 business suites and one elegant event room. Free Wi-Fi is 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 a private bathroom with hairdryer, bathtub and shower. Most rooms have stunning views of the river. The hotel features 2 unique restaurants and a classic, stylish bar and guests can enjoy a classic afternoon tea by the river. The Kingsley Hotel is just 305 yards from Cork University and a 15-minute walk from Cork’s city center. Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral is 1.5 miles away, and Frankfield Golf Club is 5.24 miles away. Cork Kent Train Station is just 2.5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • 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.

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.

Availability

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Sustainability

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

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See what guests loved the most:

Kim
United States United States
“It was very comfortable and clean. The staff were very nice too! Great view of the river. We also enjoyed the pools and spa area.”
Haley
United States United States
“Absolutely beautiful! And very comfy! We had a river view king size room which was very nice. Nice bar and restaurant and great little cafe to get a tea or coffee and a bite. Security guard, Julia, was so kind and helpful with our itinerary for...”
Jenneine
United States United States
“Love the view overlooking the Lee. The breakfast is great as well. The leisure center is a nice plus and we enjoyed using the whirlpool and outdoor pool especially. It’s a quick walk to Victoria cross to catch the 208 into the city centre which...”
David
United States United States
“clean and comfortable . Location was wonderful and able to walk along the river Lee into town.Close to the Shaky Bridge which was really fun and a must see.”
Debra
Ireland Ireland
“Everything is amazing. The staff are exceptional. They must have very good training because they truly go out of their way to make your stay pleasant.”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect stay. The rooms spotless, bed comfortable. The health club was brilliant, exceptionally well equipped gym and lovely outdoor heated pool looking out onto the river was really special.”
Jim
United States United States
“The room was spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed using the gym facilities.”
Gabriella
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel, great location with scenic views of the river, comfortable beds, wonderful spa, incredible breakfast. Overall a very nice experience and a good value for money. Also they had free parking for our rental car which was a nice bonus.”
Cc
United States United States
“The room was very nice and clean, confortable and we spent a great evening, we had a quick bite at the bar and enjoyed the food, there is a path / trail in the back that goes all the way to town and we did it all, so convinient and wonderful...”
Kevin
United States United States
“Excellent hotel, Great staff. Had an amazing experience.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Irish

Amenities of The Kingsley Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

The Kingsley Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs 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 fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-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-authorization will be requested to be debited from your credit card upon check in. This is a pre-authorization 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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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