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Talbot Hotel Cork

Property class: 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a fruit bowl and champagne glasses, a hanging light fixture, and a potted plant.
A restaurant with a long dining table, chairs, and a wall of wine bottles.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, surrounded by columns and potted plants.
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple bar stools, and a brick wall backdrop.
A wooden door with a branch design, leading to a room with a patterned carpet and an orange chair.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Explore the area

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Ballincollig, Ballincollig, Cork, 21
  • Place, Ballincollig Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small table with a lamp.

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, two chairs, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Boutique Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, two chairs, a view of a garden through a window, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ballincollig

A family-friendly stay in Ballincollig awaits you at Talbot Hotel Cork. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Ballincollig Shopping Centre and Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Powder Keg Bar is open for lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the free kids' club, gym, Hot tub and sauna. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .In the area of this 4-property class Ballincollig hotel, you'll find Blarney Castle.

What's nearby

  • Ballincollig Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University College Cork - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
  • English Market - 15 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 21 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Muskerry Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Cork

Talbot Hotel Cork offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a health club, and a hot tub. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms. A sauna, a complimentary children's club, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Talbot Hotel Cork. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ballincollig hotel.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Talbot Hotel Cork offers 97 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. LCD televisions come with digital channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 17 for adults and EUR 10.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Orgialla Restaurant
  • Powder Keg Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Payment types

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 full breakfast: from approximately EUR 17.00 for adults and from EUR 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Oriel Hotel
Oriel House
Oriel House Ballincollig
Oriel House Hotel
Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig
Oriel Hotel Cork
Oriel House Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Ballincollig
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel Ballincollig

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Talbot Hotel Cork offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Talbot Hotel Cork?

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talbot Hotel Cork on 30 Aug 2026 start from NZ$253, including 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.

Is parking available at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Yep, Talbot Hotel Cork has a free self car park.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork have a pool?

Talbot Hotel Cork has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Talbot Hotel Cork features a health club, an indoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is Talbot Hotel Cork family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and children's meals, it's no surprise that Talbot Hotel Cork is a hit with families.

Does Talbot Hotel Cork serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Talbot Hotel Cork?

No, Talbot Hotel Cork does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Talbot Hotel Cork?

No, pets are not allowed.

Talbot Hotel Cork Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GILBERTO SHINJI

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room with great bathroom facilities Good parking Breakfast had excellent selection Room quite expensive
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic hotel. It more than met out expectations!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great bed, great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauna & pool were very relaxing, dinner was also nice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was adequate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and easy to walk anywhere required for eats and sights
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, but it was a bit out of the way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, fantastic room and the restaurant was superb
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, room was really comfortable and the gym/pool was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LYNN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice warm room, good food and strong WIFI
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good and clean pool was nice but a bit cold when i used it frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable and friendly hotel. Facilities were excellent and rooms were very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Front desk was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offers hotel accommodation and meals with access to many local shops and services
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable room. Hotel nice and clean, and staff helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really dated hotel and it is hard to believe it is 4 star! But it is Cork! Will I stay there again - probably not!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing. Great location and clean. Staff were very friendly and quick to assist.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice clean hotel comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel itself were wonderful. Only wished they had a menu that was more accessible as we got to cork very late and no options were offered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was blazing hot. The ac was rather useless
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MaraLea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place just outside of Cork. Absolutely beautiful hotel and amazing friendly service. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025