Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Property class: 4

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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar named 'Bells Bar'.
A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a prominent clock tower in the background.
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a staircase, and seating area.
A hotel room with two beds, a window, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork, T23 X94W
  • Place, Bells of Shandon
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork Opera House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double & Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cork

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Cork awaits you at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork. Within steps you'll find St. Anne's Shandon Church and Bells of Shandon. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a gym. .The restaurant, Grain & Grill Restaurant, serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Bells Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a short walk of this 4-property class Shandon hotel include Cork Opera House and Cork City Hall is within 15 minutes.

What's nearby

  • Bells of Shandon - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cork Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • English Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cork City Hall - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪The Corner House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Luigi Malones Cork - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sin É - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork offers its guests a kids' 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork offers 101 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cork hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided 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

  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bells Bar
  • Grain & Grill Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1836
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renewable energy used
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from 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 guest room 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 all 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 aged 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork on 8 Nov 2026 start from NZ$221, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

The closest beach to Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork is Fountainstown Beach (18.1 km).

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork have a pool?

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7 AM to 9 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

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

Is Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork is a hit with families.

Does Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is offered weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super easy to check in on the self serve tablets and the bed and room were massive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the location, rooms are clean and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - enjoyed it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very helpful staff! Only stayed 1 night but would definitely stay again. Cork is a lovely little city to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, excellent, freibdly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good location, friendly staff, clean room - no complaints
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Near to very good coffee places, some very good historical places closeby
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice hotel and staff were lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was fine. Nice restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location with easy access to all the action in downtown Cork. Comfortable room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming and helpful. Some parking on site on first come first use basis. Breakfast and restaurant food was good. Location good allowed walking to main shopping area and attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable, quiet and had a great sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel and location. Helpful staff. Limited parking but staff were helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weather was extremely hot but bar had great airconditioning . Fan was provided in the bedroom which helped. Staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super helpful staff, great communication lovely hotel with great facilities, nothing too much trouble despite it being a very busy saint Patrick’s day weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect in every aspect, location, food, cleanliness and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very enjoyable stay, extremely central for the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spacious clean room. Spotless bathroom. Great location for eating out in Cork.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice hotel but parking can be an issue and I don’t think it’s the worth the price for a night. Very family friendly and busy for kids.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and welcoming with easy access to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic. Close to city center. Clean and quiet. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and very clean roomd. Also great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025