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The Kingsley

Property class: 4

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A spa area with multiple reclining chairs and a large potted plant.
A bicycle with a wicker basket and a sign reading "The Kingsley" parked in front of a hotel.
A spa area with heated stone floors, relaxation chairs, and a wooden wall with plants.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.
A swimming pool with a metal fence, a lamp post, and a view of a historic building in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$303
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept

Explore the area

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Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitzgerald Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cork City Gaol
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small round table with two chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk with a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

A hotel room with a double bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table with a vase of flowers.

Classic Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Junior Suite

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Cork

The Kingsley places you steps from Cork County Hall and within a 15-minute stroll of University College Cork. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The bistro, The Springboard, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this 4-property class Cork hotel, you'll find Blarney Castle.

What's nearby

  • Cork County Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University College Cork - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fitzgerald Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cork City Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 20 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apple Coffee Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hi Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Áras Na Mac Léinn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cissie Youngs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Kingsley

The Kingsley offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna are also featured at the business-friendly The Kingsley. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 131 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • 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
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Kingsley offers 131 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 16.50 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Springboard

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16.50 for adults and from EUR 6.50 for children

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit/debit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or on-site payments
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings or on-site payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Kingsley Cork
Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel Cork
The Kingsley Cork
The Kingsley Hotel
The Kingsley Hotel Cork

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Kingsley?

The Kingsley offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingsley?

As of 13 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingsley on 20 Sept 2026 start from NZ$303, 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 The Kingsley?

Yep, The Kingsley has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Kingsley?

The closest beach to The Kingsley is Fountainstown Beach (18.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Kingsley?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Kingsley. It has a hot tub, a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does The Kingsley have a pool?

The Kingsley has an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What luxury perks are available at The Kingsley?

The Kingsley features a full-service spa, a health club and an indoor pool.

Does The Kingsley serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests adore the buffet breakfast here! Served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Kingsley?

No, The Kingsley does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kingsley?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Kingsley?

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

Are pets allowed at The Kingsley?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Kingsley Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1005 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, spa, and breakfast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Henk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Restaurant was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Padraig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great, food in the restaurant was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, such a beautiful location on the river with good dining options (coffee shop and restaurant), excellent breakfast options and good hotel pool / spa, especially the outdoor heated pool looking into the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time in Ireland and in the Cork area, the Kingsley is a beautiful hotel and I would always recommend it. I stayed here during my first trip and when I return I’ll stay here again. The breakfast is the best I’ve had so far while in Ireland.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Great food. Frien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Good size. Handy parking. Rituals amenities were gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The spa was relaxing. We stayed multiple nights and both pubs in the hotel were both unique and satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The health club was excellent. Lloyd, the manager, was extremely helpful. I have a rare motor neuron disease that causes difficulty with balance and walking yet Lloyd let me use the gym with no fuss.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the apartment. Better than it shows on line. Washer/dryer needs better instructions for using which is none. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicolaj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and very friendly staff. Good restaurant and very enjoyable place to stay. The place is getting a little outdated, but still a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with very attentive staff and good food in dining facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outside hot tub was great, room was spacious & well appointment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, lovely room. Comfy bed. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent all round
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here are superb, with a lovely mix of friendliness and efficiency.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Seema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, fantastic spa facilities, lovely views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and helpful. Outstanding breakfast and complementary parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very comfortable and bathroom well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff & amazing property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Kingsley had a great location just on the edge of town which made it convenient to get in and out. Beautiful setting adjacent to the river. Very quiet and the staff was so very friendly. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom huge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025