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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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • M
    Mick
    Ireland Ireland
    I liked the lobby very nice, lovely reception staff, very friendly and helpful. Nice room and spacious bathroom with lovely shower and plenty of hot water. Great breakfast, and beautiful view of the river Lee. And the bar comfortably and warm. And...
  • Mary
    Ireland Ireland
    everything was fantastic fabulous welcome, room ,dinner and breakfast all beautiful. would definitely stay there again.
  • Eóin
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved every aspect of the stay The room was perfect The morning coffee overlooking the river was bliss and the outdoor pool was a great way to relax in the middle of the jazz
  • Jamie
    Ireland Ireland
    The hot tub is fantastic. Right on the river with a beautiful view.
  • Ursula
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved our stay at the hotel as it was very central to where we wanted to go and the staff was very friendly
  • D
    Deep
    India India
    A true 4 star property with sufficient space to walk around and relax. Washroom was large. Complimentary biscuits, tea and hot chocolate were additional features. Would definitely stay here again if even I visit Cork.
  • Enya
    Germany Germany
    I really liked the room and the spa everything was great. And I had a fabulous time with my mam.
  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was delicious, staff in breakfast room were very friendly and helpful.
  • Clifford
    Ireland Ireland
    This hotel was perfect. Great location, staff were so nice and helpful, the hotel itself was honestly amazing. Would 100% recommend and stay here again
  • Fiona
    Ireland Ireland
    Room was very nice. Food was excellent. We ate in the Springboard restaurant for dinner and Fairbanks for Breakfast and Lunch. Beautiful decor throughout. All staff were friendly and we had our toddler with us , she was looked after so well by all...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish

Facilities of The Kingsley Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Car hire
    • Lift
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Pants press
    • Iron
    • Room service

    2 swimming pools

    Pool 1 - indoor (kids) Free!

    • Open all year
    • Suitable for kids

    Pool 2 - indoorFree!

    • Open all year
    • Adult only

    Wellness

    • Kids' pool
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian

    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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    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.

    FAQs about The Kingsley Hotel

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Kingsley Hotel on this page.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The Kingsley Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Yes, The Kingsley Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The prices at The Kingsley Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Kingsley Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Check-in at The Kingsley Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The Kingsley Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
      • Swimming Pool

    • The Kingsley Hotel is 1.6 miles from the centre of Cork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at The Kingsley Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Suite