The Kingsley

Property class: 4
Hotel with spa, near University College Cork

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When you stay at The Kingsley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Blarney Castle. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and The Springboard, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $141
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

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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
(10 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
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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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
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About the neighborhood

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Victoria Cross, Cork, Cork

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 Airport (ORK) - 21 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 20 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 21 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 22 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
  • ‪The Springboard - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Kingsley

  • When you stay at The Kingsley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Blarney Castle. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and The Springboard, one of 2 restaurants, serves local cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 131 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

The Kingsley Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with a wide variety of options, including delicious dishes like Angus Beef Rib and a full breakfast spread. (27 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, fabulous, sensational, and superb with a large assortment of items made to order. (22 reviews)
  • The spa offers a relaxing and rejuvenating experience with excellent facilities, including a hot stone massage, outdoor thermal pool, and whirlpool. (16 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, fantastic facilities, food and drink options were great
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6/10 Good

It is a lovely hotel but need some updating in the room. The breakfast is great. The lobby was inviting and relaxing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and staff very friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with friendly staff, we particularly liked the health spa with outdoor hydro pool looking onto the River Lee.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, excellent location, fabulous food and service , highly recommended
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was absolutely beautiful, so clean, free water facilities all over the halls, the staff was so kind and very helpful, the restaurant has beautiful food and all the girls working there couldn’t be anymore helpful
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8/10 Very good

The staff at this property is of the highest caliber. The lighting in the rooms however is poor. and the garage area was dirty which was surprising for a 5 star property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! We had 2 nights here and used The Kingston as our pamper day after a couple weeks travelling around Ireland. The Spa experience is a must ... fabulous! Room, restaurant, the hotel were all great. It's right on the river so I used a complimentary pushbike and did a river ride. Fully recommend!
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8/10 Very good

I had a lovely stay at The Kingsley,wonderful helpful staff who are a credit to this Hotel.My only gripe is that for that price I would have expected breakfast to be included!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic experience. Perfect location. The food was delicious! The staff were lovely.
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10/10 Exceptional

Indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pool and Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was great. Restaurant was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Can’t fault our few days at the Kingsley! Right on the river Lee, only a 30 minute walk into town and if you take the river walk passed UCC it’s gone in no time, stunning. The hotel staff couldn’t have been friendlier or more helpful. The food was great and the fresh honeycomb from their own bees with some lovely treacle bread, cannot be missed. A really lovely stay and next time we’re in Cork we know exactly where we’re going to be staying.
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely large room with a huge ensuite bathroom. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was superb with lots of items made to order from a large menu. The usual buffet items were also available. The location was perfect for walking into Cork alongside the river, through parks and the University of Cork. Good bus very close if you prefer not to walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

I could go for another night. Great hotel. Staff were super pleasant and helpful. The room was very very spacious and comfortable; they basically thought of everything and provided little extras that make traveling so much more comfortable. A little dining table, lots of extra coffee and tea and a coffee machine, a super comfortable bed, nice towels that are fluffy and not cheap, brand name really nice toiletries. There's a really nice entry way layout and very large bathroom with separate tub and shower, that are both placed next to the public hallway- it's great for separating any noise from the hallway into the main sleeping area. The pool/spa area that is completely free and open until 10pm is also really nice. There's a very large Jacuzzi pool outside facing the river and view, and realty nice sauna, steam room and whirlpool. All in all, totally fantastic hotel. Well above the rest in Cork, and fantastically peaceful and quiet, while still being only a 15-20 minute walk right into the very center of the action. 10/10.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with very attentive staff and good food in dining facilities
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, lovely room. Comfy bed. Great breakfast
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, friendly staff, fantastic spa facilities, lovely views.
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10/10 Exceptional

Outside hot tub was great, room was spacious & well appointment
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8/10 Very good

The staff here are superb, with a lovely mix of friendliness and efficiency.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very comfortable and bathroom well equipped.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was courteous and helpful. Outstanding breakfast and complementary parking.
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8/10 Very good

The hotel was excellent, large spacious room & bathroom. The staff, service, food & facilities were all fantastic. We would definitely stay here again.