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About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
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Sustainability
- Green Hospitality Ecolabel
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Claire
United Kingdom
“From then minute we arrived we could not fault anything. The service are staff were amazing. Breakfast had everthing you could ask for chattering for all needs.” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Beautiful hotel . Lovely comfortable room. Excellent food and friendly staff. Health club amazing 😊” - Catherine
Ireland
“Fabulous hotel and dining staff. Delicious food in the Bar, courteous attentive staff. Last minute booking due to clients change of my clients Itinerary so I really appreciate the Courtesy and comfort. Comp drink with my meal, due to to...” - Siobhan
Ireland
“Comfortable, Clean, Friendly professional staff good location” - Aidan
Ireland
“Excellent facilities and really friendly staff, special mention to AJ the barman who couldn’t do enough to make a stay better. Fabulous hotel with great staff.” - Jacqui
United Kingdom
“Location was good for visiting poorly relative in hospital” - Kieran
Ireland
“Food was fantastic, staff were very friendly and the stay was lovely, including getting a treatment in the spa.” - Frances
Ireland
“Delicious breakfast buffet and option to order off menu (at no extra charge). Dinner was delicious with excellent service. Was given the option to choose from bar menu or dining room menu and between us we did both and enjoyed having this...” - Jason
Ireland
“Staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The Pool facilities were fantastic. Breakfast was also really good. Beds comfortable and would definitely stay again” - Scott
New Zealand
“Our stay here was amazing. Great facilities and very friendly and helpful staff. No complaints at all 😊”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIrish
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.