Reviews of The Kingsley Hotel 4 stars
Victoria Cross, Cork, Ireland

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was top class
The price
Reviewed: 2 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFood was fantastic, staff were very friendly and the stay was lovely, including getting a treatment in the spa.
Noisy a couple of nights, as people talking loud for ages outside the Hotel door enterence kept me awake as my room window was above that..
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDelicious 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 choice. Tea and coffee in the room was particularly nice with the addition of chocolate kimberley and chocolate mallow biscuits. Small details matter and the Kingsley are good at this!
Our rooms were not ready on arrival but this was a minor inconvenience (never happened previously and we have stayed many times). Claire at reception apologised for the delay and gave use vouchers for a free drink at the bar or coffee/teas and kindly took our bags and put them in storage. We had just sat down for coffee when she contacted us to let us know the room was now ready.
Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful hotel staff throughout the hotel wonderful.
Nothing can't wait for my next stay
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewStaff were all very friendly and welcoming. The Pool facilities were fantastic. Breakfast was also really good. Beds comfortable and would definitely stay again
Found a clump of hair from previous guests in the bathroom of our room.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was absolutely exceptional. The buffet exceeded my expectations and my dad said it was the "best Irish breakfast he's ever had." Considering he lived in Ireland for 15 years, I'd say this is quite notable! The sauna and pool were lovely.
My only suggestion is that if the pool, sauna, and gym facilities could stay open a little later into the evening, that would be wonderful to allow for an unwinding session after a long day of exploring the region.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything was perfect
Having to leave
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfort and clean.
Nothing!!
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly staff. Breakfast is worth paying for. Room is spacious.
One of our stays fell on a Friday night and there was a corporate event in the hotel. The music went on until 1.30am and we could hear people laughing and screaming all the way till 2am. They should have enforced a quiet hour or improved their soundproof. It was a really horrible night. The hairdryer in the room is also really old and should have been replaced ages ago.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewOur stay here was amazing. Great facilities and very friendly and helpful staff. No complaints at all 😊
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWe had a lovely stay at the Kingsley celebrating my sisters 50th birthday .The rooms were Clean and spacious . The dinner was very tasty and reasonably priced . The staff were very friendly and helpful.. I would definitely go back ..
Everything was great
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe Kingsley is a comfortable hotel with friendly and efficient staff. My room was spacious and very comfortable. Standards of housekeeping are very good. The swimming pool is very well maintained and a very pleasant experience; there is an art-deco feel to the design of the pool, as there is in the whole hotel, but it is in the pool where it really works brilliantly. The changing rooms in the pool were spacious and clean. The pool is the nicest one that I have used in Cork. The hotel has lots of free car parking and is convenient located. Breakfast is good and plentiful.
The menu in the bar was a bit limited, although the cooking and service were good. Otherwise, there is little to quibble about in what is a very comfortable and pleasant hotel.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewCarpet in room was old and stained which was surprising for this hotel as a 4 star.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and everything done to a high standard
Dear Aidan, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback from your recent stay with us at The Kingsley Hotel. Your feedback is very important to us, as it helps us to grow and improve. I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us, across all aspects of our hotel. Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our location and appreciated the high standards we strive to maintain throughout the hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Kingsley Hotel soon for another enjoyable experience. Warm regards, Brian Maher Guest Relations Manager BMaher@thekingsley.ie
Dear Aidan, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback from your recent stay with us at The Kingsley Hotel. Your feedback is very important to us, as it helps us to grow and improve. I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly e… Show more
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI have stayed at the property a good few times and I love the location and how friendly it is in the hotel
I found this time the room to be very noisy and the bed was uncomfortable on this occasion. This has been the first time this has happened while visiting the hotel
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewComfort and location. Next to the river Lee very relaxing
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Dear Derek, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback from your recent stay with us at The Kingsley Hotel. Your feedback is very important to us, as it helps us to grow and improve. I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us, across all aspects of our hotel. Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed the comfort of your stay and our peaceful location by the River Lee. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Kingsley Hotel soon for another enjoyable experience. Warm regards, Brian Maher Guest Relations Manager BMaher@thekingsley.ie
Dear Derek, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback from your recent stay with us at The Kingsley Hotel. Your feedback is very important to us, as it helps us to grow and improve. I am delighted to hear that you thoroughly e… Show more
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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