The Kingsley Hotel - Cork

4-star riverside hotel on the River Lee in Cork

Amenities & Facilities

The Kingsley Hotel Cork has two swimming pools - one indoor and one outdoor - plus a heated outdoor hydro pool overlooking the River Lee. The health club is fitted with Technogym machines, and the leisure centre includes a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool. Free parking is available on-site, and the hotel offers complimentary bicycle hire for guests to explore the riverside paths.

Accommodation & Rooms

Each room at the Kingsley Hotel is individually decorated and includes air conditioning, a TV with satellite channels, and an en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower. Many rooms have river views, and all are supplied with Rituals toiletries, a Nespresso machine, and turndown service with chocolates. The Classic King Room is spacious, with a king-size bed and blackout curtains for undisturbed sleep.

Dining & Bars

The Kingsley Hotel has two on-site restaurants - the Springboard Restaurant and Fischer's Bar - and a classic bar serving cocktails and bar food. Breakfast is served in a dining room overlooking the river, with both a buffet and an à la carte menu offering omelettes, pancakes, and full Irish. The Perch Café is a coffee kiosk on the ground floor providing freshly brewed snacks and light bites throughout the day.

Spa & Wellness

The Kingsley Hotel Cork's spa offers an organic thermal suite with steam room, sauna, and a relaxation area where guests can enjoy endless refreshments. The heated outdoor hydro pool is a key attraction, with massage jets and river views that draw visitors even in light rain. Spa treatments include the Wavestone massage and bamboo massage, delivered by therapists such as Aoife and Patricia.

Pet-Friendly & Family Features

The Kingsley Hotel welcomes dogs with a gift bag containing a toy, treat, and bandana at check-in, plus a dog bed, blanket, and bowls already set up in the room. Pets are allowed in the bar and breakfast area, but not in the main restaurant, and must be leashed and never left alone in the room. For families, the hotel provides interconnecting rooms, children's menus, and a separate kids' pool.

• Location: Riverside setting, 15 min walk to Cork city centre, adjacent to Fitzgerald's Park
• Rooms: Classic King Rooms with river views, Nespresso, Rituals toiletries
• Dining: Springboard Restaurant, Fischer's Bar, Perch Café, breakfast buffet with à la carte
• Wellness: Organic thermal suite, heated outdoor hydro pool, sauna, steam room
• Pet-Friendly: Dog gift bag, bed, bowls, allowed in bar & breakfast area
• Ideal for: Business travelers, couples, families with children, dog owners