The Kingsley in Cork

We had afternoon tea and it was absolutely gorgeous. We were celebrating two big birthdays and were really well looked after from start to finish. A big applause to Matt, who did a fantastic job and was on top of everything at all times. He even noticed us looking his way as he passed with drinks and immediately came over with the drinks menu, explained what he had just served in case we wanted the same, and confidently recommended his personal favourite. Amazing upsell, Matt! He also directed us straight to the bar afterwards, making the whole experience seamless. Outstanding service and a lovely celebration – highly recommended.

Had a nice lunch with the family.

Amazing 4 star hotel that feels like a 5 star. Great dog freindly place and nice swimming pool, spa and resturant plus bar. Very reasonably priced.

Great stay, friendly staff all around, good food (large portions). We had really good family time in Cork. The outdoor pool is a very good experience. Highly recommended

We had the afternoon xmas tea. The service was nice, but the sandwiches were not very fine compared with the price. The ambience was comfy and cosy.

Experience posh with normal spend.

UPS: Friendly and helpful staff Breakfast included vegetarian options Comfortable bathrooms Clean room DOWNS: The turn into the hotel is tight Driveway is a bit narrow I'd go back here. It was a nice stay!

Very good hotel on the river. Three restaurants, a good bar, very good service and helpful front desk. Spa is very good. Plenty of on site parking.

Absolutely stunning In every way.

I recently purchased a half day spa day in the Kingsley for 155 euro. This included a treatment,90 mins in the thermal suites and lunch. The spa is 5 star, the treatment was excellent. The therapist Patricia was knowledgeable and attentive. Belle on the spa reception was the nicest hostess I've met in a hotel ever. Very welcoming and charming. The thermal suites are very nice - but the 90 mins time frame isn't enough to properly enjoy them. The negative was the most unwelcoming hotel I've been in. No one on reception on arrival, I wandered around and found my own way to the spa on the 1st level. After leaving the spa I went to where I believed the restaurant to be and stood for a few minutes in an empty dining room when a lady came in, looked at me like I was crazy before directing me to a different restaurant. There are 2 in case you ever visit! Neither are welcoming. We had lunch in the Springboard as part of our package. The absolutely rudest host led us to our table. No pleasantries. No welcome. Left us with menus. He never smiled once, took our order, left. The food was ok but I wouldn't rate it more than 2/5. We ordered 2 coffees. My friend said dessert was supposed to be included but we were not given any until 30 minutes after we finished our food and our coffees nor were we given a chance to ask. Without a word the rude host put cutlery on our tables suddenly and another waitress dropped two basic trios of dessert on the table for us. Honestly shocking service from a 4 star hotel. When the desserts were on the table 10 mins we got asked at least twice if everything was OK- for the first time since we arrived- really it was clear they wanted us to move on. In a restaurant that was by no means full on a Monday afternoon! I would rate the spa 5 star but the restaurant and the rest of the hotel brought the whole experience down. Honestly book the spa and then leave.