Decent hotel. not kid friendly. Children not permitted in the pool after 7:00 pm. We would not stay…read morehere again.

Location is great. They have a nice outdoor seating area with a coffee truck available.read more

Lovely hotel that is perfectly located in Kinsale. The room was just lovely. The bed was super…read morecomfortable and the bathroom was pretty fabulous compared to others we have had in Ireland. We prefer top floors and were upgraded to the top floor junior suite. This room would definitely not be an option if you have troubles with stairs. After taking the elevator up to the 3rd floor, there is another flight of stairs. Cons: The elevator is just horrible. I can't figure out why a brand new appearing lift is so incredibly slow. It takes about 2 minutes to go 3 floors. Keys/door bell - Yes it is quaint, but kind of annoying to drop off the key every time you leave the hotel. Hence, when you return you have to wait for your key to be retrieved. If they are busy, this can take a while. Also, again quaint, but annoying is you have to ring a bell to be let in after like 9 pm. This is not a small inn, there are over 30 rooms. Carpets - Bring slippers! The carpets are very hard. They are rope like twine and are rough on the feet. With all this being said, we would definitely stay here again if ever back in the area.

The most pleasant of experience's. The room was large, comfy (bed). The bath was the best since our…read morearrival in Ireland. Free parking even after check out and breakfast was included. Oh yea the staff was very accommodating.

Stayed here for 3 nights in June 2025. Here are some pros and cons of the stay:…read more Pros: -Centrally located. It's within walking distance to lots of restaurants, and the Cork English Market -Ice machine on every floor. We Americans love our ice! -Rooms and bathroom were pretty spacious -Crib available upon request (although we did request this ahead of time, and it was not set up until we arrived) -Mini fridge available upon request but it's SUPER small. It looks like it's meant to fit a few cans of soda, and it's not very cold - but anything is better than nothing Cons: -No parking. There's not even really a place for you to stop to unload your luggage. If you want "discounted" parking, it's a few blocks away, and there are no in and out privileges -There are a few steps leading up to the lobby, which makes it difficult to drag your luggage up. They do have a handicap lift but it doesn't work very well Overall, it was a good stay. If you're not renting a car/driving, it would be an even better stay. It looks a bit more modern than most of the other centrally-located Cork hotels.

I liked the Maldron because the people were so friendly! We had been traveling for a few days and…read moreneed some clothes laundered and they made it so easy. We dropped it off at 9 am and it was back later that day. The bed was so comfortable but the pillows are hard. The shower was nice and the bathroom was large with a lot of space for all the things ladies like to bring on vacation.. We ordered food to our room one evening and to our surprise it was really delicious. The only thing I absolutely hated was that there is NO PARKING at the hotel. There a spot to unload your bags but the parking garage is at least a 10 minute walk. I really did not enjoy that. For one thing, it started raining on our way over to the car one day and we were soaked. Yes, we had rain coats and umbrellas but the wind was so terrible that it blew the umbrellas backwards. When we finally had to leave we walked over to get the car and it took forever to get back to the hotel because there is construction in front of the hotel and traffic is diverted. There was a lot of 1 way streets. I would definitely stay there again just because of the room and staff friendliness but I did not appreciate the parking situation.

This was a nice hotel! They have Ac which has been are first hotel in Ireland with it. It's…read moreprobably the most modern and very similar to one in the United States. We got a drink at there bar restaurant down stairs and staff was very friendly and accommodating! However we didn't know the town closes down a lot on Sunday Mondays so if going through pick different days if you wanna see more open.

How these guys have 4.3 Stars is incredible to me. First of all, to start with the room. The bed…read moreinstead of being a queen bed is two twin beds pushed together which means you sleep on a seam if you're trying to sleep in the middle. Additionally, the supposed air conditioner blows out at a very low level and that's when it's at Max fan. So the room was hot all night Also their breakfast doesn't start till 7:30 even though they tell you you can come down and get cold breakfast at 7:00. It's all 7:30 and a lot of people's buses Leave at 7:30. There was a lot of people pissed off in the group before us cuz they're going to basically have to take a long bus trip with nothing in their stomach. Our bus leaves at 8:00 . that gives you virtually no time to get breakfast in you. Honestly in America this hotel would rate two stars so I'm giving it two stars. Probably better to just skip this whole town all together and go stay somewhere else.

Nice four star hotel on the river. This was probably the nicest hotel. We stayed at the six hotels…read morewe stayed at in Ireland. It's a couple of kilometers from the city center. Definitely had some business travelers and tourists. Breakfast was included with our room. The breakfast was delicious. I had the full Irish breakfast off the buffet, they also had cereal and yogurt, and you could order items off the menu if you like. we as well. Beautiful views of the river from all the restaurants. Free car park on site. Beautiful pool and fitness center. The room itself was nicely appointed, no mini fridge due to a green initiative, but you could request one. Nespresso in the room and tea. Super comfortable bed and pillows. Air conditioned.

Awhile back, pre-COVID, my sister and I took a Brendan tour of Ireland. My sister and I stayed…read morehere 1 night while touring Ireland with Brendan Tours. This was my 2nd favorite hotel (after Ashford Castle) while visiting Ireland. The room was spacious, modern and beautifully decorated. The ensuite bath was lovely too, really enjoyed the double sinks as that helped my sister and I get ready quicker. The location is lovely, right by the river, and we went for a walk by the river which was very nice. All the staff we encountered were very nice and helpful. If I ever have the pleasure to go to Cork again and would love to return to this hotel.

We chose Carrigaline Court for our two-night stay near Cork for a few reasons:…read more 1. Free car park 2. Walking proximity to restaurants and bars 3. Less expensive stay than in Cork Central 4. Full leisure center The front desk staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms were comfortable - the usual amenities were available (hair dryer, trouser press, ironing board, hot water heater). The pool, sauna, and steam room were nice. Mind that a swim cap is needed to use the pool, and a shower in between is required for use of each room. Why not five stars for Carrigaline Court? The Collins Bar - that's why. The service is fantastic everywhere else in the hotel, but not here. All we wanted was a nightcap and dessert, and since the Bistro was closed, the bar was our only option. We sat down for 20 minutes before we could flag someone down. Our server could not understand what we wanted (apparently not everyone in Ireland knows what an Irish coffee is), and the bartender forgot our order of water three times before we got really frustrated. Then they had the gall to give us the check after such terrible service! Never again. Overall - great night's stay, but you're better off elsewhere for drinks.

I am only reviewing The Bistro Restaurant at this Hotel as I did not have the pleasure of actually…read morestaying there. I had eaten in the bar area on a few occasions in the past but last Saturday night was my first experience of the Bistro and I feel I have got to share my experience with anyone who is interested! In fact my party included a group of 12 adults, all celebrating a special birthday of one of my sisters. From start to finish, the service was impeccable, friendly, attentive and efficient - and I can tell you it was not easy to please this group and have patience waiting for everyone to select their food choice. But, that was not an easy task as the choice was unbelievably large - there was such a fast array of food choices on both starters and mains! We had actually pre-booked their special 2 course menu of starters and mains at €19.99 per head, plus tea/coffee (we had provided our own lovely homemade cake for dessert which was used for the candle blowing out ceremony! - how nice that the staff agreed to this without hesitation and were very happy to cut and serve the cake with accompanying icecream for a little extra charge). Without going into detail, the huge range of starters included a number of fish dishes, duck, chicken, pates, salads, soups etc, and all the mains were just fantastic with a large selection of local fish dishes being a specialty, including monkfish, which is normally quite expensive in most restaurants. Our table was located in a lovely cosy and warm corner of the restaurant, which was almost private for our party, and when the food arrived it was served by 3 members of staff so that we all got our food almost at the same time. The presentation was wonderful, piping hot and beautifully presented food. Extra bowls of yummy creamy garlic potatoes were served for sharing as well as mashed potatoes and chips, not to mention extra bowls of salad and vegetables. A most wonderful experience from start to finish and not one of us could find fault with a single thing so that's saying something. It is a birthday celebration that my sister will remember for a long time to come. Well done to t he Carrigaline Court Hotel and their friendly and efficient waiting staff at the Bistro.

Loved this place. The staff was so gracious. The location pleasant. Rooms super comfortable. Lobby…read moreand floors nicely modernly appointed. The top floor lounge with coffee bar was a great chill hangout with some sweet views. Overall excellent stay!

Wonderful hotel, I stayed at the River Lee on business and was had a wonderful stay. The hotel…read morestaff were so kind and accommodating. I especially enjoyed having my daily breakfasts in the hotel, and loved most everything on their menu. I also recommend their Massaman curry for room service. The hotel is situated in a quieter area of Cork, still within walking distance to the city center. You'll have a wonderful stay at the River Lee Hotel.

I loved this hotel! It was nice, clean, quaint, accommodating and the price was SO right! We…read morebooked through hotels.com and our room for 3 (all with separate beds!) also came with breakfast. It was a traditional old house, about a 10-15 min walk from downtown and truly charming. By far the nicest place we stayed in (we were on a budget) during our tour around Ireland. If I'm ever in Cork again, I'll book here in a heartbeat. ps - if you're driving in, the driveway can be a bit scary!

Very old hotel. No lift so expect to carry your bags up 2 or 3 flights of stairs. Rooms have 2 to…read more3 beds where we only needed 1. Friendly staff and helped us with choosing a dinner restaurant in town. Breakfast is menu service with a couple items (ie toast, yogurt and canned fruit) to accommodate your meal. Didn't realize Cork was hilly. The driveway is extremely steep and if you plan to walk to town, it's all downhill.