Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork

Hotels
Dalata Hotel Group
8.2 (171 reviews)
John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, Cork, T23 X94W , Cork , IE

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Health club
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
Steam room
Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Parking problems
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Several reviews mention issues with room cleanliness, including unemptied bins and stained furniture.
Service
9.06
Positive feedback about helpful staff and accommodating service was noted multiple times.
Location
8.6
Guests appreciate the hotel's proximity to pubs and shops, but parking issues were highlighted.
Room Quality
7.55
Room quality concerns were noted, including inadequate temperature control and noise issues.
Amenities
8.08
Amenities such as a pool and fridge were appreciated, but the lack of A/C was a downside.
Value for Money
7.54
Some guests felt the hotel did not meet the value expected for a four-star establishment.
Food and Beverage
8.59
The breakfast service and food quality received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
8.56
While there are notable issues, guests still found overall enjoyment in their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:10

Property Description

Recreational Opportunities
Indulge in our health club, indoor pool, and sauna for a relaxing stay.

Dining Experience
Enjoy delicious Irish cuisine at Grain & Grill Restaurant or unwind with room service and a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfort and Convenience
With complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk, we ensure a seamless stay for all guests.

Book your stay at Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork and experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience in the heart of Cork city!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 9 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ORK

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 171 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 7.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
J
Jennifer partner
8
Pros:

We really enjoyed our one-night stay at the Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork. The room was an excellent size (and I loved having a bathtub), the staff were lovely and friendly and overall it was in a convenient location, easy to get to where ever we were going. My husband also enjoyed using the pool but was surprised to find out he needed a bathing cap (lol) not that it was a big deal to purchase on.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
H
holland
8
Pros:

The culinary service professionals running the breakfast buffet were very detailed in keeping the facility clean and were friendly and welcoming.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Victoria family_with_children
6
Pros:

Check in is via kiosk but there’s a person right there to help if you need. Parking is a bit competitive so recommend arriving earlier rather than later. The room was small, very sparsely furnished (no decorative items), and bathroom was fine but had all these marks and holes on walls from where renovators had taken measurements and drilled wrong holes. No washcloths. Towels clean but bare-bones. Shampoo and soap but no conditioner or lotion. It was quiet enough. Had to leave window open for cooler air. Bfast was outstanding though.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
F
Francis
8
Pros:

Very nice hotel excellent food and service the only problem is the parking had to park and walk to hotel

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
T
Troy family
6
Pros:

Parking was atrocious, inconveniently located if driving

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Nicole family
10
Pros:

Very nice place .

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie friends
10
Pros:

Walkable to pubs and shops, not much parking though

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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On Ki
6
Pros:

Compared to other four star hotel we stayed in Ireland , this is not four-star. We booked three rooms, one of it was not cleaned ( bins were not emptied, towels not changed) after the first night. Bins were also not emptied for another room but towels were changed. There is very limited parking so we were given a voucher everyday for overnight parking in a car park that is five minutes away. The voucher only covered one third of the cost. The car park is very compact, we had to be very careful going in and out.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer
8
Good room, just add hot water
Pros:

Large room, helpful staff, nicely appointed room and bathroom. The shower worked, but the water never got hot, just luke-warm. Small but functional elevator. Standard pub fare available in the bar.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Adam
4
Noise was a big factor
Pros:

Room smelled of smoke, no temp control so hot, room was over restaurant with super loud music that you could hear so well you can sing to the words (Still loud with ear plugs) kids screaming in the hallways and slamming doors, rooms are older than the front foyer so misleading, the foyer smelled super strong of a nice cologne so not so good for my Mom’s allergies. The bed was comfy and the room space was good. Ask for a room away from the restaurant on the weekend or whenever they have live music past 11pm.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Comfortable
Pros:

Clean room.
Has a mini fridge and large bathroom.
We had a family room with great configuration of beds.
Easy to walk in town. Takes about 5-7 mins.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Janet
10
Pros:

Fabulous location, people and vountry

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Jacqeline family
8
Pros:

Good hotel. Parking is limited and tricky to find.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
J
joan friends
10
Pros:

It was a great place with spacious rooms and pool

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
J
Jeanette family
6
Pros:

I liked the helpful staff.
I didn’t like the stained furniture and floors

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
S
Shawnya
6
Family trip to Ireland
Pros:

Not good. Parking wasn't great, Kiddie pool has a foot of water in it which wasnt worth my 7 yr olds time.

Breakfast staff was great. They were really accommodating and improved our attitude towards the hotel.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Good location, rating is too high for experience
Pros:

The location is great within Cork; there is a lot to see & do within walking distance. This is important because parking is very limited on site so if you need to leave to drive you will likely have to park offsite. There is no temperature control in the room and we were on the 4th floor so it was VERY hot in the room (even though it was only around 65 degrees outside). The rooms were small and beds were clean but bathroom didn't feel as clean. The space to hang out in the lobby & lobby bar was nice & service was good. Overall I would probably choose a different hotel to stay at next time in Cork

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
J
Jason family
10
Pros:

Limited parking is probably the only drawback I have for the property. Everything else was wonderful.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
T
Tanya family
8
Pros:

Great staff!

The breakfast in the morning was just perfect and they accommodated me bringing up to my sleeping teenager in the room which was very nice of them.

Beds were extremely comfortable. If it wasn’t for the heat that day it would have been a lovely stay. They did have fans in the rooms but no A/C on those top floors was a bit uncomfortable. We managed with a cool shower and went outside for the evening until it cooled off.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
J
John friends
10
Pros:

Very comfortable room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Very conveniently located in Shandon.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee