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7.9 / 10 Guest Rating

Shandon Bells Guest House

Western Road, Cork, ie

Shandon Bells Guest House - main view

About the Property

Riverside Charm and Comfort

Luxurious Room Amenities: Enjoy classically furnished rooms with wall-mounted LCD TVs, free WiFi, and tea/coffee facilities at Shandon Bells.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a buffet breakfast or full Irish breakfasts during your stay for an authentic culinary experience.

Prime Location: Explore Cork's attractions with ease - from the famous English Market to University College Cork, all within walking distance.

Book your stay at Shandon Bells Guest House for a delightful riverside retreat!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Luggage storage

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note Pre-authorization is 4 days prior to arrival date, instead of two days. Kindly note that only 2 out of 12 rooms are located on the ground floor. The other 10 rooms are accessible via stairs only. Therefore the accommodations may not be suitable for guests with mobility impairment. To request a ground floor room, please contact the property prior to arrival. American Express cards are not accepted. Free parking is available. Please note that this is a nonsmoking property and any violation will result in a 100 EUR fine. Directions: The property is located on a corner between Donovan Road and Western Road. When leaving from a city center (coming from a Washington Street) on your left side you will be passing by The River Lee Hotel. Shandon Bells Guest House is located just a couple of houses after the hotel, on the first set of traffic lights on the left side of the road. Eircode: T12 RC63 GPS coordinates: Latitude 51.8956418647737 Longitude -8.488526341799343 Kindly note that check-in earlier than 14:00 or later than 21:00 is not available unless requested prior to arrival. Changing the type of room from twin to double or from double to twin upon arrival is subject to availability and not possible if the property is fully booked for the date. Please note that the property requires photo ID: a passport, an ID card or a driving license. Guests who made their reservation later than 15 hours before check-in leave a 200 euro deposit against damage.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

7.9
Very Good5138 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great location and frequently praise the friendly staff.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service8.5
Location9.0
Room Quality7.0
Amenities7.5
Value for Money7.4
Food and Beverage8.0
Overall Experience7.9

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MarkieIE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 27, 2026

"Overall happy with stay. A bit out of centre and on high side for size if room but I would actually"

7.0

I do a bit of research. I was going to a gig in The Marquee and found the prices of centrally located accommodation way too expensive. Shandon Bells seemed reasonable although a little further than I would have liked to walk. Nothing hidden in that regard and significantly cheaper than staying more central.

Website pictures are probably using the higher end couple of rooms. Being a single traveller my room certainly wasn't on the website. It was fine - very small, with a tiny en-suite, but overall it wasn't a problem. I asked for quiet but due to mini-heatwave the window had to be open.Quite noisy until probably 2.00 to 2.30am.

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MiriamieIE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 27, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Lovely helpful staff, beautiful fresh breakfasts. Free easy accessible parking. Beautiful terrace area by the river.

Damp bedding and beds and room

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DolanieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 27, 2026

"Over all very disappointing €247 for a night stay certainly came away feeling ripped off,not even breakfast included ,de"

4.0

Location was good and parking was great

Room was clean enough but very poorly decorated Over all a very grubby feel to it from decoration,furniture ,through to bathroom facilities with it’s slanted floor

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ElaineieIE
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Very pleased. Excellent value"

7.0

Perfect for an overnight. Great staff and parking 👍

The footstool/ stand for my case is very stained and needs to be properly cleaned or disposed of

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JamesusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Shower was tremendous ,location was great

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MichelleieIE
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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BastowieIE
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

The staff was very nice and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious. The beds were comfortable.

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PadraigieIE
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Clean rooms. Great breakfast. Great staff.

Air conditioning in room would have made it more comfortable,.

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CarolynauAU
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 26, 2026

"Great for one night but wouldn’t stay longer"

6.0

Good location and breakfast was nice

Hard bed and the pillows were woeful

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ChristinefrFR
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 25, 2026

"Good"

6.0

Bien situé. On peut aller à Cork à pied.

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