On the banks of the River Lee, this stylish 4-star lodge offers modern rooms with LCD TVs and power showers. Cork centre is just a 10-minute walk away, and free parking and free Wi-Fi are available. Each spacious room includes a private bathroom and hairdryer. Cable TV channels are provided, along with comfortable king-size beds and free tea, coffee, and biscuits. Cork City Gaol is 25 minutes’ walk away, and the famous English market is just a 5-minute walk. Blarney Castle, home of the famous Blarney Stone, is a 15-minute drive away, and St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is just 3 minutes’ walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ann
    Ireland Ireland
    So near city centre and lots of lovely restaurants
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    A great place to stay. Have stayed here twice and have no complaints. Great location only a few minutes walk from most of Corks main areas. Staff very helpful and welcoming. Rooms are spacious and very comfortable.
  • Johanna
    Ireland Ireland
    Very large suite room with super king bed and large bathroom with walk-in shower and jacuzzi bath. Room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. Staff at reception were extremely friendly and helpful - they gave us two cartons of water for our journey...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I have very fond memories of staying at Lancaster Lodge. The staff, room and breakfast were spot on. Cork's a wonderful place to visit and the hotel is in a great spot in the city.
  • Hitchcock
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very good amenities, toiletries, shower etc. Ample parking and in reasonably close vicinity to city and restaurants/bars. (Went to Bricklane, very good experience on Tuesday 15 October 2024. Approx 12 minute 65 year old meander pace. Good place...
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. All sights are walkable from here. Free parking is very helpful.
  • Luke
    Ireland Ireland
    Reception staff were incredibly friendly & helpful.
  • Diana
    Ireland Ireland
    Location. Comfortable and spotless rooms. Lovely big bath for a good soak. Very quiet spot in a busy part of Cork
  • Bernadette
    Australia Australia
    Great location and easy parking, fans in room helped manage and you could open the window for fresh air :)!
  • Michele
    United States United States
    Love this hotel I was close to everything very nice people that worked there

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

  • Hi Do you have a car park? And if so is this included in the price. Thanks Olivia

    Dear Olivia, Thank you for your question. We do have a car park and it is free for our residents.
    Answered on 18 January 2020
  • Are there laundry services

    No we do not have an onsite laundry service, we can direct you to a near by one.
    Answered on 5 March 2020
  • is there a bar here

    No we do not have a bar at The Lodge.
    Answered on 18 August 2022

Property surroundings

Facilities of Lancaster Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Lancaster Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Lancaster Lodge does not accept bookings from stag/hen parties.

Cash payments at Lancaster Lodge may only be paid on arrival and must be accompanied with Photo ID a copy of which will be taken. We do not accept notes higher than Eur100. If you have Eur200 or Eur500 notes you can present a credit card to preauthorise and you will be directed to the closest bank to change into smaller notes.

Please note that 1 day before arrival ( or immediately if the arrival date for the booking is within 24 hrs) we will pre-authorise for the 1st-night charge for each room booked, on the credit card used to make your booking.

Cash payments are not accepted for same day bookings. Credit card only payments for same day bookings.

If you wish for us to use that pre-authorisation towards payment, please request this on check-in and you must present the same card at Reception and we will be happy to facilitate. You may of course pay by an alternative method on arrival and the pre-authorisation hold will release within 30 days depending on the policy of your bank. The exact period varies between banks.

You are required to present a card upon arrival in order to check-in at Lancaster Lodge which we will pre-authorise, and please note that if you decide to use a different card for payment on departure, please be aware that it may take up to 30 days for the pre-authorisation amount to be released.

Please Note: If you wish for Lancaster Lodge to use the credit card you provided to secure the reservation to be charged for your entire stay and the card will not be present on check in, you must request this at least 48 hours in advance of your stay so that you may provide Lancaster Lodge with the authorisation necessary.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that only registered guests are permitted to guest rooms.

Doors are locked at 23:00 nightly and guests entering are required to provide their name and room number.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

FAQs about Lancaster Lodge

  • Check-in at Lancaster Lodge is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Lancaster Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Lancaster Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Lancaster Lodge include:

      • Double
      • Triple
    • Lancaster Lodge is 800 yards from the centre of Cork. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.