About
On the banks of the River Lee, Shandon Bells offers bright, classically furnished rooms with LCD TVs, and full Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy on-site private fishing on the river. Each room includes satellite channels on its wall-mounted LCD TV, as well as free WiFi access. There is a private bathroom and hairdryer, along with tea/coffee facilities and welcome sweets. Guests at Shandon Bells Guest House can order a buffet breakfast or hearty full Irish breakfasts for a surcharge. The famous English Market in Cork is just a 10-minute walk away. The main entrance of University College Cork is less than a minute's walk away, and the bustling shops and restaurants of St Patrick’s Street are only 15 minutes’ walk away. Free parking is available on site. If it is full,we have parking spots in a secured car park a few yards from us. If you are coming from the city center, you will see it on the left hand side, after you go past The River Lee hotel, a large student accommodations building and a few houses. The address is University Place Car Park, Eircode: T12A62W. EV charger is available on site.
1,720 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.5
- Staff
- 8.9
- Location
- 8.7
What Guests Say
- “The bed was comfortable and big.”
- “Room was quiet and cozy with a nice view of Cork university.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Deluxe Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Chocolate or cookies
- Closet
1/4Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Chocolate or cookies
- City view
1/3Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Chocolate or cookies
- City view
1/4Single Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Chocolate or cookies
- Closet
1/4Economy Double Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
1/4Triple Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Chocolate or cookies
- Closet
1/4Economy Twin Room
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Chocolate or cookies
- Closet
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What Guests Loved
Based on 1,720 reviews
Pros +
- The bed was comfortable and big.
- Room was quiet and cozy with a nice view of Cork university.
- The owners and staff were super helpful and and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend a stay there
Cons -
- TV network was down, and no offer if (for example) a newspaper to keep a lone traveller occupied. Room was advertised with a bath, there was a shower only.
- Limited parking and the spots are small.
The bed was comfortable and big.
TV network was down, and no offer if (for example) a newspaper to keep a lone traveller occupied. Room was advertised with a bath, there was a shower only.
Room was quiet and cozy with a nice view of Cork university.
Limited parking and the spots are small.
The owners and staff were super helpful and and accommodating. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend a stay there
Great space and friendly staff
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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. Managed by a private host A damage deposit of EUR 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Location
Western Road, Cork
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