Reviews of Shandon Bells Guest House 3 stars
Western Road, T12RC63 Cork, Ireland
#16 of 25 B&Bs and Inns in Cork
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 2162 B&B reviews
7.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.5
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
7.7
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Free WiFi
8.2
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Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Sherryn
Australia38 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The car parking situation was a bit messy but it was free so can’t complain.
The location was good.. bit of a wander into the hub but we like that.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Lynne
New Zealand57 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable stay and convenient location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower (room3) was very small and the wifi was poor.
The room was comfortable without being spacious. It had a double and single bed but was ok for two of us. The location was good, a short walk into the centre of Cork. Free car parking was an advantage, our car was parked next door to the property because we didn’t need to use it while we were in Cork, more space in that park than the one directly in front of the guest house. Breakfast was good and included in our room rate.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Thomas
Germany31 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was great, nice staff, walking distance to Cork
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Annie
United Kingdom45 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Great location, lovely property and staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower a little hard to work, ran bath a sane time but that could be me!
Location, lovely and clean. Staff great and sitting outside by river really nice. . We arrived early and the staff gave us our rooms as we arrived which was fab.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Lillian
United States1 review8.0“Overall a good stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They serve breakfast for an additional fee, which I felt was a little expensive for the options provided.
The room for 3 people was comfortable and it had its own private bathroom which was spacious. The shower had good water pressure and warm water. We had a car and there was free parking which was helpful because we did not see anywhere to park. It was about a 15 minute walk to the city center. We only stayed 1 night and would return again.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Josip
Australia63 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great Place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I was on the upper level room which may have resulted in poor Wifi
Great room and bathroom Comfortable bed Fantastic location Short pleasant walk to Cork town centre Great value for money
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Gigha
South Africa8 reviews7.0“Shandon Bells Guesthouse.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
WiFi was poor. Breakfast included not clear.
Comfortable, good access to transport, decent size room
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Suvifin
Finland8 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really comfortable bed and cozy room (we stayed in room 1). Location is great and we were really happy that place had parking as well. Nothing to complain!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Hugh
Australia8 reviews7.0“Friendly staff in a great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Thomas
United States54 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable place to stay next to the college campus.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bathroom was very narrow.
Comfortable place to stay next to the college campus. Old building so has charm balanced by hauling luggage up stairs and quirky layout. On-site parking is limited so arrive early. Worked well for our needs.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Cristina
Ireland5 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It's at least 20 min by walk from the centre of cork.
The bedroom was big enough for two people to move around, and it was clean. The breakfast started at an early hour and it gave you the possibility to leave the building and visit the surrounding with plenty of time.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Tom
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Economy Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The management / staff were wonderful - really helpful as we were arriving late on bikes. Breakfast was great. Nice riverside spot out the back
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom8 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“It was a comfortable stay, and very near to UCC, which was important as I was attending an event.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I was content. There wasn't anything that I didn't like. The room was small, with a single bed, but it was clean and comfortable and had a window. En suite bathroom was spacious.
Location and river view at breakfast was pleasant. The breakfast was prepared nicely. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating. They held my bag as I had arrived early, and on my last day they offered to dry my raincoat in the dryer after I was drenched and about to go to the airport. I appreciated that. The bathroom was clean and had a large tub with plenty of hot water.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Jayne
Ireland16 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Amazing, comfy, clean, central”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Small detail but the shower was hand held which made it a bit harder to shower with but everything else was fantastic
Amazing location, breakfast was perfect, beautiful river out the back, it was clean and quiet.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Chloé
France3 reviews8.0“Don’t hesitate to book here, we were super happy!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking quite small
Really good localization, nice english room style and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Donald
Portugal6 reviews9.0“This B&B is in a good location. The staff were all excellent; they saw to our every need.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was a bit small, but our window did have a nice view of the River.
We asked to leave our vehicle in their parking lot prior to check-in so that we could walk and explore. The staff were very compliant.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Hannah
Ireland11 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great location, pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Shower was hard to figure our as two taps both controlling pressure and temperature and hard to get it right. Breakfast service was a little slow, we asked for tea about 4 times before we got it, as not many staff for the amount of guests. There was also no alternative/plant milk which is unusual in this day and age.
Location was great, very central and we could walk to the centre easily. Room and bathroom was spacious. We had seat by the river for breakfast and it was a lovely sunny day. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Angela
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“Perfect for a city break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, we had a great stay.
Great place for a short stay, very clean and good location.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Bernadette
Australia52 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Comfortable place to stay for two nights in Cork”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Quiet central location Large room and bathroom Met by host to access our room Parking facility
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
R
United Kingdom8 reviews9.0“Fantastic staff and very close to town centre, great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was pretty small.
We were a bit surprised by how small the room was, but the breakfast room was lovely. The high rating is really for the staff. They were warm and friendly and made everything really lovely, and the coffee and breakfast were done to perfection.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Marian
United Kingdom24 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Good spot from which to enjoy Cork and the surroundings.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Property backed onto the River Lee. Charming. Staff changed my room so I didn't have to climb two floors. Good breakfast. They organised free parking too. Easy to get buses into Cork City Centre.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Thomas
France1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The hotel was comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Eimear
Ireland6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Exceeded expectations”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing - it couldn't have been better!
Staff very helpful from beginning to end, going over and above to make sure our needs were met. The location is ideal, along the river lee with lots of nature around. Our room was very spacious and comfortable and we even had a jacuzzi bath in our room, which was a nice surprise! Quiet with plenty of private car parking available, and close to the centre of Cork.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Mn
Ireland6 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“A great spot to stay in Cork”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not enough space between the bath and the sink. But I wouldn't change the bath!!
Friendly staff were able to accommodate change in arrival time. Good location. Lovely bath!
Stayed in May 2024
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