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Talbot Hotel Cork

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Ballincollig with indoor pool and restaurant

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Indoor pool - Talbot Hotel Cork (Ballincollig)
In the heart of this upscale hotel, Oriel House Hotel offers a haven for families with an indoor pool, children's pool and kids' meals at Powder Keg Bar. Unwind in the sauna or steam room after a day of fitness classes or yoga; enjoy free in-room WiFi and express check-out.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
$124 nightly
The total price is $141
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Dining delights
This hotel boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for diverse culinary experiences. Full breakfast provides a perfect start to each day.
Midnight indulgence
Turn-down service prepares the luxurious room for a perfect night. The 24-hour room service delivers delightful treats whenever cravings strike.

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Boutique Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Boutique Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$106 nightly
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Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Ballincollig, Ballincollig, Cork, 21

What's nearby

  • Ballincollig Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University College Cork - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • English Market - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cork Opera House - 13 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 18 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 21 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 21 min drive
  • Midleton Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach House Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪desmonds ovens bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary O'Connells - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Anglers Rest - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Talbot Hotel Cork

Talbot Hotel Cork features a free kids' club and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Blarney Castle. The coffee shop/cafe is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the hot tub for a relaxing end to the day. An indoor pool, a health club, and a fitness center are other highlights. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 97 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Bed rails
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Doorbell and phone notification

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Digital TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Powder Keg Bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Orgialla Restaurant - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 14.95 for adults and EUR 10.95 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 50

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This hotel will place an authorization for the first night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Oriel Hotel
Oriel House
Oriel House Ballincollig
Oriel House Hotel
Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig
Oriel Hotel Cork
Oriel House Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel
Talbot Hotel Cork Ballincollig
Talbot Hotel Cork Hotel Ballincollig

Frequently asked questions

Does Talbot Hotel Cork offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Talbot Hotel Cork does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Talbot Hotel Cork?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 50. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Talbot Hotel Cork and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and yoga. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Talbot Hotel Cork also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Talbot Hotel Cork?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Powder Keg Bar.

What's the area around Talbot Hotel Cork like?

Talbot Hotel Cork is a short 7-minute walk from Ballincollig Shopping Centre and 15 minutes' walk from Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills.

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Reviews

Talbot Hotel Cork Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and of great quality. (17 reviews)
  • The gym was good, spacious, and fantastic with great facilities. (5 reviews)
  • The pool area was huge, had multiple hang-out spots, and included a large jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice warm room, good food and strong WIFI
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, very comfortable stay
stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very comfortable and friendly hotel. Facilities were excellent and rooms were very spacious.
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel excellent staff
LYNN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and easy to walk anywhere required for eats and sights
Cathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, fantastic room and the restaurant was superb
Edwin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable. Lovely staff and excellent seevice
Indeg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Reception was lovely. Quiet room & lovely meal.
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful! Our room was amazingly spacious, lobby inviting and also spacious. The food/drink hall was very nicely decorated and inviting
Richard John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice clean hotel comfortable room
Tyrone, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a deluxe stay! The restaurant and bar were great! And the property is lovely! The only downside is that it is quite a drive in to town and we couldn’t really walk anywhere.
Mallory, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Offers hotel accommodation and meals with access to many local shops and services
Donal, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff

I rarely write reviews but I wanted to mention the staff at this hotel. They were all so lovely, in all depts - reception, bar, gym and breakfast. Food was great, room great, nothing negative!
Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superior quality hotel

Super clean Really quiet and peaceful at night Extremely comfortable bed Huge bedroom All extra provided - water, shower cap, tissues etc
Tina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

We booked this hotel because it had a pool and whirlpool but we couldn't use them as they closed early on Sunday, also the service in the bar/restaurant was poor as we had to wait on everything, we the found the bed uncomfortable but overall hotel was clean
philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel with friendly, helpful staff. Room was spacious and clean. Pool and gym were fantastic would definitely be back.
Katrina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Business stay

Fantastic hotel, only bettered by the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff
Martin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms were great, breakfast was nice. Pool area was not worth it.
Ida Beyer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasantly surprised. Good hotel, comfy bed, nice facilities and friendly staff.
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel

Brought my elderly parents for a break away . Requested ground floor room for them and we were given room next door to them - staff very friendly and the breakfast buffet delicious . Would definitely come stay here again
Naomi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant and responsive staff. Enjoyed our stay. Would come back.
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent in every way

Gorgeous spacious room, lovely pool and gym.
Ronan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really cool room, recently decorated. The staff were excellent and the gym was good.
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Business stay

Nice room. Good facilities. Good breakfast.
Declan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Through our travels we have stayed in partnership hotels, Oriel is a five star environment. Loved the hospitality and warm friendly welcome. Dinning experience was great. Rooms were exceptional the bed was super big. Thanks for our stay
Natasha, 1-night trip