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Garnish House Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Western Road, Cork, Cork
  • Place, University College Cork
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fitzgerald Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, English Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room Single Use | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cork

Garnish House Guesthouse places you next to University College Cork and Donovan's Bridge. This 30-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • University College Cork - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fitzgerald Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cork Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • English Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cork Opera House - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 15 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Manor Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Depeche - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Impala - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The River Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪James St 1767 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Garnish House Guesthouse

Guests of Garnish House Guesthouse enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby, and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include coffee makers, free local calls, and safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 1:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is served at Garnish House Guesthouse.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Garnish House Guesthouse?

Garnish House Guesthouse offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Garnish House Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Cork, just steps from Donovan's Bridge and Glucksman Gallery, and within a short walk of Fitzgerald Park. You'll also find English Market and Cork Opera House less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Garnish House Guesthouse?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Garnish House Guesthouse have a casino at the property?

No, Garnish House Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Garnish House Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Garnish House Guesthouse good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a 24-hour front desk plus some accommodations include a pillowtop mattress and a kitchenette.

Are there hot tubs at Garnish House Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Garnish House Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Garnish House Guesthouse offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Garnish House Guesthouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Garnish House Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Garnish House Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Garnish House Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Garnish House Guesthouse is Cork Airport (ORK), which is 4.6 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Garnish House Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations at Garnish House Guesthouse that offer a balcony.

Garnish House Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 878 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 878 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 878 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 878 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 878 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable

There for 4 nights big room with very very comfortable beds, we were in the house across the road from the main building and therefore had use of kitchen and sitting room. Would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic friendly welcome clean rooms and lovely staff comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fast and efficient and friendly check in. Made me feel very welcome. Will definately stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean, neat, parking, easy access. Lots of places to eat nearby
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Breakfast has got even better, just superb. Staff really nice and great location. Only gripe was that I could not find RTE2 on telly to watch match - but that might be my fault!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were incredibly welcoming, very cordial, and gave great recommendations on where to eat in Cork. It's located right across from UCC which has a beautiful and scenic campus, and is within a 10-15 minute walk of everything you need in the main part of the city, but just enough outside to miss any city noise. The scones they give for the introductory tea and at breakfast were honestly so delicious! The bed was wonderfully comfortable, and as a king size that was two singles pushed together (which is common practice, so that's not a downside) it was barely noticeable because they used a high quality mattress topper. The only downside is the bathroom which was very little, but still we had a wonderful stay. Be mindful that when you book through third party websites like this that the breakfasts aren't included at will cost an extra €14 each if you choose to avail of it (but do because it's really something else).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice. When we arrived they gave us tea coffee and biscuits. Very clean. Good location next to the university. Parking. With room breakfast was amazing. Would definately stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Average

room was noisy due to a water tank gurgling loudly all night. Teapot contained previous guests cold tea. No replenishment of teabags when room was serviced. Decent size room with comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

brilliant

Very welcoming and friendly staff! Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch service

Everything was great. Beds were comfortable, rooms were super clean, the shower had good pressure, breakfast was amazing, great service overall. They provided welcome tea and scones upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco Aurelio Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa alternativa para quem quer conforto sem luxo

Bom Atendimento. Instalações confortáveis e boa localização. Bom custo x benefício comparado a outros locais.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, comfortable room , with in walking distance of city center, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a convenient location and parking included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spartan. Not enough water pressure to take a shower. Badly clogged sink. Friendly staff. Location is pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, comfortable room nicely located near downtown and across from the college
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Garnish House

Garnish House is a lovely little B & B. Reasonably priced located within walking distance of the city centre. The staff were efficient and friendly. I would have no reservations in recommending Harnish House for accommodation in Cork City.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location, clean and friendly.

First, the good: The staff was very friendly and helpful. Also, the location is really good, just next to the Fitzgerald Park and UCC. The hotel was clean and pleasant, and the bed in my room was big and comfortable. However: I stayed in a single room. These are usually fairly small, but that room was surprisingly tight. There was barely any room to move around, or even to sit next to the small table. In the shower, there was a constant smell of bleach that didn't go away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D E J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply the BEST!!

Absolutely wonderful! I simply can't rate this place highly enough! On arrival, guests are shown to the dining room and presented with a sumptuous afternoon tea selection of home baked goodies, jams and a pot of tea - amazing! The duty manager who greeted me was extremely welcoming and helpful, taking my bags to my room and explaining details. My room, though small, was delightful, spotlessly clean, quiet and very comfortable. My request for a lower floor room - I have limited mobility - was happily granted. Whilst staying at Garnish House, my sore throat and cold developed into a sinus infection and bronchitis so I wasn't able to go sightseeing. However, my lovely room was a welcome retreat. Late checkout of 12pm (standard policy at Garnish House) was a lifesaver for me meaning that I could rest in bed until catching a taxi to my coach. When I did finally surface to say goodbye, a dear lady (I think she was the owner) greeted me and said just to sit in the lounge to wait for my taxi and she'd get a cup of tea for me. Bless her, not just a cup of tea but a whole pot together with scones, butter and jam!!! In every aspect - service above and beyond the norm, room condition, staff, value for money and location (very handy to town) Garnish House Guest House excels. I certainly wouldn't consider staying anywher else if I 'm fortunate enough to revisit Cork in the future and I highly recommend it to all travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy and comfy, good parking Very homey feeling
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant and good value

We stayed for a short weekend break. The service as impeccable. The room was on the small side, but suited our needs for the short stay. The walls with the adjoining room were a little thin, and later in the evening we could hear the room neighbours.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best ever

I love this place. ome here every year. It's what it is - friendly, welcoming, all the essentials - and best breakfasts ever - = the rooms are slightly small and the bathroom fittings can be eccentric - the central heating is also a bit iffy and the views are grim BUT I'd rather stay here than the posh place down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitación muy amplia. Casa muy silenciosa y personal muy agradable al llegar y al salir
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hôtel !

Beaucoup d effort de communication ! Reception efficace et tres sympa ! Des fleurs fraiches dans les escaliers ! De la luminosite du comfort !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Paid a lot for this room-not worth the price. The guest house is nice and loved the welcoming tea HOWEVER the in room whirlpool didn't work and bathroom, though large was a bit run down. Did get some great dining recommendations from host. If you can get a reasonable rate I would recommend it but it is overpriced for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

50/50

A relação qualidade preço não é a melhor. O quarto tinha todas as comodidades mas era bastante pequeno para o preço pago. O chuveiro elétrico era dificil de controlar a temperatura da água. A localização da Guesthouse é boa assim como a internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019