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Reviews of Castlewhite - UCC Summer Beds

Castlewhite apartments, Western Road, Cork, Ireland

#42 of 44 hotels in Cork

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Review Score

Based on 86 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: November 5, 2024

    8.0
    Hidden Gem
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really

    Great spot, clean and quiet

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2024

    7.0
    Group of friends trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have done with some larger pots and pans!

    It is a student accommodation being rented out exceptionally cheap during the summer. Fantastic value for money for basic accom

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    8.0
    It worked out well
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over all good

    I liked the fact that we had 4 apartments grouped together.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    7.0
    Basic enough but good value for money, perfect for a group of friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Decor and furniture are quite dated

    Nice location on Western Road, spacious apartment and comfortable beds. Friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit far away from city but can’t be helped

    Free onsite parking, nice size and comfy rooms

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Great budget option near Cork city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We arranged to arrive at 8:30pm, but when we did so reception was shut and we had no info on how to get the key. If you are in this position, ring the "emergencies only" number on the door of reception, and security will check you in. That was the only negative other than the shower cubicle being a squeeze.

    Part of the University College Cork halls of residence and well positioned on the edge of campus. About 20 mins walk to the city centre with a couple of pleasant routes. We had a set of four student rooms and kitchen plus lounge area. Very spacious, and a good value budget option. The kitchen was well equipped, and the furniture in the lounge pretty new.There is a good cafe on site.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    8.0
    Solid stay, clean, safe. A little out of town centre but close enough. Somewhat cold, concrete feel but good enough for
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Industrial feel. A little out of the centre of town.

    Good value. Very clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    6.0
    Overall a good property and convenient location for a family stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was very small and very low pressure. There were quite a few short and curly hairs around so possibly not the cleanest.

    Good location a little out of the city but possible to walk or catch bus. Plenty of space in the main living area and bedrooms. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    7.0
    A great way to be reminded of your student days
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As expected it was basic accommodation but it did the job. Needed hooks in the shower to hang towels etc.

    Clean, light and airy flat. This is standard, basic student university accommodation but it was roomy and provided all that we needed to cook meals and explore Cork. A pleasant walk into the centre of town. Most bedrooms had a small double bed, great storage and wash basins.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    8.0
    Overall very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No tv and we had 2 kids. Tv in picture advertising on booking.com.

    It was clean and well kept, beds very comfortable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were asked to let reception know when we were arriving and to pick a time slot. We were coming from the airport so chose 8pm-9pm . When we arrived the office was closed. So I phoned the number on the booking for help. No answer ! The only option we had was to call the emergency number on the door ( which we were loathe to do ) . A man answered..we explained, he said he'd be there soon...,! We had to push for a rough time from him ! It was about a 10 minute wait ..he gave us our keys and said "it's over there" ...pointing !! Then he ran after us and said " have you paid? " ( We had on booking.com) We found our own way...got in but had no wi-fi as we hadn't been supplied it I messaged about it and received a message the following day with the details. The free toiletries were 2 small squares of soap each ( take your own I advise) The washing up liquid was empty and the washing up sponge was filthy...we asked for replacements at reception the following day. Plus , we had to get an iron dropped over , as that was missing too. We dropped some breadcrumbs and wanted to Hoover them up but it didn't work ! Overall...the apartment was clean EXCEPT for the living room/kitchen are floor which looked ok until you checked your feet after walking in it barefoot!!!!

    The apartment was basic but met most of our needs. It was out of the city but a bus stop is directly across the road with regular buses . We stayed in apartment 3 which was on the top floor , so if you are not good with stairs , try to avoid the top !!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    7.0
    Taking our kids back to our student days
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower cubicle was particularly small

    The location is nice, close to the river. The rooms are nice

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff could be more pleasant

    Great value for money and downstairs coffee shop

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    7.0
    Basic but value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower wasn't great. The heavy doors kept sticking going out of the kitchen and in to the hallway and had a hard closing fire door that slammed and with young kids that was not great. The duvets need some upgrading as they seem to be well used. The carpets need cleaning because everyone's socks turned black and we had to wear shoes the whole time.

    Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Parking was great. Location was fantastic. Walking distance to city centre. Swimming pool.5 minutes walk away. Lovely local take away called noodlee, highly recommend.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No television in the apartment.

    Clean, good location plenty of space.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    7.0
    Flat for swift stay nearby city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator having as third floor with luggage and kids, bad thing. The door locks, where very old and sem to be fragile.

    Private parking available, and location not so far from city center. CCTV security in all surroundings.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 28, 2024

    7.0
    Family stay in student housing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small shower, 2 rooms had a bad smell, outer door locks shared with another apartment in the same building so a neighbor wandered into our apartment late at night

    Great location, nice to have 4 bedrooms for 4 people, well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    7.0
    Student accomodation, nice and clean, not too far away from city center.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A tiny bathroom. There was a sink in every room, though.

    Plenty of space! 4 separate bedrooms, and a combined livingroom and well equipped kitchen.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    8.0
    I enjoyed the stay. The apartment was clean, comfortable and spacious. I would recommend it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the beds was very uncomfortable

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 25, 2024

    7.0
    Value for money good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom facilities could do with an upgrade.. shower v cramped

    Location was good for the city and access to busses for travelling to concert and it was nice to have single room each

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one toilet and very basic shower facilities

    Lots of space and suitable facilities

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2023

    7.0
    Great place for large families on budget holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattresses on the beds were a bit sunken. And there weren't any cleaning supplies for the toilet.

    Basic but very affordable for family of 7. Made the holiday more enjoyable that there were other families on site too and the kids were able to enjoy an evening football kick around. We couldn't have had a holiday if we had to go to hotel or b&b prices. The rooms are basic but with a full kitchen (for 4) it was ideal for breakfast and picnic making. We didn't intend to spend long in our accommodation and saved so much money on eating out during the day by being able to cook and take food with us. We have food allergies and a disabled child so it was perfect for our needs The staff at reception were very friendly and replaced our broken toaster within hours. Absolutely fabulous Chinese down the road. Would Absolutely return

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location with the Mardyke Arena just a few minutes walk away. The swimming pool there had reasonable pay as you go fees for unlimited time until 8pm with a lovely kids pool with lots of toys to play with. They had multi activity camps on for the kids there and the climbing wall there was great. The playground beside it was also great, with the free museum in the park, loys of trees to climb and a nice cafe. The apartment was very clean with wifi but there was no tv and the sofa could do with being replaced. But the kids loved having their own bedroom with a double bed. The apartment had a separate toilet and shower room. There was a little cafe on campus and a few takeaways nearby and a shop for the essentials. Free parking with manned barriers. No noise at night. A great base for exploring cork

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noisy neighbours Torn couches One fork in the drawer for four people

    Central good value

    Stayed in August 2023

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