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Kinsale Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Interior
Family Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar

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Rathmore Road, Kinsale, Cork
  • Place, Charles Fort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Kinsale

Located in Kinsale, Kinsale Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Kinsale Rugby Club and Charles Fort. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from The Kinsale Museum and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Saint Multose Church.

What's nearby

  • Charles Fort - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Desmond Castle - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • The Kinsale Museum - 10 min drive - 4.6 km
  • James Fort - 18 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 28 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 37 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Koko - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Waterfront hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Kinsale Hotel & Spa offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kinsale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Stay in one of 70 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite to eat at Rockpool Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Rockpool Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rockpool Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 10 2025 to December 8 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

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Reviews

Kinsale Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 492 out of 970 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 970 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 970 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 970 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 970 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family

Stunning location and amazing food

The property is situated in a beauriful remote area, and looks stunning from outside. The reception staff was very smart and helpful, and the room was beautiful. The gym is well equipped, however the sauna did not work and the steam room would benefit from an essential oil smell, rather than musty smell. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, my favourite being the handmade soda bread. Top quality food and perfect service. There are lovely walks around the place and the views are stunning, but I am sure I wrote that already. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

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

Fabulous location

Great hotel in a lovely rural location with great views. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Food was great also and we were given a complimentary check out of 12 noon instead of 11am. Lovely waterfall feature in grounds. Close proximity by car to Kinsale. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipankar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Kinsale Hotel and Spa. It is a modern, contemporary hotel very close to Kinsale with spacious, clean rooms, an open lobby area, adequate parking and a great balcony overlooking the water. The breakfast was great. The staff at the reception were very helpful and provided great recommendations. It's a ten minute drive to Kinsale.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Great location. Quiet. Staff could be more friendly. Food very good. Great views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location, well taken care of! Quiet, great views! BL Boston
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ALEXANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Selina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was further from Kinsale than I expected but was able to get a shuttle bus to town but needed to get a taxi back. The pool area was having work and some facilities were out of action. Breakfast was lovely and the staff were so helpful and friendly. .
View from our room
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne E

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully situated in hotel grounds on elevated site overlooking estuary. 5 minutes drive into Kinsale. Large modern rooms, clean with large bed and great views. Hotel reception and restaurant bright and airy. Dinner was average and breakfast on the first morning was awful. Self served cooked breakfast was warm at best and running low or out of components. Plates, although looked clean, had a gritty feel as if dishwasher not correctly functioning. Breakfast on the second day improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful spot - best beds in the country - breakfast buffet has tons of options - restaurant reasonably priced- pool and gym was very busy as used by locals as well
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katarzyna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pablo Giuliano

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Giuliano

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo Giuliano

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel with fabulous staff, the pool & facilities are fantastic. Had dinner in the restaurant both nights, great choice, delicious food/drinks. Would recommend it for a lovely family or friends get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Chill out days

One unhappy experience at reception with an offhand and rude male receptionist. The hotel apologized and everything since then has been perfect, so much so that we added another night.. dining room staff went the extra mile and were thoughtful, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Little getaway for the night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Enda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siofra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and great having access to the pool and gym.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024