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Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Property class: 4

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An indoor swimming pool with tiled walls and columns, a clear view of the pool, and a person standing by the pool.
A wooden bridge leading to a waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and the room has large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with large glass windows, a covered entrance, and potted plants.
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a lake and rolling hills.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Rathmore Road, Kinsale, Cork
  • Place, Charles Fort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Head Golf Links
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a vanity with a mirror, and a green curtain.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Courtyard View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the countryside.

Classic Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Harbour View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the countryside.

Deluxe Double Room, Harbour View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a TV mounted on the wall, and the room has large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
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 a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kinsale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 centre.

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

The on-site 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Kinsale Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kinsale Rugby Club. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to massages, aromatherapy or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Kinsale Rugby Club and a few minutes from Charles Fort
Kinsale Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business centre. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Kinsale Hotel & Spa.

This 4-star Kinsale hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 40
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 AM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property class

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

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Kinsale Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 526 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room beautiful and spotlessly clean…Breakfast excellent…Staff amazing
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Only wish we’d stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with very helpful staff and great rooms. Wish we would have had time to swim!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Beautiful location and very helpful staff. Breakfast was lovely as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. 4KM from town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Both were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff went beyond , our taxi cancelled so they dropped us into Kinsale .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size with a comfortable bed. Bathroom was a great size too. Lovely walks around the hotel and down to the lake. Breakfast had everything you could need to set you up for a day of exploring
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty hotel, I upgraded room because first double room had a straight on view of a metal fence (Room 105) but the upgrade was definitely worth it €30 extra a night and the views were gorgeous {Room 219]
Room 105
Room 219
Room 219
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful big bedroom, lovely bed and cushions. Fabulous pool. Breakfast good, made amazing by The lovely Chelsea with her welcoming presence. Restaurant was quite pricey and wait for food was long dispite it being just few people in, food was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanest room ever !! Staff excellent at front desk breakfast need an alternative menu as well my husband couldnt eat here just one alternative bread soda bread no gf or porridge etc bit dissapointing for that
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

todd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay. Room was incredibly my comfortable. What a wonderful place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Beautiful rooms and views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing picturesque stay welcoming friendly staff great food ,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our overnight stay. Room very quiet and bed super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

Loved our stay in Kinsale

We loved our overnight stay. Room very quiet and bed super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay and warm lovley welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely 3 night visit. Nice room, good food, and excellent staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024