Kinsale Hotel & Spa is a four-star hotel on Rathmore Road in Kinsale, with about 70 rooms. It carries a four-star luxury rating from Fáilte Ireland. It has an indoor pool and a separate children's pool, a full-service spa with a hot tub, sauna and steam room, a gym, a garden and terrace, a playground, a bar and lounge and the Rockpool Restaurant. Charles Fort is about one and a half miles away, and the harbour town centre is a short drive, with a shuttle running at set times.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at the edge of Kinsale, so you drive or take a taxi into the harbour for dinner, and the shuttle bus to town runs only at fixed times. Charles Fort is a four-minute drive and the Old Head of Kinsale and the coastal walks are within easy reach. A car makes the stay much easier, and Cork city is around 40 minutes away by road.
Rooms and facilities
Room types include classic doubles, classic triples with a double and a twin bed, and deluxe doubles with a queen bed. The spa and pool are the highlights, and the children's pool and playground make it a good family choice. A full breakfast is available for a fee, and the Rockpool Restaurant serves dinner. Free Wi-Fi is provided, and the garden is pleasant in summer.
What to know
No on-site parking is listed, so confirm parking with the hotel before you drive, and a deposit may be required on arrival. Cash is not accepted at the property, only cards. It suits families, spa lovers and visitors who plan to see Charles Fort and the coast. Those who want to walk to restaurants and pubs every evening will prefer a hotel in the town centre, and might compare other Kinsale options before they decide.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Spa with hot tub and sauna
- ✓Steam room and gym
- ✓Rockpool Restaurant
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Playground
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Shuttle to the town at set times
Good questions
How far is the hotel from Kinsale harbour?+
It is a short drive from the centre, and the hotel runs a shuttle at set times. Charles Fort is about a four-minute drive.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an indoor pool and a children's pool, plus a spa with a hot tub, sauna and steam room.
Is parking available?+
No on-site parking is listed, so confirm arrangements with the hotel before you arrive by car.
