Located in a prime location, The Old Dispensary offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. With smoke-free premises and WiFi available throughout public areas, you can enjoy the comfort of this property.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Room options
View all photos for Luxury Studio, Ensuite (Luxury Studio Ensuite)
Luxury Studio, Ensuite (Luxury Studio Ensuite)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
34 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)
Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)
Highlights
Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1 )
Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1 )
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)
Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 XK81
What's nearby
Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse - 5 min walk
Desmond Castle - 7 min walk
James Fort - 4 min drive
Charles Fort - 6 min drive
Kinsale Golf Club - 7 min drive
Getting around
Cork Airport (ORK) - 27 min drive
Cork Kent Station - 39 min drive
Glounthaune Station - 40 min drive
Fota Station - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Fishy Fishy Cafe - 2 min walk
Dino's - 3 min walk
The Flying Poet - 2 min walk
Jim Edwards - 5 min walk
Saint Francis Provisions - 4 min walk
About this property
The Old Dispensary
The Old Dispensary is a great choice for a stay in Kinsale. Guests can keep active with nearby mountain biking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive lockbox information
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
What to do
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Old Dispensary?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Dispensary?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Old Dispensary and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and horse riding.
What's the area around The Old Dispensary like?
The Old Dispensary is a short 5-minute walk from Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and 7 minutes' walk from Desmond Castle.
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The Old Dispensary Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 Sep 2024
Excellent place to stay for our honeymoon!
Caleb
Caleb, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 Sep 2024
Great location
Silvina and Phil
Silvina and Phil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sep 2024
Amazing hosts, breathtaking grounds, a wonderful room and a breakfast that was one of the best I’ve had in Ireland!
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
We arrived in a rainstorm and so grateful that we were allowed an early check-in. The room was comfortable and clean and convenient to the bus stop and restaurants.
Erin
Erin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Sep 2024
A lot of steps but quiet and great location.
Joseph
Joseph, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Nov 2024
The reason to stay here is that the location is fantastic. The town of Kinsale is a beautiful place for a seaside vacation. The accommodation itself was a little run down and dirty but for the continence of being so close to the centre of town it was worth it. Not an accessible stay, lots of stairs for anyone who has mobility issues.
Nolan
Nolan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
A very nice room, well appointed and very conveniently located to everything in Kinsale. The experience was very Airbnb; the only contact I had with another human being on the property was to ask a question of the nice woman who was cleaning the rooms.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Great place to stay. Contactless check in and check out. All good
Glen
Glen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 May 2024
Wonderful rehab of an iconic structure in Kinsale. Also enjoyed morning coffee at Post House.
Patrick
Patrick, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Nov 2024
Truly contactless . Unexpected. Very lovely room. As I was coming from bus I was not expecting no taxis from the bus station. I was unfamiliar with the area so walked up to this hotel. Never saw an person and with some fumbling was able to gain entry to the small hotel Otherwise beautiful
Edith
Edith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2023
Great room with super views
Lovely place with a warm welcome and the views from room 5 were stunning.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Nov 2022
Nice location,clean
Danny
8/10 Very good
13 Oct 2023
Room spacious and clean. Position very central to town. Would go again
Valter
Valter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2023
Beautiful place & easy self check in. Building was very difficult to find. Hidden in the back and we had to ask Locals how to get there… once we found it, it was perfect. Clean and had all we need. Within walking distance to all the main sites. Worth staying at!
Sarah
6/10 Good
17 Nov 2022
Could have used a fan in the room. It was an ok stay.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 May 2024
crawling on walls in bathroom. Expected 70 yr olds to walk 5 stairs with luggage No notification
Laurie
Laurie, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2023
We had a spacious room with a great bathtub. We were able to find street parking easily and could walk wherever we wanted to go. There was a little confusion with the check in only because we did not get the email letting us know how to find the key and get in. There was a nice gentleman there cleaning and he helped us out. I would stay there again and would definitely recommend it to others. Kinsale is beautiful.
David
David, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
17 Jun 2023
There were zero services
Helmuth
Helmuth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2023
Clean, very nicely decorated, very spacious room and bathroom.
Can only be reached by short walk up the stairs, but this was clearly mentioned in the posting.
Our toilet did not flush. It was repaired the next day, but should have been taken care of before our arrival.
I recommend this property
Nevenka
Nevenka, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 May 2024
No humans available. We didn’t get the lockbox instructions. Representative not available by phone, only whatsapp. Eventually received lockbox instructions. Key was difficult to use. Need new lock.
William
William, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
16 Jul 2022
There wasn’t any ventilation… unable to open any windows. No parking. No elevator. Beautiful room . Good location.fire hazard…. On top floor
karen
karen, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Nov 2023
The amount of stairs to get to the front door made it difficult to get luggage up and down .
The room was nice
We had issues with WiFi password could not read the handwritten password on paper in hallway . Never got sorted out . But location was perfect o walk to restaurants and shops .
Anne
Anne, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
14 Apr 2024
Expensive and not a luxury experience
Water pipes vibrate loudly all the time. Only 1 mug. Very few supplies such as sugar. Bed sagging. Curtain broken. Signs everywhere. Warnings not use make up. Damp smell in hallway. Broken socket behind tv. No welcome pack.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Dec 2023
Nice property but way over priced
The room is very large. But there is only 1 chair to sit on and loads of room for a small table and some chairs. The floors are very creeky and you can hear all the neighbouring rooms. This place has great potential in an amazing location, but needs a tidy up. Parking was ok but would be a nightmare in peak season. I learnt after staying that there is a kitchen onsite. It would have been nice to know this before hand. There is no common area to sit and read a book or mingle with other guests. The heaters were not on during the first night and it was freezing. You are basicslly staying in a hostel without any ability to socialise.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
6/10 Good
11 Oct 2024
Good location
Noisy water pump or something that kept kicking into action during the middle of the night waking me up
No thermostats so no temperature control.
Would not recommend.