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Blue Haven Hotel

Property class: 3

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Two people seated at an outdoor table with a drink, surrounded by flowers and a building with 'MOET & CHANDON' signage.
A couple in white bathrobes sitting on a bed with a coffee pot and mugs, a tray with pastries, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.
A chef in a white uniform with a watch, preparing food at a counter with copper pendant lights and a visible flame in the background.
A group of people seated at a wooden table in a bar setting with a bar in the background.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading 'The Haven Hotel,' a blue facade, and a flower display outside.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Room service
The current price is AU$171
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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3 Pearse Street, Sleeven, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 NA72
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Multose Church
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A neatly made bed with a blue-striped bedspread, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chandelier, a window with curtains, and wall-mounted decor.

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a chair, a lamp, and a chandelier.

Classic Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a round table with drinks, and curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, two pillows with the hotel's logo, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Kinsale

At Blue Haven Hotel you'll be within steps of The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and plasma TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues, a corner/local shop and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3-property class Kinsale hotel, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Saint Multose Church and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Kinsale Rugby Club.

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Desmond Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charles Fort - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 21 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 27 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dock Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greyhound - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Haven Hotel

WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Barbecue grills, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Blue Haven Hotel .

This 3-star Kinsale hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Blue Haven Hotel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch plasma televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 for adults and from GBP 15 for children

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Blue Haven Hotel
Blue Haven Hotel Kinsale
Blue Haven Kinsale
Hotel Blue Haven

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Blue Haven Hotel ?

The closest beach to Blue Haven Hotel is Nohaval Cove (9.5 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Haven Hotel ?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Haven Hotel on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$171, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Blue Haven Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Haven Hotel ?

No, Blue Haven Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Haven Hotel ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Haven Hotel ?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Haven Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 157 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very well located in the main street of Kinsale close to everything highly recommend. No parking but we arrived on a Sunday and had free parking, time to have breakfast and hit the road by 10.00am
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel! The hotel is located nearby bus station and is very easily accessible to the rest of the town. I'd stay here again for the convenience of location. There's a rather loud bar that does live music right next to it, so it wasn't always the quietest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful. Car park nearby. Close to everything- walks, restaurants, bars, pier. Really helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff helpful, ongoing maintenance/decorating work Very good breakfast Street parking- have to pay after 10.30 am until 6.30 pm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a fan in it which was really great given the heatwave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can't beat the location. And an added surprise was the live music Friday night in the lobby bar.... so much fun.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is very nice but kind of dated. Centrally located in town makes up for it. Get reservations for dinner in advance anywhere in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were lovely! Location is right in the center of town and has an amazing restaurant. Beware, bring earplugs as the walls are paper thin. Would definitely stay again, but with the noise in mind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast choices and so tasty. The staff were very friendly and attentive in all departments.A bit noisy from outside but that was to be expected when people are enjoying themselves. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The hotel room was a bit musty and the bed was too soft.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Kind of old and tired property. Great location. Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was well appointed wit excellent electrical appliances i.e hairdryer and fan.The only disappointment was the shower poor temperature and access safety points handle in shower could be better placed room 11
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
My second visit to Kinsale and Blue Haven. Hotel is aging and could use a facelift. The adjoining restaurant and lounge is terrific however as is the hospitality therein. The folks at reception on the other hand are less than hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms. Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in the middle of Kinsale and so is a good spot to be able to explore the town. The downside is the availability of parking. We were able to park in a free public lot up a hill and just past a grocery store and firehouse, ( if you go you can find it on a google map ) and the walk was only 5-10 minutes at most and not a problem for most people. I'd do it again if in Kinsale.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Blue Haven is right in the heart of Kinsale and within walking distance to many pubs and restaurants. Room was clean and well appointed. Good water pressure in the shower. The one downside was being right on the street as it was very noisy until late at night. We ate there for breakfast and it was excellent. We also had dinner one night which was phenomenal. The other downside is parking as you’ll have to first find a spot in either the car park down the street or one of the few spots on the street and pay if you arrive before 6pm or leave your car after 10:30am.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this property would be gorgeous from the photos and reviews online. It was extremely disappointing and our room was very very old, dirty, and dated. Everything in our room was “yellowish”, dusty, and the carpet stained and musty smelling. This spot could be beautiful but they need to upgrade. It looks like some rooms have been updated, but some like ours were stuck in the 80’s. Just a truly disappointing stay. Only positive it is in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
My room was tiny, with poor ventilation, and there was no air conditioning. Despite extreme heat, the staff was unsympathetic and disinterested. Very poor customer service, overpriced, and not as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Equipe muito atenciosa, hotel agradável e café da manhã excelente.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Could use a little refresh which I believe is in the works. The walls and ceilings are thin so we could clearly hear others talking and being romantic in their rooms but the windows kept the street noise at bay. We also had some unfortunate hallmates who were shouting and laughing in their room at 2:00 a.m. and we couldn't get in touch with any staff to quiet them. The location is right in the heart so very walkable to restaurants, pubs etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Déçu par rapport aux standing annoncés.Petite chambre,salle de bains petite,les bruits extérieurs sont très présent,accès compliqué et grandes difficultés pour se garer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location in Kinsale

We recently stayed at the lovely Blue Haven where we had a HUGE and charming room. The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom was fantastic…great soaking tub and toiletries. The staff could not have been nicer. The location could not have been better. Be sure not to miss the wonderful Bulman Pub in the next village on top of the hill.