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The Old Dispensary

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only guest house in Kinsale

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 XK81
  • Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Desmond Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Charles Fort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

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

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1 )

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kinsale

In Kinsale .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and Saint Multose Church. Also, Desmond Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Charles Fort is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Fort - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • James Fort - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 39 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Koko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dino's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Lemon Leaf Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Post House Coffee Shop - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Old Dispensary

3-star adults-only guest house in Kinsale
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kinsale guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Old Dispensary offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Dispensary to the airport?

The Old Dispensary is 13.5 mi (27-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Dispensary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Dispensary.

How close is The Old Dispensary to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from Nohaval Cove and 10.6 mi (21-min drive) from Rocky Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Dispensary offer free breakfast?

The Old Dispensary does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Dispensary?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Old Dispensary?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Dispensary?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Old Dispensary have a pool?

The Old Dispensary does not have a pool.

Does The Old Dispensary have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Old Dispensary to downtown Kinsale?

The Old Dispensary is 0.3 mi away from Kinsale Town Centre.

The Old Dispensary Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 112 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Took a little bit to find parking. TV didn’t work but the owner immediately addressed it and tried to get it to work. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful location, lots of sunlight in the room, very clean and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very centrally located and we enjoyed being able to walk everywhere. However, the owner took many days to respond via email in the days leading up to our reservation when I had questions, did not provide a fan when our room was very hot, and the cleanliness of the room was pretty disappointing. It smelled of mold/mildew, there were stains on the bedding and towels, and on the last night we heard scurrying in the night (I assume a small animal such as a mouse or such in the attic doors). I would not stay here again unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Lake City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Old building with a lot of character. Only complaint is the shower was a bit moldy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt, Swindon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great three night stay. Property was clean enough. Slight lack of attention to detail eg. Shower gel empty, curtains need rehanging, no guest manual at all. Those were minor niggles and overall I had a comfy, quiet and pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for our honeymoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Silvina and Phil

Traveled with group
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts, breathtaking grounds, a wonderful room and a breakfast that was one of the best I’ve had in Ireland!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of steps but quiet and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Contactless check in and check out. All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful flat in top floor ! Easy to walk to fine dining and downtown shopping! Clean and large room size! Great bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

crawling on walls in bathroom. Expected 70 yr olds to walk 5 stairs with luggage No notification
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Wonderful rehab of an iconic structure in Kinsale. Also enjoyed morning coffee at Post House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Eamonn

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with partner
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023