The Bosun

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Loughbeg guest house

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Bar
Breakfast included
Laundry
Housekeeping
Parking included

Explore the area

Strand road, Monkstown, County Cork

Port of Ringaskiddy
‪8 min drive‬
Fota Wildlife Park
‪9 min drive‬
Mahon Point Shopping Centre
‪12 min drive‬
Cork (ORK)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1
1 Large Twin Bed

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Triple Room

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Monkstown

In Loughbeg .You'll find Cobh Golf Club and Cobh Museum within 3 miles (5 km) of this guesthouse. Hitchmough's Equestrian Centre and Sirius Arts Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

Titanic Experience Cobh - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
Port of Ringaskiddy - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
Fota Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
Mahon Point Shopping Centre - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
University College Cork - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

Cobh Station - 21 min drive
Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ballynoe Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Rob Roy - ‬12 min drive
‪Titanic Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪The Ferryboat Inn - ‬7 min drive
‪The Mauretania - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Bosun

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Loughbeg guest house

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Bosun also features a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an elevator. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Loughbeg guesthouse is smoke free.

15 guestrooms or units

Full breakfast (free)

Dry cleaning

Terrace

Elevator

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

The Bosun offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

$152 nightly

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Electric kettle

Air conditioning
Phone
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.

Property is also known as

The Bosun Monkstown

The Bosun Guesthouse

The Bosun Guesthouse Monkstown

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bosun to the airport?

The Bosun is 8.8 mi (20-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bosun have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bosun.

How close is The Bosun to the beach?

This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15-min drive) from Fountainstown Beach and 9.7 mi (16-min drive) from Myrtleville Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bosun offer free breakfast?

The Bosun offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bosun?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Bosun?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Bosun?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Bosun have a pool?

The Bosun does not have a pool.

Does The Bosun have a restaurant?

The Bosun is home to Bosun, which features local and international cuisine.

Does The Bosun have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Bosun to downtown Loughbeg?

The Bosun is 0.8 mi away from Loughbeg.

The Bosun Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Aug 27, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Jul 3, 2022

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

Honestly Disappointing

Overall it was very disappointing from the check in when he told us that we didn’t have a room because there was an issue on their end even tho I called hours before arriving and nothing was said but somehow he just happened to have one available, going into the room it looked ok but when you start to actually look around it was not clean at all, the kettle had dirt marks all over it inside and out, there was two lights in the toilet and not one of them worked, going to lay on the bed I noticed there was a yellowish mark on my pillow so I just turned it over because there was no extras, the mattress was like sleeping on the floor with a sheet wrapped around us, no heating in the room and honestly the place just felt unsafe with no cameras anywhere and no staff around at all plus the front door had no lock system so literally anyone could walk in whenever. The next morning we got the breakfast and it was actually really nice but the cutlery and plates were not in the best condition. Honestly would never stay here again unless they did huge works and actually put in the effort to detail.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family

Oct 6, 2021

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

Fantastic hotel. Highly recommended

The accommodation at the Bosun is fantastic. We stayed for 4 nights visiting family who live just up the road. Everything about the place is lovely. The view across the river to Cobh is stunning. The room was lovely. It had everything we needed. The shower was amazing! We had breakfast each day. The “full Irish” was incredible. The nicest breakfast I’ve ever had. Special shout out to Nicky and the girls who couldn’t do enough for us. There is free parking in the Bosuns own car park across the road. We could see our car from our room. The food in the pub for lunch or dinner is gorgeous. If you like sea food you’re in for a treat. I had the mussels which were beautifully baked with a garlic crust one night. Delish! Monkstown is a lovely little town and a great place to base yourself whilst exploring Cork. We had a trip out to Kinsale, a 30 minute drive, which is well worth a visit. We will definitely return to the Bosun. Can’t recommend highly enough

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021