The Blue Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (689 reviews)
The Blue Haven Hotel, 3 / 4 Pearse Street , Kinsale , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room noise
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.9
Specific issues with cleanliness noted, including dirty bathroom fixtures and stained carpets.
Service
9.4
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.4
Location frequently praised as perfect and central.
Room Quality
7.4
Complaints about room size, noise from the street, and outdated fixtures.
Amenities
7.9
Amenities mentioned were limited; very few features highlighted positively.
Value for Money
7.9
Concerns about pricing relative to portion sizes and quality of food.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast received high praise, but food inconsistencies noted.
Overall Experience
8.9
Mixed overall experience but positive feelings about stay and staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in comfort with classically decorated rooms featuring cosy pocket-sprung beds and modern amenities.

Culinary Delights
Savour the taste of fresh seafood at the on-site Fishmarket Restaurant or enjoy homemade cakes and coffee at the Blue Haven Café.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Garrestown Beach, Charlesfort, and the Old Head Golf Links, all just a short distance away.

Experience the charm of Kinsale at The Blue Haven Hotel. Book now to enjoy a delightful stay with us.

Important information:

For group booking for 4 or more room, a 50% booking deposit is taken at time of booking, this is non refundable and non transferable.

Remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the arrival date. Please note that pre-authorization for incidentals is required upon check-in.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 1.50 per hour.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 689 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.9
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Lesley • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • couple • ca
6
While the proximity to the town centre was appreciated, I am deeply concerned by the lack of overnight staffing, the uns
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No one available after 9p and not before we left at 7a. The door was left open so anyone could walk into the hotel. The TV didn’t have any channels to watch other than streaming services and we didn’t feel comfortable using our own accounts. We did enjoy the location, as it was close to many amenities and the town centre.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • de
8
Wir waren rundum zufrieden mit dem Hotel, der Check in verlief einwandfrei und das Zimmer war geräumig, sauber und supe
Pros:

Alles war super !

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Leah • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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reluctantlyreviewing • Family • Reading, Berkshire, England
10
Outstanding staff and food
Pros:

A large party of us turned up for lunch ( 20 people ) without a booking. Donna who was excellent from start to finish managed to accommodate us. The food was great as was the service , so good we went back the next day for breakfast which was outstanding
I can’t recall the name of the young man who looked after us but both he and Donna are a credit to your company give them a pay rise before they get “ head hunted “ by a competitor

2026-02-09 • via Tripadvisor
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John • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Room and bathroom good size great location in town centre clean and comfortable

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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W6732KXjamies • Family
10
The warm welcome we dreamed of!
Pros:

My mother and I arrived in Dublin on September 16th, spent our afternoon there before making the 3+ hour drive to Kinsale. Due to the pouring rain, our drive was closer to 4 hours. After driving around the area a couple of times on the hunt for a place to park, we parked in the public lot down the road and made the short walk to the hotel.
We were greeted warmly by the staff who very sweetly carried my mother's suitcase up the stairs to our room. She also reserved us a table at the bar and Bistro for us when we asked about dinner due to arriving later in the evening.
The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch. We enjoyed the Trad Duo so much that I've been searching for them online since our return so that I could hear them and relive that night we loved so much.
Breakfast was juat as fabulous, and at check out, we felt more like we were visiting an old friend than checking out after one night's stay.
Our stay in Kinsale and experience at Blue Haven was the warm welcome to Ireland thar we had dreamed about.
I highly recommend Blue Haven to anyone planning a trip to the area.

2026-02-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Delightful, helpful, conscientious staff ( except one miserable barman !) Fabulous food beautifully served. Loved the music in the evenings. Hope to be back soon but sadly won’t be able to stay with you as I’ll be travelling with my dog

Cons:

You don’t accept dogs

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Bridgette • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

We did not have the option to indicate a child was traveling with us and our daughter only had the option of a travel crib for which she is too old.

Cons:

There was loud music in neighboring bars until late and it would b great to have that disclaimer when guests register

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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PB • family_with_children • gb
9
Kinsale I like it.
Pros:

Staff, food and room, excellent

Cons:

Noise from outside but don't let that put you off to much, mainly early deliveries. Bed and little on the hard side for me.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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leonard • couple • gb
8
v,good
Pros:

Staff moved us to a quiet room after the first night

Cons:

Room 21 very noisy, due to being above the kitchens and the extractor fans did not switch off until 10pm and were back on at 6am

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
9
We had visited the hotel over thirty years ago it still had a lovely friendly vibe.
Pros:

Lovely staff, excellent room.

Central and lovely breakfast and evening meal.

Cons:

Bathroom a little small tricky to get in shower if you have mobility issues.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dermot • extended_group • gb
10
Great hotel, great staff.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, good room & delicious food on the menu. The 'understated' music in the evenings was very enjoyable too. Good place to explore South West Ireland

Cons:

Nothing - everything was excellent

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • family_with_children • us
5
Not great at all
Cons:

The rooms were so small you couldn’t even unpack. The carpet was old and dated. There was a bucket in the hallway catching drips from the rain. The rooms were hot, but the street was loud so you couldn’t keep your windows open.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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william • extended_group • ie
9
Pros:

All good

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Leon • solo_traveller • ie
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
10
Excellent food and friendly courteous service nice rooms
Pros:

Very comfortable lot of room to sit at bar or near fireplace

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shannon-Duhigg • couple • au
9
Great location, very friendly and coastal vibe.
Pros:

Great location, helpful staff and made our stay feel very special

Cons:

No elevator access, stairs only so was heavy to move bags. Beds a little stiff

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Inka • couple • de
7
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee