The Blue Haven Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (775 reviews)
The Blue Haven Hotel, 3 / 4 Pearse Street , Kinsale , IE
+353 21 477 2209

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
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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Complaints about room size, noise from the street, and outdated fixtures.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 775 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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Michael • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

A beautiful hotel throughout very elegant. Lovely spacious room. Restaurant top quality. Location perfect.

Cons:

Nothing to not like

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Dolores • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location. Downstairs was really comfortable.

Cons:

No kettle in room to make tea although there were teabags. Shower didn't work.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Janet • extended_group • ie
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Aileen • couple • ie
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • couple • ie
5
Very very disappointed with the accommodation
Pros:

Downstairs. Bar facilities food in the bistro & staff were very pleasant & inviting. Food was excellent, atmosphere was very good & no shortage of good entertainment

Cons:

The accommodation was very very disappointing….. from the minute we stepped on the stairs to go upstairs it appeared shabby & unkept. We booked a “DELUXE” twin room. We arrived to a double room which in fairness was corrected as soon as we requested. The carpet in the room was actually filthy. The wardrobe door kept swinging open & getting caught in the doorway……We returned to our room the following day where we did have a towel change but no cleaning done & no beds dressed. I have never witnessed this in any other hotel that I’ve been in

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • ie
4
Disappointing, experience does not match the cost of this stay. In need of modernisation.
Pros:

Good central location. That was about it.

Cons:

Run down. Room bore no resemblance to the photos. An open door/window opening into a patio/yard posing a safety concern. Rusty and defunct fittings in the bath. Bed uncomfortable. Breakfast poor. Overall in need of modernisation and improvement of standards - the experience did not at all live up to the expectations set by the expensive cost of one night here.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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strange • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • extended_group • ca
9
Pros:

Comfy beds

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Bruce • extended_group • us
9
Nice place
Pros:

Location was perfect.

Cons:

Room was a bit small. Shower was outdated and water pressure was not good.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Van Rongen • couple • mx
10
Pros:

El restaurante Rare es un must para ir a cenar, comida excelente, fusion de comida hindu y local, sabrosisimo

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • couple • ch
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Rice • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The friendly staff, the central location, and live music.

Cons:

No parking and we were in room 9 which was very clean, spacious, and comfortable, but there was a lot of footfall noise overhead from early in the morning.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Colette • family_with_children • ie
5
Disappointing and very average for a landmark institution.
Pros:

Breakfast was quite slow arriving on day one and very, very slow on day two (almost an hour). In fairness, the hotel refunded the cost of this breakfast.

Cons:

The quality of the food in the bar was very average. There are multiple venues within the hotel complex and some were quite noisy.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • solo_traveller • us
10
The Blue Haven is the perfect place to stay while visiting Kinsale.
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • sv
5
Demasiado caro para lo que es
Cons:

Consto beneficio : no elevador , no aires acondicionados y no ayuda para subir maletas.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Tom Corcoran • family_with_children • ie
5
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Miroslav • solo_traveller • cz
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Nomusa • couple • ie
7
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good hotel for a short stay
Pros:

Kinsale. The central location.

Cons:

Traffic noise.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee