Actons Hotel Kinsale

Hotels
9 (713 reviews)
Pier Road , Kinsale , IE

Free

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent food
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Delay during check-in

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Guests consistently praised the rooms for being spotless and clean.
Service
9
The staff received high marks for being friendly, efficient, and professional.
Location
9
The hotel is well-located, within walking distance to downtown and attractions.
Room Quality
9
Rooms were described as modern, spacious, and comfortable.
Amenities
9
Amenities such as free parking and good Wi-Fi were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
9
Many reviews noted great value considering the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
9
The food in the hotel was frequently mentioned as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9
The overall sentiment was overwhelmingly positive, with guests expressing their desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:20

Property Description

Luxurious En Suite Rooms with Stunning Harbour Views:
Individually designed rooms at Actons Hotel offer a comfortable stay with modern amenities and picturesque views of Kinsale Harbour.

Health and Fitness Club for Ultimate Relaxation:
Enjoy the indoor pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and children’s pool at the hotel's Health and Fitness Club. Pamper yourself with aerobics classes, beauty treatments, and holistic therapies.

Delicious Dining and Scenic Waterfront Bar:
Savor a variety of dishes at the Bar and Bistro while taking in the breathtaking waterfront views. Start your day with freshly baked scones and end it with a delectable dinner experience.

Experience luxury and relaxation at Actons Hotel - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guide Dogs allowed.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ORK

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 713 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
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Rebecca • couple • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location, nice views, had parking

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Qe were upgraded to a suite and it was really nice. Would recommend 👌

Cons:

Was a little expensive for 1 night but after the upgrade it was all good

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kelly • family_with_children • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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mathieu • couple • fr
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Donoghue • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Hotel was very nice and comfortable

Cons:

All good

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
8
Great choice for Kinsale
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Staff superb. Location spot on. On site car parking. Lovely bar. Air con in rooms. Very comfortable bed.

Cons:

The cost of the rooms are on the pricey side.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Dapo • extended_group • gb
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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0403louiseviktoriah • Couples
2
Would not stay again
Pros:

We were really disappointed with our stay here. For a hotel advertised as 4 star, the overall experience simply did not reflect the standard we expected, particularly considering the price.

We stayed as part of our honeymoon and my partner had called the hotel in advance to let them know. Unfortunately, this was never acknowledged at any point during our stay, including at check-in. We certainly weren’t expecting anything extravagant, but even a simple “congratulations” or acknowledgement would have been a nice touch and is something I would expect from a 4 star hotel.

The service on arrival also left a lot to be desired. When we arrived, we asked if we could leave our luggage until the room was ready. The staff member simply pointed towards a door for us to leave the bags ourselves, with no offer to assist us. Again, this might seem like a small thing, but at the price being charged and for a hotel presenting itself as 4-star, the level of service just wasn’t there.

Breakfast was also disappointing and, in our opinion, nowhere near the standard we would expect from a 4-star hotel.

What made the difference particularly noticeable was that we had stayed at another 4 star hotel in Cork City immediately beforehand. It was actually cheaper, yet the difference in service was night and day. The staff there went out of their way to make us feel welcome and made our honeymoon feel special throughout our stay. We will absolutely return there.

Unfortunately, we wouldn’t return to this hotel. Overall, it felt very overpriced for the quality of the accommodation, breakfast and service provided. If we visit Kinsale again, we would choose to stay elsewhere

2026-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
6
652cindym • Couples • Los Angeles, California
10
Great view, Comfortable and lovely
Pros:

Wonderful stay,- comfortable room, bed, great view of the harbor, and yes a bit dated but lovely and clean. Good coffee /tea service in the room. SHort walk to town, breakfast was good with a fair amount of choices. Hotel staff all wonderful...but the Pool was icing on the cake! Grateful for the parking ! Would definitely stay there again!

2026-08-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Frank • couple • de
9
Schönes Hotel am Hafen
Pros:

Ein gutes Hotel am Hafen.
Parkplätze sind ausreichend vorhanden.
Die Zimmer sind klein aber gemütlich.
Gutes Frühstück und nette Mitarbeiter.
Sehr zentral zum Ort.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Location for me ..

Cons:

Fait noise fro heating or ventilation or Kitchen fan.. at that end of the building..

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • ie
9
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Augustine • solo_traveller • us
10
Pleasent
Pros:

Great place to stay in Kinsale. Will be back.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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philip • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Sonya • couple • au
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Eleanor • couple • ie
10
Pros:

It’s very close to everything

Cons:

The doors are very loud when closing so you literally can’t go to your room quietly without possibly waking the other guests

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • extended_group • us
10
Perfection in an accommodation. Impeccable staff. Absolutely divine breakfast spread.
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • au
6
Over priced and arrogant
Pros:

Car park

Cons:

Lack of back up generator. Couldn’t check in get food or even use toilets. The use of heavy duvets in summer doesn’t help

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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yorkshireus • Couples
4
Excellent location, but dated and disappointing
Pros:

Actons Hotel, beautifully situated on the harbour, with parking, which is at a premium in the town. However, I would say that the quality of the hotel is quite shabby. The room was okay and we had an excellent view. I felt that the cleanliness of the hotel wasn't really up to par. We were in the elevator several times over the course of our couple of days stay, and there was smudges and dirt in the elevator that were not cleaned off also as well. The carpets in the dining room and in the main rooms were actually dirty. Having the breakfast, the quality of the food seemed to be the cheapest food that you could possibly have. So overall, disappointed with the hotel and felt that on the website it was portrayed as more luxury than it actually was. There is a swimming pool and health centre which is nearby, which was actually really, really good, and one of the best things about the stay. Although you must remember that in Ireland you always need to wear a swim cap in the swimming pool. The location is great for exploring the town and everything is walkable from there. In fact, we stayed there for two days and did not move our car until the end of our stay.

2026-08-15 • via Tripadvisor