The Glen Quarter

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kinsale B&B

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Deluxe Studio Suite
Exclusive Double Room | Bathroom
Executive Double Room
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Exclusive Double Room | Courtyard view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Glen, Kinsale, Cork
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Multose Church
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Exclusive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Kinsale

In historical district.Steps from the B&B, you'll find The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle. Also, Saint Multose Church is within half a mile (1 km) and Charles Fort is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Desmond Castle - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kinsale Rugby Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Blarney Castle - 39 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 27 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greyhound - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Spaniard Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Bakery @ B&B Kinsale - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Glen Quarter

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Kinsale B&B
Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
The Glen Quarter offers 5 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Kinsale bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Glen Quarter Kinsale
The Glen Quarter Bed & breakfast
The Glen Quarter Bed & breakfast Kinsale

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Glen Quarter to the airport?

The Glen Quarter is 13.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Glen Quarter ?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Glen Quarter on Jul 6, 2026 start from CA $253, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Glen Quarter have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Glen Quarter .

How close is The Glen Quarter to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 8.1 mi (16-min drive) from Nohaval Cove and 10.3 mi (20-min drive) from Rocky Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Glen Quarter offer free breakfast?

The Glen Quarter does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Glen Quarter ?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Glen Quarter ?

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

Is there free parking at The Glen Quarter ?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Glen Quarter have a pool?

The Glen Quarter does not have a pool.

Does The Glen Quarter have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Glen Quarter to downtown Kinsale?

The Glen Quarter is 0.3 mi away from Kinsale Town Centre.

The Glen Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such helpful staff, great breakfast central to so many activities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely modern room, incredibly comfortable bed, easy check in, and appreciated amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sabine was an amazing host! We were greeted immediately, given an upgrade, and orientated nicely to room and entire area. She continued to assist us throughout our stay. Whenever we needed her, she seemed to appear. It was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most comfortable beds we've slept in on our trip and the bathroom/shower were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation Super clean and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was super friendly. Walking distance to all shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Completely updated Great town Quaint
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Oom a bit tight in living area, but was ckean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is now my favorite accommodation here in Ireland. Both of the women that helped me were kind and professional. Highly recommended and will deff stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

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

Great location

Perfect location for Kinsale shops and walks. Room very clean and bed super comfy. Easy check in and friendly owner and staff. Woukd recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine for a overnight stay, great location, no frills basic room , small, the person checking us in was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room was simply amazing. Modern, yet welcoming. We had our own private courtyard with lovely views. Communication with them was spot on and the check-in was a breeze. When we get back to Kinsale, this will again be our place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Glen Quarter was a wonderful place to stay. The staff is very attentive and helpful with great recommendations. You are right in the heart of Kinsale and can walk to everything. I would highly recommend this place. We Loved it!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcie and Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kay

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

Amazing place to stay

Rooms are small but make up in quality inclusions great bed bathroom towels etc Coffee machine great staff. Would stay again and again Loved it So convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great overnigh stay

It was amazing. The amenities were very nice. Parking could have been more straight forward as we had to park at the "no overnight parking" lot which turned out to be fine to overnighr park
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrally located, nice (but small) room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome atmosphere, but its a bar so be ready to party not sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Amenities
The girl that checked us in was wonderful! We loved our room and were able to open the windows for a nice cool breeze. The room was very modern. Everything was within walking distance to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Glen Quarter Kinsale is a very modern studio accommodation in the old part of Kinsale, very close to everything. The staff were great to talk to and told of great places to visit around the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted upon arrival by Shane who was very helpful in checking us in. Beautiful room, clean and quiet with all of the amenities. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very modern room & amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025