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The Old Dispensary

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only guest house in Kinsale

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

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Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 XK81
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Multose Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 3)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Kinsale

In Kinsale .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find The Kinsale Museum and Saint Multose Church. Also, Desmond Castle is within half a mile (1 km) and Kinsale Rugby Club is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Head Golf Links - 21 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Blarney Castle - 40 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 29 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greyhound - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Spaniard Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Jo's Bakery @ B&B Kinsale - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Dispensary

3-star adults-only guest house in Kinsale
Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Kinsale guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
The Old Dispensary offers 7 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25.0 per pet, per night

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 25.0 per pet, per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Dispensary to the airport?

The Old Dispensary is 13.5 mi (34-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Dispensary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Dispensary.

How close is The Old Dispensary to the beach?

This guesthouse is 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from Nohaval Cove and 10.6 mi (21-min drive) from Rocky Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Dispensary offer free breakfast?

The Old Dispensary does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Dispensary?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Old Dispensary?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Dispensary?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does The Old Dispensary have a pool?

The Old Dispensary does not have a pool.

Does The Old Dispensary have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Old Dispensary to downtown Kinsale?

The Old Dispensary is 0.3 mi away from Kinsale Town Centre.

The Old Dispensary Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 129 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to this charming seaside town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay for our honeymoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The old dispensary was perfect for our honeymoon getaway! It was conveniently located and had a beautiful view of city and harbor! Staff was very easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is within walking distance to everything and still fairly quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Silvina and Phil

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is convenient to restaurants, pubs, and other attractions in Kinsale village. It was clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hosts, breathtaking grounds, a wonderful room and a breakfast that was one of the best I’ve had in Ireland!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, wonderful location, lots of sunlight in the room, very clean and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location,clean
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot of steps but quiet and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great room with super views

Lovely place with a warm welcome and the views from room 5 were stunning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Old building with a lot of character. Only complaint is the shower was a bit moldy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived in a rainstorm and so grateful that we were allowed an early check-in. The room was comfortable and clean and convenient to the bus stop and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy check in and check out system. Super large room and bathroom. Parking right outside. Great communication. Perfect location for restaurants etc in Kinsale. Great breakfast in the Cosy Cafe and Lemon Leaf.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Valter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room spacious and clean. Position very central to town. Would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Wonderful rehab of an iconic structure in Kinsale. Also enjoyed morning coffee at Post House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Contactless check in and check out. All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful flat in top floor ! Easy to walk to fine dining and downtown shopping! Clean and large room size! Great bathroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reason to stay here is that the location is fantastic. The town of Kinsale is a beautiful place for a seaside vacation. The accommodation itself was a little run down and dirty but for the continence of being so close to the centre of town it was worth it. Not an accessible stay, lots of stairs for anyone who has mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place & easy self check in. Building was very difficult to find. Hidden in the back and we had to ask Locals how to get there… once we found it, it was perfect. Clean and had all we need. Within walking distance to all the main sites. Worth staying at!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, room large and brite. I asked for an extra chair and one was found quickly and delivered. Much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

RONALD

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lower expectations

Place had not been cleaned to any standard.
Hair left on the sponge
Restroom door
Microwave was a mess
Raisin and filth on the kitchen floor
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A very nice room, well appointed and very conveniently located to everything in Kinsale. The experience was very Airbnb; the only contact I had with another human being on the property was to ask a question of the nice woman who was cleaning the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location in the heart of Kinsale. Everything is walkable. The studio is beautiful, but the bed is soft, and the kitchen is not well stocked. No pans were oven safe. No paring or chef’s knives. More than a few cobwebs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025