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The Old Dispensary

3.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Kinsale

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8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 10.29 Ping (34 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Separate bedroom
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deck/patio
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Separate bedroom
Day bed
Memory foam bed
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

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Heating
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Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1 )

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Day bed
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Day bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 XK81

What's nearby

  • Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Desmond Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • James Fort - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Charles Fort - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Cork Kent Station - 39 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dino's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Poet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jim Edwards - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Saint Francis Provisions - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Old Dispensary

Property highlights
The Old Dispensary provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property
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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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is The Old Dispensary pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Old Dispensary?

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

What time is check-out at The Old Dispensary?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Dispensary located?

Situated in Kinsale, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse, Saint Multose Church, and Desmond Castle. Charles Fort and Kinsale Rugby Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Old Dispensary Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 94 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Excellent place to stay for our honeymoon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Silvina and Phil

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

A lot of steps but quiet and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nolan

Liked: 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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place to stay. Contactless check in and check out. All good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Danny

Nice location,clean

8/10 Good

Edith

Truly contactless . Unexpected. Very lovely room. As I was coming from bus I was not expecting no taxis from the bus station. I was unfamiliar with the area so walked up to this hotel. Never saw an person and with some fumbling was able to gain entry to the small hotel Otherwise beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valter

Room spacious and clean. Position very central to town. Would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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!

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have used a fan in the room. It was an ok stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

We had a spacious room with a great bathtub. We were able to find street parking easily and could walk wherever we wanted to go. There was a little confusion with the check in only because we did not get the email letting us know how to find the key and get in. There was a nice gentleman there cleaning and he helped us out. I would stay there again and would definitely recommend it to others. Kinsale is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

crawling on walls in bathroom. Expected 70 yr olds to walk 5 stairs with luggage No notification
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Helmuth

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There were zero services
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nevenka

Clean, very nicely decorated, very spacious room and bathroom. Can only be reached by short walk up the stairs, but this was clearly mentioned in the posting. Our toilet did not flush. It was repaired the next day, but should have been taken care of before our arrival. I recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

karen

There wasn’t any ventilation… unable to open any windows. No parking. No elevator. Beautiful room . Good location.fire hazard…. On top floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No humans available. We didn’t get the lockbox instructions. Representative not available by phone, only whatsapp. Eventually received lockbox instructions. Key was difficult to use. Need new lock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anne

The amount of stairs to get to the front door made it difficult to get luggage up and down . The room was nice We had issues with WiFi password could not read the handwritten password on paper in hallway . Never got sorted out . But location was perfect o walk to restaurants and shops .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Expensive and not a luxury experience
Water pipes vibrate loudly all the time. Only 1 mug. Very few supplies such as sugar. Bed sagging. Curtain broken. Signs everywhere. Warnings not use make up. Damp smell in hallway. Broken socket behind tv. No welcome pack.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nice property but way over priced
The room is very large. But there is only 1 chair to sit on and loads of room for a small table and some chairs. The floors are very creeky and you can hear all the neighbouring rooms. This place has great potential in an amazing location, but needs a tidy up. Parking was ok but would be a nightmare in peak season. I learnt after staying that there is a kitchen onsite. It would have been nice to know this before hand. There is no common area to sit and read a book or mingle with other guests. The heaters were not on during the first night and it was freezing. You are basicslly staying in a hostel without any ability to socialise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023