About Us

What dining options are there? Do we need a reservation? 

Our Rockpool Bar & Restaurant are located on our 2nd floor and feature stunning views over Oysterhaven Bay. 

We do not require reservations for our Rockpool Bar, however we strongly suggest prebooking our Rockpool Restaurant prior to arrival.

 

What time is food served?

Breakfast: 7.30am - 10.30am (no prebooking required)

Rockpool Bar: 12pm - 9pm

Rockpool Restaurant: Lunch 12pm - 3pm, Dinner 5pm - 9pm

 

Does the hotel provide a shuttle bus to Kinsale? 

The availability of our complimentary shuttle bus varies depending on season, for accurate information on shuttle bus availability please contact us on reservations@hotelkinsale.ie

 

Check in Procedure:

Check in is from 4pm onwards

We will assist with earlier check ins where possible (2pm - 4pm) however, we cannot guarantee availability of same

Upon arrival we require credit card preauthorisation.

Paying with cash or debit card? Full payment will then be required upon check in

 

Can we pay for earlier check in or late check out? 

A request for priority/early check in (before 2pm) can be made at a fee of €40 (subject to availability)

Checkout time is 11am, should you wish to stay a little longer there is a small fee of €20 until 1pm or €40 until 2pm

 

When can we use the hotel facilities? 

Access to our facilities including our Leisure Club are available throughout your stay, including before you check in and out of your room

 

Can I store my luggage while I wait for my room / after checking out of my room? 

Yes, you can leave your luggage with the front desk team for the day, however we do not have long term storage facilities

 

How far away is Kinsale? Can we walk? 

Kinsale Town Centre is located 4km from the hotel. It takes 10mins by car. The walk takes roughly 1hour along narrow country roads, as such, we advise against walking to/from the town proper

 

It is a special occassion, are there any "extras" we can add to make it a truly special stay? 

Welcome card - complimentary

Box of chocolates - €15

Bottle of house red - €25

Bottle of prosecco - €40

Upgrade to the next room class - €30 per room, per night

Robes & Slippers - €15

 

What are the local attractions? 

Charlesfort

Jamesfort

Blacks Distillery 

Desmond Castle

Ghost Tours

Walking Tours from Tourist Office

Sea Safari

Atlantic Whale Tours

Kinsale Harbour Cruise

Lusitania Museum

Kinsale Mead Company

 

How far is Cork Airport? 

20kms

Local bus route from Kinsale - 226

€50 - €60 in a taxi