About this property

In Kinsale’s centre, this boutique hotel features free WiFi and a modern seafood restaurant. Cork Airport is a 25-minute drive away from The Blue Haven. Each classically decorated room at The Blue Haven Hotel enjoys cosy pocket-sprung beds along with tea/coffee-making facilities. With free toiletries, there is also an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Full Irish breakfasts are provided each day, and the Blue Haven Café serves homemade cakes and coffee, along with a seasonal menu from fresh ingredients. The Fishmarket Restaurant specialises in seafood, using local produce in its menu. Garrestown Beach can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Charlesfort is a 10-minute walk away. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the beautiful Old Head Golf Links are 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Top pick by families with children


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adrienne
    France France
    Great location in the centre of town, everything within walking distance. Friendly and efficient staff, clean, comfortable rooms and the Dyson hairdryer made my day ! Great breakfast (though recommend letting staff know if you are in a rush as...
  • Katharine
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Lovely old place, rooms were clean and spacious with a large comfortable bed
  • Tony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room Only - Due to previous stays breakfast was too big to finish. Big thanks to all the staff within the hotel.
  • Donal
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was excellent. Location was very central and convenient.
  • Shane
    Qatar Qatar
    Check in and out very easy, staff were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was lovely. It was just a pity we couldn't stay in the bar longer
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Seafood platter good but surprised mussels were cold
  • Alison
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was lovely and bright. The bed was very comfortable and the staff were lovely.
  • Amy
    Ireland Ireland
    It was so central. The dining room and pub area was huge
  • Margaret
    Hungary Hungary
    Right from arriving the receptionist was so nice and then everything met our expectations. The food was delicious but WOW what a breakfast. The head waiter was a gentleman. We will definitely stay there again and recommend the hotel to everyone....
  • Olivia
    Ireland Ireland
    Breakfast was lovely and the location was perfect.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Irish
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For group booking for 4 or more room, a 50% booking deposit is taken at time of booking, this is non refundable and non transferable.

Remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the arrival date. Please note that pre-authorisation for incidentals is required upon check-in.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.