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Actons Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Kinsale with indoor pool and restaurant

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Experience the serene waterfront, surrounded by a blend of old and new architecture, with a marina nearby.
Relax by the pool surrounded by a serene atmosphere and comfortable lounge seating.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, green upholstered headboard, and a cozy seating area.
Enjoy a refined drinking experience at our bar, featuring a selection of spirits and elegant flower arrangements.
Relax in style with wicker furniture and lush greenery surrounding a serene outdoor seating area.
Perched by the sea, Actons Hotel offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast, fitness classes, and an inviting garden. Unwind at the sauna or steam room or indulge in a rejuvenating massage. With Sidney's Bar serving delicious Irish cuisine and dry cleaning/laundry services on hand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
$301 nightly
The total price is $342
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, seating area, and beautiful views.

Harbour View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, tufted headboard, and seating area.

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and a desk area for writing.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Pier Road, Kinsale, Kinsale, Cork, P17 PX80

What's nearby

  • Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charles Fort - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • James Fort - 8 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 28 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 39 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 39 min drive
  • Fota Station - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fishy Fishy Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bulman Bar & Toddies Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dino's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Poet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Man Friday Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Kinsale. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy Irish cuisine at Sidney's Bar, which is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service and helpful staff.

Languages

English, French, German

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1946
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Sidney's Bar - This bistro specializes in Irish cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fisher Street - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Meeting facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Actons Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Actons Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Actons Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Actons Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Actons Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Actons Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Actons Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Actons Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Actons Hotel?

Yes, Sidney's Bar offers Irish cuisine.

What's the area around Actons Hotel like?

Actons Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 6-minute walk from Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and 7 minutes' walk from Desmond Castle.

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Actons Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Restaurant
Bed
Elevator
Water

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and fantastic with great options. (17 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Nice hotel
Erin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quaint and adorable, lovely area with shopping, great view from the room, and the bar has a cat!
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location on waterfront and easy walk to the centre of town
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent service, great breakfast and swimming pool!
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel good breakfast walkable to shopping and water
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Our room was spacious and clean. It had beautiful views. It was a wonderful, but too short, stay.
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The breakfast was fabulous. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location and we got a car too. Rooms are good but no mini fridge.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Accommodation was very nice. The harbor view was fantastic.
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great staff. Beautiful hotel in a beautiful area.
Antonio, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Property really needs to be updated. It’s hard to have one key for the room when you may be doing things separately. The location is ideal as it is right on the water and easy to walk to places.
Anita, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel and location.
Lisa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent experience. Did not like that there were stairs in the hallway to rooms as this made it difficult to move large suitcases to room and back to lobby.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely room. Best shower of the trip.
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice hotel with a good location. On site parking was good and very easy to walk into the town.
Jerry, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Very enjoyable

Very enjoyable nice room at front of hotel with sea view
Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great spot in Kinsale
Eli, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay! The room was very comfortable. Parking was easy, staff was great and breakfast was truly magnificent!
Mirta, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent location and accommodations. Very pleased with our stay.
nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A lovely 3 night stay, the breakfast and staff were amazing!
Ellis, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff and great location
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

wonderful hotel!
R-A, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I would have loved to stay here two nights. The hotel is right on the bay - beautiful. We stopped at a local pub and had a tradition fish & chips dinner. Breakfast was wonderful. We didn't have time for the fort - I would stay two nights next time!!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location! Very nice people in bar and restaurant!
Dorothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Kinsale is a beautiful town & hotel was great, the staff were fantastic & made our stay pleasant.
Stephen, 3-night trip