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The Old Dispensary

3.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse in Kinsale

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Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
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Separate sitting area
Fireplace
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Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
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Highlights

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Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Blackout curtains
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room, Ensuite (Room 1 )

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

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 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 that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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 are 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

Payment types

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 any lifts

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 ratings 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?

Checkout 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 2 miles (3 km).

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The Old Dispensary Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 102 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great room, wonderful location, lots of sunlight in the room, very clean and wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Great location. Old building with a lot of character. Only complaint is the shower was a bit moldy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Took a little bit to find parking. TV didn’t work but the owner immediately addressed it and tried to get it to work. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10

The apartment was freezing & it took a day before the heat was fixed by staff. Difficulty communicating with staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great three night stay. Property was clean enough. Slight lack of attention to detail eg. Shower gel empty, curtains need rehanging, no guest manual at all. Those were minor niggles and overall I had a comfy, quiet and pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

4/10

The property was very centrally located and we enjoyed being able to walk everywhere. However, the owner took many days to respond via email in the days leading up to our reservation when I had questions, did not provide a fan when our room was very hot, and the cleanliness of the room was pretty disappointing. It smelled of mold/mildew, there were stains on the bedding and towels, and on the last night we heard scurrying in the night (I assume a small animal such as a mouse or such in the attic doors). I would not stay here again unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

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

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

8/10

Nice location,clean

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

8/10

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

10/10

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!

8/10

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

6/10

Could have used a fan in the room. It was an ok stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

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

4/10

There were zero services
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

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