The Old Dispensary

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8.0
/10
Very Good
134 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Erin

10.0
/ 10
The old dispensary was perfect for our honeymoon getaway! It was conveniently located and had a beautiful view of city and harbor! Staff was very easy to work with!

Tracy

10.0
/ 10
This location is within walking distance to everything and still fairly quiet.

Nancy

10.0
/ 10
Very easy check in and check out system. Super large room and bathroom. Parking right outside. Great communication. Perfect location for restaurants etc in Kinsale. Great breakfast in the Cosy Cafe and Lemon Leaf.
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Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, County Cork, Munster, Ireland, P17 XK81

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Staying at The Old Dispensary is a good choice when you are visiting County Cork.
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Green Hill, Lower O'Connell Street, County Cork, Munster, Ireland, P17 XK81
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General
Near The Kinsale Museum

Location
With a stay at The Old Dispensary in Kinsale, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of The Kinsale Museum and Saint Multose Church. This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Desmond Castle and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from James Fort.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Kinsale Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Saint Multose Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Desmond Castle - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Kinsale Rugby Club - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Charles Fort - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
James Fort - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Kinsale Golf Club - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Mount Long Castle - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Old Head Signal Tower - 12.8 km / 8 mi
Lusitania Memorial Garden - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Nohaval Cove - 13.6 km / 8.4 mi
Old Head Golf Links - 14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Kilbrittain Whale - 17 km / 10.6 mi
Rocky Bay - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi

The nearest major airport is Cork Airport (ORK) - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi

Facilities
This smoke-free guesthouse features mountain biking nearby.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.

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Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Old Dispensary

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 18:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
, Guests will receive lockbox information. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - 18:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at The Old Dispensary
7
Another facilities in The Old Dispensary
Free WiFi, Disabled access friendly, Smoke-free area

Frequently asked question in The Old Dispensary

What are available facilities at The Old Dispensary?
There are top facilites at The Old Dispensary such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Old Dispensary?
The standard check-in time at The Old Dispensary is starting from 16:00 - 18:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of The Old Dispensary
The Old Dispensary has a 3.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at The Old Dispensary
The Old Dispensary has 7.
Are there any parking spots at The Old Dispensary ?
Yes: Yes, there are parking spots at The Old Dispensary
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8.0
Very Good
From 134 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Jason
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Very lovely little hotel. The rooms were very clean, comfy and cozy.
Allie
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Mary
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10.0
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Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Very clean nice room
Steph
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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Nice location, average price for the city, however walls were paper thin as it is an older home- just keep in mind when reserving. I guess it was in the name! Staff were friendly and quick with communication, thanks.
Greggory
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6.0
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Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

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We wanted to try a different type of accommodation on our trip to Kinsale. The contact was very responsive initially. Had to send a couple of additional e-mails as we approached our arrival date to get a reply. When the property was booked I provided a card that I thought we be used at that time. By the time it was used the card had expired and a new one issued. My mistake. Getting to the property was easy enough with ample parking on the street. What we didn't expect were the stairs leading up to the front door and once inside. Felt like the Amalfi coast at first. Entry/exit instructions were clear and easy to follow. Room key needs to be re-keyed. Took some finesse to make it work the entire week. When additional towels were requested they came promptly while we were out. The bathroom door would not completely shut. the Unit overall was pretty clean, but needs maintenance and upkeep. The building front door does not completely close and secure. A sign is posted on the door on the inside informing guests of that, but we found the door open many times going from/to the property. I would recommend older guests consider the stairs when making reservations. While the property wasn't quite what we expected, it was fully booked. Location is very good just steps from the Black Pig restaurant and a two minute walk to morning coffee and pastries and the Post House and Kinsale Bakery. About a 5 minute walk into town. We are thankful for the Old Dispensary. Grazie
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Rebecca
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Spacious, comfortable room, great powerful shower. Nice velux windows to let the breeze in. Room 5 is top floor so a few flights of stairs to climb.
Kayla
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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We were in apartment 6 and there was mold/mildew on the baseboards and in the bathroom. Upon entry, there was a musty smell. The bedding was damp. We ended up going to a different hotel for the 2nd night of our stay. We would not recommend The Old Dispensary to stay at unfortunately.
Erin
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10.0
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Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

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The old dispensary was perfect for our honeymoon getaway! It was conveniently located and had a beautiful view of city and harbor! Staff was very easy to work with!
Robert
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location in the heart of Kinsale. Everything is walkable. The studio is beautiful, but the bed is soft, and the kitchen is not well stocked. No pans were oven safe. No paring or chef’s knives. More than a few cobwebs.
Dena
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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Super convenient to this charming seaside town.
David
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

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No elevator and we were on the 5th floor which we were unaware of. Difficult carry suit cases up 5 flights of stairs
RONALD
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

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Place had not been cleaned to any standard.
Tracy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This location is within walking distance to everything and still fairly quiet.
Martha
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

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We did not have a working key for our room. We emailed our contact and he was unresponsive. We carried our valuables wherever we went. The dignal for the tv didn’t work. Again, the representative was unresponsive.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

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Lovely big room with plenty of storage. Issues were, not particularly clean, bathroom cabinet in particular. No cover on the ironing board & no remote for the TV. Jacket left from previous guest. Great location.
James
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

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The property is convenient to restaurants, pubs, and other attractions in Kinsale village. It was clean and well appointed.
Paul
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8.0
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Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

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The location is excellent, up a few steps from street level. Bear this is mind if you have suitcases. There is a bar just a few doors away and there is some noise from here at night, but nothing too much and didn't really disturb us. The room we had was large & spacious. 2 chairs would have been better than the one chair. There was tea & coffee provided and a mini fridge in the room. The bed was comfortable with power sockets nearby. The shower was excellent. Bathroom extractor fan was broken and some of the lights were also not working. Basic maintenance items could be improved. But overall, a nice lodge for a few days.
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Cozette L
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6.0
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Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

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The room was big and fine but we did not know that we had to drag our heavy suitcases up a large flight of outside stairs and a flight inside the building. The towels in the bathroom were quite old and not to absorbent. The shower was very nice, however. The bed was comfortable, and the view from the windows were nice.
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

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The apartment was a very good size, with an outdoor space, but unfortunately it was unclean, had a significant amount of black mould throughout the bathroom, hallway and bedroom area. The stairwell, entire apartment, bedding, towels and soft furnishings smelt strongly of damp. We came away with a lot of what look like flea bits We are disappointed, we feel that the price paid was not reflected in the apartment we were given, as you will see in the pictures a good majority could have been cleaned prior to our arrival
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john
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6.0
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Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

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Bed comfortable shower very good Double room but only 1 bedside locker and 1 side lamp. Room badly needing an upgrade ie paint job as very dated. Towels provided were threadbare. Small outdoor area completely overgrown so useless. Door to ensuite would not close.
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8.0
Very Good
From 134 reviews
Cleanliness

8.6

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Traveler Reviews The Old Dispensary

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Jason
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very lovely little hotel. The rooms were very clean, comfy and cozy.
Allie
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Mary
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very clean nice room
Steph
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice location, average price for the city, however walls were paper thin as it is an older home- just keep in mind when reserving. I guess it was in the name! Staff were friendly and quick with communication, thanks.
Greggory
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We wanted to try a different type of accommodation on our trip to Kinsale. The contact was very responsive initially. Had to send a couple of additional e-mails as we approached our arrival date to get a reply. When the property was booked I provided a card that I thought we be used at that time. By the time it was used the card had expired and a new one issued. My mistake. Getting to the property was easy enough with ample parking on the street. What we didn't expect were the stairs leading up to the front door and once inside. Felt like the Amalfi coast at first. Entry/exit instructions were clear and easy to follow. Room key needs to be re-keyed. Took some finesse to make it work the entire week. When additional towels were requested they came promptly while we were out. The bathroom door would not completely shut. the Unit overall was pretty clean, but needs maintenance and upkeep. The building front door does not completely close and secure. A sign is posted on the door on the inside informing guests of that, but we found the door open many times going from/to the property. I would recommend older guests consider the stairs when making reservations. While the property wasn't quite what we expected, it was fully booked. Location is very good just steps from the Black Pig restaurant and a two minute walk to morning coffee and pastries and the Post House and Kinsale Bakery. About a 5 minute walk into town. We are thankful for the Old Dispensary. Grazie
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Rebecca
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Spacious, comfortable room, great powerful shower. Nice velux windows to let the breeze in. Room 5 is top floor so a few flights of stairs to climb.
Kayla
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We were in apartment 6 and there was mold/mildew on the baseboards and in the bathroom. Upon entry, there was a musty smell. The bedding was damp. We ended up going to a different hotel for the 2nd night of our stay. We would not recommend The Old Dispensary to stay at unfortunately.
Erin
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The old dispensary was perfect for our honeymoon getaway! It was conveniently located and had a beautiful view of city and harbor! Staff was very easy to work with!
Robert
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great location in the heart of Kinsale. Everything is walkable. The studio is beautiful, but the bed is soft, and the kitchen is not well stocked. No pans were oven safe. No paring or chef’s knives. More than a few cobwebs.
Dena
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Super convenient to this charming seaside town.
David
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

No elevator and we were on the 5th floor which we were unaware of. Difficult carry suit cases up 5 flights of stairs
RONALD
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with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Place had not been cleaned to any standard.
Tracy
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This location is within walking distance to everything and still fairly quiet.
Martha
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We did not have a working key for our room. We emailed our contact and he was unresponsive. We carried our valuables wherever we went. The dignal for the tv didn’t work. Again, the representative was unresponsive.
Verified traveler
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Lovely big room with plenty of storage. Issues were, not particularly clean, bathroom cabinet in particular. No cover on the ironing board & no remote for the TV. Jacket left from previous guest. Great location.
James
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 56 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property is convenient to restaurants, pubs, and other attractions in Kinsale village. It was clean and well appointed.
Paul
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The location is excellent, up a few steps from street level. Bear this is mind if you have suitcases. There is a bar just a few doors away and there is some noise from here at night, but nothing too much and didn't really disturb us. The room we had was large & spacious. 2 chairs would have been better than the one chair. There was tea & coffee provided and a mini fridge in the room. The bed was comfortable with power sockets nearby. The shower was excellent. Bathroom extractor fan was broken and some of the lights were also not working. Basic maintenance items could be improved. But overall, a nice lodge for a few days.
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Cozette L
icon-Leisure
Leisure
6.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The room was big and fine but we did not know that we had to drag our heavy suitcases up a large flight of outside stairs and a flight inside the building. The towels in the bathroom were quite old and not to absorbent. The shower was very nice, however. The bed was comfortable, and the view from the windows were nice.
Verified traveler
icon-with Partner
with Partner
4.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The apartment was a very good size, with an outdoor space, but unfortunately it was unclean, had a significant amount of black mould throughout the bathroom, hallway and bedroom area. The stairwell, entire apartment, bedding, towels and soft furnishings smelt strongly of damp. We came away with a lot of what look like flea bits We are disappointed, we feel that the price paid was not reflected in the apartment we were given, as you will see in the pictures a good majority could have been cleaned prior to our arrival
Read More
john
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 62 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Bed comfortable shower very good Double room but only 1 bedside locker and 1 side lamp. Room badly needing an upgrade ie paint job as very dated. Towels provided were threadbare. Small outdoor area completely overgrown so useless. Door to ensuite would not close.
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