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Actons Hotel

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a health club

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Building design
Indoor pool, lifeguards on site
Bar (on property)
Garden
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Actons Hotel welcomes guests with its seaside location and cooked-to-order breakfasts. Enjoy fitness classes, garden strolls, or relax in the sauna and steam room. Sidney's Bar serves authentic Irish cuisine, while dry cleaning and laundry services handle practical needs.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym

Room options

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Harbour View Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Harbour View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 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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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Charles Fort - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • James Fort - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Koko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dino's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jim Edwards - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Actons Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel by the sea
Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Actons Hotel. Active travelers can enjoy fitness classes at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, Sidney's Bar, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Babysitting (surcharge), barbecue grills, and free newspapers
  • ATM/banking services, a banquet hall, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 77 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fisher Street
  • Sidney's Bar

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1946
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Actons Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. The pool is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Is Actons Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Actons Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Actons Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Actons Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Actons Hotel located?

This family-friendly Kinsale hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of The Kinsale Museum, Saint Multose Church, and Desmond Castle. Charles Fort and Kinsale Rugby Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Actons Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 606 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel wonderful. Walking distance to town amazing. On the waterfront. Quiet. Breakfast great. Restaurant food great. Parking. Room awesome. Big . Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and adorable, lovely area with shopping, great view from the room, and the bar has a cat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great breakfast and swimming pool!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good breakfast walkable to shopping and water
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Amenities
Great location on waterfront and easy walk to the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fabulous. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Beautiful hotel in a beautiful area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was very nice. The harbor view was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and clean. It had beautiful views. It was a wonderful, but too short, stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and we got a car too. Rooms are good but no mini fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and accommodations. Very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with a good location. On site parking was good and very easy to walk into the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely 3 night stay, the breakfast and staff were amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mirta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! The room was very comfortable. Parking was easy, staff was great and breakfast was truly magnificent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Kinsale
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

R-A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Lovely room. Best shower of the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very enjoyable

Very enjoyable nice room at front of hotel with sea view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kinsale is a beautiful town & hotel was great, the staff were fantastic & made our stay pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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