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Trident Hotel

4.0 star property
Bayside hotel with a marina and free breakfast

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Signature Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Meeting facility
Exterior
Master Suite with Private Balcony | Living room | 0-inch TV with cable channels
Located in central Kinsale, the Trident Hotel offers hospitality with practical amenities. Enjoy full breakfast, marina access, scenic terrace, in-room WiFi, bar service, and dry cleaning. Visitors praise the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Harbour View Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbour View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double or Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double or Twin Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite with Private Balcony | Living room | 0-inch TV with cable channels

Master Suite with Private Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 43 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
World's End House, Lower O'Connell, St,Kinsale, Kinsale, County Cork, P17 NT38

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Desmond Castle - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Charles Fort - 7 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • James Fort - 8 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Kinsale Golf Club - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dock Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koko - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kitty O Se's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dino's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Trident Hotel

Upscale hotel near The Kinsale Museum
Located close to James Fort and Desmond Castle, Trident Hotel provides free full breakfast, a marina, and a terrace. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • 4 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 0-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Wharf Tavern & Terrace

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3,843 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 0-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 22 to December 27:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities

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

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Hotel Trident
Trident Hotel
Trident Hotel Kinsale
Trident Kinsale
Trident Hotel Hotel
Trident Hotel Kinsale
Trident Hotel Hotel Kinsale

Frequently asked questions

Is Trident Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Trident Hotel?

Trident Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Trident Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Trident Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Trident Hotel located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle. James Fort and Charles Fort are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Trident Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 437 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 437 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 437 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 437 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 437 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice place to stay. You’ll enjoy the local vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nirmal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect view looking over the ocean from your room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location on the bay and a short walk to the town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay. The hotel is in a good location to walk to shops or pubs. Front desk staff were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the room was beautiful, couldn’t wait to soak in the oversized tub!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

20yr return to area

Lovely stay for a few days - Kinsale is a beautiful port city and the hotel on the water amazing views. Staff and service also amazing - 5 stars for sure !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great water views and close walk to town shops, bars, and dinning. Will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel by the Marina. The beds are comfortable and the waterfall shower in the bathroom was divine! You can use the indoor pool, sauna and gym at the sister property right door at no fee. The breakfast was really good; ordered eggs Benedict …so good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

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

Gorgeous views of harbor and close to city center

Easy parking in the winter months since it isn't as busy. We were upgraded to a harbor view and the room is lovely. Loved being able to see the dolphins in the harbor in the morning. Staff is extremely friendly and our overall stay was amazing. We'd definitely come against.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with an excellent view. Hugh, The front desk manager was awsome. Friendly, knowledgable and helpful. He recommendeda wonderful restaurant and called ahead to make reservations.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

Great location

Overall our stay at the Trident was very nice considering the options available in Kinsale. The location is perfect. The staff very friendly. The two downsides were the fact that the room had no air con and was very hot, even with the window open. And also we were on the first floor overlooking the car park. The room has huge windows overlooking the busy area and we felt overexposed. The room had blackout curtains and blinds which is fine, but the view is lovely and we’d have preferred lighter curtains so we can still enjoy the view with additional privacy of people being able to see right in at us. Other than that, everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, the room was perfect. We would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, spacious rooms, with a great bathroom! Staff was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the biggest rooms we stayed in while in Ireland. Beautiful location on the pier with an ocean view room. The breakfast was delicious in the morning you receive a menu to order your hot breakfast along with the continental. Walkable into Kinsale and a great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the harbor. I had a nine passenger van that I had to park and it was easily doable in their parking lot. The room that we stayed in overlooked the harbor but it also overlooked the parking lot. Great restaurants, and shopping in this quaint little town. If you are playing Old Head golf course and are not staying on property, this is about the closest hotel you can get.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice 5 night stay. Staff was very helpful and the breakfast was great. We also enjoyed the bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the view from our room. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel is located within walking distance to the shops and restaurants. We took a longer walk over the nearby bridge to see the beach and old fort. Breakfast was also really good, and we enjoyed eating in the restaurant with a view of the marina. We would love to go back again, and we would highly recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Amenities
Property was great. Hotel very clean and great restaurant and pub. Exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view from our window.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mine and my wife’s stay at the Trident Hotel was amazing. The location and the beauty of the hotel as we drove in to the parking lot was the first things that hit us. As we checked in, they upgraded us to a junior suite which overlooked the bay and it was absolutely beautiful. The staff were great. They were friendly, attentive, and professional. I will highly recommend this hotel to anyone I talk to you about Kinsale. Thank you for the excellent experience and next time we’re in the area we will definitely stay with you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Very walkable to most attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite hotel of all four we stayed in during our trip! Very nice spacious room, with an amazing view of the harbor. Restaurant was excellent. The pub was excellent, with the best bartender I saw all week. Easy walk to other great restaurants and shopping. All staff super nice. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel has self parking which is important in Kinsale. Walkable to town. Nice breakfast and lunch. Beautiful view of the Kinsale Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quiet, great view, they are doing some renovations but the room was lovely, definitely book a harbour view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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