Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available at the property.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of EUR 25.0 per pet, per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute walk of The Kinsale Museum and Saint Multose Church, 0.6 mi from Desmond Castle, and 1.7 mi from James Fort. The nearest major airport is Cork Airport, approximately 21.7 km away.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for staying free are not provided.

The Old Dispensary - Guest House in Kinsale

Average nightly price at The Old Dispensary by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$144
February	US$168
March	US$132
April	US$172
May	US$172
June	US$184
July	US$173
September	US$170
October	US$150
December	US$118

What guests think

At The Old Dispensary, many guests praise the central, walkable Kinsale location and note rooms are often spacious with good showers and occasional harbor views, while multiple reviews warn about many stairs and the lack of an elevator.

Cleanliness feedback is mixed, with some reports of mold or mildew smells, damp bedding, cobwebs, and stained linens, while others describe very clean rooms. Service and communication are inconsistent; contactless self check in is common, and experiences range from unresponsive hosts and key issues to quick fixes and helpful gestures like early check in. Parking is generally available nearby, though some found it immediately and others spent time finding a spot. Best suited to travelers prioritizing location and independence over full service amenities.

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Facilities

No elevator and many stairs are repeatedly noted, making access challenging. On street parking is nearby; some guests found spots easily while others needed time to locate one.

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10

Laura

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

David

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No elevator and we were on the 5th floor which we were unaware of. Difficult carry suit cases up 5 flights of stairs

10

Joseph

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lot of steps but quiet and great location.

8

Anne

18 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The amount of stairs to get to the front door made it difficult to get luggage up and down . The room was nice We had issues with WiFi password could not read the handwritten password on paper in hallway . Never got sorted out . But location was perfect o walk to restaurants and shops .

8

Nolan

10 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Cozette L

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Paul

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Nancy

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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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Laurie

24 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

crawling on walls in bathroom. Expected 70 yr olds to walk 5 stairs with luggage No notification

10

David

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Cleanliness

Housekeeping and maintenance are inconsistent: several reviews cite mold or musty odors, damp bedding, cobwebs, and stained linens, while others report very clean rooms.

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Laura

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

6

Robert

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Kayla

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Matt

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Craig

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, wonderful location, lots of sunlight in the room, very clean and wonderful

6

john

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Michael

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Old building with a lot of character. Only complaint is the shower was a bit moldy.

4

Courtney

3 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Richard

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful flat in top floor ! Easy to walk to fine dining and downtown shopping! Clean and large room size! Great bathroom!

4

RONALD

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Place had not been cleaned to any standard.

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Rooms

Many rooms are large and comfortable, with good showers and some nice views. Decor and fittings can feel dated, and a few guests reported TV issues or difficulty accessing Wi Fi.

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10

Laura

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Erin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

10

Nevenka

14 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Anne

18 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The amount of stairs to get to the front door made it difficult to get luggage up and down . The room was nice We had issues with WiFi password could not read the handwritten password on paper in hallway . Never got sorted out . But location was perfect o walk to restaurants and shops .

6

Cozette L

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

Martha

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Paul

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Nancy

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

6

john

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Richard

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful flat in top floor ! Easy to walk to fine dining and downtown shopping! Clean and large room size! Great bathroom!

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Service

Contactless self check in is the norm. Responsiveness varies widely, from delayed or no replies and key or lockbox issues to helpful communication, early check in, quick fixes, and small requests handled promptly.

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Laura

25 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Josee

23 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Le gros point négatif c'est qu'il a été très difficile de communiquer avec l'hôte. Pas de réponse courriel, pas de réponse à la porte une fois sur place et nous n'avons jamais réussi à téléphoner non plus... Par contre, une fois les informations transmises par courriel quelques heures avant l'arrivée seulement et les clés reçues, la place est super tranquille et c'est vraiment un magnifique endroit qui se trouve à proximité de tout. J'y retournerais probablement malgré tout.

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William

16 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No humans available. We didn’t get the lockbox instructions. Representative not available by phone, only whatsapp. Eventually received lockbox instructions. Key was difficult to use. Need new lock.

10

Erin

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Glen

25 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Contactless check in and check out. All good

6

Martha

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Edith

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Nancy

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Eric

16 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great, room large and brite. I asked for an extra chair and one was found quickly and delivered. Much appreciated.

4

ANNE

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The apartment was freezing & it took a day before the heat was fixed by staff. Difficulty communicating with staff

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Location

Central, walkable base close to restaurants, pubs, shops, and the bus stop; many also found it fairly quiet. A few guests found the building hard to find.

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Sarah

24 Feb 2023

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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!

10

Erin

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

8

Valter

13 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Room spacious and clean. Position very central to town. Would go again

6

Robert

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Paul

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Dena

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super convenient to this charming seaside town.

10

gary

22 Feb 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice location close to town centre very quite

10

Nancy

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Tracy

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

James

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is convenient to restaurants, pubs, and other attractions in Kinsale village. It was clean and well appointed.

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Dining

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Patrick

18 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful rehab of an iconic structure in Kinsale. Also enjoyed morning coffee at Post House.

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Margaret

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing hosts, breathtaking grounds, a wonderful room and a breakfast that was one of the best I’ve had in Ireland!

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Nancy

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2)

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