Pleasantly surprised! Excellent location and close proximity to the shops and restaurants. Clean, quiet rooms and quick response on email and a key code to the door. We never saw anyone who worked there but we didn’t need to! Everything was provided! Tea/coffee iron, sure what more could you want??! And the water pressure in the shower was lovely! The only and I mean ONLY complaint would be the tv reception- unwatchable- but there’s soo much to do and see in Kinsale, who would have time to actually watch TV anyway!! Will definitely start again and give a high recommendation👍🏼
About this stay
The Old Dispensary is a 3-star hotel in Kinsale, County Cork. It offers a kitchen. 51 guest reviews give it an average of 4.0 out of 5.
On the food side there is tea and coffee at The Old Dispensary. Outside there is parking and a patio.
Rooms at The Old Dispensary have free wi-fi, a bath, a dishwasher, a fireplace, a hairdryer, an iron and ironing board, a kitchen and a kitchenette.
Facilities
- Bath
- Tea and coffee
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hairdryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Non-smoking rooms
- Oven
- Parking
- Patio
- Pets allowed
- Refrigerator
- TV
- Toaster
All 20 facilities
- Toiletries
- Washing machine
Location and getting there
The Old Dispensary is at Green Hill, Kinsale. It is about 246 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, and about 15 km from Cork Airport, the closest airport.
From The Old Dispensary, a car makes it easiest to reach the places around Kinsale; buses link the larger towns, so check current timetables before travelling without one.
Other stays near The Old Dispensary are The Park Lodge (next door), Actons Hotel (next door) and Alms Houses (next door). Comparing them on the booking page shows which has rooms for your dates.
Kinsale has 65 places to stay on this site: 21 hotels, 3 B&Bs and guesthouses, 38 self-catering stays and 3 other places to stay. The best rated of the others are Trident Hotel (4.5 from 1,379 reviews) and Actons Hotel (4.5 from 1,146 reviews). Comparing them with The Old Dispensary on the booking page is the quickest way to see what is free on your dates.
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Places covered on this site within reach of The Old Dispensary, measured in a straight line; roads wind, so allow more time than the distance suggests.
- Kinsale (0.3 km): A harbour town at the mouth of the Bandon, with Charles Fort on the shore.
- The English Market (22 km): A covered food market in the centre of Cork city, trading since 1788.
- Cork City (22 km): The English Market, in a city built on islands in the River Lee.
- Cobh (23 km): A harbour town on Great Island, with a cathedral above the waterfront in Cork Harbour.
Guest reviews
The Old Dispensary averages 4.0 out of 5 across 51 reviews. A selection, quoted as written:
Nice spacious clean room. Very limited amenities. The room was clean and comfy for the 2 of us. It’s all we needed really- BUT this is simply a rented bedroom with no amenities. My notes for other travelers considering this property: PROS: *Great location. Convenient to Kinsale restaurants, pubs and waterfront *Room #1 was spacious, clean & comfy. Bedding was new and very cozy. *We received a email informing us of the code to access our key upon arrival. No issues accessing our room. (Other reviews mentioned confusion upon check in). *Coffee maker and small fridge with milk & water provided in room. CONS: *LOTS OF STAIRS! There’s an old uneven exterior staircase to get to the…
Great Air B&B lovely rooms, superb location, could do with a few more t bags and milks
Good to know
- Families: no family facilities are mentioned; ask about cots and extra beds.
- Accessibility: wheelchair access is not mentioned; contact the property if it matters.
- Wi-fi: free wi-fi.
- Parking: available; ask whether there is a charge.
- Pets: welcome; confirm any conditions in advance.
Before you book The Old Dispensary, check what the rate includes and the cancellation terms for your dates. The booking page on app.impt.io shows the live rate and inclusions for your exact party.
About staying in Cork
The Old Dispensary is one of 322 places to stay in Cork on this site, 101 of them hotels, and one of 64 in Kinsale. By guest score weighted for the number of reviews, it ranks 47 of the 55 rated stays there. The average guest score across them is 4.2 out of 5.
Cork in one line: The English Market, in a city built on islands in the River Lee.
Next: the Cork City guide, or all 322 stays here.
Questions about The Old Dispensary
Where is The Old Dispensary?
The Old Dispensary is in Kinsale, County Cork, about 246 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport. The closest other place to stay on this site is The Park Lodge (next door).
What type of stay is The Old Dispensary?
The Old Dispensary is a 3-star hotel.
What do guests say about The Old Dispensary?
Guests rate The Old Dispensary 4.0 out of 5 across 51 reviews. 3 reviews are quoted on this page.
What facilities does The Old Dispensary have?
The Old Dispensary offers a kitchen and wi-fi, among 20 facilities in all.
How far is The Old Dispensary from the airport?
The Old Dispensary is about 246 km in a straight line from Dublin Airport, or about 15 km from Cork Airport. Road distances are longer.
Does The Old Dispensary have parking?
Yes, there is parking at The Old Dispensary; ask whether there is a charge.
Is The Old Dispensary suitable for families with children?
No family facilities such as family rooms, cots or a playground are mentioned for The Old Dispensary. Ask the property about children's ages and beds before booking.
How do I check availability at The Old Dispensary?
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