Actons Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Kinsale with indoor pool and restaurant

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Perched by the sea, Actons Hotel offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast, fitness classes, and an inviting garden. Unwind at the sauna or steam room or indulge in a rejuvenating massage. With Sidney's Bar serving delicious Irish cuisine and dry cleaning/laundry services on hand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
$219 nightly
The total price is $248
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Irish cuisine highlight
The restaurant serves authentic Irish cuisine, while the bar offers a place to relax. Free cooked-to-order breakfast adds value to each stay.
Work and play paradise
Located in the city center on the waterfront, this hotel offers conference space and laptop workstations. Unwind at the spa, sauna, or nearby golf course.

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Harbour View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 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

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • The Kinsale Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Multose Church - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Desmond Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charles Fort - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • James Fort - 8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 28 min drive
  • Cork Kent Station - 39 min drive
  • Glounthaune Station - 39 min drive
  • Fota Station - 52 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

Actons Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Kinsale. Guests can indulge in massages and enjoy Irish cuisine at Sidney's Bar, which is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club. Fellow travelers say good things about the room service and helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 77 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Built in 1946
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Sidney's Bar - This bistro specializes in Irish cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fisher Street - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 23 2025 to December 26 2025 (dates subject to change).
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

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 25.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Actons Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from December 23 2025 to December 26 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does Actons Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Actons Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Actons Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Actons Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Actons Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Actons Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Actons Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Actons Hotel also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Actons Hotel?

Yes, Sidney's Bar offers Irish cuisine.

What's the area around Actons Hotel like?

Actons Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 6-minute walk from The Kinsale Museum and 7 minutes' walk from Desmond Castle.

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Actons Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Location
Service staff
View
Towns
Restaurant
Elevator
Bed
Water

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and amazing with a variety of options. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, wonderful hotel !
Avril, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

enjoyable weekend break
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location on waterfront and easy walk to the centre of town
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was fabulous. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and we got a car too. Rooms are good but no mini fridge.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and accommodations. Very pleased with our stay.
nancy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely 3 night stay, the breakfast and staff were amazing!
Ellis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and great location
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay! The room was very comfortable. Parking was easy, staff was great and breakfast was truly magnificent!
Mirta, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room. Best shower of the trip.
Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! Very nice people in bar and restaurant!
Dorothy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the sea view, the spacious room and the location.
Lyle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would have loved to stay here two nights. The hotel is right on the bay - beautiful. We stopped at a local pub and had a tradition fish & chips dinner. Breakfast was wonderful. We didn't have time for the fort - I would stay two nights next time!!
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Perfection in a beautiful location.
Room with a view
Steph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredibly clean and beautiful hotel. Very comfortable bed and amenities. The details in the room (cookies, water, supplies) were such a bonus. Breakfast was heavenly!
Justin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Beautiful view across to the boat harbor. Excellent breakfast including eggs to order, friendly and helpful staff. Walk to all the interesting shops and restaurants. Beautifully upgraded and spacious room. Only wish we could have stayed more than 2 days!
Danella, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous

We had a wonderful stay at Acton’s , the room was superb. The staff were amazing , very welcoming and so willing to assist with everything. We will be back.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Grrat
Brad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our room was the nicest of all the places we have stayed on this trip. At some point Expedia emailed me asking if we wanted an upgrade for a small increase in price .... I'm glad we said yes.
Rob, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Checked in at 4pm and booked room was not ready. So at least they upgraded us. Weren’t overly friendly. Room was nice. Good location for eating out and close to shops.
Janet, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Elevator not working so walked up and down 3 double flights to 3rd floor. Received no compensation for this inconvenience. Cafe was “out of beef” so limited choices.
Carolyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were clean and well decorated. The staff were friendly. Service at the bar and breakfast was excellent
Anthony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel

Lovely hotel- great location, nice rooms and courteous staff
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint and adorable, lovely area with shopping, great view from the room, and the bar has a cat!
Lisa, 1-night trip