About this property
In Kinsale’s centre, this boutique hotel features free WiFi and a modern seafood restaurant. Cork Airport is a 25-minute drive away from The Blue Haven. Each classically decorated room at The Blue Haven Hotel enjoys cosy pocket-sprung beds along with tea/coffee-making facilities. With free toiletries, there is also an en-suite bathroom with a hairdryer. Full Irish breakfasts are provided each day, and the Blue Haven Café serves homemade cakes and coffee, along with a seasonal menu from fresh ingredients. The Fishmarket Restaurant specialises in seafood, using local produce in its menu. Garrestown Beach can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Charlesfort is a 10-minute walk away. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the beautiful Old Head Golf Links are 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adrienne
France
“Great location in the centre of town, everything within walking distance. Friendly and efficient staff, clean, comfortable rooms and the Dyson hairdryer made my day ! Great breakfast (though recommend letting staff know if you are in a rush as...” - Katharine
United Arab Emirates
“Lovely old place, rooms were clean and spacious with a large comfortable bed” - Pauline
United Kingdom
“All the staff were excellent, friendly and helpful. Food good and evening entertainment interesting.” - Tony
United Kingdom
“Room Only - Due to previous stays breakfast was too big to finish. Big thanks to all the staff within the hotel.” - Claire
Ireland
“Location, how clean it was, the staff & the breakfast!” - Donal
Ireland
“Breakfast was excellent. Location was very central and convenient.” - Shane
Qatar
“Check in and out very easy, staff were very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was lovely. It was just a pity we couldn't stay in the bar longer” - Ann
United Kingdom
“Seafood platter good but surprised mussels were cold” - Tony
United Kingdom
“Breakfast - Fab. Room was okay. Location was perfect, slight noise from the main street but that's to be expected. A big thank you to all the staff in the bar, restaurant, cleaners and to Monica on reception who organised an extra night stay. ...” - Margaret
Ireland
“Hotel was lovely rooms clean and comfortable, food was delicious 😋”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIrish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
For group booking for 4 or more room, a 50% booking deposit is taken at time of booking, this is non refundable and non transferable.
Remaining balance is due 14 days prior to the arrival date. Please note that pre-authorisation for incidentals is required upon check-in.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.