A friendly place on one of the liveliest streets in Kinsale, Blue Haven Hotel is a small, stylish option. Little touches like cookies on arrival and upbeat live music nights create a warm welcome and a sense of local community. With bars, restaurants and the pretty waterfront nearby there鈥檚 plenty to do both inside and outside the hotel.
A nautical theme carries through the property with bright wallpaper and shades of blue. The lobby has comfortable sofas and a slate fireplace, while the open fireplace in the bistro creates an inviting atmosphere. Blue Haven Hotel also offers three options for dining 鈥� a bar and bistro, a seafood caf茅 and a tapas bar serving Irish-Spanish fusion food.
OUR OPINION:
A stylish and friendly hotel, this makes a convenient base although you may hear a bit of noise in the evenings in some of the rooms due to its central location.
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Rooms
The decor in the 17 simple but elegant rooms follows the nautical theme of the rest of the hotel. Blue and white stripes or bright wallpapers line the walls and antique furniture brings character and charm. Though relatively small, the rooms are light and cheerful, and offer complimentary Wi-Fi and en suite bathrooms with a shower over the bath.
Location
The hotel sits at the corner of Pearse Street and The Glen, right in the heart of Kinsale. Nearby are plenty of shops, caf茅s and restaurants and the historic Desmond Castle, all of which are within easy walking distance.
Food and drink
The Blue Haven Hotel has multiple options for dining. The Blue Haven Restaurant & Bar serves standard Irish fare with fresh local ingredients and boasts an exciting gin and cocktail menu. The Seafood Cafe offers fresh seafood with a twist, as well as an extensive oyster bar. For something a bit different there’s Aperitif, a tapas bar serving Irish-Spanish fusion food.
Facilities and activities
The hotel hosts different live music acts every night with traditional Irish music sessions on Sundays.
Tour ideas in Kinsale
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Blue Haven Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Historic walk of Kinsale with Don or Barry
Historic walk of Kinsale with Don or Barry
Discover the historic town of Kinsale with a highly engaging guide on this hour-long walking tour. You'll hear interesting details about the town's links to Robinson Crusoe and the Spanish Armada, as well as the Lusitania and the New World.
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Kinsale and nearby places
- Cork 14 miles away
- Cobh 14 miles away
- Kenmare 47 miles away
- Killarney 49 miles away
- Limerick 67 miles away
- Waterford 72 miles away
- Dingle Peninsula 81 miles away
- Kilkenny 85 miles away
- The Burren 93 miles away
- County Wexford 98 miles away