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Long Quay House

Long Quay House
3.0 star property
0.3 km from Desmond Castle
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (294 reviews)
"Very accommodating owners. Spotless B&B. Charming. Great Breakfast!!! Fantastic location right in the middle of the action. Highly recommended"
United States
Joseph
The price is €225
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Long Quay House
Deluxe Studio Suite

The Glen Quarter

The Glen Quarter
3.0 star property
0.1 km from Desmond Castle
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (98 reviews)
"Beautiful room, wonderful service, great location!"
United States
Adena
The price is €194
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
The Glen Quarter
Exterior

Trident Hotel

Trident Hotel
4.0 star property
0.8 km from Desmond Castle
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (451 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Fabulous location and accomodations"
United States
Vicki
The price is €329
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Trident Hotel
Building design

Actons Hotel

Actons Hotel
4.0 star property
0.5 km from Desmond Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (635 reviews)
"Great stay! "
United States
Nicholas
The price is €329
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Actons Hotel
Indoor pool

Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Kinsale Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
3.7 km from Desmond Castle
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (999 reviews)
"Room and grounds were amazing and breakfast was lovely."
United Kingdom
Matthew
The price is €239
includes taxes & fees
29 Jul - 30 Jul
Kinsale Hotel & Spa
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Cork International Hotel

Cork International Hotel
4.0 star property
16.3 km from Desmond Castle
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay"
Canada
Casey
The price is €162
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Cork International Hotel
Breakfast and dinner served

Carrigaline Court Hotel and Leisure Centre

Carrigaline Court Hotel and Leisure Centre
4.0 star property
15.2 km from Desmond Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great place to stay lovely restaurants, leisure center and the village is darling."
United States
Robin
The price is €170
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Carrigaline Court Hotel and Leisure Centre
Exterior

The Maryborough Hotel and Spa

The Maryborough Hotel and Spa
4.0 star property
19.8 km from Desmond Castle
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (467 reviews)
"Lovely older hotel beautifully refurbished. Roomy, great bed, excellent services and lovely grounds. An excellent place to stay in Cork."
Australia
Athol
The price is €243
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
The Maryborough Hotel and Spa
Reception

Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point

Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point
2.0 star property
19.5 km from Desmond Castle
7.6 out of 10, Good, (22 reviews)
"Great stay! You can hear everything in the rooms beside you, but other than that it was a. wonderful stay! Easy to bus to downtown, and very walkable area. "
Canada
Rachelle
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Yugo Explore - Melbourn Point
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Compare popular hotels close to Desmond Castle

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Miscellaneous
Long Quay House
3.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
294 reviews
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Deluxe Studio Suite
The Glen Quarter
3.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
98 reviews
View
Exterior
Trident Hotel
4.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
451 reviews
View
Building design
Actons Hotel
4.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
635 reviews
View
Indoor pool
Kinsale Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
999 reviews
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Top Desmond Castle Hotel Reviews

The River Lee Hotel

The River Lee Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel, super helpful staff. Spacious and airy, even when the hotel was busy. Enjoyed the spa facilities. Great location too"
Lauren 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The River Lee Hotel

Hotels near other Desmond Castle attractions

A stone bridge leading to a historic fort with a grassy foreground and a cloudy sky in the background.

Charles Fort

9.2/10 (134 reviews)
Now a national monument with exhibition center, this 17th-century military stronghold has witnessed some of Ireland's most significant events.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Desmond Castle?
Desmond Castle is located in a welcoming area of Kinsale Town Centre known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 60 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Desmond Castle?
Adjacent to Desmond Castle, Blue Haven Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a business centre. Other good options close by include Old Bank House Kinsale and Perryville House.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Desmond Castle?
Expedia has 60 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Desmond Castle.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Desmond Castle, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Desmond Castle.
What can I see and do near Desmond Castle?
The Kinsale Museum, Charles Fort and James Fort are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Little Sovereign Island, Ringfinnan Garden of Remembrance and Great Sovereign Island are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Kinsale Golf Club or Kinsale Rugby Club while you're in the area.

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