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Reviews of The Bosun

3.5 out of 5
The Bosun
Strand road, Monkstown, County Cork

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, the staff is very friendly and kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly Disappointing
Overall it was very disappointing from the check in when he told us that we didn’t have a room because there was an issue on their end even tho I called hours before arriving and nothing was said but somehow he just happened to have one available, going into the room it looked ok but when you start to actually look around it was not clean at all, the kettle had dirt marks all over it inside and out, there was two lights in the toilet and not one of them worked, going to lay on the bed I noticed there was a yellowish mark on my pillow so I just turned it over because there was no extras, the mattress was like sleeping on the floor with a sheet wrapped around us, no heating in the room and honestly the place just felt unsafe with no cameras anywhere and no staff around at all plus the front door had no lock system so literally anyone could walk in whenever. The next morning we got the breakfast and it was actually really nice but the cutlery and plates were not in the best condition. Honestly would never stay here again unless they did huge works and actually put in the effort to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel. Highly recommended
The accommodation at the Bosun is fantastic. We stayed for 4 nights visiting family who live just up the road. Everything about the place is lovely. The view across the river to Cobh is stunning. The room was lovely. It had everything we needed. The shower was amazing! We had breakfast each day. The “full Irish” was incredible. The nicest breakfast I’ve ever had. Special shout out to Nicky and the girls who couldn’t do enough for us. There is free parking in the Bosuns own car park across the road. We could see our car from our room. The food in the pub for lunch or dinner is gorgeous. If you like sea food you’re in for a treat. I had the mussels which were beautifully baked with a garlic crust one night. Delish! Monkstown is a lovely little town and a great place to base yourself whilst exploring Cork. We had a trip out to Kinsale, a 30 minute drive, which is well worth a visit. We will definitely return to the Bosun. Can’t recommend highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bosun
Excellent friendly service with a smile.Clean and tidy. Good onsite restaurant and bar. Happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Bosun on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Philip, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. Regards. Don.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Don on 1 Sept 2021
Hi Kim, We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. Regards. Team Bosun.

10/10 Excellent

GERARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
July 21
Excellent service, lovely people, clean room and a fantastic breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Don on 21 Jul 2021
Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Regards. Team Bosun

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from AM on 19 Jul 2021
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and Don was very accommodating. Lovely room with harbor view. Food was fantastic. Loved hearing about the history of the place. The Bosun was one of the best places we have stayed in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Don on 28 Jun 2021
Many thanks for your kind words.Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Regards. Don.

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend this hotel! :)
Beautiful view of the sea and the port.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Don on 22 Jun 2021
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again.

2/10 Terrible

MOV.AI Lda Raul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It does not have
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended place to stay
A beautiful place to stay. Professional service in a fantastic setting. Warm and friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Team Bosun on 25 May 2021
Hi Stuart, We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Many thanks for your positive feedback. Regards. Nicky and Don.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at The Bosun
I was happy to find a place near where I needed to be for work. Covid makes this a bit difficult. From the very beginning Don made every effort to make me feel welcome. Everything was explained thoroughly with promises to fix the Wi-Fi, which was not their issue, as quickly as possible and it was. Even though the attached pub and restaurant was closed, they gave me 4-5 options for each night for dinner. I was the only guest/diner most nights and the food was excellent. Breakfasts went from cereal, to full Irish, and anything in-between. Nick had no issue with special requests and was eager to please. Come hungry!! The rooms were clean comfortable and had daily service. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Well run, Family Hotel
Excellent Place to Stay- Breakfast was amazing - better than many a hotel - Parking was easy - convenient to the City, Cobh, Fota , Amazing Sea food in adjacent restaurant .Covid Aware - Fully recommend this the Bosun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020