Carlton Hotel Kinsale

This business hotel is the brightest jewel in this hotel chain's crown and is thus committed to providing the highest standards in the tranquil surroundings. The establishment comprises a total of 128 guest rooms and suites and is fully air-conditioned. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service and a hotel safe. On-site facilities include lift access, a TV lounge, a cafe, bar and restaurant, conference facilities and WLAN Internet access. Furthermore, the hotel features an on-site helipad, and room and laundry services are available. Guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the nearby car park and the hotel runs a regular complimentary bus transfer to and from Kinsale Town.
This charming family-friendly hotel and spa complex lies just a short distance from the heart of Kinsale town and the Old Head. Set on 90 acres of mature wooded parkland with panoramic views overlooking Oysterhaven Bay, guests staying at this establishment can discover a region renowned for its rugged coastline, beautiful harbour location, wide range of maritime activities, myriad gourmet restaurants and superb golf courses. The nearest beach is at Garrettstown, which can be reached in 20 minutes by car, whilst the bustling city of Cork is 30 km away. Furthermore, the establishment is just 20 km from Cork International Airport. Other nearby airports include Kerry Airport, Waterford Airport and Shannon International Airport, which are 121, 154 and 163 km away respectively.
There is a 20-metre deck-level swimming pool complete with a hydrotherapy relaxation section. Guests can relax in the hot tub, sauna and steam room, or watch their kids splash about in the children's swimming pool. Further leisure facilities include a state-of-the-art gym with cardio and resistance machines, stability balls and a free weights section, as well as the Kinsale C spa, which features 10 treatment rooms and a Couples Suite, where guests can enjoy a total pampering treatment or package together, subject to availability and fees may apply.
The Rockpool Restaurant at the hotel features cuisine from Internationally trained chefs in intimate surrounding with unspoilt views over Oysterhaven Bay. The modern & bright design of the restaurant in this luxurious hotel enables guests to relax and enjoy delicious food accompanied by a glass of wine from extensive wine list. 90-seater restaurant will specialise in fresh home made produce and when it comes to cuisine the hotel has big ambitions.
By car from Cork Airport: follow the R600 (signposted Kinsale). Continue on the R600, driving through Riverstick and Belgooly. Continue on the R600 until reaching Kinsale. At the turn off for Charles Fort (signified by a boat on the crossing) take a left. Continue straight along this road for 1. 5 miles.