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Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref A) | Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

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6 Cork Street, Kinsale, CO, P17 X954
  • Place, Saint Multose Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Desmond Castle
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Kinsale Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref A) | 2 bedrooms

Standard Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref A)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref B) | 2 bedrooms

Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref B)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 King Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref C) | 2 bedrooms

Superior Apartment, Private Bathroom (Ref C)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kinsale

Garda House places you next to Desmond Castle and The Kinsale Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Multose Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Desmond Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Kinsale Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University College Cork - 29 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Blarney Castle - 39 min drive - 24.4 miles

Getting around

  • Glounthaune Station - 37 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greyhound - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Koko - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spaniard Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fishy Fishy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Garda House

Guests of Garda House enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.
Each apartment features 2 bedrooms. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 6 units
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 25.0 per accommodation, per night

Children and extra beds

  • This is an adults-only property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: EUR 25.0 per accommodation, per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The apartment can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Garda House?

This apartment is located in Kinsale and just steps from The Kinsale Museum and Desmond Castle. You'll also find Charles Fort and Kinsale Rugby Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Garda House?

No, there isn't parking available at the apartment.

Does Garda House have a casino?

No, Garda House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Garda House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Garda House?

Couples staying at this adults-only apartment can choose apartments that offer premium bedding, streaming services, and an espresso maker.

Are there hot tubs at Garda House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this apartment.

Does Garda House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Garda House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Are there connecting rooms at Garda House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this apartment.

How close is the airport from Garda House?

The closest major airport to Garda House is Cork Airport (ORK), which is 12.2 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Garda House?

No, there aren't any apartments at Garda House that offer a balcony.

Garda House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was very clean and cozy. It had everything we needed.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Communication

Great location

Location was great, beds not the most comfortable. Coffee supplied with basic glasses/dishes. Hot shower was great! Nice sitting area to relax with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location. And that’s where it ends. We checked ourselves in to find a very dirty apartment- sticky and dirty floors, a sofa bed and extra blanket that smelled of urine, non-working appliances and threadbare towels. The property manager is only on duty until 6 pm, so we didn’t receive assistance until the next day at 9 am. The apartment was deep cleaned the next day. It should have never been rented in that condition. And no offer to compensate us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location. Place was clean. Unfortunately the washer didn’t work and was told it wasn’t a current option to use The property manager only communicates through WhatsApp which you don’t know until he doesn’t reply to any emails and you finally call and it’s on his voicemail. He was very attentive once we communicated via WhatsApp. Download the app and don’t expect to use wash machine and after that you have a great place to stay. Our unit did have small steps to go up and down to get into the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Amenities, communication
The property manager was wasn't the nicest person. Our key codes for each apartment was mixed up. Difficult to find the property. The apartment was nice, but could hear footstep from apartment above. Main reason l chose the apartment was for the washing machine, only to be told it can't be used. Washing machine & tv didn't work.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Communication
No wifi , tried to email contact never replied
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location, needs improvement.

The apartment is in a great location with easy key box access, Wi-Fi, warm water, and a spacious layout. The kitchen is nice but lacks basic dishes and pans. The two double bed mattresses were adequate but not comfortable. The sleeper sofa was unusable, no sheets or blankets, and the pad was badly soiled. The whole place needs a deep clean. Only two kitchen chairs for a family of four, and not enough towels (those provided were thin and had holes). I contacted the property about missing bedding but got no response even after 2 emails and 1 WhatsApp. With better upkeep, bedding and communication, this could be a solid stay. I would have booked elsewhere had I known.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Kinsale

We had an amazing stay in Kinsale at Garda House. The accommodations were everything we needed to feel at home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grand apartment in a central location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved the clean, updated modern house. We wished there was a lock box w/ key to check in instead of having to coordinate a time w/ the host because our phones did not work internationally. The property manager/host was very kind and helpful though! We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Garda House was a lovely place to stay in Kinsale - our host did a great job of meeting us and getting us settled and knowing where everything was. We had the downstairs unit - The two bedrooms were neat and clean and the common area was just right, and the bathroom was modern and clean (though a little small). Plus having parking in a lot immediately connected to the back of the unit was great for loading and unloading, as parking is a premium in this area due to narrow streets. Only drawbacks: the wifi never worked properly for us, and the washer/dryer was temporarily out of commission and we were planning on using it. And we could hear the upstairs people late into the night. But if the wifi was working, I'd totally stay here again - it's right in town and an easy walk to anywhere!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location in the heart of Kinsale. The apartment was updated to the highest specifications. Would definitely stay at the Garda House again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Not good enough!

Great location and good for longer stay but so overpriced! Woman managing the property was rude and shouted at us when we told her we wanted to check in at 17.15! Apparently she had three other properties to manage that took priority. Not the irish way I’m afraid, very inappropriate behaviour and not what you expect in a tourist town. Apartment was clean but open food packets from previous guests and used hand soap in bathroom. Plenty of nicer places to stay in Kinsale with amazing customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018