Situated in 90 acres but not developed with no walkways for guests other than around the carpark. No path leading into hotel. 5 kms from kinsale, Shuttle bus only runs from 6pm. Veranda swarming with bees/wasps. Had to keep room windows shut to keep bees/wasps out. Initial contact over phone not friendly and some staff unhelpful. Had to go to... more

Just an update to my previous review... After my recent stay I wrote a letter of complaint to the booking agency we used for the reservation to highlight to them the problems we had (I had concerns for anyone booking in future, as my experience wasn't 4star!) and got a written response from hotel management to my complaint. They assured... more

Were really disappointed with our trip to the Carlton, the hotel location is stunning, could have such potential, but the design does not make the best of its location, e.g. the hotel bar which not only does not have advantage of the view doesn't even have a window. The 2 siderooms which most people seemed to prefer sitting in to... more

Stayed for two nights , view fabulous, (even through dirty outside windows ). Had hoped to avail of shuttle to Kinsale but night one 'driver rang in sick', night two 'driver off sick' but as we returned from Kinsale sober saw shuttle setting out !!! 'Oh the duty manager is doing two runs' This is an Irish hotel chain, yet... more

I have just returned from a two night stay at the Carlton hotel in Kinsale. I cannot praise the hotel enough. The setting is magnificent , the hotel is magnificent. Beautiful bedrooms, spotlessly clean, wonderful oversized towels. The bathroom is the best I seen. I dined on one night and the food was excellent, the small lounges off the main... more

stayed in this hotel for 2 nights with my husband for a friend's wedding. Have been to this hotel and wasent impressed with the service recieved so was not expecting much. The hotel itself is set on a wonderful site over looking oyster haven bay. We arrived at about 4.30pm to check in and found the check in girl quite... more

We stayed recently for a function and were very underwhelmed. The room wasn't very clean and a strong smell of smoke greeted us and was overpowering, we requested a room change but as the hotel was fully booked we couldn't be moved. Although the service and attentiveness was lacking the location is impressive on a clear day. We wouldn't go... more

Stayed in the Carlton Kinsale in july , we asked for one of the apartment on site they are absolutely beautiful and spacious three bedroom with full on suite in each. The entrance to the Hotel is lovely and contempory. The restaurant was a bit of a disappointment so we only dined there one night , staff are very efficent... more

Spent 3 nights at this hotel at the end of July and loved every moment. Was aware of previous reviews from 2008 but accepted the more favourable ones this year and was glad we booked. Reception staff excellent, bar staff good, restaraunt staff very good and cleaners also very good. The hotel is 2Km from town but don't be put... more