We have just spent three very relaxing days in Kinsale with relations from England who were celebrating a 75th birthday. Each member of staff in the Blue Haven Hotel were really friendly and helpful. The food was fabulous...better still, we were informed that we could purchase their mouthwatering chowder and pate locally before we went home! Our room and bed were so comfortable. This was a second visit after a gap of many years and we will definitely be back.

we stayed here with another couple and could not fault the place comfortable rooms friendly efficient service very nice meals evening entertainment and good location and good value for money {on a 2day over55s package}

I stayed here with my boyfriend last weekend. Yes, as others have said, the room was small, but for the price and location we did not mind at all. And although it was small, it was a lovely room- quite quirky and boutique-y without being overly so. I'm not sure what kind of beds they have, but they are exceptionally comfortable- notably so! There is a fantastic breakfast (served until 10.30), and limitless evening dining options. We didn’t dine there in the evening as we had booked into FishyFishy, but we did have a drink in Aperitif after dinner which is also owned by the Blue Haven and this too is fantastic.

There was a lovely Australian girl who checked us in and out, and all other staff were pleasant too. Apart from the barman who sold us a bottle of wine but then wouldnt allow us drink it in the residents bar!! Mind you, it was 3am so probably time for bed anyhow- but i would have rathered he didn’t sell us the wine at all in that case! My only other complaint would be that the shower pressure was pretty poor, but all in all a great hotel and would stay there again without hesitation.

Spent one night in the Blue Haven in March 2011 for a friend's wedding.
The room rate was very reasonable and well worth it for the beautiful room I was given.
An extremely comfortable bed, flatscreen tv, trouser press, tea/coffee and a well stocked bathroom with excellent shower made the stay just perfect.
I only ate once in the bar, just before the serivce, but the seafood chowder was to die for.
This was washed down with two pints of smithwicks which were perfectly chilled.
Breakfast was nice the next morning, but I must confess that I was a little 'queasy' and a bit upset not to be able to finish the tasty looking eggs and bacon.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone wishing to visit a beautiful town liek Kinsale.