friars lodge is a hotel just outside centre of kinsale, very convenient, but is up a slight hill so the elderly may need a taxi......however i stayed her with my father who is 78 and he was fine... excellent breakfast both choice and presentation... very large rooms, i don't know if they all are , so best to ask if... More

One of the reasons for returning to the Kinsale Jazz Festival four years in succession is the pleasure of staying at Friar's Lodge. Set on a quiet hill just behind the centre of town, Friar's Lodge is excellent value. Huge rooms, great breakfasts (Bailey's with the porridge) and a wonderful Irish welcome from Maureen Tierney and her team. I've already... More

5 star all the way, you will not find any fault, they tick all the boxes.great staff, food & beautiful rooms. It's a must if you stay in kinsale More

This establishment exceeded all my expectations. Friendly & helpfull staff, fantastic room, wonderful breakfast, in fact everything you would expect of a much larger hotel plus the benefit of having the owner visable to ensure everyone is satisfied with every aspect of their stay in the wonderful town of Kinsale. More

The B&B was very strange. Not really authentic at all it was almost like staying in a clarion type hotel in the US. There is no wifi outside the reception area which was locked at 9pm without being told(in ireland all shops close at 6:30pm and unless your eating or out drinking there is not much to do). The lady... More

Friars Lodge is surely one of the best sleeping experiences I have had In Ireland! The hotel is superb and delightful where nothing is too much trouble. The bedrooms are extremely comfortable with en-suite and the design is of an excellent standard. Breakfast was delicious with plenty to choose from & it would set you up for the day nicely.... More

We stayed here on a Rick Steves tour and had a great time. Beautiful, large room. Walking distance to Kinsale Harbor. Breakfasts were wonderful. More

We stayed in one of the Holiday Homes located just behind the hotel, and I was very pleasantly surprised when we checked in. I was trying to rent two rooms (a double and a triple) but since that was not available, they recommended we rent a holiday home. For a VERY reasonable price, I walked up the stairs onto a... More

Booked in at the last minute. The room was great with the most comfortable bed ever - seriously I wanted to hire Pickfords and take it home. Staff very helpful and breakfast was delicious. Ideal location with free parking More