The Carrigaline Court is a 4 star (AA and RAC) leisure centre hotel.
The hotel itself feels very new and is exceptionally clean.
What sets this hotel apart from others I've stayed in is that the staff are quite simply the best I've ever encountered. They really couldn't do enough for us, going out of their way to ensure that we all had a great time, nothing was too much trouble. The overall quality of this hotel far exceeds the major chain hotels that I've stayed in over the years and offers better value. Likewise the Bistro is extremely well run and friendly, staff were very happy to look after special requests.
The meal inclusive deals are excellent value as the menu is of a very high standard, fillet steaks, fish etc. Specials are very focussed towards seafood, which was excellent. We did get a little bored with the Bistro after three nights but Kinsale is only 20 minutes drive away with some of the best seafood restaurants in Ireland. Breakfast is excellent, you name it, it's available.
Carrigaline itself has very little going for it, a typical small Irish town, pubs and a supermarket but the location is ideal as a base to explore Cobh, Kinsale and Cork itself. Visit Fota wildlife park if it's not raining.
All in all an excellent hotel and one I know we'll be revisiting soon.
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I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon