Wedding Reviews for Actons Hotel Kinsale

and a few extra bits from ‘To Have and to Hold’. After the ceremony, we had the drinks reception on the patio, which was laid out beautifully, and we were blessed with gorgeous weather. The lawn in front of the hotel overlooking the water was the backdrop for some of our wedding photos, which turned out so well. The staff were so nice, helpful and efficient. The food was outstanding, but our friends still remark on it frequently (we opted for the fillet steak and cod). The wine was lovely and in full flow. The small touches make a big difference and when we returned from taking photos at the old head one of the photos was printed in colour on everyone’s menu, this was a huge hit among guests. We had a great evening and danced the night away. The Tayto sandwiches in the resident's bar were also another big hit! The wedding coordinator, Ian, was so calm and collected. Nothing was too much of an ask, and he thought of everything!
All in all, it was a fabulous experience. The food was gorgeous, and the venue was stunning. I had a great day.

Review submitted on Thu, 15th of August, 2024

was on hand for anything we needed.

We honestly didn’t have a clue what we were doing organizing a wedding but Ian was extremely helpful suggesting time frames and ideas etc the food was amazing and the staff were excellent as I said I couldn’t fault one thing!

I would 100% recommend Actons for your big day!

Review submitted on Thu, 18th of January, 2024

them enough. The build up and the day itself was so smooth and fun, it’s what everyone would hope for when planning such a big event: the hotel staff, the rooms, absolutely everything was perfect. It was the most relaxed environment which really allowed for everyone to just completely enjoy themselves. I wish I could do it all again. Ian is a superstar and we’re so grateful that we were lucky enough to work with him for our big day.

Review submitted on Thu, 12th of October, 2023

the team went out of their way to make us feels special and nothing was too difficult for them. They went above and beyond what we could have expected. Many of our guested commented on how impressed they were with the food and service at our wedding and how they found it much better than some of the five star hotels they had been to recently for weddings.
I can't recommend Actons Hotel and Ian enough, best service you could ask for.

Thanks Ian for making our wedding so perfect.

Imelda and David.

Review submitted on Thu, 12th of October, 2023

helpful throughout the entirety of our wedding day. All of our guests are still commenting on the amazing food, service and how beautiful the function room looked. We had a perfect day and would not hesitate to recommend Actons Hotel to couples planning their wedding day.

Review submitted on Tue, 10th of October, 2023

very helpful on the day to us and our guests.
I don’t think the venue needs much praise as it's an absolute “gem” in the middle of Kinsale, with everything on its doorstep.

Review submitted on Mon, 9th of October, 2023

and the bridal suite was 5 *. I strongly recommend couples talk with Ian before they book a wedding venue, this hotel is something special.

Jean & Adrian

Review submitted on Fri, 6th of October, 2023

enough. The food was absolutely gorgeous and our guests loved it, from the cookies at reception to the evening food. The staff were incredible and we honestly can’t thank them all enough. Many of our guests stayed in Actons and Fidelma was so good to us when looking after us and them.

No issue was too big or too small for them to help with. Thanks again for making it such a special day.

Review submitted on Sat, 30th of September, 2023

Eimear!

Review submitted on Fri, 29th of September, 2023

everything was even better than we could have imagined. Ian had everything perfect and we felt he really went above and beyond to make the day so great for us.

Review submitted on Thu, 17th of August, 2023

Eilish and the team. The food was fabulous and the service from staff was second to none. Our guests were so well looked after and we are absolutely delighted we chose Actons as our wedding venue. Hayley & Darran

Review submitted on Sun, 25th of June, 2023

he would have everything under control - he is the height of organisation! Nothing was too much to ask and when things went wrong on the day (such as the bride being very late - not recommended!) - he kept us calm and kept the day moving along so nobody would notice.
The location is obviously fantastic, with so much choice of where to go for your photos - but this would not even place first or second on the list we would give you of why to choose Actons for your wedding day.
The food is absolutely divine - all of our guests came back to us with compliments about the food, particularly those with special dietary requirements who were very well catered for.
Every single member of staff were so helpful and kind and went out of their way to make sure everyone enjoyed their day.
The rooms in the hotel are absolutely stunning and so comfortable.
The wedding packages in Actons are amazing value and take a lot of the pressure off when planning as there is so much included from food and drinks to decor and other little touches like the table plan - this really took a lot of things off our “to do” list.
Our wedding day was well and truly the most amazing day and it is all thanks to the wonderful staff at Actons - thank you so much for your fantastic work and all your help. If we could give you all a 100 hundred star rating it still wouldn’t be enough!

Review submitted on Tue, 20th of June, 2023

check out. The food and service was simply amazing, our guests are still raving about the whole weekend.

We would recommend Actons in a heart beat to anyone considering their wedding in Kinsale. Can't thank all the staff enough for making it such a special weekend for us.

Chris & Lisa Halls

Review submitted on Tue, 20th of June, 2023

wedding everything ran smoothly even though the bridal party were a bit late. : )
All of our guests commented on how good the food and service was. Those who are in the industry were very impressed with how Ian organised and coordinated the team for the meal. As one guest put it "It was like a well oiled machine".
I would highly recommend having a wedding at Actons. The attention to detail, can do attitude and friendliness of the staff made it the most memorable day of our lives. People are still talking about it 8 months after the event.

Thank you Ian and all the great staff at Actons.

Review submitted on Fri, 14th of April, 2023

result of Covid and Ian was quick to respond to any queries that we had and guided us through planning each time we had to postpone - nothing was too much for him.
The hotel itself is set in a beautiful location and the hotels surroundings are gorgeous, especially the beer garden which a lot of guests were a fan of.
The food was tasty and came out promptly and Ian ensured that I had extra portions of potato gratin, a big favourite of mine. He was also willing to make any slight changes that we required for food or drinks.
The suite we stayed in was spacious and felt luxurious.
I would highly recommend Ian & Actons for any wedding - to be honest it was the first and only venue that we visited as we knew it was perfect!

Review submitted on Tue, 11th of April, 2023

wedding stress free.

We also had our day 2 in the hotel which was equally as amazing.

We would highly recommend Actons Hotel as the setting is beautiful and the hotel is perfect for a brilliant wedding day!!

Review submitted on Sat, 24th of September, 2022

when picking that hotel. We will be forever grateful for the fantastic memories of the hotel and its staff on our special day.

Review submitted on Fri, 16th of September, 2022

best of attention from Actons. Nothing was too much. They went above and beyond and we will be forever grateful. The service the food the accommodation was second to none. We will be returning every year without fail. Thank you again Actons. Ten out of ten is not enough. Top class.

Review submitted on Fri, 16th of September, 2022

advice. He was really outstanding and made the planning process a lot easier with his help. I had a few extra asks and he accommodated every single one without any trouble.
I, my bridesmaids, and my mother stayed the night before the wedding. The bedrooms were outstanding and the newly decorated rooms were so beautiful. The staff were just excellent to deal with and did everything they could to make the evening relaxed and enjoyable.
On the Wedding Day, Ian was at hand to deal with the suppliers and manage the comings and going for the setup. He also was on hand for anything we needed as we got ready. The room was set up beautifully by Ian and To Have and to Hold for the Ceremony and the Dinner. A lot of guests commented on how beautiful it was.
We had our speeches in the little garden and it was just beautiful and very relaxed. The food in the drinks reception and dinner was perfect and the staff were so attentive to our guests. Again we got lots of comments on how brilliant the staff was at the dinner and at the bar.
Overall from booking to the end of the wedding the experience we had was one of excellence and the standard of service was 5 stars. I would highly recommend the hotel to any future brides and grooms. Amazing, Thanks so much for making our day so special

Review submitted on Thu, 15th of September, 2022

thoroughly supportive and did his best to cater for us. Unlike other venues, there was no increase in price or changes to our contract. Everything was as agreed on that very first day. And it’s not just about quantity at Actons, the quality is above and beyond what you could ever hope for. We didn’t hear one bad comment about anything provided on the day. We also had a lot of guests from outside Ireland and they were just in love with the place. Every staff member we crossed paths with was amazing and I really felt they couldn’t do enough for us. I’ll never forget our big day and highly recommend Actons as a wedding venue.

Review submitted on Thu, 15th of September, 2022

was perfectly handled. On the day the hotel itself looked amazing, from the drinks reception to the function room and everything in between. Every single guest was so complimentary on how amazing the food was. The staff are a credit to the hotel not just on the wedding day but all weekend in every department.
We had the best day of our lives and would not hesitate in recommending Actons as a perfect wedding venue.
Thanks again to Ian and all the management and staff at Actons.

Review submitted on Thu, 15th of September, 2022

would also like to mention the girls at reception who were always so friendly and accommodating when we spoke to them.

The food and service on the day was fantastic and everything ran so smoothly. We did not have to worry about anything. Our guests loved the food and the atmosphere at the hotel.

Thanks so much Ian & all the staff at Actons for making our wedding day so special. We would highly recommend Actons Hotel as a wedding venue.


Review submitted on Tue, 12th of April, 2022

helping to reduce our stress of organising our wedding in such unpredictable times (During the covid pandemic). Ian, Fidema, Eilish and their team were very adaptable and most helpful in facilitating our requests. We were not charged for any guests who had to drop out at the last minute. The wedding reception before the meal was so well organised, and trays of food were being brought into the garden room as guests arrived, which ensured that every guest was met with a great choice of hot/cold drinks and canapé. The venue itself was perfect for our wedding. We would highly recommend Actons for any size wedding or function. You will be very well looked after.
Ann Marie & Neil

Review submitted on Fri, 11th of March, 2022

they went above and beyond to make the day really special.

The rooms also looked amazing all done up, and we were able to take stunning photos in front of the harbour. We don't think it could have gone any better, and cannot recommend Actons enough!

Review submitted on Thu, 24th of February, 2022

and the bridal suite is the nicest hotel room I’ve ever been in. All our guests commented on how amazing the hotel was and how they loved the set up. The function room is a lovely size and it has a great atmosphere that people couldn’t help but enjoy themselves. We will be recommending this hotel to everyone and I really would look no further if you are considering it.

Review submitted on Tue, 22nd of February, 2022

highly recommend Actons for anyone thinking of getting married in Kinsale. The help, support and attention to detail was exceptional. Everything we had planned was organised perfectly and we didn't have to think about anything on the day, it all went as planned. We had a small family wedding and the setup of the room was perfect and didn't feel like the small crowd it was. We loved the Christmas decorations too. The honeymoon suite is out of this world.

Review submitted on Tue, 22nd of February, 2022

coordinator, was great to deal with from the very beginning. He was really quick to respond to emails and was so helpful. Tomas the manager was also fantastic. Equally all the staff were exceptional. The bedrooms are gorgeous and the view of the marina is breathtaking. A fantastic hotel! I would recommend it to everyone.

Review submitted on Sun, 16th of February, 2020

for just being a SUPERSTAR at wedding coordination. Nothing was too much trouble and he ALWAYS had a smile on his face. If you work with Ian, I promise you're in good hands. He will ensure you have the perfect day and one you'll never forget. Our guests love staying at the hotel with views overlooking the harbour and delicious breakfast each morning. The food on the day of the wedding was superb - we served the option of sea bass or beef filet and everyone was raving about it. Thanks so much again to the Actons team for making our day so special. Especially, Ian, Laura, Eilish, Fidelma, Tomas, and Richie!

Review submitted on Fri, 25th of October, 2019

pictured our wedding, we knew this was the place for us! As we live in England most of our communications with the venue took place over email. Ian was always speedy with responses and no ask was too big! We tied the knot in August 2019 and had the best day. Everyone commented on how amazing the food was (5 courses!!), the service, drinks etc. The main room for the wedding was decorated beautifully. I would recommend this venue to anyone thinking about getting married here.

Thank you to Ian and the whole team. We look forward to visiting again soon for our (now) annual visit!

Review submitted on Fri, 25th of October, 2019

about anything from once we booked the hotel for our wedding. I could honestly write an essay and it still would not praise the staff and management of the hotel enough. Thank you all so so much. I cannot recommend this hotel enough.

Review submitted on Fri, 25th of October, 2019

dinner overnight in the heart of Kinsale or that special wedding venue.


Review submitted on Fri, 25th of October, 2019

Actons and was a pleasure to deal with from the start, his calm relaxed attitude made everything so easy for us. We would highly recommend Actons Hotel to any newly engaged couple!!
Thanks again Actons Hotel!!
Gavin & Claire x


Review submitted on Fri, 25th of October, 2019

Ian Eaton(the wedding coordinator) and Ger (bar manager) both of these men went above and beyond and nothing was too much trouble.

The hotel itself is just in the nicest of locations set in the middle of Kinsale on the waterfront. The gardens and outdoor area are spectacular esp if you have a dry day you an really enjoy it. We ate in the hotel a few times before the wedding so were really confident that the meal would be 100% and again all stops were pulled out. It really says a lot about a venue when you have 196 people sitting for a 5 course meal and not one person had so much as a minor issue.

The entire hotel including the public area and guest rooms are impeccable.

I have always recommended this hotel as a must for accommodation or even just for a meal as its in a gorgeous part of Cork and a busy little town with loads to do

Thank you to all the staff at Actons hotel for showing us just how far ye go for your guests experience. You all made the biggest day of our lives run smooth and seamlessly.


Review submitted on Sat, 12th of October, 2019

pictured our wedding, we knew this was the place for us! As we live in England most of our communications with the venue took place over email. Ian was always speedy with responses and no ask was too big! We tied the knot in August 2019 and had the best day. Everyone commented on how amazing the food was (5 courses!!), the service, drinks etc. The main room for the wedding was decorated beautifully. I would recommend this venue to anyone thinking about getting married here.

Thank you to Ian and the whole team. We look forward to visiting again soon for our (now) annual visit!

Review submitted on Mon, 23rd of September, 2019

vibe was exactly what we wanted from our venue.
 
Everything on the day was perfect exactly how we pictured it and more.

All our guests complimented on the food, the choice and the amount. Everyone was well fed and watered!.

If you are a bride and groom reading this I have no hesitation in recommending Actons for your big day.

Thanks again to Actons, Ian and the team for making our day so special nothing was too much trouble, from the new Mr and Mrs Scannell!


Review submitted on Wed, 11th of September, 2019

took the time to respond to a phone call or an email and always put my mind at ease. He is very calm and as soon as you sit down to talk to him you know that your wedding day is in the right hands.

The food was simply amazing from start to finish. It is something that our guests are still commenting on. There was plenty of it and the same goes for the wine. There were a number of specific dietary requirements at our wedding. Ian took all the details and reassured us that there was no issue here and they would happily provide suitable meals. Thank you so much for being so accommodating and it really took the pressure from us knowing that everyone was catered for and everyone there could enjoy a meal.

The drinks reception room and bar are alongside each other and I really like this as it keeps your guests together and they don't have to go off searching for the bar elsewhere.

The reception room was so beautiful and exactly what I wanted. The cherry blossom trees and the candelabras really stood out. I was just so happy with how it looked.

The following day myself and my husband stayed to have dinner. The staff could not have been more attentive. We felt very special and well looked after and we really appreciated that. It kept us in 'bride and groom' mode for another day which was a real treat.

I wish I could do it all again. Thank you so much to Ian and all the staff of Actons. We really had the best day.

Lots of Love,

Áine & John Holmes

Review submitted on Tue, 4th of September, 2018

really impressed with the hotel and the food in particular. We're so happy that we chose Actons.

Review submitted on Tue, 24th of July, 2018

Ian, the Wedding Coordinator, took all of the stress and hassle out of the planning and really is second to none, his calm, professional approach exceeded our expectations and we couldn't praise him enough and we would have no hesitation in recommending Acton's as an ideal place to get married or to hold any celebration.

Review submitted on Mon, 9th of July, 2018

very easy indeed. The hotel staff were so attentive both in the build-up to the wedding and on the day itself. No request was too big and they were so obliging on every front. Lots of our guests have complimented the delicious food and quality of service on the day. The function room looked beautiful and there were lots of options to chose from for chair ties etc. We even got to stay in one of their newly refurbished wedding suites , it was exquisite. The day ran so smoothly . I couldn't recommend this hotel highly enough for any perspective wedding couple.
Thank you guys for everything, we have so many happy memories from the day.

Review submitted on Tue, 26th of June, 2018

with the wedding planner Ian Eaton & within a few minutes we were sold. Ian is a professional through & through & we were confident from our very first meeting that he & his team would deliver!

Nothing was too big a deal for Ian, things that had us frazzled he could offer a simple solution. He literally held our hand through the process & made it so easy. Ian had hoped to have our seating plan organised before Christmas, however we were not ready to go with it & he simply offered to come in on his time off on the 27th of December - that’s the type of person you’re dealing with no job is too big for him.

On the day itself everything was impeccable, the hotel looked amazing & although we caught the tail end of the reception we knew everybody had a lovely time - Ian assured us the food & drink would flow & it certainly did.

Onto dinner & the service was super efficient, the food was delicious & lots of our guests commented on this. We’d a few fussy eaters & guests with dietary requirements & they were all delighted with their meals. We were called for dinner at 5pm & including the speeches dinner was over by 8pm, feeding close on 140 people.

We dropped a few boxes of props etc to the hotel the night before & the staff organised everything. Also on the day we’d a few cancellations & this did not faze Ian. The General Manager Thomas & the catering team they just rejigged everything.

We both cannot honestly recommend Actons enough. The location is fab, all of the staff are superbly professional & they contributed to ensuring we’d the best day of our lives!

Review submitted on Thu, 1st of February, 2018

Day, right through to handing over the reins in perfect assurance of all going well on the day.

Our guests were delighted by their warm welcome to the hotel, the drinks reception and fantastic meal, remarking on the excellent hospitality and customer service throughout their stay.

For any prospective Bride and Groom, we could not but recommend you to consider Acton's Hotel and Kinsale as your wedding venue. A heartfelt thank you, once again, to the dedicated team at Acton's for everything in the lead up to and on our special day. We wish you continued success which we have no doubt will deservedly come your way.

Mike & Áine






Review submitted on Tue, 23rd of January, 2018

planning. Nothing was too much trouble and he always had a smile on his face. The wedding package included everything we wanted which meant less stress on us leading up to the big day. The hotel itself has such a beautiful charm about it and the views are stunning of the harbour. The food was outstanding on the day and our guests are still talking about it. I would highly recommend Actons as a wedding reception venue for any future brides and grooms. Thanks so much again to the Actons team for making our day so special.

Review submitted on Wed, 8th of November, 2017

little issue we had was dealt with straight away and with no panic. So many of our guests commented on how well the whole day was run. I really cant recommend this hotel enough. Ian the wedding coordinator is an absolute pleasure to deal with and is unbelievably good at what he does.

Review submitted on Mon, 2nd of October, 2017

and the service was super-efficient. We could not have asked for more. We were really able to relax and enjoy the day. I would definitely recommend Actons to anyone.

Review submitted on Wed, 27th of September, 2017

organising the good weather!) The sweet cart was another big hit! The room décor was magnificent, especially the fabulous centre pieces, the beautifully decorated entrance way and the fairy light detail behind the top table. The service during the meal was impeccable. Our guests are still raving about the delicious food and the fantastic service. It was a lovely touch to see you and Tomás so involved on the day. The staff are a credit to the hotel. We have wonderful memories of our Wedding day in Actons and this is down to all of the staff who are so kind and dedicated. Thank you for everything, our day was magical and we can't wait to come back.

Áine & Richard Barry


Review submitted on Fri, 25th of August, 2017

hotel itself is absolutely stunning and spotless 10/10
The staff could not of done more for us so friendly 10/10


Review submitted on Wed, 16th of August, 2017

our meal, to the bar staff and housekeeping staff,the amazing chefs and very nice manager Tomas we were blown away with the outstanding service we received here from start to finish. Our honeymoon suite was beautiful and friends and family are still Raving about the delicious food and drink served at the hotel throughout the weekend. We don't have enough words to describe the best weekend of our lives. Nothing was an inconvenience to them, and any slight issue was dealt with excellently and calmly by Ian which for a very nervous bride and groom was so comforting. We will be back to this hotel again and again. We have made beautiful memories here and every person working there is an absolute credit to an already beautiful hotel in such a fabulous setting. What can we say only Thank You from the bottom of our hearts xx

Review submitted on Sun, 6th of August, 2017

of the logistics of getting Marios family in situ from Argentina and Italy, Ian and the reception staff were always very patient with the many chopping, changing and reconciliation of room bookings to ensure an accurate and smooth welcome to all our guests.

We enjoyed our " taster menu " experience very much, Actons Hotel were extremely generous and hospitable to us and our family on both occasions, these " taster " meals were a great opportunity to sample the very high quality and variety of food on offer as well as a fine selection of international wines.

In the lead up to our wedding, Ian and his team were always at hand to help us fine tune last minute arrangements even up to the day before as we had a very specific idea about our table plan and also some technical challenges due to video messages from abroad and music for our Irish and tango dancers !! Ian was a huge help and support with all of these items and went above and beyond to make sure that everything worked.

On the big day, every one of our guests commented on the excellent hospitality and customer service received from every member of the staff in Actons hotel, we had about 80 guests staying in the hotel, everyone commented around the fantastic staff and " nothing ever being a problem "

The wedding reception exceeded our expectations, the quality of the product and the service was excellent, minor seating issues were dealt with swiftly and discreetly, the reception room looked fantastic, and little touches like flags flying at full mast to represent the difference cultures, were noticed and appreciated by everyone.

As our wedding weekend was a two day event, Actons Hotel also did an amazing job with a bar b q on Easter Sunday, we had more guests than expected, yet the staff rallied around and made it work.

Nearly 4 months later we, our families, and our guests are still talking about what a wonderful experience we had for our special weekend.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the hotel manager Tomas Wixon, events manager Ian Eaton and all the staff in Actons Hotel for ensuring such a wonderful and memorable experience. We would highly recommend this venue for any occasion and we look forward to returning next year for our first anniversary.

Kindest regards,

M&E


Review submitted on Thu, 27th of July, 2017

beautifully prepared food and attention to every detail was taken care of, including the entertainment provided by Irish and Argentine dancers and an Irish band playing during the barbecue the following day. Everything was just perfect and we can't recommend and thank Actons hotel management and staff enough. We were "spoilt" with nice things at every moment of our stay...

Review submitted on Tue, 25th of July, 2017

any questions. The food was outstanding and our guests are still mentioning this. We were so delighted we chose actons-we have very special memories

Review submitted on Fri, 4th of November, 2016

a great location make sure to look at Actons.

Review submitted on Mon, 3rd of October, 2016

days after. They are extremely flexible with their packages. Sarah was always so cheerful and helpful, we always felt she went above and beyond her job for us and was genuinely happy for us rather than us being just another bride and groom. Actons is a high quality hotel at reasonable prices. We cannot recommend Actons highly enough.

Review submitted on Mon, 12th of September, 2016

friendliness and professionalism of the Hotel and staff. Our friends many of whom live outside Ireland thought the hotel was amazing and found the rooms facing the water just great. Our bridal suite was beautiful, would love to have had more time there:-) I cannot say anything else except how wonderful it was to have married in Actons and i wouldnt change a thing.

Review submitted on Mon, 22nd of August, 2016

door if they needed a break from been indoors Also a pool for the next day Tomas and Sarah were very professional and knew exactly what they were doing when I forgot things I would highly recommend as we had a fantastic day from start to finish Bridal sweet and rooms perfect Thank you so much to actons hotel and staff for making our day so special

Review submitted on Mon, 22nd of August, 2016

so ever, highly recommended and my foreign guests loved Kinsale.

Review submitted on Mon, 22nd of August, 2016

dedication and patience.

Many of our guests travelled long distances to come to our wedding and several travelled with young children. Sarah and the accomodation team handled all of the bookings and the many special requests for babysitters and last minute additions with great professionalism.

We didn't need to know the details because Actons took care of everything, which meant we could focus on our day. The wedding banquet was stellar. Our guests, several of whom work in the hotel industry, all commented on the high quality of the food and even though our wedding photographs took a little longer than expected, Actons accommodated the delay in such a seamless way that we had no idea we were even behind time.

Furthermore, the hotel was beautiful on the day and the staff helped us with the reception table arrangements rendering the reception room everything we had hoped for. When we realised that we had forgotten to collect the top table flower arrangements from the church, Thomas yet again came to the rescue and made sure they were brought to the hotel in time for the reception. From the initial red carpet entrance, to the drinks reception, to the main reception, everything was flawless. We would highly recommend Actons as a wedding venue and would gladly do it all over again with Thomas and the team.


Mark & Donna


Review submitted on Wed, 22nd of June, 2016

even better than we expected. Nothing was too much hassle for them and our guests were all very complimentary about every aspect of Actons from the staff, food and the rooms. Our day was perfect and that had a lot to do with the staff at Actons. I can't say enough how amazing the hotel was, and how fantastic all the staff were and I would recommend Actons Hotel to anyone.

Review submitted on Mon, 29th of February, 2016

a great location make sure to look at Actons.

Review submitted on Tue, 26th of January, 2016

rest of our lives. We are both from Cork and so wanted somewhere special to invite our friends and family from home and abroad to celebrate our wedding day somewhere close to home. Initially, when researching different hotels we went to many hotels and met with managers and wedding planners to discuss what they had to offer in relation to price, resources but also atmosphere and willingness to listen to how we envisaged our day. When we met with Mary and looked around Actons, which had recently reopened after a big refurbishment, we instantly knew this was the place we felt excited about bringing all of our guests to enjoy our wedding day. Mary was very accommodating with any questions we had and we felt Actons were willing to go above and beyond for us and our guests. On the day, everything ran smoothly, we were really relaxed in the knowledge that the hotel and its staff had everything under control and we were just able to take it all in with no stress. Everyone commented on how delicious the food was, the room was bright and airy which was great considering it was a hot day and the guests rooms were lovely. The breakfast the following morning was delicious again and there was a great buzz around the hotel, it being summer and also the location of the hotel in the middle of Kinsale. We stayed again the following night in Actons as we had a BBQ for our guests in Hamlets and then finger food and music in the Bulman. It was lovely for our guests from Canada, Hongkong, Australia, and other parts of Ireland to spend a beautiful sunny weekend in June in Kinsale but it was also great for those from Cork. We would really recommend it as a wedding venue. Thanks to all involved.

Review submitted on Sun, 14th of June, 2015

perfect choice for a wedding, between the hotel itself, the location and the staff we highly recommend it!

Review submitted on Sat, 13th of June, 2015

there.
Every request we had was accommodated and even things we hadn't thought of were looked after with no fuss and upmost discretion.
The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful with amazing views over the harbour, all the bedrooms and the function room are stunning.
We were so relaxed on the day itself as we had got to know the staff over the run up to the wedding and we knew that there was nothing to worry about and everything would be looked after without any interference from us.
We could not fault anything about Actons Hotel on our wedding day as the service, food, atmosphere and all the little subtle touches were absolutely outstanding. We and all our guests had an amazing day.

We are looking forward to having more celebrations in the future at Actons Hotel Kinsale!

Review submitted on Wed, 10th of June, 2015

cooperative and above all helpful. From the smallest to the biggest of queries in relation to organisation ahead of our big day Mary was happy to help. On the day itself many of our guests later commented to us on how helpful and professional the staff of the hotel were.
Aside from the staff, the hotel itself is in a beautiful location and the building has recently been tastefully redecorated and modernised.
Many additional extras were included as part of our booking eg. complimentary menu tasting and overnight stay ahead of our reception, 3 month use of the leisure centre, additional overnight stay on the day after our wedding, overnight stay for one year anniversary to name a few.
I believe the hotel to be a stalwart of Kinsale town which in itself is one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Ireland. All in all, I consider Actons Hotel to be a great choice for a wedding venue.

Review submitted on Thu, 23rd of April, 2015

stress and worry out, and left us to enjoy the day care free (We'll obviously not completely care free, it's still a nerve racking day!). Not living in Ireland at the time we made most arrangements via email and the telephone and Mary was brilliant, very prompt and helpful, she couldn't do enough for us. We had a lot of guest staying at the hotel in more than 20 rooms, including quite a few who stayed for 3 or more nights. They absolutely loved it, all the staff were so friendly and could not have been more helpful, some of our friends have been back to the hotel since, and we intend to go back ourselves shortly. The function room looked really classy for the reception and the waiting staff did a great job, it all went very smoothly, the food was served promptly. They organised the band and Ceili setup and changeover perfectly. The food itself was superb, as were the canapés, which says a lot as the overall quality of food in Kinsale is awesome. We laid on a BBQ for the wedding quests for the day after the wedding in the hotel garden. The BBQ blew everyone away, even now our guest say "Remember how awesome the BBQ was!"

The hotel itself is in a great location in the heart of Kinsale, the pool and facilities are great. We are so thankful to Mary, Tomas and all the staff at Acton's for helping give us a perfect wedding. Kinsale itself is also a superb place to get married, everyone had a really great weekend. I highly recommend Actons.

Review submitted on Thu, 23rd of April, 2015

queries we had (even when out of office). Mary was extremely professional and offered great advise in the run up to our big day.
On the day, everything was perfect, food was outstanding and service was exceptionally good! They made our day so special, we knew we were in good hands so we could really sit back and relax and enjoy our day.
The location of the hotel is fantastic with a sea view and the accommodation was beautiful.
Our guests echoed our praise for the hotel and thoroughly enjoyed their stay at the hotel.
I could not say enough about Actons hotel and their fantastic staff!

Review submitted on Wed, 22nd of April, 2015

Christmas and the hotel looked beautiful and very festive. We had very positive responses from all the guests on how staff looked after all their needs and everyone is still raving about the food and the wonderful atmosphere. We would recommend Actons to everyone, the location is beautiful, it is newly renovated and staff are excellent. We had an fabulous day and would love to do it all over again. Thanks for everything.

Review submitted on Wed, 26th of November, 2014

guests were extremely impressed with food and the level of service. Any requests we made were never too much trouble before, during and after the wedding.

Many thanks to all the staff, we couldn't have asked for more


Review submitted on Thu, 20th of November, 2014

wedding reception but also breakfast,lunches and dinners the days before and after the wedding. Last but not least the access to the village and views of the harbour are out standing
The hotel is decorated to the highest standard so it was a joy to stay there but by far the best asset of the venue was Mary and all the staff. They treated us and all my guests like royalty and they brought us off to relax at different parts during the day to catch our breaths and have some champaign and food. It was the most amazing day of our life's. I loved every minuet of the lead up and it was made so easy by Mary O'Donovan in Acton's. She helped me with everything from the menus (the food was amazing) booking and organising of the layout, the look of the rooms and the booking of the wedding parties into the hotel during the days before and after. Everyone of my guests. had the most amazing time and have nothing but amazing feedback of all the staff and rooms at the hotel.


Review submitted on Thu, 20th of November, 2014

was to have a team of calm reliable, efficient people who would ensure that nothing was an issue. My main worry as a bride was that I would miss something that was important but Mary, the hotel Conference & Banqueting Manager guided me through everything. (I had a list of 43 questions at our first meeting) Everything was taken care of without any stress. (Particularly important when planning a wedding) Attention to detail was impeccable. We met with the chef prior to the wedding to discuss and taste menus and received fantastic feedback from our guests about how the waiters and waitresses and bar staff were amazing with the kids and really friendly and attentive in general. Overall, to add to a perfect setting in a beautiful hotel the made the wedding the special day that it was. We have sadly lost a parent since and it's just so great to look back at the pictures of the very happy time in the beautiful setting. Professionalism, courtesy and friendliness is top of the agenda here. Most of the wedding guests stayed for a long weekend and did not want to leave. Highly recommended

Review submitted on Thu, 20th of November, 2014