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The Bosun

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Loughbeg with free breakfast and restaurant

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Free daily full breakfast
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Strand road, Monkstown, County Cork
  • Port of Ringaskiddy
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Mahon Point Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Fota Wildlife Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cork (ORK)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Monkstown

At The Bosun you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Cobh Golf Club and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Cobh Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Bosun, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Loughbeg guest house include University College Cork and Blarney Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Ringaskiddy - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Mahon Point Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Fota Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 7.3 km
  • English Market - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • University College Cork - 17 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Cobh Station - 21 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Roaring Donkey - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rob Roy Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kellys - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bean & Leaf - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ballynoe Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Bosun

Guesthouse in Loughbeg with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Bosun also features a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a lift. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Loughbeg guest house is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bosun offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bosun

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

The Bosun Monkstown
The Bosun Guesthouse
The Bosun Guesthouse Monkstown

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bosun?

The Bosun offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Bosun?

Yep, The Bosun has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Bosun?

The closest beach to The Bosun is Fountainstown Beach (8.4 km).

Does The Bosun serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bosun?

No, The Bosun does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bosun?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bosun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Bosun?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Bosun Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy place, the staff is very friendly and kind
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Honestly Disappointing
Overall it was very disappointing from the check in when he told us that we didn’t have a room because there was an issue on their end even tho I called hours before arriving and nothing was said but somehow he just happened to have one available, going into the room it looked ok but when you start to actually look around it was not clean at all, the kettle had dirt marks all over it inside and out, there was two lights in the toilet and not one of them worked, going to lay on the bed I noticed there was a yellowish mark on my pillow so I just turned it over because there was no extras, the mattress was like sleeping on the floor with a sheet wrapped around us, no heating in the room and honestly the place just felt unsafe with no cameras anywhere and no staff around at all plus the front door had no lock system so literally anyone could walk in whenever. The next morning we got the breakfast and it was actually really nice but the cutlery and plates were not in the best condition. Honestly would never stay here again unless they did huge works and actually put in the effort to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel. Highly recommended
The accommodation at the Bosun is fantastic. We stayed for 4 nights visiting family who live just up the road. Everything about the place is lovely. The view across the river to Cobh is stunning. The room was lovely. It had everything we needed. The shower was amazing! We had breakfast each day. The “full Irish” was incredible. The nicest breakfast I’ve ever had. Special shout out to Nicky and the girls who couldn’t do enough for us. There is free parking in the Bosuns own car park across the road. We could see our car from our room. The food in the pub for lunch or dinner is gorgeous. If you like sea food you’re in for a treat. I had the mussels which were beautifully baked with a garlic crust one night. Delish! Monkstown is a lovely little town and a great place to base yourself whilst exploring Cork. We had a trip out to Kinsale, a 30 minute drive, which is well worth a visit. We will definitely return to the Bosun. Can’t recommend highly enough
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bosun
Excellent friendly service with a smile.Clean and tidy. Good onsite restaurant and bar. Happy to recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

GERARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
July 21
Excellent service, lovely people, clean room and a fantastic breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent and Don was very accommodating. Lovely room with harbor view. Food was fantastic. Loved hearing about the history of the place. The Bosun was one of the best places we have stayed in Ireland.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend this hotel! :)
Beautiful view of the sea and the port.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

MOV.AI Lda Raul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It does not have
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended place to stay
A beautiful place to stay. Professional service in a fantastic setting. Warm and friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms and the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at The Bosun
I was happy to find a place near where I needed to be for work. Covid makes this a bit difficult. From the very beginning Don made every effort to make me feel welcome. Everything was explained thoroughly with promises to fix the Wi-Fi, which was not their issue, as quickly as possible and it was. Even though the attached pub and restaurant was closed, they gave me 4-5 options for each night for dinner. I was the only guest/diner most nights and the food was excellent. Breakfasts went from cereal, to full Irish, and anything in-between. Nick had no issue with special requests and was eager to please. Come hungry!! The rooms were clean comfortable and had daily service. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Well run, Family Hotel
Excellent Place to Stay- Breakfast was amazing - better than many a hotel - Parking was easy - convenient to the City, Cobh, Fota , Amazing Sea food in adjacent restaurant .Covid Aware - Fully recommend this the Bosun
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020