Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane is centrally located in Dublin – a 2-minute walk from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 12 minutes by foot from Trinity College. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from 3Arena and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Aviva Stadium.

Located in Athlone, Athlone Springs Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Athlone Castle and Rose Island. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glendeer Pet Farm and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Athlone Towncentre.

Located in Enniskillen, Manor House Country Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Lough Erne and Castle Archdale Country Park. This family-friendly hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Devenish Island and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Buttermarket.

With a stay at Mill Park Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Donegal – a 10-minute walk from O'Donnel's Castle and 10 minutes by foot from Diamond Obelisk. This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Abbey of Donegal and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Rossnowlagh Beach.

Located in Enniskillen, Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges is on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Ardhowen Theatre and Cole's Monument. This spa hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Buttermarket and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Castle Coole.

Located in Galway, Claregalway Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Claregalway Castle and 9 minutes from Galway Race Course. This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Atlantic Technological University Galway and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Galway Clinic Private Hospital.

Located in Sligo, Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club Sligo is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of The Model and The Castle Gallery. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Sligo Abbey and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Rosses Point Beach.

Located in Dublin, Maldron Hotel & Leisure Centre Tallaght is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen's Green. This family-friendly hotel is 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Dublin Castle and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Trinity College.

Located in Dublin, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is within a 15-minute drive of Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from St. Stephen's Green and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Croke Park.

A stay at Canal Court Hotel places you in the heart of Newry, steps from Narrow Water Castle and 3 minutes by foot from Newry Town Hall. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Casino Palace and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newry Cathedral.

Featuring mountain views, Greenvale Cabins features accommodation with patio, around 12 km from Proleek Dolmen. This property offers access to a terrace, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

Featuring a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, desk and a seating area with a sofa. There is a private bathroom with walk-in shower in some units, along with bathrobes, a hair dryer and free toiletries. At the chalet complex, units include bed linen and towels.

Guests are welcome to wind down in the in-house bar, while a grocery delivery service is also available upon request.

Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around Forkill, like cycling, fishing and hiking. Greenvale Cabins has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Louth County Museum is 13 km from the accommodation, while King John's Castle is 26 km from the property. George Best Belfast City Airport is 78 km away.

Located in Enniskillen, Willowbank House is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Ardhowen Theatre and Topped Mountain. This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Cole's Monument and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Buttermarket.

Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Carlingford Lough and the Mourne Mountains, Warrenpoint’s Whistledown Hotel provides luxurious accommodation 1 hour’s drive from Belfast. This boutique hotel offers a full range of services including free Wi-Fi, a bar and elegant restaurants.

All guest rooms at The Whistledown Hotel have en suite bathroom facilities with a bath or shower, with complementary toiletries and a hairdryer provided. There is a flat-screen TV, telephone, safe and tea and coffee facilities in each room.

This hotel offers luggage storage, laundry services and dry cleaning, with ironing facilities in all rooms. Business facilities such as meeting rooms, fax and photocopying services are also provided.

Displaying eye-catching designer styling, this County Down hotel is just over 7 miles from the city of Newry. Visit its Cathedral and Creamery Quarters to find a lively mix of independent boutiques, cafés and bars.

Located in Pettigo, this holiday home is within a 5-minute drive of Aghafoy Lough and Drumgun Lough. This family-friendly holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Aghalough and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Black Lough.

With a stay at this holiday home in Enniskillen, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Enniskillen Castle and 5 minutes by foot from Buttermarket. This holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cole's Monument and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Castle Coole.

Located in Dungannon, Crockgarve is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Parkanaur Forest Park and Todds Leap Activity Centre. This guest house is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Donaghmore Heritage Centre and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Hill of The O’Neill and Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre.

Located in Enniskillen, Melvin Country House is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from The Organic Centre and 9 minutes from Belleek Pottery. This guest house is 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Lough Navar Forest and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Bundoran Adventure Park.

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Belle Isle Castle and Cottages is a holiday home situated in a historic building in Enniskillen, 24 km from Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. With lake views, this accommodation offers a patio. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

Each unit is equipped with a terrace, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a fireplace, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the holiday home. Belle Isle Castle and Cottages features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Killinagh Church is 29 km from the accommodation, while Drumlane Abbey is 36 km from the property. City of Derry Airport is 105 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Portlaoise, Maldron Hotel Portlaoise is within a 5-minute drive of Portlaoise Golf Club and O'Moore Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Sky Venue and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from The Heath Golf Club.

With a stay at Tullamore Court Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Tullamore, just a 5-minute walk from Lloyd Town Park and 11 minutes by foot from Charleville Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre.