Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Located in Ballybunion, The Marine Boutique Hotel is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Men's Beach and Ballybunion Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Beal Castle and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Bromore Cliffs.

A recently renovated apartment located in Grange, Ard Alainn Lodge, Adorable Setting, scenic views features a garden. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Christ Church Cathedral.

The spacious apartment comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, an oven, a washing machine, a microwave and a toaster. The parquet floors, fireplace and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The property has an outdoor dining area.

For guests with children, the apartment provides outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Reginald's Tower is 15 km from Ard Alainn Lodge, Adorable Setting, scenic views, while Mount Juliet Golf Club is 34 km away.

Located in Donegal and only 19 km from Donegal Golf Club, Leghowney House provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 39 km from Raphoe Castle, 41 km from Oakfield Park and 42 km from Beltany Stone Circle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from The Balor Theatre.

The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

For guests with children, the holiday home features a children's playground. A bicycle rental service is available at Leghowney House.

Donegal County Museum is 44 km from the accommodation, while Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 46 km away.

Offering garden views, Deluxe Seaview Apartment is an accommodation located in Dun Laoghaire, 8.6 km from RDS Arena and 10 km from Lansdowne Road Train Station. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from Sandycove Beach.

The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. The property offers quiet street views.

There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the apartment, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Aviva Stadium is 10 km from Deluxe Seaview Apartment, while Bray Heritage Centre is 10 km away. Dublin Airport is 24 km from the property.

Located in Greenan, Birchdale House B&B is a 3-minute drive from Greenan Farm Museum and Maze and 9 minutes from Beyond the Trees Avondale. This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Clara Lara Funpark and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Avondale House.

Offering a garden and garden view, The Nook County Dublin is located in Dublin, 5.3 km from National Sealife Aquarium and 8.6 km from Powerscourt House & Gardens. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 4.4 km from Bray Heritage Centre.

The spacious country house features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

For guests with children, the country house features outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. The country house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Brayhead is 10 km from The Nook County Dublin, while RDS Arena is 15 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 26 km away.

Located in Kilbaha and only 5 km from Loop Head Lighthouse, Loophead Lodge provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is set 12 km from Carrigaholt Towerhouse and offers a shared kitchen. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes a private bathroom.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kilbaha, like cycling. A water park and a children's playground are available at Loophead Lodge, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Kilkee Golf And Country Club is 22 km from the accommodation. Shannon Airport is 94 km away.

Located in Aughrim, Clone House is within a 15-minute drive of Woodenbridge Golf Club and Mill at Avoca Village. This bed & breakfast is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from The Avoca Handweavers and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Greenan Farm Museum and Maze.

Boasting saltwater pool, Belmullet Townhouse is situated on the beachfront in Belmullet. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 37 km from Ballycroy National Park.

The holiday home with a patio and quiet street views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

You can play table tennis and tennis at Belmullet Townhouse, and the area is popular for hiking. A children's playground is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Doonamona Castle is 17 km from Belmullet Townhouse, while Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre is 17 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 101 km away.

Canal View is a beachfront property located in Belmullet, 17 km from Ionad Deirbhile Heritage Centre and 6.2 km from Inishkea North Early Monastery. With free private parking, the property is 37 km from Ballycroy National Park and 16 km from Doonamona Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Drum Graveyard.

This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

A selection of options including fruits and juice is served for the continental breakfast.

For guests with children, the apartment provides a children's playground. Guests at Canal View can enjoy tennis on-site, or go fishing or hiking in the surroundings.

Ireland West Knock Airport is 100 km away.

Located in Waterford, The Forest at Mount Congreve Gardens is in a national park – a 1-minute drive from Mount Congreve Gardens and 9 minutes from Waterford Crystal Factory. This cabin is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Reginald's Tower and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Bishop's Palace.

Featuring mountain views, An Bothán-Cosy Cottage in the Cooley Mountains provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 8.6 km from King John's Castle. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 21 km from Proleek Dolmen.

The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Dundalk, like cycling. An Bothán-Cosy Cottage in the Cooley Mountains features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Louth County Museum is 22 km from the accommodation.

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.

26 km from Hook Lighthouse in New Ross, Kilmokea Garden Suite features accommodation with access to spa facilities, wellness packages and beauty services. A fitness room is available for guests. The bed and breakfast has a sauna, sun terrace and children's playground, and guests can grab a bite to eat in the restaurant.

The bed and breakfast has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

There is a coffee shop, and a grocery delivery service is also available.

You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for canoeing and hiking. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, go cycling or fishing, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.

Christ Church Cathedral is 30 km from Kilmokea Garden Suite, while Reginald's Tower is 30 km from the property.

Offering an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna, Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens is located near New Ross. There is free WiFi access and free parking available at this country house.

Featuring a shower, bathrooms also comes with a bath and a hairdryer. Extras include bed linen.

At Kilmokea Country Manor & Gardens you will find a tennis court, a croquet lawn and a wooden play frame. There are meeting facilities, a guest drawing room and a games room. Seven acres of beautiful gardens surround this Georgian building. The conservatory serves lunch and afternoon teas daily.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golf.

The Barn @Ardhill House is set in Ardara, 26 km from Glencolumbkille Folk Village, 27 km from Slieve League, and 41 km from Donegal Golf Club. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 10 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available.

The 2-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.

The area is popular for diving and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 5-star holiday home. The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area.

The Balor Theatre is 47 km from The Barn @Ardhill House, while Gweedore Golf Club is 49 km from the property. Donegal Airport is 46 km away.

With a stay at Treacy's Hotel in Enniscorthy, you'll be on a river, just a 4-minute walk from Wexford County Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Enniscorthy Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Vinegar Hill and 0.6 mi (1 km) from St Aidan's Cathedral.

With a beautiful setting on the River Suir, the luxurious Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort is on a private island completely detached from the mainland.

The castle boasts elegant rooms and suites with stunning views. These individually designed rooms offer also offer free WiFi, goose-down quilts. Contemporary lodges are also available and include three and four-bedroom semi detached properties with a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area and adjoining living room.

Access to the island is by a private car ferry which operates throughout the day. "Complimentary ferry crossing takes 3 minutes and does not need to be reserved in advance, it departs every 15 minutes. Drive up the beech-lined drive to reach the castle and its 800 years of history.

Local activities include golfing on an 18-hole course, clay-target shooting, a driving range, tennis and croquet. There are also several nature trails and walking paths to explore.

Boasting a garden and views of mountain, Ghan House is a guest house set in a historic building in Carlingford, 600 metres from King John's Castle. Each accommodation at the 4-star guest house has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a tennis court and to a bar. Free private parking is available and the guest house also offers bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area.

All units in the guest house are equipped with a kettle, an iPod docking station and a CD player. With a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower and bathrobes, units at the guest house also feature free WiFi. At the guest house, units come with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fruits are available. Guests can dine in the in-house traditional restaurant, which specialises in Irish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

For guests with children, the guest house provides a children's playground. Guests at Ghan House can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Proleek Dolmen is 24 km from the accommodation, while Louth County Museum is 25 km from the property.

Featuring a garden and views of mountain, Macs Townhouse Dungarvan is an aparthotel situated in a historic building in Dungarvan, 45 km from Reginald's Tower. The property features garden and city views, and is 45 km from Christ Church Cathedral. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

The units at the aparthotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Every unit includes a coffee machine, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a patio and some have sea views. At the aparthotel, units include bed linen and towels.

Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.

The aparthotel has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Tynte's Castle is 30 km from Macs Townhouse Dungarvan, while St. Mary's Collegiate Church is 30 km away.