Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

With a stay at Talbot Hotel Cork in Ballincollig, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Blarney Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ballincollig Shopping Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills.

Located in Kinsale, Kinsale Hotel & Spa is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Kinsale Rugby Club and Charles Fort. This family-friendly hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Kinsale Regional Museum and Courthouse and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Saint Multose Church.

Cork's most luxurious hotel offers new standards of style and service to both the business and leisure traveller. Located in Little Island, the hotel is just 10 minutes' drive from the city centre and Cork International Airport.

Featuring Ditchley House, a Victorian style building dating back to the nineteenth century, the hotel is a fusion of Old World charm and New World cosmopolitan and sophisticated style. The property, which is nestled on 9 acres, welcomes guests with its tree-lined entrance and 300 car parking spaces.

Located in Cork, The Kingsley is within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Blarney Castle. This spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Cork County Hall and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Daly's Bridge.

Situated 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city centre of Derry, The Frontier Hotel features free on-site parking, as well as a children’s play area.

Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at The Frontier, as well as a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. Tea & coffee making facilities are also included.

A traditional Irish breakfast is served daily, as well as lunch and evening meals featuring locally sourced ingredients. Live entertainment is provided every Saturday night in the bar, where guests can also enjoy a wide selection of drinks.

Horse riding and golf facilities are both within a 10-minute walk, and Derry Airport is just 15km away.

The Kenmare Bay Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the heart of Kenmare. It offers a leisure centre with a pool (Children's hours from 9am to 7pm daily), gym and hot tub, a restaurant and free parking.

The spacious rooms at The Kenmare Bay Hotel & Luxury Lodges Resort have en suite bathrooms with hairdryers. They also include flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

The Bay Bistro serves European cuisine using the finest of local produce. The Courtyard Bar has a wide selection of drinks, an outdoor seating area. The opening times for the hotel and restaurant are seasonal, please refer to the Fine Print below.

The leisure centre features a sauna, steam room and hot tub. A wide range of treatments is also available.
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Kenmare has an excellent selection of restaurants, pubs and craft shops. The Kenmare Golf Club is situated just off the main street and the Ring of Kerry Golf and Country Club is only 2 miles away.

Located in Midleton, Talbot Hotel Midleton is a 2-minute drive from Jameson Experience and 14 minutes from Cobh Cathedral. This golf hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Titanic Experience Cobh and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Cobh Heritage Centre.

When you stay at Ferrycarrig Hotel in Ferrycarrig, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Irish National Heritage Park and Glengary Links. This family-friendly hotel is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Rosslare Europort and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Wexford General Hospital.

With a stay at The Maryborough Hotel and Spa in Douglas, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of University College Cork and Douglas Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Blarney Castle and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Pairc Ui Rinn.

With splendid views of lakes and mountains, our hotel is situated in its own parklands with a lakeside setting, 2 km away from Killarney town. The property offers free parking and free WiFi.

Rooms here will provide you with a TV. Featuring a shower, the bathrooms also come with a bath and a hairdryer.

At Castlerosse Hotel & Holiday Homes you will find a tennis court and a fitness centre. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, a shared lounge and a kids' club. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, hiking and fishing.

Our hotel is perfect for exploring the beautiful town or relaxing and taking in the unique ambience and stunning scenery that this region has to offer. The management and staff at the Castlerosse Hotel are devoted to making your stay as welcoming as possible, and look forward to greeting and helping our guests.

With a stay at Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy, you'll be near the bay, within a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Workhouse. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Killahoey Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Horn Head.

With a stay at Gleneagle Killarney in Killarney (Poulnamuck), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Killarney National Park and INEC Killarney. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Lough Leane and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Killarney Methodist Church.

With a stay at Carrigaline Court Hotel and Leisure Centre, you'll be centrally located in Carrigaline, within a 15-minute drive of University College Cork and Hitchmough's Equestrian Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 15.3 mi (24.6 km) from Blarney Castle and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Raffeen Creek Golf Club.

With a stay at Emmet Hotel in Clonakilty, you'll be on the riverwalk, just a 1-minute walk from Michael Collins House and 5 minutes by foot from Clonakilty Distillery. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from West Cork Model Railway Village and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Clonakilty Blackpudding Visitor Centre.

Located in Tralee, The Manor West Hotel & Leisure Club is just steps from Manor West Retail Park and a 2-minute drive from Ballyseedy Woods. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tralee Town Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Tralee Bay Wetlands.

Courtyard Cottages, a property with a garden and barbecue facilities, is situated in Tralee, 4.1 km from Kerry County Museum, 37 km from St Mary's Cathedral, as well as 39 km from Gleneagle INEC Arena. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 4 km from Siamsa Tire Theatre. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The holiday home provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, units have bed linen and towels.

You can play tennis at this 4-star holiday home, and bike hire is available. The holiday home features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Muckross Abbey is 42 km from Courtyard Cottages, while Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium is 46 km from the property. Kerry Airport is 22 km away.

Dromdiah Lodge features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Killeagh, 27 km from Fota Wildlife Park.

The lodge offers a children's playground.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking, windsurfing and cycling are possible in the surroundings.

Cathedral of St. Colman is 31 km from Dromdiah Lodge, while Cork Custom House is 36 km away. Cork Airport is 42 km from the property.

Offering garden views, Happy Sandy Feet is an accommodation set in Youghal, 38 km from Fota Wildlife Park and 42 km from Cathedral of St. Colman. This property offers access to a balcony, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.4 km from Youghal Front Strand.

The villa with a terrace and sea views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area.

For guests with children, the villa features a children's playground. Guests at Happy Sandy Feet can enjoy horse riding and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Cork Custom House is 47 km from the accommodation, while Cork City Hall is 48 km from the property. Cork Airport is 53 km away.