Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Located in Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Bridgewater Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Woodenbridge Golf Club. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mill at Avoca Village and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Avoca Mines.

When you stay at Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Athenry Heritage Center and Athenry Town Square. This family-friendly hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Eyre Square and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Quay Street.

With a stay at The Inn at Dromoland in Newmarket on Fergus (Dromoland), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Dromoland Castle Golf and Country Club and 8 minutes from Craggaunowen. This family-friendly resort is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Quin Abbey and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Knappogue Castle.

With a stay at Lahinch Coast Hotel & Suites in Lahinch, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Cliffs of Moher and Kenny Woollen Mills. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lahinch Promenade and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Lahinch Seaworld.

Near Westport’s historic Quay district, Boffin Lodge provides brightly furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi and full Irish breakfasts. Westport’s centre is 15 minutes’ walk away, and free parking is available.

Rooms at Boffin Lodge all feature a private bathroom with hairdryer. Guests can relax with a TV in the room, free tea and coffee, and a mini fridge. Some rooms also include a steam shower or their own fireplace.

Breakfast is served in the light and airy breakfast room each day, and includes fresh pancakes with maple syrup, fresh muffins, or scrambled eggs with local salmon.

The beautiful Delphi Valley area is a 20-minute drive from the lodge, with various Blue Flag Beaches en route. Westport Golf Club is less than 10 minutes away by car.

When you stay at Westport Coast Hotel in Westport, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Clew Bay and 8 minutes by foot from Clew Bay Heritage Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Westport House and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Westport Golf Club.

Located in Calverstown and only 13 km from The Curragh Racecourse, Ash House Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 16 km from Riverbank Arts Centre. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. All units come with a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while selected rooms have a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels.

À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Kildare Town Heritage Centre is 16 km from the bed and breakfast, while Athy Heritage Centre-Museum is 18 km away. Dublin Airport is 63 km from the property.

Located in Enniscrone, Diamond Coast Hotel is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute walk of Enniscrone Golf Club and Enniscrone Beach. This beach hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Waterpoint and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kilcullen's Seaweed Baths.

With a stay at Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Kilkenny, within a 5-minute walk of Kilkenny Castle and Kilkenny Squash & Racquet Club. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Shee Alms House and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Talbots Tower.

In the heart of Kilkenny, Hotel Kilkenny is within a 5-minute drive of Butler House and St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Kilkenny Castle and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Smithwick's Brewery Tour.

With a stay at Trump International Golf Links And Hotel Doonbeg Ireland in Doonbeg, you'll be 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Doonbeg Golf Club and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Vandeleur Walled Garden. This beach hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Scattery Island and 19.5 mi (31.3 km) from Lahinch Golf Club.

With a stay at Conrad Dublin, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from St. Stephen's Green and within a 5-minute walk of The National Concert Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Grafton Street and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from National Museum of Natural History.

Situated 25 km from Christ Church Cathedral, Beaufort House Accomodation offers 4-star accommodation in New Ross and features a garden. The property has mountain and lake views, and is 16 km from Carrigleade Golf Course. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries and shower. Some units have a seating area and/or a patio with an outdoor dining area. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

As an added convenience, the bed and breakfast offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.

For guests with children, Beaufort House Accomodation features a children's playground. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Reginald's Tower is 25 km from the accommodation, while Mount Juliet Golf Club is 30 km from the property.

Located in New Ross, Brandon House Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Dunbrody Emigrant Ship and St Mary's Abbey. This family-friendly hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Kennedy Homestead and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from John F. Kennedy Arboretum.

Located in Athlone, Hodson Bay Hotel is on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of The Spa at Hodson Bay and Lough Ree. This family-friendly hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Athlone Golf Club and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Burren Exposure.

Located in Birr, County Arms Birr is in a rural location – a 2-minute drive from Birr Castle and 5 minutes from Birr Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Leap Castle and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Slieve Bloom Display Centre.

With a stay at Bridge House Hotel - Leisure Club & Spa in Tullamore, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Charleville Castle and Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lloyd Town Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre.

Located just 17 km from Leitrim Design House, The Brandywell features accommodation in Dromod with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as private check-in and check-out. Featuring luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The bed and breakfast also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests can eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and high tea.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered on-site. Guests at The Brandywell can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Clonalis House is 20 km from the accommodation, while Carrick-on-Shannon Golf Club is 23 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 76 km from the property.

With a swimming pool, sauna and hot tub in its leisure centre, The McWilliam Park Hotel is located in Claremorris town. It offers free Wi-Fi, regular entertainment.

Each room at The McWilliam Park includes a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, along with free tea and coffee. Rooms also include an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer as well as a work desk with a study lamp.

Using fine local produce, The Restaurant @ the McWilliam serves a creative menu with a wide range of cuisine, including a full Irish breakfast. The Bar and Lounge features live entertainment and provides a range of hearty dishes and drinks.

The leisure centre at McWilliam Park features a water flume for guests to enjoy, as well as a relaxing steam room.

Ireland West Airport is located just 20 minutes’ drive away, and surfing can be enjoyed at Enniscrone beach 25 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at The Twelve Hotel in Galway (Freeport), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quay Street and Eyre Square. This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bearna Golf And Country Club and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Galway Bay.