Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

When you stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle in Cong, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cong Abbey and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Quiet Man Museum.

When you stay at Treacy's West County Conference & Leisure Centre in Ennis, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Tombstone Airsoft and Sceal Eile Books. This family-friendly hotel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ennis Cathedral.

Located in Cavan and only 8.8 km from Drumlane Abbey, Castlehamilton Cottages and Activity Centre provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. All units include a coffee machine and a private bathroom, while some rooms will provide you with a patio and some have inner courtyard views. At the holiday home, the units come with bed linen and towels.

The breakfast offers à la carte, Full English/Irish options and fruits and juice are being served. At the holiday home, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves Irish cuisine.

For guests with children, Castlehamilton Cottages and Activity Centre offers an indoor play area. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy billiards on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings.

Ballyhaise College is 17 km from Castlehamilton Cottages and Activity Centre, while Cavan Genealogy Centre is 20 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 106 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Falls Hotel & Spa in Ennistimon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Cliffs of Moher and Ennistymon Horse Market. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Courthouse Studios & Gallery and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Lahinch Seaworld.

Situated in Westport and only 1.2 km from Clew Bay Heritage Centre, Rosmo House B&B features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The 3-star bed and breakfast has garden views and is 3.9 km from Westport Train Station. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Westport, like cycling. Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Rockfleet Castle is 21 km from Rosmo House B&B, while Ballintubber Abbey is 22 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 56 km away.

Located in Miltown Malbay, Armada Hotel is by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Spanish Point Beach and Spanish Point Golf Club. This beach hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Lahinch Seaworld and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Cliffs of Moher.

When you stay at Talbot Hotel Carlow in Carlow, you'll be in the entertainment district, within a 15-minute walk of Carlow Town Park and Croppies Grave. This family-friendly hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Delta Sensory Gardens and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dr. Cullen Park.

Facing the seafront, Mount Edward Lodge is a bed and breakfast featuring a 3-star accommodation in Grange. It has a garden, shared lounge and private parking. The property features mountain and garden views, and is 6 km from Lissadell House. The property features a children's playground and parking on-site.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes a desk. Each unit has a kettle, a private bathroom and free WiFi, while some rooms include a terrace and some have sea views. All units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast provides a selection of packed lunches.

Guests at Mount Edward Lodge will be able to enjoy activities in and around Grange, like cycling. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Sligo County Museum is 14 km from the accommodation, while Yeats Memorial Building is 14 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 66 km away.

Offering barbecue facilities and lake view, Rock Farm Slane - Limehouse is set in Slane, 3 km from Slane Castle and 3.1 km from Hill of Slane. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The units provide views of the garden and come with a washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests may wind down in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available.

Guests can make the most of the garden, pool with a view and yoga classes on offer at the guest house. For guests with children, Rock Farm Slane - Limehouse offers an indoor play area and a children's playground. Cycling, fishing and hiking are possible within the area, and a water park is at guests' disposal on-site.

Knowth is 6.1 km from the accommodation, while Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre is 8.2 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 39 km away.

The Alcock and Brown hotel in Clifden is a central and cosy hotel offering a dedicated welcoming service in a relaxed atmosphere. Centrally located in the heart of Clifden Town Square, the Alcock and Brown is perfectly situated for you to leisurely browse the local shops, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants, while being perfectly located to explore the beautiful surroundings of Connemara on day trips.

The Alcock & Brown Hotel has a relaxed and friendly environment, and is an ideal base for touring Connemara. Pursuits to be enjoyed are pony trekking, golfing on Connemara Championship links course, sea fishing, guided heritage walks and mountain climbing. Numerous sandy beaches are nearby.

Located in the heart of Cleggan fishing village, Oliver's Seafood Bar, Bed & Breakfast overlooks the harbour and adjacent to the island ferries and the Citylink bus stop. The bar serves fresh fish, shellfish and meat dishes.

An en suite bathroom and a flat-screen TV are featured in each room at Oliver’s, as well as a wardrobe.

The bar and restaurant both serve a wide variety of fresh, locally caught fish and shellfish and a good selection of meat dishes but the restaurant is only open during the summer months and the bar menu is smaller in winter.

During the Summer, traditional Irish music sessions take place in the bar on Wednesday evenings and in some of the other pubs on most other evenings.

There are numerous beautiful beaches in easy walking distance of the village and some lovely hiking and cycling routes. Sea angling and horse riding are available locally.

DCU Rooms Glasnevin - Campus Accommodation is conveniently located on the DCU (Dublin City University) Glasnevin Campus.
Local attractions include the historic Glasnevin Cemetery and The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland. Free WiFi is available at the property.
DCU Rooms Glasnevin - Campus Accommodation offers student accommodation style rooms during the summer months.


All bedrooms have a desk and wardrobe, private bathrooms and access to a shared lounge area.

The staff will be happy to offer guidance at the reception, which is open between 7.30am - 11pm daily.

Many public buses are available from the entrance of the campus to Dublin city center. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 5 km from DCU Rooms Glasnevin - Campus Accommodation.

The 4-star City North Hotel is located just off Junction 7 on the M1, Dublin-Belfast route and 30 minutes from Dublin city. At a surcharge, it offers a taxi service to and from Dublin Airport, which is 15 minutes away.

There is also a coach stop at the hotel and a regular service to Dublin city centre which takes 30 minutes. The historic town of Drogheda is 10 minutes away and is the gateway to the Boyne Valley Region and Ireland's Ancient East.

Rooms feature large beds, power showers, free Wi-Fi and LED TVs. There is a 24-hour room service menu and interconnecting rooms are available for families, upon request.

Afternoon Tea and a wide choice of dining options are served in the Tara Lounge and Mornington Restaurant. The property also boast an elegant ballroom for conferences, events and weddings.

Facilities include a fitness suite and treatment rooms. Kids can enjoy the games room, outdoor playground and seasonal kids club. There are several links golf courses within a 5-mile radius of the hotel.

Emerald Park is less than 27 km away, while Funtasia is 12 km from the property. Dublin Zoo is 43 km away. The local beaches in Laytown, Bettystown and Mornington are located nearby.

Located in Delgany, The Glenview Hotel And Leisure Club is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Glen of the Downs Golf Club and Sugarloaf Mountain. This family-friendly hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Dundrum Town Centre and 13 mi (20.9 km) from University College Dublin.

A stay at Hibernian Hotel & Leisure Centre places you in the heart of Mallow, within a 10-minute walk of The Clock House and Spa House. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mallow Castle and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ballinamona Golf Course.

Located in Dundalk, Carrickdale Hotel & Spa is in the historical district – a 1-minute drive from Cooley Mountains and 7 minutes from Dundalk Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Ballymacdermot Cairn and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Ring of Gullion.

With a stay at Shearwater Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Ballinasloe, within a 10-minute drive of Ballinasloe Golf Club and Battle of Aughrim Interpretive Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Long Island and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Shannonbridge Marina.

The Stables Townhouse B&B, is located on the famous Georgian streetscape of Oxmantown Mall, in the heart of Birr and directly opposite Birr Theatre & Arts Centre.

Free Wi-Fi is provided in each guest room at The Stables, as well as a queen-size bed, en suite bathroom with luxury toiletries and an LED flat-screen TV. A hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.

The Stables Tearooms serves a wide range of homemade, locally sourced food, including sandwiches, desserts, and afternoon teas. Al fresco dining can be enjoyed in the property's courtyard area. A full breakfast menu is available and locally sourced produce is used where possible. Vegetarian and special dietary requirements are catered for.

The Emporium at The Stables is located in a converted coach house, selling a range of jewellery, home furnishings, and French and Scandinavian-style furniture.

Dating back to 1747, this historic coaching inn boasts an on-site coffee shop selling fresh pastries, home-cooked food, and afternoon tea. It also features its own nightclub, an award-winning restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at Dooly’s Hotel are elegant and traditionally furnished, and each benefits from a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

The Emmet Restaurant serves a wide range of dishes, and including Barbary duck and pan-fried sea bass. The cosy bar serves a variety of drinks in a relaxing environment.

Birr Castle Demesne is close to Dooly's Hotel, and has 100 acres of grounds with river walks and pretty parkland. There is also a number of boutique shops for you to visit.

Melbas Nightclub is the place to dance the night away. Our resident DJ’s spin the latest in dance, chart and R&B for your pleasure. Open every Saturday night. Some rooms may experience some noise from the Nightclub

Offering a garden and mountain view, Naomh Colman B&B is situated in Gort, 34 km from Dromoland Golf Course and 34 km from Dromoland Castle. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The bed and breakfast also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The unit has soundproofing and an a bath or shower. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

Guests are welcome to relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request.

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Gort, like cycling.

Galway Greyhound Stadium is 41 km from Naomh Colman B&B, while Eyre Square is 42 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 44 km away.