Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Situated in Rathdrum in the Wicklow County region and Glendalough Monastery reachable within 15 km, Lettermore Country Home features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a garden and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 18 km from Wicklow Gaol and 33 km from National Garden Exhibition Centre. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

At the bed and breakfast, units include a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Some units have a private entrance. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

Continental and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. Guests are welcome to wind down in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available.

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

Brayhead is 40 km from Lettermore Country Home, while Powerscourt House & Gardens is 43 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 83 km away.

In Carlingford’s centre, Belvedere House offers award-winning local cuisine at its Baytree Restaurant, and elegant, themed rooms with heated towel rails. Guests have access to the adjacent leisure facilities, and free Wi-Fi is provided.

With antique pine furniture, each warmly and individually decorated room features an en suite bathroom with a heated towel rail and power shower. A flat-screen TV and tea/coffee is included in every room.

Specialising in fresh, local seafood and named the best restaurant in Co. Louth, Baytree Restaurant uses Irish ingredients to provide modern Irish cuisine. Organic herbs, lettuce, and mustard is also grown in-house.

Carlingford’s narrow streets and medieval architecture include King John’s Castle, which is just 5 minutes’ walk away. The Holy Trinity Heritage Centre is less than 10 minutes away on foot, and Greenore Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.

With a stay at Four Seasons Hotel Carlingford in Carlingford, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Carlingford Heritage Centre and King John's Castle. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Holy Trinity Heritage Centre and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Carlingford Marina.

Located in Gorey, Ashdown Park Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Peoples Park and Gorey Little Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gorey Showgrounds and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gorey Library.

With a stay at Amber Springs Hotel & Health Spa in Gorey, you'll be a 2-minute walk from Knockmullen Retail Park and 6 minutes by foot from Gorey Shopping Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from WFC Retail Park and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Gorey Library.

The Coach House at Ballinderry Park offers a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 38 km of Cross of the Scriptures and 42 km of Claypipe Visitors Centre. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Athlone Castle is 42 km away and Athlone Train Station is 44 km from the guest house.

Units are equipped with a private bathroom, while selected rooms also offer a terrace and others also have a garden view.

The guest house has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Athlone Town Shopping Centre is 44 km from The Coach House at Ballinderry Park, while Roscommon Museum is 45 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 84 km away.

Located in Shannonbridge, 24 km from Clonfert Cathedral, Ely House B&B provides accommodation with access to a garden. Complimentary WiFi is provided.

The bed and breakfast offers a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a hair dryer and shower. Linen and Towels are included.


Ely House B&B offers a continental or buffet breakfast.

The accommodation offers a children's playground.

There is a shared lounge at this property and guests can go cycling and fishing nearby.

Laurel Lodge, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is situated in Shannonbridge, 9.4 km from Cross of the Scriptures, 28 km from Athlone Institute of Technology, as well as 36 km from Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers luggage storage space and a housekeeping service. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit has a wardrobe, a TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast features some units with garden views, and units have a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

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

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shannonbridge, like fishing. Laurel Lodge has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Athlone Castle is 37 km from the accommodation, while Athlone Train Station is 38 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 131 km away.

Featuring lake views, The Little Flock Farm offers accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 6 km from Claypipe Visitors Centre. The property features garden and quiet street views, and is 10 km from Roscommon Museum. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. The property has an outdoor dining area.

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

Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cloonmore, like cycling and walking tours. The Little Flock Farm has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Roscommon Racecourse is 16 km from the accommodation, while Athlone Golf Club is 23 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 76 km from the property.

Slieve Aughty Centre is set in Loughrea and has a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

At the bed and breakfast, some units have a private entrance, dining area, fireplace and oven. Some accommodation includes a balcony with garden views, a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and continental breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available. At the property, there is an on-site family-friendly restaurant serving lunch and a selection of vegetarian options.

Guests at Slieve Aughty Centre will be able to enjoy activities in and around Loughrea, like hiking. The accommodation features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Shannon Airport is 83 km away.

Located just 48 km from Cross of the Scriptures, Podumna Glamping Village provides accommodation in Portumna with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as full-day security. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also has a restaurant and 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.

Each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom, while some rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen.

Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. For guests with children, the luxury tent features outdoor play equipment. Guests at Podumna Glamping Village can enjoy darts on-site, or go cycling or fishing in the surroundings.

Birr Castle is 24 km from the accommodation, while Nenagh Castle is 31 km away. Shannon Airport is 98 km from the property.

When you stay at Maldron Hotel, Oranmore Galway in Oranmore, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Eyre Square and Quay Street. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Oranmore Castle and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Galway Clinic Private Hospital.

Just 15 minutes’ walk from Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara Inn provides bright and warmly furnished rooms with private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access and free parking.

Each spacious room includes a TV, along with tea and coffee facilities. The private bathrooms feature free toiletries and hairdryers. Some rooms boast views of the surrounding countryside.

Galway is 30 minutes away by car, while The Burren National Park is less than 25 minutes’ drive away. The sea village of Kinvara and Galway Bay can both be reached in a 15-minute walk.

Situated within 44 km of Castletroy Golf Club and 47 km of St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick in Dromineer, Salmon island view features accommodation with seating area. The property has lake and garden views, and is 44 km from University of Limerick. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the homestay, every unit is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A patio with an outdoor dining area and mountain views is offered in some units. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle.

The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the homestay. Salmon island view features a children's playground and a picnic area.

The Hunt Museum is 47 km from the accommodation, while King John's Castle is 47 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 74 km away.

Featuring mountain views, Wedger's Hut provides accommodation with free bikes and a patio, around 44 km from University of Limerick. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property features a shared kitchen, a restaurant with an outdoor dining area.

The luxury tent offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

For guests with children, the luxury tent offers outdoor play equipment. Guests at Wedger's Hut can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Castletroy Golf Club is 44 km from the accommodation, while St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick is 47 km away. Shannon Airport is 74 km from the property.

Featuring a patio with lake views, a casino and a garden, Lake View Galway City can be found in Galway, close to Galway Greyhound Stadium and 2.2 km from Dead Mans Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment has a solarium and full-day security.

The spacious apartment is fitted 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. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Galway, like windsurfing, fishing and hiking. Lake View Galway City features a children's playground and a picnic area.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Eyre Square, Galway Railway Station and St. Nicholas Collegiate Church. Shannon Airport is 80 km away.

Situated in Scarriff in the Clare region and St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick reachable within 36 km, Derghaven B&B, Hostel & Self Catering features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a garden and free private parking. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with Nintendo Wii. The bed and breakfast has family rooms.

All units are fitted with a microwave, fridge, a kettle, a shower, bathrobes and a desk. There is also a dressing room and a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. Guests are welcome to unwind in the in-house lounge, while packed lunches are also available.

A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast.

The Hunt Museum is 36 km from Derghaven B&B, Hostel & Self Catering, while King John's Castle is 36 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 53 km away.

Situated within 42 km of Sky Venue and 46 km of Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre, Slidala B&B offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Roscrea. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The property provides a children's playground and outdoor furniture.

At the bed and breakfast, units include a desk and a TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Roscrea Castle and Damer House is 1.6 km from Slidala B&B, while Poet's Cottage is 15 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 98 km away.

Located in Claremorris, The McWilliam Park Hotel Mayo is on a lake – a 4-minute drive from Claremorris Golf Club and 8 minutes from Marian Shrine. This family-friendly hotel is 22.6 mi (36.3 km) from Ashford Castle and 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Knock Shrine.

Located in Mountrath, Laois region, Roundwood House is set 44 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum. It is situated 39 km from Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre and provides a business centre. The property features a children's playground and parking on-site.

At the guest house, each unit includes a desk and a private bathroom.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in Irish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Mountrath, like hiking. Babysitting service is also available for guests at Roundwood House.

Dublin Airport is 111 km from the property.