Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

When you a stay at Kings' House in Douglas, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Douglas Bay Horse Tramway and Douglas Beach. This guest house is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Palace Casino and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Summerhill Glen.

Located in Glen Auldyn, Milntown Self Catering Apartments is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Milntown House and Hover Kart City. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Grove Museum of Victorian Life and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from The Venture Centre.

Situated in Cardigan, 300 metres from Poppit Sands Beach, The Teifi Waterside Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 45 km of Folly Farm. Some units at the property have a balcony with a river view.

The units at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at The Teifi Waterside Hotel also feature a sea view. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cardigan, like cycling.

Cardigan Castle is 4.1 km from The Teifi Waterside Hotel, while Cilgerran Castle is 13 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 148 km away.

Offering a garden and mountain view, Bryn Dinas Camping Pods at the foot of Mt Snowdon is situated in Beddgelert, 11 km from Snowdon and 18 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. There is a private entrance at the campground for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Some of the units have a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. All units will provide guests with a outdoor furniture and a kettle.

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

For guests with children, Bryn Dinas Camping Pods at the foot of Mt Snowdon features a baby safety gate. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling.

Portmeirion is 20 km from the accommodation, while Bangor Cathedral is 35 km from the property.

With a stay at Elen's Castle Hotel in Dolwyddelan, you'll be in a national park, just steps from Lledr Valley and a 4-minute drive from Dolwyddelan Castle. This inn is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Llechwedd Slate Caverns and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Zip World Llechwedd.

When you stay at Belmont Llandudno in Llandudno, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Conwy Castle. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno ski slope and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno North Shore Beach.

Situated in Aberdyfi, 2 km from Aberdyfi Beach, Trefeddian Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a sea view. All rooms in Trefeddian Hotel are equipped with a TV and a hairdryer.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Trefeddian Hotel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and mini-golf at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.

Aberystwyth Golf Club is 48 km from the hotel, while Clarach Bay is 47 km from the property.

Located in Narberth, Grove of Narberth is within a 10-minute drive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo. This luxury hotel is 8 mi (12.8 km) from Carew Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Tenby Golf Club.

Set in Aberystwyth, 17 km from Aberystwyth Golf Club, Penrhos Park offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 19 km of Clarach Bay. The property is non-smoking and is located 15 km from Aberystwyth Castle.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A Full English/Irish, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property.

Penrhos Park offers 3-star accommodation with an indoor pool and sauna. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Aberystwyth, like hiking and cycling.

Aberystwyth Library is 16 km from Penrhos Park, while Aberystwyth University is 17 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 147 km away.

Located in Saundersfoot, The Imperial Dragon Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo. This guest house is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Tenby Beach and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Harbour Beach.

Located in Saundersfoot, Sunnyglen Holiday Park offers accommodation with a kitchenette.

Fitted with a terrace, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units.

Guests have full, free use of the facilities at Sunnyvale Holiday park which is just 200 yards up the road. This includes the clubhouse with evening entertainment, an indoor heated pool, children's play area and a games room.

A garden and a terrace are offered at the property.

Tenby is 5 km from Sunnyglen Holiday Park.

Situated in Tenby, just 600 metres from North Tenby Beach, Spetchley House features beachfront accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. The 4-star apartment has garden views and is 11 km from Folly Farm. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Tenby Castle.

The apartment features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. The property offers city views.

Carew Castle is 7.5 km from the apartment, while Manorbier Castle is 10 km from the property. Cardiff Airport is 141 km away.

Located in Turnberry and only 22 km from Ayr Racecourse, Whitestone Cottage provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 32 km from Royal Troon Golf Club, 15 km from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and 2.4 km from Culzean Castle & Country Park. Featuring a private entrance, the holiday home allows guests to maintain their privacy.

The units in the holiday home are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. All units have a kettle and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, while some rooms here will provide you with a fully equipped kitchen equipped with an oven. At the holiday home, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Belleisle Golf Club is 16 km from the holiday home, while Ayr Railway Station is 19 km away. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 31 km from the property.

In Llanelli centre, the Coastal Park Accommodation is just a few minutes walk from the railway station and the beach. It offers modern rooms with free WiFi and free parking.

Rooms at the Coastal Park Accommodation all feature a flat screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has an ensuite bathroom.

The Coastal Park is 2 miles away and provides walking, fishing and watersports. Swansea and the Brecon Beacons National Park are 30 minutes’ drive away.

The accommodation boasts a prime location, just a short drive from Swansea and close to a variety of popular attractions. Guests can easily explore the scenic Millennium Coastal Park, which is perfect for walking and cycling, or visit the family-friendly Oakwood Theme Park.

Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby Llanelli Wetlands Centre, while golf enthusiasts can tee off at Machynys Golf Club. Other highlights include Ffos Las Racecourse, the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and Pembrey Country Park, all within convenient reach. Beautiful local beaches are also just a stone’s throw away, offering the perfect spot to relax and unwind

Situated in the quaint village of Boot, The Boot Inn offers free WiFi access, free parking, a bar and a restaurant. Set in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the inn is surrounded by cycling and hiking trails. Scafell Pike is 13 miles away and Muncaster Fell is a 15-minute drive away.

Each of the rooms includes an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Extras include bed linen.

At The Boot Inn you will find a garden with outdoor seating. Other facilities offered at the property include a children's playground.

From the property, the coast is 11 miles away and Coniston Water is 21 miles away.

With a stay at Backpackers Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Blackpool, steps from Winter Gardens and 4 minutes by foot from Blackpool Tower. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from North Pier and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

Luminous Suites offers accommodation within 600 metres of the centre of Blackpool, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. With free private parking, the property is 500 metres from Blackpool Central Beach and 100 metres from Coral Island. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

The apartment offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and shower. There is also a stovetop, kitchenware and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre, Blackpool Tower and North Pier. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 100 km from the property.

Glendor Hotel is centrally located in Blackpool – a 4-minute walk from Winter Gardens and 5 minutes by foot from Coral Island. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Blackpool Tower and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

Offering sea views, Swish Luxury Holiday Apartments is an accommodation set in Blackpool, 1 km from Bispham Beach and 2.2 km from North Pier. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with a hair dryer, while some units feature a terrace or a patio. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels.

Blackpool Tower is 2.5 km from the apartment, while Coral Island is 2.8 km away. Manchester Airport is 97 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Offering a garden and river view, Vivienne is situated in Ballymoney, 41 km from Glenariff Forest Park and 43 km from Glenariff Forest. The property is non-smoking and is set 26 km from Giants Causeway.

The boat consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered in the boat. The property has an outdoor dining area.

A coffee shop can be found on-site, and in the warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the boat, while guests can also relax on the sun terrace.

Mountsandel Fort is 6.2 km from Vivienne, while Portstewart Golf Club is 18 km from the property. City of Derry Airport is 46 km away.