Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

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 Mullingar Park Hotel in Mullingar, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Days Bazaar Bookstore and Mullingar Arts Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cathedral of Christ the King and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Rock 'n' Bowl Bowling Alley & Jungle Joes Soft Play.

In beautiful North Clare, with views of the Burren Hills, Cappabhaile House offers spacious bedrooms and traditional Irish breakfasts. There is also free parking and free Wi-Fi.

The individually designed bedrooms at Cappabhaile are decorated in rich colours, and each has a private bathroom. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities, a telephone and TV.

Breakfasts are served daily in the beautiful dining room, including fresh fruit, continental cheeses and indulgent cooked options. There is also a guest lounge and games room with a pool table.

Cappabhaile Guest House is situated just outside Ballyvaughan, between Aillwee Cave and the Burren College of Art. The famous Cliffs of Moher are a 35-minute drive away.

Located in Dublin (City Centre Dublin), The Leinster is within a 15-minute walk of Trinity College and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from St. Stephen's Green and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Croke Park.

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 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from WFC Retail Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Gorey Library.

With a stay at Lodge at The Old Barracks in Athenry, you'll be just steps from Athenry Heritage Center and Athenry Town Square. This guest house is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Athenry Castle and Ennis Abbey and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Athenry Library.

Skellys features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Ballymahon. Located around 21 km from Athlone Institute of Technology, the inn with free WiFi is also 21 km away from Athlone Train Station. The inn has family rooms.

You can play darts at the inn, and the area is popular for fishing and cycling.

Athlone Town Shopping Centre is 21 km from Skellys, while Athlone Castle is 22 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 94 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Club Vitae Leisure Club and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Oranmore Castle.

The Hylands Burren Hotel is located in the charming village of Ballyvaughan, on the west coast of Ireland. This modernised 18th-century house offers large bedrooms, a fine restaurant and traditional Irish hospitality.

The en suite rooms at the Hylands all feature TVs, hairdryers and ironing equipment. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided.

Fresh from Ballyvaughan harbour, the Hyland’s Burren restaurant specialises in seafood and local Burren lamb. Home-baked scones, cakes and desserts are also on the menu. The more relaxed bar has open fires, regular live music and a bar menu.

Aillwee Cave is a 5-minute drive away and the Burren National Park is within 10 miles of the hotel. There are several golf courses in the area and free parking is available at the hotel.

Located in Ennis, Hotel Woodstock, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Ennis Friary and Ennis Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Craggaunowen and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Quin Abbey.

With a stay at Slieve Russell Hotel Golf & Country Club in Ballyconnell, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lough Rud and Slieve Russell Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Killywilly Lough and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Aghavoher Lough.

When you stay at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort in Trim, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Knightsbrook Golf Course and Trim Heritage Centre. This golf hotel is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Emerald Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Sheep's Gate.

Located in Adare, Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Adare Golf Club and St. Nicholas' Church of Ireland. This family-friendly hotel is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Desmond Castle.

Nestled within Yeats Country, Ocean Heights B&B overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Innismurray Island located along the Wild Atlantic Way in Co. Sligo.

Staying at Ocean Heights B&B in Ballinfull means true relaxation, nestled along the serene coastline of north Sligo, this peaceful retreat offers stunning views of the Atlantic and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, the stress melts away — replaced by sea breezes, quiet mornings, and the comfort of a home away from home.

It is a family run bed and breakfast that offers rooms with attractive décor full of coastal character - Fall asleep to the sound of the sea. Offering bright, spacious ensuite bedrooms which include flat screen TV’s, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities, walk in power showers, heated towel rails ensuring a warm and fluffy towel is at hand with complimentary toiletries and crisp cotton linen. Rooms have ocean or garden views. Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Breakfast is served in the dining room which overlooks the ocean. Guests can choose from a varied menu which includes a full Irish breakfast, continental options, fresh fruit, homemade pancakes with are a specialty, along with a selection of homemade brown breads and jams.

Only five minutes’ drive from the historic Lissadell House and Gardens, The villages of Grange and Drumcliff are close by, with restaurants, traditional Irish pubs and a variety of shops. One of Ireland's oldest pubs, Ellens is three minutes’ drive away.

Sligo town is 20 minutes and a car is recommended. drive away. Cloonagh Cliffs on our doorstep is a short walk , with Raughley Harbour 5 minutes’ and Streedagh 10 minutes. Surrounded by magnificent mountains, spectacular coastlines and beautiful beaches you will be spoiled. Nearby attractions include Atlantic Sheepdogs, horse riding, fishing, golfing and cycling.

With a stay at Lyrath Estate Hotel Spa & Convention Centre in Kilkenny (Lyrath), you'll be a 3-minute drive from The Hub and 5 minutes from Nowlan Park. This family-friendly hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Kilkenny Castle and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Kilkenny Golf Club.

When you a stay at Mulranny House Bed & Breakfast in Mulranny, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Clew Bay and Great Western Greenway. This golf bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mulranny Golf Club and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Lough Gall.

With a stay at Grafton Street Studios, you'll be centrally located in Dublin, steps from Grafton Street and within a 5-minute walk of Trinity College. This apartment is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Dublin Castle and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Jameson Distillery Bow St..

Located in Gormanston, City North Hotel and Conference Centre is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Franciscan College Gormanston and Funtasia Waterpark. This family-friendly hotel is 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Boyne River Valley and 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Four Knocks.

Located in Greenan, Birchdale House B&B is a 3-minute drive from Greenan Farm Museum and Maze and 9 minutes from Beyond the Trees Avondale. This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Clara Lara Funpark and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Avondale House.

Located in Aughrim, Clone House is within a 15-minute drive of Woodenbridge Golf Club and Mill at Avoca Village. This bed & breakfast is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from The Avoca Handweavers and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Greenan Farm Museum and Maze.