Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Located in Dublin with Gaiety Theatre nearby, Grafton House Aparthotel provides accommodation with free WiFi.

All apartments feature a satellite 41-inch flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with walk in shower and a fully equipped kitchenette including a fridge, kettle, microwave and toaster.

The Little Museum of Dublin is 200 metres from the aparthotel. Dublin Airport is 10 km from the property.

Featuring accommodation with a terrace, Ardara Town centre 2 Bed Apt is located in Donegal. The property is situated 26 km from Glencolumbkille Folk Village, 27 km from Slieve League and 41 km from Donegal Golf Club. The property is non-smoking and is set 10 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club.

With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

The Balor Theatre is 47 km from the apartment, while Gweedore Golf Club is 49 km away. Donegal Airport is 45 km from the property.

Located in Florencecourt, 5.6 km from Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, Arch House has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. The property features garden views and is 11 km from Killinagh Church and 22 km from Sean McDiarmada Homestead. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast provides certain units with mountain views, and every unit is equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves Irish cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

You can play darts at this 4-star bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for hiking. Barbecue facilities are available and guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Drumlane Abbey is 34 km from the bed and breakfast, while Drumkeeran Heritage Centre is 37 km away. City of Derry Airport is 108 km from the property.

Located in Kilkenny, 3.9 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club and 14 km from Kilkenny Castle, Purcells@Knockdrinna provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property has inner courtyard views and is 16 km from Kilkenny Railway Station and 28 km from Carrigleade Golf Course. Guests can access the holiday home via private entrance.

The accommodation comes with a TV and a private bathroom with shower while the kitchen features an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Christ Church Cathedral is 37 km from the holiday home, while Reginald's Tower is 38 km away.

Central Sligo Townhouse is set in Sligo, 400 metres from Yeats Memorial Building, 300 metres from Sligo Abbey, and 500 metres from Sligo County Museum. The property is around 7 km from Knocknarea, 13 km from Parkes Castle and 16 km from Lissadell House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Cathedral of Immaculate Conception is 300 metres away.

The recently renovated holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Drumkeeran Heritage Centre is 32 km from the holiday home, while Ballinfad Castle is 32 km away. Ireland West Knock Airport is 52 km from the property.

Boasting a patio with garden views, free bikes and a garden, River Cottage can be found in Mullingar, close to Mullingar Greyhound Stadium and 1.3 km from Mullingar Arts Centre. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is situated 33 km from Loughcrew Estate and Gardens.

The apartment with a terrace and river views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue.

A water park is available on-site and cycling can be enjoyed within close proximity of the apartment.

Hill of Ward is 36 km from River Cottage, while Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre is 39 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 82 km away.

Located in Marley Bridge and only 27 km from Altamont Gardens, Abbey Cottage provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 37 km from Mount Wolseley (Golf) and offers private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 29 km from Carrigleade Golf Course.

This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a hot tub. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Leinster Hills Golf Club is 37 km from the apartment, while Carlow College is 46 km away.

Set in Blessington, 19 km from Punchestown Racecourse, Tulfarris Resort Spa & Holiday Village 2 Bedroom Lodge Sleeps 5 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 20 km of Naas Racecourse. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

At the resort the rooms are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

A buffet, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Riverbank Arts Centre is 23 km from Tulfarris Resort Spa & Holiday Village 2 Bedroom Lodge Sleeps 5, while The Curragh Racecourse is 24 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 48 km away.

Featuring mountain views, Willow Lodge provides accommodation with a terrace and a patio, around 7.6 km from The Square Tallaght. This lodge features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The lodge also offers a well-equipped kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a toaster, as well as a hairdryer.

The lodge offers a hot tub.

St Patrick's Cathedral is 12 km from Willow Lodge, while Chester Beatty Library is 13 km away. Dublin Airport is 27 km from the property.

Featuring a hot tub, Green Haven - Room in Limerick is set in Limerick. With free private parking, the property is 3.5 km from Limerick Greyhound Stadium and 3.7 km from Limerick College of Further Education. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking homestay features a hot tub.

Towels and bed linen are featured in the homestay. The property offers garden views.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Castletroy Golf Club is 4.4 km from the homestay, while St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick is 4.9 km away. Shannon Airport is 30 km from the property.

Set in Oughterard and only 32 km from National University of Galway, Lakeside house offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 33 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 33 km from Eyre Square. The property is non-smoking and is situated 33 km from Galway Railway Station.

The holiday home with a terrace and mountain views has 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. The unit is soundproofed and is comprised of a parquet floors as well as a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

The area is popular for snorkelling and diving, and bike hire is available at this 5-star holiday home. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings.

Galway Greyhound Stadium is 34 km from the holiday home, while Ashford Castle is 40 km from the property. Ireland West Knock Airport is 100 km away.

Offering a garden and garden view, Orchard Luxe Glamping Pod is located in Dungannon, 10 km from Saint Patrick's Catholic Cathedral and 10 km from Saint Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the luxury tent's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax.

The luxury tent comes with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The luxury tent offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.

Guests at the luxury tent can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.

Orchard Luxe Glamping Pod features a picnic area and a barbecue.

The Garage Theatre is 38 km from the accommodation, while Castleblayney Golf Club is 38 km away. Belfast International Airport is 59 km from the property.

Located in Westport, Westport Plaza Hotel is just steps from Clew Bay and a 4-minute drive from Westport House. This spa hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Clew Bay Heritage Centre and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Westport Golf Club.

Set in Newry and only 19 km from Proleek Dolmen, Terry Joe Cottages offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. A hot tub is available for guests. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Louth County Museum.

This apartment has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and linens for a supplement. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

King John's Castle is 28 km from the apartment, while Monasterboice is 47 km from the property. George Best Belfast City Airport is 72 km away.

Set in Kilrush in the Clare region, Lime cottage has a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 39 km from Dromoland Golf Course.

This holiday home has 1 bedroom, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a hot tub. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Dromoland Castle is 39 km from the holiday home. Shannon Airport is 51 km from the property.

Offering a garden and garden view, Ballybur Cottage is situated in Kilkenny, 35 km from Carrigleade Golf Course and 46 km from Carlow Courthouse. With free private parking, the property is 9.1 km from Kilkenny Castle and 11 km from Kilkenny Railway Station. The property is non-smoking and is set 16 km from Mount Juliet Golf Club.

With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom holiday home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Carlow Town Hall is 46 km from the holiday home, while Carlow College is 46 km away.

Barkers accom is located in Spanish Point in the Clare Region, 30 km from Ennis. Free WiFi is offered and free private parking is available on site.

All rooms are en-suite, and have a fridge, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and hairdryers.

Barkers is 10 minutes' walk from the blue-flagged beach, and restaurants, pubs and golf courses are in close proximity. Shannon Airport is 44 minutes' drive.

Boasting a spa bath, Meadow View Apartment is set in Belcoo. The 4-star apartment is 1.8 km from Killinagh Church. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment features a hot tub.

The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

A minimarket is available at the apartment.

For guests with children, the apartment offers a baby safety gate and a children's playground. If you would like to discover the area, fishing is possible in the surroundings.

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is 10 km from Meadow View Apartment, while Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 14 km from the property.

Set in Fivemiletown and only 46 km from Killinagh Church, The Old Barn offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is situated 30 km from Hilton Park Victorian Gardens and provides luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 46 km from Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark.

This holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a hot tub. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Fivemiletown, like walking tours. Guests at The Old Barn can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Monaghan Valley Pitch & Putt Club is 35 km from the accommodation, while The Garage Theatre is 36 km away. City of Derry Airport is 90 km from the property.

Offering quiet street views, Eske Holiday Apartment is an accommodation set in Donegal, 42 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club and 43 km from Raphoe Castle. The property features river and city views, and is 27 km from The Balor Theatre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Donegal Golf Club is 13 km away.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a washing machine. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with parquet floors and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Donegal, like fishing and hiking.

Beltany Stone Circle is 46 km from Eske Holiday Apartment, while Slieve League is 48 km away. Donegal Airport is 68 km from the property.