Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Boasting a hot tub, Ballybeg Pod 5 is located in Arklow. With free private parking, the property is 30 km from Mount Wolseley (Golf) and 35 km from Altamont Gardens. The property is non-smoking and is situated 36 km from Glendalough Monastery.

The holiday home has 1 separate bedroom and includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave and dining area.

Guests at the holiday home can enjoy golfing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Wicklow Gaol is 39 km from Ballybeg Pod 5, while Carlow Golf Club is 41 km from the property. Dublin Airport is 101 km away.

Set amidst 170 acres of parkland, Lyrath Estate Kilkenny is located on the outskirts of Kilkenny City. It offers air-conditioned rooms, Oasis Spa with indoor infinity pool, leisure centre and 2 award-winning restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Guests can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep at Lyrath Estate as rooms are soundproof and have blackout curtains. Each room includes a 43-inch flat-screen TV and overlooks the estate.

The Leisure Centre boasts a 17 metre swimming pool, a gym, steam room and jacuzzi with a smaller splash pool for younger children. Oasis Spa offers a range of treatments, pre-booking of appointments is essential.

Contemporary Irish cuisine is on the menu at Yew Restaurant which uses locally sourced ingredients while Tupper's is a traditional Irish bar which also serves bar food. The Grill & Bar features an open kitchen, cocktail bar and panoramic views. It is located on the mezzanine level and features dishes such as Tomahawk steak and lobster.

Kilkenny Train Station is a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available.

The Barn @Ardhill House is set in Ardara, 26 km from Glencolumbkille Folk Village, 27 km from Slieve League, and 41 km from Donegal Golf Club. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 10 km from Narin & Portnoo Golf Club. The accommodation offers a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available.

The 2-bedroom holiday home has a living room with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to have groceries delivered.

The area is popular for diving and fishing, and bike hire is available at this 5-star holiday home. The holiday home has a children's playground and a picnic area.

The Balor Theatre is 47 km from The Barn @Ardhill House, while Gweedore Golf Club is 49 km from the property. Donegal Airport is 46 km away.

Boasting mountain views, Gortin Glen Glamping offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 34 km from Beltany Stone Circle. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The campground has a hot tub and a shared kitchen.

The campground is fitted with a flat-screen TV. The kitchen has an oven, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. This campground is allergy-free and non-smoking.

The campground has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Oakfield Park is 35 km from the campground, while Raphoe Castle is 39 km from the property. City of Derry Airport is 55 km away.

Boasting sea views, Teachín an tSrutháin features accommodation with a private beach area and a patio, around 5.7 km from Spiddal. The property has garden views and is 22 km from St. Nicholas Collegiate Church and 22 km from National University of Galway. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station.

The recently renovated apartment is located on the ground floor and features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV 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 available in the apartment. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking.

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

For guests with children, the apartment offers outdoor play equipment. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, diving and cycling are possible in the surroundings and Teachín an tSrutháin can arrange a bicycle rental service.

Galway Railway Station is 23 km from the accommodation, while Eyre Square is 23 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 103 km away.

Situated in Dún ar Aill and only 43 km from Blarney Stone, Ballyhourode House B&B features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This homestay offers a shared lounge. Rooms have a patio with garden views.

All units are fitted with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. At the homestay, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.

Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with pancakes, fruits and juice are available.

Guests at the homestay can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Blarney Castle is 46 km from Ballyhourode House B&B, while Cork Custom House is 50 km from the property. Cork Airport is 57 km away.

With a stay at Cashel Palace Hotel in Cashel, you'll be just steps from Cashel Heritage Centre and Dominics Abbey. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cashel Folk Village and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Saint Peter the Rock Cathedral.

Featuring a hot tub, Boa Island Retreat is set in Aghnablaney. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 33 km from Donegal Golf Club.

The holiday home is located on the ground floor and comes with 3 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 ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Outdoor play equipment is also available at the holiday home, while guests can also relax in the garden.

Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 40 km from Boa Island Retreat, while Beltany Stone Circle is 44 km away. City of Derry Airport is 81 km from the property.

Boasting a hot tub, Tanglewood Stays is situated in Newry. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation features a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and bathrobes. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, units include bed linen and towels.

There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and hiking nearby.

King John's Castle is 21 km from the apartment, while Proleek Dolmen is 22 km away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 68 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Located in Nenagh, in a historic building, 40 km from University of Limerick, 5* Self Catering is a holiday home with a fitness centre and free bikes. This property offers access to a terrace, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk.

The spacious holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels 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 mountain from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nenagh, like cycling, fishing and hiking. 5* Self Catering has a children's playground and a picnic area.

Castletroy Golf Club is 40 km from the accommodation, while St. Mary's Cathedral Limerick is 43 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 70 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

33 km from Cross of the Scriptures in Roscrea, Hidden Hearts Apartment offers accommodation with access to a sauna and hot tub. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 42 km from Athlone Institute of Technology. The property is non-smoking and is set 42 km from Dun na Si Heritage & Genealogical Centre.

This apartment has 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette with microwave, a TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Athlone Town Shopping Centre is 44 km from the apartment, while Athlone Train Station is 45 km from the property. Shannon Airport is 102 km away.

Boasting garden views, Monart Farm Lodge offers accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar, around 35 km from Carrigleade Golf Course. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Altamont Gardens.

The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. 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.

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

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Milehouse, like cycling, fishing and hiking.

Mount Wolseley (Golf) is 45 km from Monart Farm Lodge, while Leinster Hills Golf Club is 45 km from the property.

Featuring mountain views, Bluebell Cottage - with hottub provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 21 km from King John's Castle. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Proleek Dolmen.

The spacious guest house has a satellite flat-screen TV. The kitchen comes with an oven, a microwave and a toaster and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing.

The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Louth County Museum is 24 km from the guest house, while The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman is 4.3 km away. George Best Belfast City Airport is 69 km from the property.

Boasting lake views, Corralea Cottages provides accommodation with patio, around 7.2 km from Killinagh Church. The accommodation has a sauna and a hot tub. The holiday home also features free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area and later warm themselves up in their unit's fireplace.

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

For guests with children, the holiday home offers outdoor play equipment. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Corralea Cottages can arrange a bicycle rental service.

Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 13 km from the accommodation, while Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is 16 km from the property.

Featuring 3-star accommodation, Innish Beg Cottages is set in Blaney, 24 km from Killinagh Church and 28 km from Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. The accommodation features a spa bath and a sauna. The holiday home also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The holiday home provides guests with a patio, mountain views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

For guests with children, the holiday home provides a children's playground. Guests at Innish Beg Cottages can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Sean McDiarmada Homestead is 31 km from the accommodation, while Donegal Golf Club is 47 km away. City of Derry Airport is 107 km from the property.

The Humble Daisy is set in Woodford. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.

The spacious holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Woodford, like cycling and fishing.

Shannon Airport is 75 km from the property.

Located in Enniskillen, Platinum Lakeside Lodge at Mullans Bay is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Sallow Island and Caldragh Cemetery. This lodge is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Inishmeely and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Lusty More Island.

This 4-star hotel is set in 130 acres of parkland in the popular tourist town of Bundoran. Overlooking Donegal Bay, it has a golf course, a leisure club, a restaurant and 2 bars.

The Great Northern Hotel is on an historic and challenging 18-hole championship golf course. The on-site leisure club has a modern gym, indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

All rooms are equipped with a TV, telephone and private bathroom. Many rooms also boast views of the coast or golf course.

Guests can dine with views of the golf course in Tir Connaill Restaurant. The relaxed Bistro Bar and Atlantic Bar are both open throughout the day and serve varied à la carte menus.

The surrounding parkland and coastline are perfect for fishing, hiking, and surfing. The beach is less than 300 metres away whilst the centre of Bundoran is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Woodland Lodge is located in Lisnaskea. Housed in a building dating from 2022, this holiday home is 21 km from Drumlane Abbey and 26 km from Ballyhaise College. The holiday home also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The spacious holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The accommodation is non-smoking.

There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go fishing and canoeing nearby.

Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is 28 km from the holiday home, while Cavan Genealogy Centre is 30 km away. City of Derry Airport is 112 km from the property.

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Kildare Luxury Suites is a recently renovated apartment set in Kildare, 4.1 km from Kildare Town Heritage Centre. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation features a patio. The apartment also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The apartment provides guests with a terrace, mountain views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with bath and slippers. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.

For guests with children, the apartment provides outdoor play equipment. Kildare Luxury Suites features a picnic area and a barbecue.

The Curragh Racecourse is 12 km from the accommodation, while Riverbank Arts Centre is 14 km away. Dublin Airport is 64 km from the property.