Last-minute family-friendly hotels in Ireland

Gabriel Guesthouse in Rhyl provides accommodation with free WiFi, 500 metres from Rhyl Beach, 10 km from Bodelwyddan Castle and 30 km from Llandudno Pier. The guest house features family rooms.

At the guest house, all units come with a shared bathroom.

Talardy Hotel by Marston’s Inns offers attractive en suite accommodation in St Asaph, North Wales. Just 4 minutes’ drive from the centre of the city, it has a pub and restaurant, free parking and Wi-Fi.

Each room at the Talardy Hotel has en suite bathroom facilities with shower or bath. There is a TV, hairdryer, bottled water and tea and coffee facilities in all rooms.

A freshly cooked breakfast is served each morning. The pub serves a full menu including steaks, gourmet burgers, rotisserie chicken, sharing platters, pasta and a wide choice of desserts.

The hotel is around 17 minutes’ drive from the coastal towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn. The northern tip of the Snowdonia region lies around 20 miles west of St Asaph.

Located in Letterkenny, Mount Errigal Hotel Conference & Leisure Centre is within a 15-minute walk of Letterkenny Town Council Public Services Centre and Letterkenny Golf Club. This hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Letterkenny Town Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Letterkenny Cathedral.

Nestled in the Eskdale Valley, Bower House Inn is 4 miles from the Cumbrian coast. This 17th century 3 star inn offers superb food in its restaurant and rooms with en suite bathrooms.

Set across 2 buildings, Bower House Inn is quiet hotel, set in beautiful countryside. With free WiFi, rooms feature TVs and tea/coffee making facilities.

The extensive breakfast and fine dinner menu use the finest of local ingredients and locally sourced produce.

The bar has low beamed ceilings and offers local ales. The garden has fantastic views and free parking is available at Bower House Inn.

A great base for countryside walks, Scarfell, Great Gable and Wastwater are all within reach. Coniston Water is a short 15-minute drive from the Bower.

With a stay at The Sandbanks in Barmouth, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Cardigan Bay. This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Barmouth Beach and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Dinas Oleu.

2 Ramore Ave is set on the seafront in Portrush, less than 1 km from Whiterocks Beach and 14 km from Giants Causeway. The property features sea views and is 2.1 km from Royal Portrush Golf Course. The apartment has family rooms.

Featuring a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also feature a balcony.

City of Derry Airport is 48 km from the property.

Located in Llanon, Penrhos Park is within a 10-minute drive of Penrhos Golf Course and Penderi Cliffs. This family-friendly hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Llyn Fanod.

Situated in historic Aberstwyth, The Starling Cloud offers a bar, restaurant, and an indoor children’s play area. With free onsite parking, it is just 15 minutes’ walk from Aberystwth Railway Station.

The family-friendly rooms include a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property.

The Starling Cloud guests can enjoy meals in the onsite restaurant, including the popular rotisserie cooked chicken. In warmer weather, guests are welcome to dine outside. Hand pulled bitters and a wide range of draught ales are served at the bar.

With its landmark pier, Aberstwyth’s Promenade is 1 mile from The Starling Cloud. Aberystwth University is a 30-minute walk away.

With a stay at Bluewaters Hotel, Blackpool North Promenade in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Central Pier. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Winter Gardens and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

When you stay at Roe Valley Resort in Limavady, you'll be in a regional park, within a 5-minute drive of Roe Park Golf Club and Roe Valley Country Park. This golf hotel is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Magilligan - Benone Strand and 25.5 mi (41 km) from Giant's Causeway.

Situated 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city centre of Derry, The Frontier Hotel features free on-site parking, as well as a children’s play area.

Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at The Frontier, as well as a flat-screen TV and en suite bathroom. Tea & coffee making facilities are also included.

A traditional Irish breakfast is served daily, as well as lunch and evening meals featuring locally sourced ingredients. Live entertainment is provided every Saturday night in the bar, where guests can also enjoy a wide selection of drinks.

Horse riding and golf facilities are both within a 10-minute walk, and Derry Airport is just 15km away.

On Llandudno’s seafront, this established family-owned guest house features bright and cosily furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy its award-winning garden and hearty, full English breakfasts.

Each of the warmly decorated rooms offers a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of a TV, as well as tea and coffee-making facilities. Please note that the property does not have wheelchair access.

Guests can relax in the residents lounge, which overlooks the sea.

The North Wales Theatre is just 400 metres away. Mostyn Champneys Retail Park and Oriel Mostyn Gallery is just a 5-minute walk away. Llandudno Rail Station is just a 5-minute walk away, and the Great Orme Tramway is 5 minutes away by car.

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.

Beaches is a small family-run guest house featuring a large private garden with gated access to Ayr’s sandy beach. It's set just 5 minutes’ walk from Ayr’s centre with its shopping, dining, and nightlife.

With an LCD TV, free WiFi access and garden views, all Beaches rooms also have a private bathroom.

Locally sourced produce from Ayrshire farms is used in the full Scottish breakfasts. Free-range eggs, haggis, square sausage and tattie scones are just some of those on offer. Continental options are also available.

Secure on-site parking is provided for motorcycles. Troon Golf Course is only a 10-minute drive from Beaches. Ayr railway station is just 1 mile away and has services to Glasgow Central station every 30 minutes, while Robert Burns birthplace museum is a 5-minute drive away.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Llandudno in Llandudno, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Llandudno Pier. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Llandudno ski slope and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Llandudno North Shore Beach.

With a stay at this apartment in Pembroke, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Freshwater East Beach. This apartment is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Tenby Beach and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lamphey Bishop's Palace.

With a stay at this holiday home in Tenby, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and Tenby Beach. This holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ocean Commotion and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Tenby Golf Club.

Located in Holmrook, Woolpack Inn is in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Eskdale Mill and Hardknott Roman Fort. This bed & breakfast is 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Lake Windermere and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Stanley Ghyll Waterfall.

Located in the heart of Dingle, Barr na Sráide offers 3-star accommodation with free parking and with free Wi-Fi. Kerry Airport is only a 45-minute drive. The picturesque Dingle Peninsula boasts stunning landscape and access to horse riding, sailing, golf and diving.

Each of the 26 rooms at Barr na Sráide features an en suite shower room and a TV with satellite channels.

A hearty breakfast is served daily and guests can also enjoy a drink at the on-site pub. Craft and gift shops, restaurants, and traditional music venues are within 5 minutes’ walk from the property.

Set in Minishant, in a historic building, 14 km from Ayr Racecourse, Bracken Barns Glamping & Massage is a luxury tent with a garden and barbecue facilities. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The luxury tent offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a toaster, a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. A patio with an outdoor dining area and garden views is offered in each unit. All units feature a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen.

Guests at the luxury tent will be able to enjoy activities in and around Minishant, like cycling and hiking. Outdoor play equipment is also available for guests at Bracken Barns Glamping & Massage.

Royal Troon is 23 km from the accommodation, while Robert Burns Birthplace Museum is 7.3 km from the property. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 14 km away.