Hotels in Ireland

In the heart of the bustling town of Carrigaline in County Cork, this 4-star hotel offers free parking, luxurious accommodation and superb leisure facilities, including a 20 yards indoor pool. The Carrigaline Court Hotel & Leisure Centre is just 15 minutes' drive south of the city of Cork and 10 minutes' drive from Cork Airport. All of the rooms have satellite TV, broadband internet access and power showers. Stylish and contemporary, the Collins Bar serves evening meals from Monday to Sunday. There are large plasma screens throughout the bar and all major sporting events are screened live. On Friday and Saturday nights, the elegant and modern Bistro Restaurant also serves evening meals. As well as the pool, the hotel also has a superb hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a well-equipped gym. A range of relaxing and therapeutic spa treatments are also available.

Located in Bagenalstown, Riverview features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, terrace and seating area. Offering mountain views, all units come with a kettle, a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities and a living room. A patio with lake views is offered in each unit. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property. The holiday home offers a barbecue. Guests at this property can enjoy cycling and fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kilkenny is 17.4 miles from Riverview, while Carlow is 13 miles away. The nearest airport is Waterford Airport, 46.6 miles from the property.

In the picturesque village of Ballinaboola, the family-run Horse and Hound Inn offers rooms with private bathrooms and 2 bars, off route N25. There is free private parking and free internet access. The bedrooms at The Horse and Hound Inn Hotel feature satellite TV, hairdryers, work desks and tea/coffee facilities. A full cooked breakfast is provided. The Horse and Hound restaurant serves fresh Irish produce, specializing in fish and beef dishes. The cocktail bar has a fireplace and a large flat-screen TV. Offering warm, friendly service, The Horse and Hound Inn is an ideal stopover from the Rosslare car ferry.

In western Ireland’s County Sligo, The Benwiskin Centre in Ballintrillick offers comfortable en-suite rooms in a rural location. With a TV lounge and spacious garden, this self-catering hostel provides free parking and Wi-Fi in all public areas. Private rooms have an en suite shower and toilet. They have use of the centre’s communal facilities including a kitchen and dining area, bike hire, ironing facilities and a barbecue. Towels can be rented from the property for a surcharge. A popular local activity includes hiking at the nearby Benwiskin includes a walk or drive around the panoramic Gleniff Horseshoe Valley. The nearest beach at Mullaghmore, on the Wild Atlantic Way, is just over 5 miles away. Ballintrillick is rich in history with a ruined abbey and ancient graveyard. The village of Cliffoney is a 10-minute drive from The Benwiskin Centre.

The family-run White Sands Hotel is opposite the Blue Flag beach at Ballyheigue. It offers comfortable rooms with TVs, traditional breakfasts and free parking. Rooms at the White Sands feature bathrooms with baths, showers and hairdryers, They also include tea/coffee making facilities and some rooms have sea views. Jimmy Browne's Pub is a local, traditional bar and nightly entertainment during the high season. St. Dahlin's Well is a 2-minute walk from the White Sands. The Ballyheigue Castle Golf Course is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Tralee and Ballybunion golf courses are both less than a 30-minute drive, while Ballyheigue's Blue Flag Beach is located nearby, where guests can also enjoy surfing.

Built in the 13th century, this elegant 4-star castle boasts individually decorated rooms and 20 acres of beautiful grounds. The restaurant offers award-winning fine dining, and Central Dublin and the Airport are both a 30-minute drive away. With classic decor and free Wi-Fi, each spacious room features elegant touches such as chandeliers and antique furniture. Rooms all include a private bathroom with hairdryer, and guests can relax with a TV in the room. Barberstown Castle's restaurant serves French-influenced country house dining recommended by the AA and Michelin guides. Weekend live entertainment is also provided. The Edwardian tea rooms provide a place for guests to relax, offering cozy couches, afternoon teas, and freshly baked scones. Free parking is available, and Kildare and its Japanese Gardens are a 30-minute drive away. Nearby buses provide access to Dublin, and Powerscourt House and Estate is 40 minutes away by car.

The Heritage Killenard offers 5-star accommodation in Killenard. Set within private gardens, guests may enjoy the on-site features including a leisure centre, award-winning spa, and on-site bars and restaurants. Free parking and WiFi is available at the hotel. Each air conditioned room offers a work desk and safety deposit box, a TV and an en suite shower complete with toiletries. Some of the bedrooms may offer balconies and views of the golf course. Guests have complimentary access to the Health Club with leisure pool, the 3.1 miles walking track, tennis courts and children’s playground. Access to the Heritage Spa Experience (thermal suite) is an additional charge per person. Breakfast is served each morning In The Arlington Restaurant, and guests have a choice of restaurants and bars to enjoy during their stay. The Heritage Killenard is 28 miles from the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The resort is a 10-minute drive from the M7 main road, and is within a 42.9 miles drive of Dublin city centre.

Gullane's Hotel is located in center of Ballinasloe, County Galway, 655 ft from the Suck River. It offers comfortable rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs and a fine dining restaurant. With large windows, the spacious rooms at Gullane's are decorated in light colors. They feature free wired internet and bathrooms with baths, showers and free toiletries. Using fine local produce, the elegant Bianconi Restaurant serves Irish and international cuisine. Guests can also dine in the traditional bar area, which also offers a tasty snack menu and a range of beverages including creamy Guinness. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful countryside walking routes. Highway M6 is just a 5-minute drive away and provides direct access to Galway.

With stunning panoramic views and a beautiful, peaceful setting among the lush green hills of Wicklow's Glen of the Downs, this luxurious 4-star hotel offers superb leisure and relaxation facilities. With a magnificent setting, the Glenview Hotel and Leisure Club houses 70 elegant and luxurious rooms, the Woodlands Restaurant, the Conservatory Bar and an impressive leisure club. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The excellent leisure facilities include an 18-metre deck-level swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gymnasium and an aerobics studio. There is also a jacuzzi, a sauna, a solarium, a steam room, a whirlpool spa, a children's pool, underwater air loungers and an outdoor hot tub. Personal fitness assessments are on offer, while the Haven beauty salon offers a range of relaxing and therapeutic spa and beauty treatments. Despite its beautiful, quiet location, the hotel is only 30 minutes from Dublin city centre, 30 miles (50 km) from Dublin Airport and just 15 minutes from Dundrum shopping centre. The large country estate of Powerscourt is just 10 minutes away by car, as are some of Wicklow's finest golf courses. Free private parking is available on site.

The Doonmore Hotel, Restaurant and Bar is situated on the island of Inishbofin, Co. Galway. This hotel offers views of the surrounding sea and islands. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a kettle, a hairdryer, and toiletries are provided. The property is reached by a 30 minute ferry ride from Cleggan, with a further 8.1 miles drive to Clifden and 55.9 miles drive to Galway.

In 300 acres of gardens and woodland, Dunbrody Country House offers excellent cuisine, large rooms with original Georgian features, a luxury spa and a cookery school. Each room has Molton Brown toiletries, a DVD player and bathrobes. The Harvest Room Restaurant serves delicious food and is run by TV chef, Kevin Dundon. Dunbrody offers breakfast till 12:00 in its restaurant and champagne bar and terrace. Dunbrody Country House is near the Hook Peninsula where there are beaches, walks and villages to explore.

Overlooking Kilronan harbour on Inis Mor Island, Pier House offers bed and breakfast in a peaceful location off Ireland's west coast. Also featuring a café, restaurant and an attractive garden, Pier House is ideally located to begin exploring the Aran Islands. All rooms are en suite and have a TV, telephone and hairdryer. There are tea and coffee facilities, as well as a desk and wardrobe. As well as breakfast, the Pier House restaurant offers a variety of Irish cuisine. There are Aran seafood platters and Galway Bay mussels on the dinner menu, while the café also serves tea, coffee and drinks from late morning. Inis Mor Island enjoys a warm micro-climate, and its tranquil environment plays host to craft shops and traditional pubs. The prehistoric Dun Aengus Fort offers spectacular views and is a 15-minute drive from the guest house, or you may prefer to make your journeys around the island by a traditional horse-drawn car.

With beautiful views over Rosscarbery Bay, this West Cork hotel has a pool, gym and beauty/massage treatments. Located in Rosscarbery town, it is a 10-minute drive from Clonakilty. The leisure centre at Celtic Ross also offers a baby pool, bubble pool, steam room and sauna, which are free to use. The Serenity Rooms offers a range of beauty and massage treatments. The kids club is open during all school holidays and is free to residents. Skibbereen & West Carbery Golf Club, which is 20 minutes' drive away. Eat and drink in the cosy Kingfisher Bar, and capture bay views in the conservatory lounge. The Kingfisher Bistro serves breakfast and dinner. Many rooms at Celtic Ross Conference and Leisure Centre have bay views. Located on the N71 the hotel is one hour from Cork Airport, Ringaskiddy ferry terminal and is ideal for exploring West Cork. Water sports, fishing, dolphin watching and beaches are all nearby.

Situated in Thomastown, Ballyduff House features accommodation with free WiFi. There is a private bathroom with bath in all units, along with free toiletries and a hair dryer. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. The country house offers a sun terrace. Guests at Ballyduff House can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Kilkenny is 14.3 miles from the accommodation, while Waterford is 23 miles away. Waterford Airport is 26.7 miles from the property.

Just 5 minutes' walk from the centre of Swinford town, Deerpark Manor Bed and Breakfast offers spacious rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Ireland West Airport Knock is a 15-minute drive from the property, with the N5 motorway just 300 metres away. All rooms boast a seating area, an en suite bathroom with shower, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities. The elegant Manor, with a relaxing guest lounge and games room, is run by Bridget and Jimmy Maloney. Having previously run a busy restaurant and BnB, they provide a varied breakfast menu, including home-baked bread. The local scenery is perfect for walking, and Lough Conn is 20 minutes' away by car. Knock Basilica and the National Museum of Country Life are a 15-minute drive away.