Curated Luxury family friendly hotel deals in Ireland

The Dunraven Arms, established in 1792, is an award-winning oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by mellow thatched cottages, offering the ambience of a country house with fine service and friendly efficient staff.

All rooms offer views over the thatched cottages.

The Dunraven Arms was recommended by Karen Brown as Hotel of the Year 2004 in Georgina Campbell's Guide. The Maigue Restaurant has received the highest accolades for its outstanding cuisine. This restaurant has been recognised with 3 AA Rosettes for Food, Gilbey’s Gold Medal Award, Egon Ronay Irish Meat Restaurant of the Year, RAC Hospitality, Service & Comfort Award, Mouton Cadet Award and Bord Failte Awards of Excellence.

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.

Hotel Minella is an elegantly furnished country house on the banks of the River Suir, close to Clonmel town centre and bordered by the Comeragh Mountains.

Hotel Minella and Leisure Centre has individually designed and decorated rooms. The oak-panelled restaurant has garden views and is renowned for excellent food.

Club Minella Leisure facilities has a 20 Meter Swimming pool, Outdoor Canidian Hot Tub, Gym, Sauna, Steam room overlooking the River Suir. Spa treatments are also available.

With balconies overlooking the city or the courtyard, Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Augustine provide stylish accommodation in the heart of Dublin. Close to Christ Church Cathedral, Temple Bar is a 5-minute walk away.

Dining areas are fitted with tables and chairs and the fully equipped kitchens have cookers, washing machines and dishwashers. All kitchen utensils and crockery are provided.

With free Wi-Fi access, apartment lounges feature deep sofas, LCD TVs and DVD players. Beds have crisp linen sheets and the bathrooms feature both baths and showers.

Just around the corner from the apartments is the Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub, which dates back to 1198. Grafton Street and the Guinness Storehouse are only a 10-minute walk away.

Heuston Train Station is 0.7 miles from Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Augustine and private on-site parking is also available.

The 4-star City North Hotel is located just off Junction 7 on the M1, Dublin-Belfast route and 30 minutes from Dublin city. At a surcharge, it offers a taxi service to and from Dublin Airport, which is 15 minutes away.

There is also a coach stop at the hotel and a regular service to Dublin city centre which takes 30 minutes. The historic town of Drogheda is 10 minutes away and is the gateway to the Boyne Valley Region and Ireland's Ancient East.

Rooms feature large beds, power showers, free Wi-Fi and LED TVs. There is a 24-hour room service menu and interconnecting rooms are available for families, upon request.

Afternoon Tea and a wide choice of dining options are served in the Tara Lounge and Mornington Restaurant. The property also boast an elegant ballroom for conferences, events and weddings.

Facilities include a fitness suite and treatment rooms. Kids can enjoy the games room, outdoor playground and seasonal kids club. There are several links golf courses within a 5-mile radius of the hotel.

Emerald Park is less 30 minutes drive from CityNorthHotel, Funtasia Waterpark is 10 minutes drive, with Dublin Zoo a quick 35 minutes drive. We offer great family offers with inclusive family packages, meaning we do the hard work, so you can enjoy a thrilling day of family fun.

Set in Glencolumbkille and only 400 metres from The Silver Strand, Silver Strand Lodge offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This chalet provides accommodation with a patio. The property is non-smoking and is located 7.8 km from Glencolumbkille Folk Village.

The chalet is located on the ground floor and is fitted with 2 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 views of the mountain from the terrace, which also has outdoor furniture.

Slieve League is 19 km from the chalet, while Narin & Portnoo Golf Club is 43 km away. Donegal Airport is 81 km from the property.

Located in Castlemartyr, Castlemartyr Resort is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Ballymaloe House Cookery School and Jameson Experience. This golf hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Ballynamona Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ballycotton Cliff Walk.

When you stay at Sheen Falls Lodge in Kenmare, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Beara Way Walk and St. Patrick's Church. This family-friendly hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Killarney National Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kenmare Heritage Centre.

The Killarney Park is centrally located in Killarney – a 3-minute walk from Killarney National Park and 12 minutes by foot from St. Mary's Cathedral. This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Killarney Race Course and 1 mi (1.6 km) from INEC Killarney.

With a stay at The Dunloe Hotel & Gardens in Dunloe Lower, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Killarney National Park and Dunloe Golf Course. This family-friendly hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from O'Sullivan's Cascade and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Lough Leane.

The 5-star Dunloe Hotel & Gardens overlooks the Gap of Dunloe. It boasts a 25-metre pool, sauna, steam room, and indoor Nintendo Wii games room. Guests can enjoy free horse riding and indoor tennis, along with a fine casual dining restaurant overlooking the Gap of Dunloe.

The beautifully furnished rooms at Dunloe Hotel & Gardens are spacious and feature satellite TVs and large bathrooms. Most have balconies with garden or countryside views.

The restaurant serves fine cuisine and guests can choose from the à la carte menu and can sample the wines bought straight from the vineyard.

Lesiure facilities include an indoor pool, sauna and a steam room. Boating is available on the River Laune and Rossbeigh beach are a short drive from the hotel. An outdoor children’s playground is also available.

Set in 64 acres of parkland, the hotels sub tropical gardens hide the ruins of the old medieval castle.

With a stay at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, you'll be centrally located in Belfast, within a 5-minute drive of Titanic Belfast and Crown Liquor Saloon. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Spires Mall and Conference Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crumlin Road Gaol Belfast.

Situated just 5 minutes' walk from Kenmare town centre, the 5-star Kenmare Bay Hotel Lodges boast an open-plan dining room, lounge, fully equipped kitchen, and free parking. Pet Friendly Units available.

Check-in for the Kenmare Bay Lodges is at the Kenmare Bay Hotel Reception. Because the Kenmare Bay Lodges are part of the Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort, Lodge guests can access its facilities. These include a pool (children's hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily), gym, hot tub, The Bay Restaurant, and the Courtyard Bar. The opening times for the hotel and restaurant are seasonal; please refer to the Fine Print below.

The modern kitchens have granite worktops, a hob, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area has a table and chairs and the lounge features a sofa, a large flat-screen TV and a DVD player. There are 2 large bedrooms each with an LCD TV. Bedrooms also have private bathrooms with baths and power showers.

Water sports, fishing and the Seafari are available at Kenmare Bay. Kenmare Golf Club is a 5-minute drive from the Kenmare Bay Lodges.

With a stay at Titanic Hotel Belfast in Belfast (Titanic Quarter), you'll be steps from Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices and Titanic Belfast. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The Great Light and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from W5 Interactive Discovery Centre.

On the shores of Lough Lein overlooking 26,000 acres of National Parkland, the 5-star Europe Hotel & Resort boasts 180 spacious rooms and suites and a 50,000 sq. ft. luxury spa.

With views of the lake or the surrounding gardens, each room features plush bathrobes and slippers, an interactive TV and multimedia entertainment system, complimentary Wi-Fi, a Nespresso coffee machine, electronic minibar and a SuitePad in-room tablet with guest directory. Most rooms also include spacious private balconies.

ESPA at The Europe is a sumptuous spa, spread over 2 levels with magnificent views of the mountains and lakes. This luxurious spa boasts 16 treatment rooms, many relaxation areas, heat experiences, lifestyle showers, saltwater pool, indoor swimming pool, indoor & outdoor vitality pool and a modern state-of-the-art gym.

Killarney Golf Club is located adjacent to the hotel, and free horse-riding is available throughout the hotel’s grounds. The hotel can arrange pony treks through the nearby Killarney National Park. Fishing and boating is available on the lake from the hotel’s private pier at an additional cost.

The Panorama Restaurant features views of Killarney’s lakes and mountains, serving a range of fine cuisine. The Brasserie Restaurant serves flame grilled dishes, while Riva offers light Mediterranean cuisine.

With a stay at Bishop's Gate Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Londonderry, steps from Derry City Walls and Walled City. This luxury hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Masonic Hall and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from St. Columb's Cathedral.

Located in Arthurstown, Dunbrody Country House Hotel is on a river – a 4-minute drive from Duncannon Fort and 6 minutes from Dunbrody Abbey. This luxury hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Duncannon Beach and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Tintern Abbey.

With a stay at Talbot Hotel Wexford in Wexford, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Quayfront Walkway and 6 minutes by foot from Wexford Harbour. This golf hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Franciscan Friary and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Wexford Opera House.

A stay at Great Southern Killarney places you in the heart of Killarney, within a 10-minute walk of Killarney National Park and Speir Bhean Monument. This family-friendly hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Killarney House Gardens and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Cinema Killarney.

With a stay at Dingle Skellig Hotel & Peninsula Spa in Dingle, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Greenlane Gallery and Phoenix Cinema. This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Dingle Harbour and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Ballyavenooragh.