Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Ireland

Located in Athlone, Athlone Springs Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Athlone Castle and Rose Island. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Glendeer Pet Farm and 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Athlone Towncentre.

When you stay at The Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of The Dunamaise Arts Centre and Sky Venue. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from O'Moore Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Portlaoise Golf Club.

Located in Thurles, Anner Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of The Source Arts Centre and Lár na Páirce Museum. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Thurles Golf Club and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Semple Stadium.

Located in Ashbourne, Pillo Hotel & Leisure Club is in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Ashbourne Golf Club and Emerald Park. This family-friendly hotel is 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from Phoenix Park and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Dublin Zoo.

Located in Dublin, Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley is within a 15-minute drive of Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College. This eco-friendly hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from St. Stephen's Green and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Aviva Stadium.

Located in Oranmore, Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Conference and Leisure Centre is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Galway Bay Golf And Country Club and Eyre Square. This golf hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Spanish Arch and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church.

Located in Dundalk, Ballymascanlon Hotel and Golf Resort is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Proleek Dolmen and Dundalk Stadium. This golf hotel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Cooley Mountains and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Saint Leonards Garden.

With a stay at The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre in Dublin (Whitehall), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Croke Park and Dublin City University. This family-friendly hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Trinity College and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Jameson Distillery Bow St..

When you stay at Park Hotel in Dungarvan, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Dungarvan Castle and St Augustine's Church. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old Market House Arts Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterford County Museum.

With a stay at Mount Wolseley Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort in Tullow, you'll be steps from Mount Wolseley Golf Club and a 2-minute drive from Tullow Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Aghade Holed Stone and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Hardymount Gardens.

With a stay at Treacy's Hotel in Enniscorthy, you'll be on a river, just a 4-minute walk from Wexford County Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Enniscorthy Castle. This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from St Aidan's Cathedral and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from National 1798 Centre.

Located in Mulranny, Mulranny Park Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Mulranny Golf Club and 11 minutes from Ballycroy National Park. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Rockfleet Castle and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Burrishoole Abbey.

With a beautiful setting on the River Suir, the luxurious Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort is on a private island completely detached from the mainland.

The castle boasts elegant rooms and suites with stunning views. These individually designed rooms offer also offer free WiFi, goose-down quilts. Contemporary lodges are also available and include three and four-bedroom semi detached properties with a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area and adjoining living room.

Access to the island is by a private car ferry which operates throughout the day. "Complimentary ferry crossing takes 3 minutes and does not need to be reserved in advance, it departs every 15 minutes. Drive up the beech-lined drive to reach the castle and its 800 years of history.

Local activities include golfing on an 18-hole course, clay-target shooting, a driving range, tennis and croquet. There are also several nature trails and walking paths to explore.

With a stay at Charleville Park Hotel & Leisure Club in Charleville, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Beara Way and Bruree. This family-friendly hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Friars Gate Theatre and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Kilmallock Museum.

When you stay at The Lodge at Ashford Castle in Cong, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Ashford Castle and Ashford Castle Golf Club. This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Cong Abbey and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Quiet Man Museum.

The 4-star Shirley Arms Hotel is located in the market town of Carrickmacross, South Monaghan. It boasts elegant rooms decorated in luxury fabrics, free Wi-Fi and a fine dining restaurant.

With soft lighting, the spacious rooms at the Shirley have modern furniture. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes and private bathrooms.

White’s Restaurant has beautiful wood panelled walls, polished walnut floors and crisp white tablecloths. It serves a varied international menu, which is accompanied by an extensive wine list. Guests can relax in the stylish open-plan lounge/bar area.

Guests of the Shirley Hotel have use of the Phoenix Sports & Leisure Centre, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The Mannan Castle and Concra Wood golf courses are both within a 10-minute drive away.

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 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Ballynamona Beach and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ballycotton Cliff Walk.

When you a stay at Trump Turnberry in Girvan, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Turnberry Golf Club and Turnberry Resort Golf Courses. This beach hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Culzean Country Park and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Scottish Maritime Museum.

This luxurious, 5-star hotel boasts an opulent spa, sumptuous rooms with cosy bathrobes, and a 12-seat cinema. Set in the tranquil Kenmare Bay, the Park Hotel offers a 25-metre pool and can arrange deep sea diving trips.

Spacious and bright, the luxury rooms at Park Hotel Kenmare all enjoy a cosy seating area overlooking the garden, while some have private gardens and balconies. Guests can relax with goosedown pillows, deluxe toiletries and designer linens, along with an iPod dock and a TV/DVD player with 300 movie options.

Landline Restaurant - Menus are created out of ingredients that are seasonal, local and fresh. Located within the hotel’s Sean Scully Room, the restaurant itself looks out upon Kenmare Bay and the Caha Mountains beyond –– our source and continual inspiration.

The indulgent SAMAS spa provides customised spa and relaxation treatments and therapies, and guests can exercise in the modern gym. There is a glass-walled sauna, monsoon showers, and yoga and tai chi classes in the Yoga Pavilion.

A huge range of activities are available at Park Hotel Kenmare, and staff can arrange golf lessons and tee times at the adjacent Kenmare Golf Club, horse riding, or watersports on Kenmare Bay. A croquet lawn is also available in the beautiful gardens.

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.