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A picnic setup with a table, food containers, and a basket.

A spa entrance with a green wall and the word "Refresh" in the center. There are wicker chairs with towels and a small plant on each.

A large building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a reflective water feature in front.

A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

1. The Johnstown Estate

Enfield

£114

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor pool area with a glass barrier, lounge chairs, and a central tree.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and comfortable seating areas.

2. Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Dunboyne

Family castle getaway features hydrotherapy spa near Dublin with free kids' activities and a short drive to aquatic centre.

£109

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden play structure with climbing elements and a slide, set on a grassy area.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, plush seating, and a bar area.

An indoor swimming pool with a ceiling mural, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A three-tiered dessert stand with pastries and fruits, a coffee pot, and a vase of flowers on a table with a view of greenery.

3. Killashee Hotel

Naas

Family fun in the Irish countryside with indoor pools, bike rentals, and kids' amenities.

£148

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A golf course with a lake, surrounded by dense trees and rolling hills.

A modern building with a stone facade, a central entrance, and surrounding greenery.

A restaurant with large windows offering a view of a green landscape. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

A bar area with red upholstered seating, a bar counter stocked with bottles, and hanging pendant lights.

4. Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort

Blessington

Family-friendly lake resort offers golf for parents and activities for kids in Blessington.

£83

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A large, historic building with a prominent entrance and multiple windows, likely a hotel or similar accommodation.

A tennis court with a net in the foreground, a large castle-like building in the background, and a clear sky.

A formal dining room with a long table, chairs, a chandelier, a fireplace, and artwork on the walls.

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a checkered floor.

5. Kinnitty Castle Hotel

Kinnitty

£119

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

Two people floating on water in a pool.

A hallway with wooden flooring and vertical blinds, leading to a seating area with a brick wall and a circular light fixture.

A restaurant setting with a table set for a meal, including a sandwich, a bowl of seafood, and two glasses of white wine.

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a fountain.

6. Osprey Hotel

Naas

Spacious family escape with indoor pools for all ages and nearby kayaking adventures that delight through all seasons.

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a staircase, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

7. Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort

Trim

£81

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A historic castle with a formal garden, a fountain, and a well-maintained lawn.

A dining room with tables set for service, ornate wall mirrors, and a chandelier.

A courtyard with stone flooring, outdoor seating, and a castle-like building with ivy-covered walls and illuminated windows.

A castle with a formal garden, including a fountain and neatly trimmed hedges.

8. Cabra Castle Hotel

Kingscourt

Family castle adventures await with child-friendly meals and enchanting surroundings in Kingscourt's historic hideaway.

£168

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in East Coast and Midlands

A large building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a reflective water feature in front.

A spa entrance with a green wall and the word "Refresh" in the center. There are wicker chairs with towels and a small plant on each.

A cozy dining area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

The Johnstown Estate

Enfield

£114

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, historic building with a prominent tower and multiple chimneys, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A formal garden with a central fountain, trimmed hedges, and a distant church spire.

A three-tiered dessert stand with pastries and fruits, a coffee pot, and a vase of flowers on a table with a view of greenery.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, plush seating, and a bar area.

Killashee Hotel

Naas

£148

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern indoor pool area with a glass barrier, lounge chairs, and a central tree.

A large, historic building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with steps leading up to it.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious hotel lobby with high ceilings, modern lighting fixtures, and comfortable seating areas.

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Dunboyne

£109

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with wooden flooring and vertical blinds, leading to a seating area with a brick wall and a circular light fixture.

A restaurant setting with a table set for a meal, including a sandwich, a bowl of seafood, and two glasses of white wine.

A spiral staircase with a central column and a decorative light fixture.

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a fountain.

Osprey Hotel

Naas

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with a curved design, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a seating area with a bench and chairs.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by plants and a building with a terrace.

A restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a view of the countryside.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a bottle of gin, and a glass with ice and garnishes.

Castleknock Hotel

Diswellstown

£123

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A grand hotel entrance with a large arched doorway, columns, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a wooden floor, and decorative elements like vases and star-shaped ornaments.

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small table with bottles.

Lawlors of Naas

Naas

£127

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A historic building with a prominent tower and traditional architecture, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a statue.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A luxurious room with a stone wall, a grand chandelier, and a staircase in the background.

An outdoor café with tables and umbrellas, set against a historic building with stone walls and ivy.

Clontarf Castle Hotel

Clontarf

£126

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a view of the city through large windows.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and hanging wine glasses.

A corridor lined with wooden barrels and shelves, leading to a wall with a large barrel and a winged emblem.

A modern hotel lobby with a red leather sofa, wooden ceiling, and blue seating area.

Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

City Centre Dublin

£140

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a reception desk, and a large, colorful sculpture.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city through the window.

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a central entrance with a covered area.

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

City Centre Dublin

£120

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A buffet setup with various dishes and a sign listing salad options.

A spacious lobby with a green sectional sofa, multiple seating options, a reception desk, and a modern chandelier.

A modern Clayton Hotel building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of an airport and a stadium.

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport Central

Corballis

£122

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Family-friendly hotels with pools in East Coast and Midlands

A bar area with round tables and chairs, a bar counter with bottles, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A large, symmetrical building with a central pathway leading to a formal garden.

A modern outdoor seating area with a sofa, a fire pit, and potted plants.

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, lounge chairs, and a large glass wall.

The K Club

Straffan

£211

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A large building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a reflective water feature in front.

A spa entrance with a green wall and the word "Refresh" in the center. There are wicker chairs with towels and a small plant on each.

A cozy dining area with a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

The Johnstown Estate

Enfield

£114

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by lush floral arrangements and wicker furniture.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by a poolside area with railings and a statue.

A bar area with a wooden bar counter, bar stools, and a chandelier.

A hallway with a tiled floor, multiple light fixtures, and potted plants.

Glenroyal Hotel & Leisure Club

Maynooth

£123

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large, historic building with a prominent tower and multiple chimneys, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and trees.

A formal garden with a central fountain, trimmed hedges, and a distant church spire.

A three-tiered dessert stand with pastries and fruits, a coffee pot, and a vase of flowers on a table with a view of greenery.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, plush seating, and a bar area.

Killashee Hotel

Naas

£148

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A large, historic building with a formal garden layout, including geometrically shaped hedges and a central fountain.

A hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and a large vase.

A historic building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A library with bookshelves, a bar area, leather chairs, and a decorative vase.

Carton House, A Fairmont Hotel

Maynooth

£178

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern indoor swimming pool with a curved design, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a seating area with a bench and chairs.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by plants and a building with a terrace.

A restaurant with round tables, chairs, and a view of the countryside.

A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a bottle of gin, and a glass with ice and garnishes.

Castleknock Hotel

Diswellstown

£123

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hallway with wooden flooring and vertical blinds, leading to a seating area with a brick wall and a circular light fixture.

A restaurant setting with a table set for a meal, including a sandwich, a bowl of seafood, and two glasses of white wine.

A spiral staircase with a central column and a decorative light fixture.

An outdoor patio area with stone walls, wicker furniture, and a fountain.

Osprey Hotel

Naas

£121

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple wings, and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a central round table set for a formal event, a balcony with a wrought iron railing, and a modern chandelier.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a cigar bar sign.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls, and a sunroof ceiling.

Westgrove Hotel

Clane

£127

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A garden with a gazebo, a white building with columns, and a well-maintained lawn.

A buffet table with various food items and dishes.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by columns and potted plants, with a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A building with a green ivy-covered exterior, a well-maintained lawn, and a flower garden with tulips.

The Keadeen Hotel

Newbridge

£139

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A multi-level atrium with a central staircase, glass railings, and a hanging light fixture.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a glass entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

Clayton Hotel Liffey Valley

Dublin

£87

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Family friendly things to do in East Coast and Midlands

The East Coast and Midlands of Ireland offer a delightful mix of family-friendly attractions that promise adventure and lasting memories. Start your exploration in the picturesque town of Kilkenny, where families can marvel at the majestic Kilkenny Castle and its sprawling gardens, perfect for a picnic amidst history. Not far off, the majestic Slieve Bloom Mountains beckon with their scenic walking trails, suitable for all ages, where children can enjoy the thrill of nature trails while parents soak in the tranquil atmosphere. For a splash of fun, head to the popular Waterford Crystal Factory, where interactive tours allow kids to watch glass-making demonstrations, sparking their creativity. The vibrant seaside town of Bray is also a must-visit, a beautiful beach and the iconic Bray Head, where the family can hike together with breathtaking views as a reward. Finally, don’t miss the magical experience at the Irish National Stud and Gardens in County Kildare, where children can learn about horses and enjoy the stunning gardens. The area offers several family-friendly hotels, particularly in Kilkenny and Bray, where you can find comfortable accommodations that cater to families with spacious rooms and kids' menus, ensuring that your stay is both convenient and enjoyable.

Top East Coast and Midlands Hotel Reviews

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport

8/10 Good

"Hotel was fine but I waited in the rain for so long for a bus that didn't arrive. I walked to the hotel and staff were very nice to me offering an upgrade too. Transport needs to be more regular at 6pm in evening. Thank you"

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport

8/10 Good

"Clean and spacious room, nice airport shuttle service, but no air conditioning in the room."

The Morgan Hotel

The Morgan Hotel

8/10 Good

"Two of us stayed at the Morgan for several nights, mid-week. Hotel was great all around. Clean, updated and located in central Dublin, making it a great base for exploring the city. Breakfast was included with our rate and that was very convenient as well. Buffet or order from a limited menu. The only warning we would offer is to understand that it is right in the center of the Temple Bar district, which is very tourist driven and a pretty exuberant nightlife. Even on weeknights, the area was loud well into the early morning. The hotel itself was quiet, just no way to entirely mask the world outside. But if you're there to enjoy that experience in Temple Bar and the surrounding area, you aren't going to find a better place to start. Hotel staff was also very helpful in arranging airport taxi for us and offering advice and directions about the area. Overall, it was a very nice stay for us. We would j"

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location. Great bar and restaurant there with live music. Rooms were clean and quiet. Staff were all very helpful and polite."

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