Our five favourite Irish hotels for a midterm breakaway with the kids!

With midterm break just around the corner, we can't stop staring at that end-of-school date circled on the calender. We're all desperately in need of a break - us parents and the kids.

We never got a proper Christmas really this year and with all the stress and buildup of the last couple of months since, we're dying for some proper down time with the kids to reconnect and have a great time together as a family. And to do that, you need an environment that's not only supportive but welcoming of children - and the fun-filled chaos they can bring with them! 

We wouldn't want to be anywhere except a place that celebrates that fun-filled chaos, which is why we've put together our list of the best child-friendly hotels so you and all the family can have a fun and relaxing skite away in Ireland this midterm break - staycations just got more fun!

Dingle Skellig Hotel, Co. Kerry

Dingle is the original Wild Atlantic Way getaway with its dramatic scenery and charming town full of gorgeous restaurants and shops. Explore the shores of Dingle Bay in their stunning hotel that is perfect for quality family time. With many resources for parents, including a crèche that takes children from four months and staff that go out of their way to help in any way they can, you can be sure you’ll be well-looked after. Enjoy unwinding in the spa, having a long, lazy breakfast or grab a dip in their pool – or the Atlantic!

Entire floors are dedicated for family use to avoid disturbing other guests - cots are available, baby sitting can be arranged, there’s a crèche, playroom, and children’s playground. And, while outdoor activities are a major attraction to the area (dolphin watching, fishing, water sports, golf, walking…), insurance for unpredictable weather is provided by a well-equipped leisure centre with 17m pool and children’s pool, and the hotel’s Peninsula Spa!

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Ballyvolane House, Co. Cork

A country house break tends to be seen as rather grown up and calming – so maybe not the first place you would think of for a family holiday. But Ballyvolane house is all about offering the Big House experience in the beautiful countryside with its sprawling gardens and woodlands and farm animals, all ready to entertain your little ones! Jenny and Justin Green of Ballyvolane House, Fermoy, Co Cork offer special ‘Little People’ breaks throughout the year for a few days of family fun all together in a gorgeous setting. It’s ideal for kids, with a tree house to play in, woods to explore, hens to feed, eggs to collect, donkeys to pet and lots more entertainment nearby, such as Fota Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle and Leahy's Open Farm!  Each child is given a storybook and a jar of cookies on arrival, and ‘Farmer Justin’ takes all the kids on a tractor and trailer ride around the estate after breakfast – a truly magical experience in County Cork!

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Galway Bay Hotel, Co. Galway

Voted Best Irish Hotel 2021, Galway Bay Hotel is a luxurious 4 star hotel located at the midpoint of the Wild Atlantic Way. With beautiful views over the Atlantic ocean the hotel is situated on the famous Salthill promenade, only 5 minutes from Galway City Centre. The perfect base for all the activities and scenic drives Galway city and the wider county have to offer, you can experience The Wild Atlantic Way with your kids for the first time, stopping off at the beautiful Kylemore Abbey in Connemara or visiting Clifden Castle. Play in the their fun-filled pool or book into the hotel’s fun packed time of games and adventure in one of the evening Kid's Club sessions! With Galway city’s amazing restaurant’s mere minutes away, it’s the perfect getaway for mum and dad as well as the kids!

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Diamond Coast Hotel, Co. Sligo

Looking for a hotel to accommodate all the kids – and the baby gear? The Diamond Coast Hotel will surprise and delight you with their large family rooms, accommodating up to six people with lots of room for a cot. In the pretty and quaint Enniscrone, you’ll be right by a stunning beach, meaning lots of long beautiful walks in nature along with lots of on-site activities for families like sports, pitch and putt and aqua park!

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Quality Hotel & Leisure Centre, Co. Cork

Cork is a rare gem of a county and the Quality Hotel right in the town centre of Clonakilty is even rarer a find. These family rooms can accommodate up to four children with two adults, making them super popular with larger families. A great spot to see the scenic West Cork from, explore Inchydoney beach, swim in the pool or take advantage of the créche and play centre with the kids. Chill out for the evening in their in-house cinema or take a dip in the pool to really unwind in this gorgeous family-friendly, fun hotel. 

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