Clifden Station House Hotel

Standing in front of the building you can smell the salt wafting up from the sea. The Clifden Station House Hotel is the perfect base for exploring Ireland’s west coast.

Well known for its welcoming atmosphere and with an excellent reputation as one of the most popular family hotels in Galway, the Clifden Station House Hotel has a great variety of family rooms and four-star self-catering apartments, along with an indoor swimming pool and a free kids club throughout the school holidays. Kids under 12 stay free (B&B) when sharing with adults.

Situated within a 20 minute drive of Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Killary Fjord, the Derrygimlagh Discovery Point and much more, there is something for the whole family to do here.

The Clifden Station House Hotel offers all the modern facilities you will need: a spa, leisure centre and one of the best restaurants in Connemara.

For the latest deals, see www.clifdenstationhouse.com, or call 095-21699.

Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club

Nestled along the scenic banks of the River Slaney, the four-star Riverside Park Hotel & Leisure Club is an ideal place for a family escape to the sunny southeast. The hotel is located in Enniscorthy, only two hours and 20 minutes from Cork city and 90 minutes from Dublin.

The Riverside Park Hotel offers 100 beautifully appointed bedrooms, designed and decorated to the highest standards, with comfort and relaxation in mind. Guests can enjoy a meal in one of two restaurants, the Moorings for an intimate and relaxed dining experience, or the Alamo Steakhouse which is renowned for its warm friendly atmosphere – the perfect family restaurant. Enjoy complimentary use of the leisure club and unwind with a dip in the indoor swimming pool, kids pool or relax in the sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Beside the hotel there are two playgrounds and a promenade walk, perfect for a family picnic. The Kids Club runs in the evening from 6.30pm until 9.30pm with great activities, movies, popcorn and refreshments.

Wexford has so much to offer families, as only a short drive away you can experience several local attractions, including the Dunbrody Famine Ship, blue flag beaches, the Irish National Heritage Park, open farms, Wells House, Gravity Extreme and much more.

For more information and booking, see www.riversideparkhotel.com, or call 053-9237 800.

Midlands Park Hotel

Located in the heart of Portlaoise town, the four-star Midlands Park Hotel is a great location for a family break this Easter. From the moment you arrive the striking entrance creates an impressive sense of space and classic, modern elegance.

The hotel is newly designed and renovated, having recently been branded as the Midlands Park Hotel, formerly the Portlaoise Heritage Hotel. Renowned for delivering excellent service, the Midlands Park Hotel has earned itself the reputation as one of the most sought-after family hotels in the midlands. There are lots of attractions for the whole family in Laois and the midlands: Lullymore Heritage Park, Emo Gardens, Kildare Village, Japanese Gardens, the Irish National Stud, Tullamore Dew, Birr Castle and more.

Located near the hotel is Portlaoise Town Park, which has fantastic walks and a playground to keep the whole family entertained. The Midlands Kids Club runs daily at 5pm-9.30pm.

Enjoy a meal in one of two restaurants, the award-winning Kelly’s Steakhouse or the Triog Restaurant. Then enjoy a dip in the 22m indoor swimming pool, kids’ pool or relax in the leisure suite.

Packages start from €269 for two adults and one child with dinner on one evening and a family pass to a local attraction.

For more information call 057-8678588, or visit www.midlandsparkhotel.com CL