Family Friendly Hotels Kilkenny

The 4 star Newpark Hotel rests on the edge of medieval Kilkenny City, a cultural gem of festivals and historical sites. On over 40 acres of parkland, offering luxurious accommodation, a Health Club & Spa and fun filled kids’ activities, this family-friendly hotel is the ideal base for exploring Kilkenny. Your hosts, the Flynn family have a renowned reputation for a warm welcome and true hospitality, creating a relaxed atmosphere and outstanding experience for all guests.

With 40 acres of lush, green parkland, the estate is full of activities and amenities to keep children of all ages entertained including a wildlife farm, a go-karting track, the Crazy Cats Kids Club, adventure playground with zip line, the magical Newpark Fairy Trail, and of course, the all-new Jurassic Newpark where you can walk among life-sized dinosaurs!

• Call: 056 7760500
• Visit: www.newparkhotelkilkenny.com

The Ormonde Hotel is located in the heart of Kilkenny City and it boasts a leisure centre and pool that all the family will enjoy.

Offering spacious family rooms and a kiddies club, the stunning Kilkenny Castle and Castle Park with its wonderful playground is just minutes walk away. An ideal location to explore the City but if by chance the sun doesn’t shine, there’s plenty of indoor entertainment for kiddies in the play zone, bowling, walk-in art studio, and best of all the cinema is just around the corner from the hotel.

• Call: 056 7750200
• Visit: www.kilkennyormonde.com

Mount Juliet Estate is just a 20 minute drive from Kilkenny City and close to many local attractions such as Jerpoint Park, Jerpoint Abbey, Jerpoint Glass and Goatsbridge Trout Farm.

This is truly experiencing life ‘To the manor born’. This  Georgian mansion overlooking the River Nore is surrounded by stunning woodlands and offers a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, spa treatments, fishing and equestrian options.  There are many options available to families in this remarkable 4-star hotel with a Little Rascals club (ages 5 to 12 years of age) and a Jinks Club (12+) offering activities such as equestrian, golf, falconry, archery, watching movies, playing at the playground and much much more. The Lady Helen restaurant has successfully retained its coveted Michelin star for a number of years and is a culinary delight not to be missed by gastronomes.

• Call: 056 7773000
• Visit: www.mountjuliet.ie

The luxury, sophistication and style of Lyrath Estate are unsurpassed among Kilkenny hotels. Lyrath Estate is a multi-award winning hotel, spa and luxury wedding venue offering some of the finest accommodation, dining, and conference facilities in Ireland. Escape and unwind with romantic breaks at Lyrath Estate – enjoy fine dining at the Two AA Rosette winning Yew Restaurant, rejuvenate with an Oasis Spa signature treatment, such as the award-winning Neroli Blossom Ritual, enjoy afternoon tea in The Atrium and catch up over cocktails in Tupper’s Bar! Try a tomahawk steak or lobster in the casual chic Grill & Bar. The onsite family facilities include a playground, BBQ area, falconry*, and archery* , along with Reilly’s Fun Club. *Additional costs may incur. 

• Call: 056 7760088
• Visit: www.lyrath.com

This modern, chic hotel is Kilkenny’s largest 4* hotel and is decorated with Italian marble, French wallpaper and custom pieces of furniture throughout. Hotel Kilkenny will ensure you feel immersed in style and ready to relax. This 138 bedroom hotel is located just off the Ring Road with plenty of free car parking available & fast speed wifi throughout the hotel. Relax in the 5* Leisure Centre with a 20 metre pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room. The amazing kids club is available on weekends and throughout school holidays. Kids can enjoy fun filled activities, while adults dine in either Taste Restaurant or the funky Pure Bar. The Pure Bar at Hotel Kilkenny offers an extensive drinks, wine and cocktail list including some specialist drinks carefully assembled by the Pure team. The food menu has been crafted to offer a great variety of dishes to suit all needs.

• Call: 056 776 2000
• Visit: www.hotelkilkenny.ie