The Horse and Hound Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (646 reviews)
Ballinaboola, Foulksmills , Ballynabola , ie

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Convenient location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Poor lighting in rooms
Noisy rooms
Bathroom facilities could improve

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Rooms were very clean, but some mentioned issues with the bathroom size.
Service
8.91
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.45
Conveniently located close to ferry and accessible to attractions.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms reported as spacious but also noted issues with lighting and old fixtures.
Amenities
7.93
Good facilities available, though some felt the shower needed attention.
Value for Money
8.39
Good value mentioned, but some comments indicated areas for improvement.
Food and Beverage
8.94
Food was frequently described as excellent with varied choices.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall a positive experience, with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:49

Property Description

Charming Family-Run Inn in Ballinaboola

Comfortable En Suite Rooms and Two Bars
The Horse and Hound Inn offers cozy en suite rooms equipped with modern amenities such as satellite TV, hairdryers, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can unwind at one of the two bars on the property, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring.

Delicious Dining Experience and Cocktail Bar
Indulge in a culinary delight at The Horse and Hound restaurant, known for its fresh Irish produce and delectable fish and beef dishes. After dinner, head to the cocktail bar with a fireplace and a large flat-screen TV, creating a cozy ambiance for enjoying your favorite drink.

Convenient Location with Warm Hospitality
Located on the N25 and offering free private parking and internet access, The Horse and Hound Inn is not only a convenient stopover for Rosslare car ferry travelers but also provides warm and friendly service, ensuring a memorable stay.

Book your stay at The Horse and Hound Inn for a delightful getaway in Ballinaboola.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 646 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 8.91
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 8.94
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Aoife • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

The room was comfortable, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

The room needed a deep clean. Also issue with dogs next door barking during the night and morning. Some people didn’t get sleep.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Serghei • couple • ie
10
2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Robbie • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

My 13 year old son, great grandparents and his dad planned a trip to Ireland and found this place on booking.com, my son loves travelling and was really excited to come to Ireland until he was greeted by what I can only assume the manger of this place. My son's words were he was really rude from the get go. My son's dad booked a single room and then a family room as originally there was 5 members of the trip but one dropped out last minute. They checked in then to be told that they would have to pay more in the morning as apparently they were in the man's words " trying to pull the wool over his eyes" confused and STILL confused they tried to talk to the man to get some clarity on the situation as he kept on saying " your trying to be smart I've tried to be nice" he then asked them to leave!!! Absolute horrendous customer service over absolutely nothing if anything he was gaining more money as one member of the trip wasn't there. It's actually put me off ever visiting Ireland myself. Luckily it didn't spoil their trip and the other hotel they booked was very accommodating. Definitely avoid this place if you're looking for a smooth FRIENDLY service. To ask a child along with older people to leave purely because he's assumed something is diabolical.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good overnight stay
Pros:

Nice quiet room .Nice meal . Friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Arno • couple • de
8
Pros:

Sehr gutes Frühstück, freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Arthur • family_with_children • gb
10
Couldn’t have been better for us
Pros:

Comfortable, big, clean room.
Probably due to the heat, they provided a sheet under the duvet which was all that was needed, very polite and considerate staff and late at night they offered breakfast options even though we were leaving very early.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Great restaurant
Pros:

Great quality and perfectly cooked meals, the fish specials were top drawer in the restaurant, large comfortable room.

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Colm • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Great service with friendly staff, comfortable rooms and nice food onsite all at a reasonable price. A good petrol station across the road also.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Colm • couple • ie
10
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Dolores • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Family atmosphere

Cons:

Room was so dark & gloomy. Lighting was so depressing

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Comfortable room, very clean, staff very helpful and very friendly and pleasant. The food is excellent. Overall a very pleasant experience and we are repeat customers.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like.

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Reeves • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • au
4
Staff friendly food great Rooms very outdated
Pros:

It’s close to where I needed to be

Cons:

There were no main lights in the bedrooms just lamps which made the room very dark.
The toilet seat was completely broken
There were only 2 towels for 3 people.
No room safe
The condensation on the windows was awful the curtains were very wet.
Rooms really needs updating.

2025-12-11 • via Nuitee
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forde • couple • ie
10
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Rmal • solo_traveller • ie
7
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • extended_group • gb
10
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Aoibhean • family_with_children • ie
7
2025-11-19 • via Nuitee
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Niamh • couple • ie
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Almost everything about this hotel is great.

Cons:

Room a little bit too dark.

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
8
Pros:

We left too early in the morning so did not have breakfast.

2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Clair • solo_traveller • ie
8
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee