The Horse and Hound Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (762 reviews)
Ballinaboola, Foulksmills , Ballynabola , IE

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 762 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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Miroslava • family_with_children • ie
9
Recommend it for family stay
Pros:

The room, food at the bar and everything was excellent as you expect and much better than many other we tried in Ireland. The room was very spacious, comfortable beds and they allowed us with a dog. The dinner and breakfast were also very tasty. The staff was also very friendly and very helpful every time we asked.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the room was very hot and there was no control to reduce it which made the night uncomfortable. The bathroom is outdated and we did not have hot water one morning.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Jibin • extended_group • in
9
Pros:

Location and food

Cons:

Room lights
Cleaning

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Majella • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Enjoyed the evening meal at the bar when I arrived , staff very helpful and really appreciate that pets are allowed to stay.

Cons:

nothing to dislike

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Lorrain • couple • ie
8
It was a n older hotel but very clean , staff friendly and food was very good
Pros:

The food was really good

Cons:

Lack of lighting in our room and having to step into a bath for a shower

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • family_with_children • fr
9
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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AlecB • couple • gb
9
Served a purpose
Pros:

We used this as a stopover for the night before heading to the ferry terminal at Rosslare the next morning.
We arrived fairly late in the day and had to be up early the next morning so didn't really get to see much more than the room as we were tired after a long day's drive from Omagh.
We had to leave before breakfast unfortunately.

Cons:

The room was a bit dated and dark but served the purpose.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Dolores Kelleher • couple • ie
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Rooms were large and clean, breakfast was excellent. Staff were very attentive

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • ie
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nagham • solo_traveller • ie
6
Pros:

The breakfast that was included with the booking was very basic. I expected more for the price. Also, the internet was bad

Cons:

The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. I wanted to stay another night to explore the area since I was there and expected a lower price since I had already booked, but that didn't happen.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jibin • extended_group • in
9
Pros:

Food and location

Cons:

Room lights

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
R
Rafal • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great location. Great food. Lovely staff

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Comfortable and homely

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • extended_group • us
10
Wonderful way to spend our fist night in Ireland!
Pros:

Breakfast was delicious and there were many choices. The dining room was conveniently located and was a very welcoming area.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Derek • extended_group • ie
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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david • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Food and room was amazing

Cons:

Bar a bit dated

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Graham Ashmore • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good place to stay when arriving on the Fishguard to Roslare ferry
Pros:

Easy to find. Good parking. Just the right distance from the Roslare ferry

Cons:

It's a bit tired. The food is uninspiring but it was fine for what we wanted

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee