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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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
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Julie • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • ie
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
5
Good enough for one night and easy to/from ferry port
Pros:

The staff. Room size and location away from the Road. Food, very big portions. Breakfast very good.

Cons:

Very tired hotel. Sticky floors, broken sink. Card reader broken resulting in me having to phone bank to reset our card as we tried on 3 attempts.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Alana • couple • ie
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • es
7
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • couple • ie
7
Ok
Pros:

Was ok

Cons:

Reception she wasnt nice and zero information given… very bad start.. other then that all good

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • gb
10
Excellent service, food and location
Pros:

Lovely staff, excellent location for the ferry and it’s pet friendly

Cons:

Maybe it could do with a deep clean, but that’s just my opinion

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Hugh • solo_traveller • ie
8
comfortable relaxing and value for money
Pros:

I only had a light breakfast but there was plenty available.

Cons:

I was only there one night and can not think of any thing that I did not like.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel - we'll be back
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Family run & very friendly. Great evening meal & cooked breakfast. I had cauliflower wings as a main and they were amazing.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Food was good, staff were very plesent

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Erick • couple • nl
9
Prima hotel onderweg naar Zuid-West Ierland met uitstekende prijs-kwaliteit verhouding.
Pros:

Uitstekende prijs-kwaliteitverhouding, vriendelijk, ontspannen personeel, ruime kamer.

Cons:

Locatie een beetje saai langs doorgaande weg.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • au
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Cillian • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • ie
10
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Very good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • au
8
A pleasant first night stay on our drive tour around Ireland.
Pros:

The room was spacious, dinner meal was delicious, and staff were very receptive and obliging.

Cons:

The room decor was a little dated (but well maintained), the furnishings and fit out made were walnut dark, making the room feel dark and enclosed, sometime to consider come renovation time.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Willy • couple • ie
7
Good location for nice stay. Excelleny food.
Pros:

Lovely homely atmosphere and staff were so very helpful and polite.

Cons:

Value for money.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee