The Horse and Hound Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (731 reviews)
Ballinaboola, Foulksmills , Ballynabola , ie

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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

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 731 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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Moira • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, very spacious room, very comfortable bed, large clean bathroom, great breakfast,

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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gavin • couple • gb
10
Great location for touring area
Pros:

Well run with great staff and food

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Food very good and staff friendly

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • solo_traveller • ie
6
Bad luck for me, but overall lovely stay
Pros:

Excellent check in and out staff very helpful

Cons:

The door was very hard to open and when I returned a trip switch had went - no phone in the room to ring reception and I had to go into the hall to charge my mobile to ring. Asked for an extension lead for my phone as the one working plug was other side of the room, and I'm heavily pregnant so would prefer a fully charged phone but one couldn't be found. No apology given

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Seamus • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

The dinner menu

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • extended_group • gb
9
Stayed at the Horse and Hound recently and it was spot‑on. The staff couldn’t have been friendlier — genuinely welcoming
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Lydia • couple • gb
9
We loved our stay, the comfort, decor & food both in the bar & restaurant made a really lovely stay.
Pros:

Our breakfast was excellent, we had the vegetarian option and were very impressed, all cooked very nicely, presentation too, the buffet cereals, juices and fruits options were perfect for us.

Cons:

I don’t think there was anything we didn’t like

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lykhotunskii • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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paul • couple • ie
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Very friendly bar staff. Breakfast ( full Irish ) was very good
Really good value for money

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Argue • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff.
Very clean

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Hubertus • couple • nl
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Simon • extended_group • gb
9
Great place to book if you come off the Rosslare ferry only 30 min drive and in the heart of Ireland
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful rooms were great and so was the breakfast

Cons:

No view from my window but not a big issue

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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GAIL • couple • gb
8
A GREAT choice for an overnight stop if you are getting the ferry from.Fishguard or Rosslare :-)
Pros:

Super friendly staff. Great food ( both dinner and breakfast were great) They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable putting us in a quieter area of the hotel on the ground floor too as we have a reactive dog.Beds were very comfortable. Clean room. Lovely warm shower too :-)

Cons:

Hairdryer in room didnt work as it was broken ( wall type with tube attatched which had come apart)

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Staunton • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Stanislavs • couple • ie
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Great location, lovely room, friendly professional staff and good food.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee