The Horse and Hound Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (705 reviews)
Ballinaboola, Foulksmills , Ballynabola , ie

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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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 705 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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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
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Alan • couple • gb
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • au
9
A great place and so worthwhile
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Clean, accessible and welcoming

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Doreen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect ,food was nice was able to have my dog with me the whole time ,staff were very nice and Friendly

Cons:

The lighting in the room wasn't great

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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kevin • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

I felt comfortable from the time I checked room excellent food brilliant

Cons:

One complaint minor the door stop in our bedroom i kicked it a number of time but a trivial thing

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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romcarmen • solo_traveller • es
7
Buen hotel para quedarse
Pros:

El personal el desayuno ,la cama era grande. La estancia ha sido agradable

Cons:

El baño era viejo y las moquetas. Las fotos me engañaron, pense q wra mas como una granja.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • ie
7
Booked for one night as stop over and it suited for this.
Pros:

Nice food. Girl serving breakfast was very pleasant.

Cons:

Room was dated, pillows and mattress definitely need updating. Water constantly flowing in toilet in en-suite. Beside lamp connected to main light switch in room.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • ie
10
Good value for money
Pros:

Have stayed here a number of times. Good value for money. Very good food in the bar. Breakfast was acceptable more fresh fruit would be good. Very quiet. Lovely staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • ie
4
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Nazar Topylko • solo_traveller • ua
5
Pros:

Просторный номер и ванная комната. Поздний заезд. Приветливый персонал.

Cons:

Номер требует срочного ремонта. Много разных мелочей, таких как: малое количество розеток, просевшие матрацы на кроватях, вода в унитазе текла всё время, двери в ванную комнату не закрывались.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee