The Horse and Hound Hotel

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

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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Mary family_with_children gb
10
Fantastic ☘️☘️
Pros:

The bar; the location; the rate ; the staff were excellent - all Irish which is fantastic. Also all Irish eating and drinking. Superb

Cons:

The socket in room was dodgy.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple nl
7
Prima verblijf voor onze doorreis
Pros:

De ruime kamer en uitstekende restaurant. Grote parkeerplaats bij het hotel, waar je gratis kunt parkeren.

Cons:

Kamers zijn gedateerd en bril vd toilet zat (nog steeds) los. (Bad)kamer zouden wat opgeknapt mogen worden, maar draait vooral om het restaurant op deze accommodatie.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
8
Good stay and friendly staff
Pros:

Good location and excellent food

Cons:

Very hot weather but no fans for the rooms. Used an accessible room but a walk in shower rather than a bath would have been better for a disabled person

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Carys family_with_children gb
8
Great location, staff and food.
Pros:

The hotel was in a great location for visiting the wider area. East parking. The room was spacious. Food was excellent and the staff were lovely and helpful.

Cons:

The room was a bit tired and could do with a refurb but still worked for our short stay. There were a lot of dogs barking in the early morning-seems the hound part of the name is linked to greyhound racing and we would see them out the window.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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jojo solo_traveller ie
5
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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ANTHONY couple gb
8
Would recommend and would stay again
Pros:

Location great, didn’t have breakfast as we had to leave early.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
8
Convenient, clean and with a good pub as well
Pros:

Convenient and large rooms.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff - great food
Nice comfortable bed
Dog friendly

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Jeff solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great staff, nice food.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Angelika couple de
5
Für eine Nacht okay
Pros:

Freundliches Personal

Cons:

Badezimmer klein und Teppich im Zimmer

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Naomi solo_traveller ch
9
Great short stay
Pros:

The food was great (seabass). Rooms were spacious. Staff was very friendly.

Cons:

Room was a bit warm.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple ca
8
Only stayed one night but it was pleasant
Pros:

The garden at the rear, The Hatch coffee bar, full breakfast was included

Cons:

Greyhounds in neighbouring property howling through the night!

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Ingrid & Wilfred couple ie
8
A comfortable bed relaxing stay.
Pros:

The staff were very kind and helpful. Bed was comfortable

Cons:

The room was quite dark but the staff supplied extra lamps which really helped.
The shower in a bath……difficult when using sticks.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Dario solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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John couple ie
3
Very disappointed
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast.

Cons:

Everything really dark and out of date, the rooms née bright color not dark colors, also light lamp shades, the rooms need to be brighter!!

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Marta solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

I loved the staff in the restaurant, it was the first time the restaurant staff was soo helpful... even in the morning on Sun becasue we had a T4 race..the staff got my son a breakfast of first class!!!! Thank you

Cons:

I rang before arriving and the phone call was awful..and i thought the service was rude....so I didnt know what to think. On a separate note...the toilet flush was slushing all nite long and the dogs were howling too...so no sleep for us...so still food first class!

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Enjoyable and relaxing. Great location.
Pros:

Good quality food. Very tasty

Cons:

Heat in the room during heatwave. A fan provided in room would have helped

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Marie Odile solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner "à la carte"

Cons:

La lampe de la terrasse directement sur les chambres alors qu'on aimerait laisser les fenêtres ouvertes en période chaude!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Dinant couple nl
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee