Tralee Hotel
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Why Tralee? Why not come to Tipperary? The 'Its a Long Way to Tipperary' festival is on 4th to 14th July. Loads of activities especially 12th to 14th July, most free. Many things to do for adults and kids. Accommodation very reasonable but would want to hurry. PM me if interested. Would love to have you down here - everybody welcome.
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With three kids, I go apartment over hotel if I can get a great deal. Try groupon etc...
Carlton always squeeze too much out of us for the pleasure of having a third child!!!! Some hotels even want us to book two rooms, sometimes not even adjoining bedrooms.
Carlton always squeeze too much out of us for the pleasure of having a third child!!!! Some hotels even want us to book two rooms, sometimes not even adjoining bedrooms.
Try the Meadowlands as they do lots of offers. Meadowlands is close to the town centre and has good food but no pool. Manor west hotel has a pool and is worth checking out, it is close to the shopping center and there is also a fun play place near by. Ballyroe hotel in a few miles from town on the way to the local beaches and it often has offers. All of the above are nice hotels and the food would be good.
So much nicer places in Kerry than Tralee imo. Dingel would be my choice but for 4 kids I'd go Killarney based on my friend with 3 kids who said there are lots of activities for them.
I think people are very quietly 'hinting' to you that Tralee is not a good place to go. I've stayed in Killarney and hated it, if that's of any help to you.
What is it your kids like in a holiday destination?
Tralee is grand, but Killarney is much better. I'd recommend the Castlerosse hotel in Killarney, they do family specials including dinner and breakfast. They do have self catering but I usually go with the 3 night dinner and breakfast option because it's just nice sometimes not to have to cook! They have longer options too. They are on a cycle path right into Killarney town and national park so you can just leave the car and cycle. From the windows in the hotel you can see the deer down by the lakes. Nearby is a horseriding centre if you're interested and you can be an absolute beginner and they go for a gentle walk through the national park. You can rent bikes everywhere in Killarney but it is a bit pricey and if you can bring bikes that's all the better. The last time we were there in April they stored the bikes in the boiler house for us.
The reason I recommend Killarney is that there is so much to do with kids- muckross cycle paths, walking paths, muckross farm, kennedys pet farm, there's another 'wildlife' park with lots of petting animals just out the cork road, and the hotel itself has kids clubs, playground, tennis court and swimming pool. You can rent a boat and go out on the lake, go to an old leper colony, go to the Gap of Dunloe etc. And it's not that far to the beaches in Inch or Banna if the weather is nice. We always intend to go for day trips to Kenmare or Dingle when we are there but there's so much to do we rarely make it.
The hotel itself is grand, it's not five star, but it's comfortable and clean and very child friendly. They'll give you an extra bed in the room if you want or two adjoining rooms, the meals are nice ( its a three course menu with lots of options) and the breakfast is great- everything from cereal, breadrolls, croissants, cheese, fruit, yoghurt and of course, cooked breakfast. You help yourself.
i know I sound like an advert for the place but we go there quite often and always enjoy it. The kids moan when it's time to go home!
The reason I recommend Killarney is that there is so much to do with kids- muckross cycle paths, walking paths, muckross farm, kennedys pet farm, there's another 'wildlife' park with lots of petting animals just out the cork road, and the hotel itself has kids clubs, playground, tennis court and swimming pool. You can rent a boat and go out on the lake, go to an old leper colony, go to the Gap of Dunloe etc. And it's not that far to the beaches in Inch or Banna if the weather is nice. We always intend to go for day trips to Kenmare or Dingle when we are there but there's so much to do we rarely make it.
The hotel itself is grand, it's not five star, but it's comfortable and clean and very child friendly. They'll give you an extra bed in the room if you want or two adjoining rooms, the meals are nice ( its a three course menu with lots of options) and the breakfast is great- everything from cereal, breadrolls, croissants, cheese, fruit, yoghurt and of course, cooked breakfast. You help yourself.
i know I sound like an advert for the place but we go there quite often and always enjoy it. The kids moan when it's time to go home!
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It really is nice, in fact the last time we went we booked a few months in advance in order to get there over easter and the week before we went they sent us a 50euro voucher to spend in the restaurant and bar which was pretty decent since we had already booked!
I recommend the muscadet if you like a light white wine
I recommend the muscadet if you like a light white wine
Yes, you are correct, but just took the opportunity to promote my own area, Tipperary. Its alway Kerry, isn't it, and no contest for us in Tipperary. Still, I think a midweek break here in a 4* hotel for around €250 for a family isn't bad. Just bear us in mind if looking for somewhere different.
Where in Tipp?
Try www.ballykisteenhotel.com through [broken link removed] Its a 4* hotel on the Tipperary-Limerick road, just 3 miles from Tipperary Town and 21 miles from Limerick city. Midweek break for €258 for 2 adults and 2 children. If available, they may give a family one of their chalets adjoining the golf course. Have a look at reviews on . Now having mentioned it here chances are the hotel could be booked out quickly. I think it is great value. I have no connection with the hotel.
I think I take it back about Killarney after Vanilla's post, we had a bad trip mainly because of the hotel and the weather. And I think it was the Quality inn. Our room was freezing, great size, think there was a kitchen/sitting too, but an exit door was left open all night, and there were people hanging around it. It didn't feel safe, and I remember long queues for breakfast, and the foreign staff rushed off their feet. It was not a pleasant place to stay. Maybe we just had a bad experience that trip.
Stayed there twice in the 80's when it was a 4* and known as the Killarney Ryan Hotel. Was excellent then, ideal for kids. When taken over by Quality group went down rapidly but reviews now suggest it is on way back up although ranked 37th of 39 in Killarney. Anyway enjoy your holiday and sorry I didn't convince you to come to Tipperary.