I have searched the web to bring you the Best Black Friday travel deals, with hotel stays from €28pp, 2 nights for the price of 1, and some great Christmas gift ideas.
I publish a Black Friday travel deals post every year, and its always a great success! This year I have primarily focused on hotel stays in Ireland, but I hope to add some more overseas deals later in the week. I’ve got some ideas for pre and post Christmas hotel stays in Ireland, as well as some spring and early summer offers. Perhaps 2020 is the year to give the gift of travel – can you think of anything better under the tree this Christmas?
All of the hotel deals below have free cancellation, so you don’t need to worry if travel restrictions are in place, you can simply cancel your booking without any charge. I will update this post as more Black Friday deals become available, and add any overseas travel deals that I am made aware of. I also have FREE online travel experiences and some nice travel gifts, which are ideal stocking fillers 🎁.
Note all of these hotel deals are subject to availability, but in most cases there are multiple dates available, so if the date you click on is not available, search for alternatives. Most of the stays are based on stays from Sunday – Thursday, with supplements applying for weekends. Some of the links contain affiliate links, where I receive a small commission if a booking is made, but at no additional cost to you.
Don’t forget you can claim up to €125 per person tax refund with the government Spend and Stay scheme. This is valid in selected hotels for stays up to 30th April.
Read: How to claim money back via the spend and save scheme
Overnight stays in Dublin:
4-Star stay in Dublin with dinner, bed & breakfast, pre or post Christmas from €71pp
Are the travel restrictions getting you down? Why not book yourself into a hotel for the night? The Hyatt Centric is one of the highest rated 4-star hotels in Dublin on Booking.com. Guests love it’s stylish decor, chic bar and restaurant, and its trendy location. For a limited time you can enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast from €47pp, or include dinner for just €71 per person!
This rate is based on 17th December arrival, but many more dates are available, pre and post Christmas.
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Read: 20 Dublin Hotel stays from €45pp
Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links €38pp
If you want to combine a night out in Dublin with a morning stroll on the beach, Portmarnock is an ideal choice. You can also enjoy a game of golf or relax in its luxury spa.
The Portmarnock Hotel has 30% off on selected dates with prices from €76 per room from January – April. Supplements apply for Friday / Saturday night stays.
Book 31st JanuaryBook 28th February
Hotel breaks over Christmas & New Year:
New Year’s Eve in Mayo, 2-night stay from €99pp!
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I have had many requests from people who want to get away for New Year’s eve. I have updated this post with lots of great deals, but this one for €99 is hard to beat. The popular Twin Trees Hotel in Ballina is located close to Mayo’s top attractions including Down Patrick Head.
The seaside town of Enniscrone is only a fifteen minute drive away, as is the Wild Atlantic Way. It also happens to have a leisure centre on site, if you fancy a swim.
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Read: 20 Irish hotel deals for New Year’s eve
Family stay in Clare, The Inn at Dromoland, 27th December €258
Situated on the famous Dromoland Estate, The Inn at Dromoland offers endless outdoor walks over 450 acres of countryside. With Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher and beaches just a short drive away, there are plenty of options for outdoor pursuits, as well as an indoor pool with separate kids pool at the hotel. This festive family hotel deal is not available over New Year’s eve, so I have priced this stay based on the 27th of December, for two nights.
View offer here
Read: 10 Dublin Family Stays over Christmas Holidays
Read: 15 Family staycations over Christmas & New Year
Black Friday Hotel Deals for 2021:
4-star stay in Kilkenny Ormonde from €28pp
The Kilkenny Ormonde is offering 30% off selected stays from January – May 2021. I have checked numerous dates and there are rooms available from €55 in January and February, €59 in March and April, and €66 in May. I have selected a few dates below, but they are likely to sell quickly, so edit the search dates to check alternatives. Prices are available from Sunday – Thursday, excluding bank holidays.
This hotel is practically a landmark in Kilkenny City, and is located just minutes away from the Medieval Mile. Its brasserie and bar attract locals as well as visitors, and it is the only city hotel in Kilkenny that has a leisure centre and spa.
Book 28th FebruaryBook 21st March
Book 25th April
Get 2-Nights for the Price of 1 – Hotel stays across Ireland from €129 including breakfast!
Select Hotels of Ireland, a group of 29 independent Irish hotels have given me an exclusive 2 nights for the price of 1 voucher that can be used in ANY of their 29 hotels. Prices start at €129 for midweek stays, with a supplement of €40 applying for weekends. This is valid for stays from the 5th of January until the 30th of April, excluding bank holidays, Easter etc.
There are so many great hotels to choose from including the Celtic Ross Hotel, Clifden Station House, Kenmare Bay and Breaffy House Hotel, where I stayed during the summer. There are small supplements on selected hotels, including Actons Hotel Kinsale and the Dingle Skellig Hotel. Prices are total cost for a two-night stay with breakfast, for two people!
Use my exclusive PROMO CODE tex2for1 to redeem this offer. See full list of hotel prices here.
Oranmore Lodge Hotel Galway, €28pp
The 4-star Oranmore Lodge Hotel is located close to Galway Bay, and a 10-minute drive to the city centre. It boasts a leisure centre with swimming pool, a counter-current swimming machine, gym and health centre.
The hotel is offering 30% off on selected dates from January – May 2021. I have checked numerous dates and there are rooms available from €55 in January and February, €59 in March and April, and €66 in May and June. I have selected a few dates below, but they are likely to sell quickly, so edit the search dates to check alternatives. Prices are available from Sunday – Thursday, excluding bank holidays. Add on breakfast for €6.50 per person.
Book 21st March
Book 16th May
Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford, B&B, €45pp
The highly rated Ferrycarrig Hotel offers stylish and spacious accommodation overlooking the river Slaney. It is renowned for its great food, olympic-sized pool and active health club and spa. Rated as excellent on Tripadvisor, this is great value for a spa hotel break.
Price will show at €80 per room per night in January and February and €90 in March, April and May. Note the rate with breakfast is only €10 more. If the dates below don’t suit, simply edit the search to suit your requirements. Supplements will apply for Friday / Saturday night stays.
Connemara Coast, Galway, B&B, €45pp
Offering spectacular over the Atlantic, yet only 10 minutes drive from Galway City, the Connemara Coast Hotel offers the best of both worlds. The Leisure club boasts a 19 metre swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, gym and treatment rooms.
Price of €89 per room includes breakfast and is based on stays in January and February. Price increases to €99 for March and April, €109 in May, €119 in June, and €129 in July. Supplement applies for Friday / Saturday night stays.
Book 16th May
Book 11th July
Read: 20 Mother & Daughter spa breaks in Ireland
West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, B&B €35pp
I love West Cork, I have visited many times – its one of my favourite places in Ireland. The West Cork Hotel is ideally located in Skibbereen, with the Wild Atlantic Way on its doorstep. This super deal of €69 per room includes breakfast, and is valid from the 2nd of December until 31st March – December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 31st, February 12th, 13th, March 20th, 26th are excluded.
Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy B&B: €37pp
The 4-star Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club in Wexford is a firm favourite with Irish guests. There is a leisure club and a choice of dining options on site, including the popular Alamo Steakhouse. Its close proximity to Curacloe Beach, and Wexford’s top attractions make it an ideal choice for a staycation.
The hotel is running a super Black Friday offer with 20% selected dates until May 2021.
Luxury hotel Stays:
5-star Mount Juliet Estate, B&B €65pp
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Mount Juliet Estate consists of two residences, the original Georgian Manor House and the chic Hunter’s Yard. This super deal is based on staying in Hunter’s Yard and includes breakfast. Why not treat yourself to a meal in the Michelin-starred Lady Helen restaurant, and make it a stay to remember. I stayed in Mount Juliet recently and loved it, you can read all about my stay here:
Read: My review of Mount Juliet Estate
This deal is valid on selected dates from January – May. I have selected a few dates below but if the dates don’t suit, simply edit the search to suit your requirements. Note the lowest rate is €104, but this a non-refundable room, price of €130 has free cancellation. Supplements apply for Friday / Saturday nights.
Book 18th April
5-star Intercontinental Hotel, Dinner B&B in Junior Suite: €145pp
The luxurious InterContinental Dublin has a fab five-star offer which includes an overnight stay in a Junior Suite, a three-course dinner in Seasons Restaurant, a full Irish breakfast, and a late check-out until 2pm. You will also enjoy complimentary access to the Wellness Area with the 14 metre indoor heated pool and Relaxation Area.
This deal is available to book from Wednesday 25th November until 2nd December and is based on for midweek stays in December 2020 or stays 7 days a week between January and March 2021 – subject to availability.
5-star Lough Erne Resort, Fermanagh, B&B: £99
Lough Erne is offering savings of up to 50% for Black Friday! Enjoy an overnight stay with breakfast and complimentary use of the infinity pool, jacuzzi, sauna and Thai Spa for just £99 midweek or £139 weekend. Lough Erne is also offering up to 40% discounts on spa treatments and golf.
Read: Living it up at Lough Erne Resort
Airbnb FREE online experience:
Airbnb is giving a FREE gift of $25 off an online experience hosted on the 1st of December, to every account holder! You can get $25 off ANY online experience including festive experiences, cookery lessons, cocktails making classes, or social impact experiences, like shark diving or an animal sanctuary visit – where 100% of the proceeds go to a non-profit organisation. Some Airbnb experiences are less than $25, so you can get the experience absolutely FREE!
Use code HOLIDAYS2020 at the check out. Only one code can be used per account, and it is valid on experiences taking place on 1st December 2020 only.
Shopping & travel gifts:
Collect TRIPLE Avios when you shop online
When you are shopping online this week make sure you shop via the AerClub eStore. You will collect Avios as well as discounts in many online stores. Apple, Marks & Spencer, ASOS, Currys, Feelunique and lots more are offering triple Avios, and many more stores are offering double Avios.
You can collect 1200 Avios when you spend €100 in Brown Thomas, Arnotts and Life Style Sports right now – this a great way to boost your Avios balance.
The Perfect Christmas Gift Box – Hotel Stay & 3 Irish handmade products: €199
This fabulous Christmas Gift Box includes a one-night stay for two people including breakfast, at any of the 29 Select Hotels of Ireland, as well as three handmade Irish products.
This gift is beautifully presented in a presentation Christmas gift box that can be simply placed under the tree. It can be delivered anywhere on the Island of Ireland and delivery is included in the cost. Not only are you supporting small businesses, but also 29 Irish hotels too.
Read: Christmas gift box from Select Hotels of Ireland
Travel gifts make nice stocking fillers!
I’ve got some great Christmas gift ideas for people who like travelling as much as I do! From travel bags to travel themed jewellery and prints, Ive got plenty of ideas in this post.
Overseas Holidays:
TUI is offering up to €250 off holidays departing from 1st March – 31st October 2021, and free amendments up to 21 days before departure. Use the following codes at the check out:
Use code BLK100 and save €100 when you spend €1,000
Use code BLK175 and save €175 when you spend €2,500
Use code BLK250 and save €250 when you spend €3,500
View offer here
Sunway has a host of Black Friday offers bookable via their website from 25th November.
10% off European sun holidays when you use code BLACK10
30% off Norwegian Cruises – call through 01.2311800
21% off selected G Adventures Tours
€50 deposit on Worldwide & USA holidays
See more here
Aer Lingus is offering €20 off return flights and 50% off checked bags to European destinations up to You can also change your flights for free before the 31st of May. Travel 01 February to 28 May 2021. Book by 30 November 2020.
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Attraction Tickets Direct has a wide range of offers for Black Friday including:
Adults at Kids prices on all major Orlando theme park tickets
14 days for the price of 7 on Disney Ultimate or Disney Combo tickets
40% off Discovery Cove Packages for 2021 and 2022
4 nights free at Walt Disney World Hotels + 14 Park Days for the price of 7 + $250 spending money
5% off Universal Hotel & Ticket Packages
Free Covid Cover on new bookings – Full ticket refund within 21 Days if your holiday is disrupted Covid-19. See more here.
Emirates Holidays is offering 45% off a five-star stay in the Anantara The Palm Dubai. Price for flights and a three night stay on a half-board basis, is only €899 from 1st – 30th June 2021. This includes a complimentary upgrade to a one-bedroom apartment. Deposit of €150 secures booking.
Travel Department and TD Active Holidays are offering €50pp on all new bookings of 7 nights or more made between 21st November and 30th November 2020 with the code VP-BLACK50. Their new Flexible Deposit applies to all Black Friday bookings, meaning that changes can be made without any fee, or customers can swap the deposit for a voucher that has no expiry date. This flexibility is valid right up to when the balance is due.
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Kelair Campotel is offering up to 35% off 2021 camping holidays in France, Spain and Italy, and a further 5% off for Green Friday.
Prices and information is correct at the time of issue but is subject to change. It is important to note that some of the facilities / activities listed may not be operating to full capacity. I have taken the facilities, location and reviews from third party websites, these are subject to change so please check with individual hotels for clarification.
Please note some of my Black Friday travel deals contain affiliate links where I receive a small commission if a booking is made, but at no extra cost to you. When you make a booking, you do so via a third party website Read more in my privacy policy.
Sarah
