20+ Family Staycations Over Halloween Break, 2 Night Stays from €286!

Thinking about some family staycations over the October mid term break? I’ve got family friendly Irish hotels and self catering apartments and houses to suit all tastes and budgets.

If you are planning some family staycations over the October mid term break, I’ve got you covered! I know many of you are looking for cheap hotel deals, others might want a bit of luxury, and many are looking for self catering accommodation with hotel facilities. I have tried to cater for everyone and have plenty of variety below.

Most family staycations are based on a two-night family stay, however I have also included some overnight Halloween package deals with meals and activities included. If you want to stay for longer, or just want an overnight escape, simply click on the links below and edit the search dates accordingly.

I selected various dates throughout the mid term below but dates can be changed to suit your requirements.  

1. Kerry: Ballyseede Castle, Tralee, The Lodge Family Room B&B, 2 Nights €420

All kids want to stay in a castle, right? Kerry’s only authentic castle hotel is surrounded by 30 acres of private gardens and woodland and is steeped in history. Ballyseede Castle is also known for its traditional Irish cuisine and fine dining, as well as its much loved resident, an Irish Wolfhound.

The Lodge family room has two double beds and offers great value for a family castle stay in Ireland. You are also ideally placed to explore the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way.

2. Waterford: Mount Congreve Cabins, 2ad & 2ch (Weekend Stay ) €482

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I enjoyed a fabulous overnight escape at Mount Congreve Gardens and it is the perfect treat for families looking for unique accommodation in 72 acres of gardens, beside the Waterford Greenway. Adults can use the private hot tub, while children will enjoy the after hours access to the Gardens which have a large playground and family friendly amenities.

Price for an overnight stay in a Forest Cabin with free access to Mount Congreve Gardens is €482, arriving Saturday 24th October. Price includes a 15% discount when you use my Promo code TRAVEL15

3. Laois: Midlands Park Hotel, Family Room, 2 Nights, €304

The Midlands Park Hotel is located in the centre of Portlaoise and has the added benefit of a leisure club with a 22 metre pool and a kids club onsite. We stayed here last year and loved its family friendly facilities and super service. There is a choice of dining options available, including Kelly’s Steakhouse which I can highly recommend.

4. Sligo: Clayton Hotel & Leisure Club,  2-bedroom Family Room, 2 Nights, €378

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Set on expansive grounds, yet within walking distance of Sligo Town centre, the 4-star Clayton Sligo ticks all boxes for a family holiday in Ireland. We enjoyed a family staycation here recently and loved it. The leisure centre has a separate kids pool, and there is a mini golf course, games room and sensory room on-site.

5. Sligo: Ocean Sands Hotel, Enniscrone, Family Room, 2 Nights, €378

The Ocean Sands Hotel is located in the heart of Enniscrone, overlooking one of Ireland’s best beaches, the location couldn’t be better. Children will love Waterpoint Aqua Park too, which is only a few minutes walk away.

6. Cork: Celtic Ross Hotel, Family Room, 2 Nights, €424

As well as gorgeous coastal views, and access to its leisure centre with indoor pool, the Celtic Ross is renowned for its great food. Located in West Cork, this is ideally situated for a family break over October mid term in one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations.

7. Belfast: Holiday Inn Belfast, Family Room, 2 Nights, €312

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The Holiday Inn Belfast is located in the heart of Belfast and is a great value option for a family stay in Belfast. Belfast is brimming with family attractions including Ireland’s award-winning Science and Discovery Centre W5, and make sure you take a spin to Colin Glen Forest Park to enjoy their Gruffalo Trail, ziplines and alpine coaster.

Read: 20 things to do in Belfast with kids and teenagers

8. Clare: Treacy’s Oakwood Hotel, Family Room 2ad & 2ch €378, 2ad & 3ch, 2 Nights, €416

Treacys Oakwood Hotel is located in the heart of Shannon’s town centre, just 9 minutes drive from Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and less than an hour’s drive from the Cliffs of Moher. There is a bar and restaurant on site and it offers superb value for families looking to explore the Wild Atlantic Way over the Halloween break.

9. Dublin: Croke Park Hotel, Double Double Room, 2 Nights, €327

If you are looking for great value family hotels over Halloween break then look no further than the top-rated Croke Park Hotel. Football fans will love that they are staying right opposite Croke Park Stadium – be sure to book a the Skyline tour – it is one of the best family activities in Dublin for children 12 and above. The views from the top are incredible and the admission includes entrance to the GAA museum afterwards.

Read: 40 Fun things to do in Ireland with kids

This top-rated 4-star hotel has a popular restaurant on site and Dublin city centre can be reached in 25 minutes by foot, or even less by metro or bus.

10. Meath: Púca Festival at Decoy Country Cottages, 3 Nights from €1061

Get ready to be really and truly spooked at the birthplace of Halloween! This years Púca festival is on from the 29th October to 1st November 2026, and includes live music and comedy performances from top artists as well fire rituals, spooky activities and storytelling for all the family to enjoy. 

The top rated Decoy Country Cottages are within easy reach of the festival hubs and have a range of cottages available from one to four bedrooms. They offer all the advantages of a self-catering holiday with the added bonus of having superb onsite facilities.

Children will love the alpaca, pony and pet goat, and the Kids Den has toys and books for younger children, as well as a games room and fitness suite upstairs. Every possible need for babies and toddlers can be supplied free of charge, including a stair-gate, baby bouncer etc. They are pet friendly too!

Price for a weekend stay in the 2 bedroom Coach House is €979 for two nights or €1061 for three nights for a family of five, arriving on the 29th of October for the festival. 

11. Laois: Glamping Under The Stars, Hobbit House – Sleeps 6 from €399

I had the pleasure of visiting Glamping under the Stars a few years ago and loved staying in these cute Hobbit Houses. As well as a unique family holiday in Ireland, they are so well equipped that they offer the best of both worlds – a back to nature escape with all the modern comforts of home.

The newly opened luxurious 2 and 3-bedroom houses take the term glamping to a whole new level. All have a unique theme with murals from local artists and include ensuite bathrooms, kitchen, as well as a large, elevated deck or patio.

There is also a communal ‘Glamp House’ has a kitchen & dining area with a barbecue deck, campfire area, as well as children’s playhouse, sandpit and fairyhouse.

Prices from €399 for 2 nights in a standard hobbit house sleeping up to six. The luxury 2 bedroom Honeycomb House is €799 and the three bedroom Seanchai’s House is €899, sleeping six and eight respectively.

12. Cork: Garryvoe Beach Homes, 3 Bedroom Luxury Beach Home, 2 Nights, €828

The Garryvoe Beach Homes are newly built homes with modern interiors, stunning views and a private garden to take advantage of them.

As the name suggests they are situated just two minutes walk from the Blue Flag Garryvoe Beach, however you can also avail of the leisure centre and swimming pool at the nearby Garryvoe Hotel, for a nominal daily charge.

13. Galway: Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Family Room, 2 Nights, €296

The Loughrea Hotel & Spa is a super choice for families looking to explore Galway’s gorgeous coastline and Galway city, without breaking the bank. It has some super facilities on site too, including a Spa, restaurant and rooftop garden and sky lounge.

14. Kilkenny: Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel, Family Room, 2 Nights €440

The Kilkenny Ormonde is practically a landmark in Kilkenny City, and is located just minutes away from the Medieval Mile. Its brasserie and lively bar attract locals as well as visitors, and it is the only city hotel in Kilkenny that has a leisure centre and spa.

A kids club operates during school holidays, making it a firm favourite for family staycations over the October mid term break, and Kilkenny’s Feasts and Beasts Festival is on over the weekend.

15. Wexford: Riverside Park Hotel, 2 Nights, 2ad & 2ch from €286, 2ad & 3ch from €358

The 4 Star Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club always offers great family hotel deals in Ireland. We stayed there a few years ago and enjoyed the leisure club, choice of dining options and family friendly rooms. There is a range of things to do nearby such as visiting Curacloe Beach, the National Heritage Centre, and Wells House and Gardens.

Read: Top thing to do in Wexford with kids

16. Donegal: Ballyliffin Lodge & Spa, 2 Nights, 2ad & 2ch, €334

The Inishowen Peninsula is one of my favourite places in Ireland, and the Ballyliffin Hotel is perfectly located to explore it. Make sure to seek out Kinnagoe Bay and Mamore Gap, two of Ireland’s true hidden gems and spend some time exploring Malin Head. You could also combine Inishowen with a trip to Derry city, it is only 35 minutes drive from the hotel.

Read: Top 10 things to do in the Inishowen Peninsula

17. Waterford: Park Hotel Dungarvan, Family Room, 2ad & 2ch, €360

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The Park Hotel Dungarvan is one of Waterford’s best family hotels. Peacefully located within 5 acres of landscaped grounds yet only a 5-minute walk from the pretty town of of Dungarvan, it offers the best of both worlds.

Families love the onsite leisure centre and family friendly dining, and with the Waterford Greenway on your doorstep, the possibilities for day trips are endless.

18. Wexford: Talbot Suites Stonebridge, 2 Bedroom Seaview 2ad & 2ch €391

If you are looking for a spacious family staycation with plenty of family friendly activities close by, the Talbot Studies in Wexford should tick all boxes. Top rated on TripAdvisor, these centrally located apartments offer all the benefits of self-catering, with hotel amenities, including complimentary access Talbot Hotel leisure centre, swimming pool and gym.

Read: Top 10 things to do in Wexford with kids

19. Kildare: Kilashee Hotel, B&B, 2 Nights, 2ad & 2ch €370

The newly refurbished 4-star Kilashee Hotel is situated on a 55 acre estate with fairy forest trail, Butterfly Garden, and a playground with a zipline. The leisure centre boasts a 25 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, as well as a children’s pool.

The hotel usually runs spooky events over the Halloween break with face painting and games.

20. Cork: Charleville Park Hotel, Family Room, 2 Nights, €382

The Charleville Park Hotel is located 40 minutes from Cork and 30 minutes from Limerick, so you have the option to explore both counties as well as the wonderful Wild Atlantic Way.

There is a leisure club with 25-metre pool on site, as well as a restaurant and bar serving drinks and snacks. Rated as Excellent on TripAdvisor, this is the ideal hotel for families looking to explore Cork’s top attractions over the October mid term break.

21. Kildare: 5 Star Carton House, 2 Nights, 2ad & 2ch €594

Following an extensive redesign, Carton House is now Ireland’s only Fairmont managed hotel. Adults will love the Carton House Spa is housed in the 18th century mill building, and boasts an 18 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, as well as a two-storey gymnasium, while children will love the swimming pool, playground and its proximity to Emerald Park, just 30 minutes away.

Price of €594 is based on a two-night stay for 2 adults and 2 children on the 25th of October. There are other dates available but the number of rooms available at this price are limited, so you will need to act fast!

I hope this post on family staycations over the October mid term break will help you plan a nice family trip in Ireland over the Halloween break. These Irish hotel deals were researched across various hotel booking sites. When you make a booking you do so via a third party website.

While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, facilities and activities are subject to change. This post contains affiliate links where I receive a referral commission if a booking is made, but at no additional cost to you. Read more in my privacy policy.