Derrycon Bed and Breakfast, Cheap Hotel and Guest House Accommodation

The Midlands Park Hotel is a luxurious 4-star property located in the centre of Portlaoise and a 5-minute walk from the train and bus station. The hotel offers free WiFi, a health and fitness club, and a choice of restaurants and bars. Midlands Health and Fitness club offers a 22 metre pool, kids club, sauna steam room and jacuzzi. Jule Day Spa offers a range of therapies and beauty treatments with a relaxation suite. The well-furnished rooms boast King coil beds, plasma TV, safes, ironing boards and hair dryer. The hotel has good access to the M7, so shopping at Kildare Outlet Village and Whitewater shopping centre is easy to reach. There are also 2 golf courses 15 minutes' drive away. There are three dining options in the hotel - Kelly's Steakhouse offers a combination of French bistro dining and steakhouse, the more intimate Triog Restaurant serves both Irish and International cuisine, while The Charter Bar & Eatery is the perfect venue for a relaxing drink and some bar food.

The Maldron Hotel is just off junction 17 of the M7 motorway, only 5 minute’s drive from Portlaoise town centre and O'Moore Park. It boasts a 20-metre pool, free Wi-Fi, free parking and a gym. Bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with power showers and satellite TVs. Rooms also include hair dryers and tea/coffee making facilities for guests. DVD players can be requested. Guests have full use of the Club Vitae Health & Fitness Club, with its relaxing hot tub, steam room, and sauna. ALKen Beauty Clinic offers a range of massages and various beauty treatments. At Maldron’s theatre-style grain&grill restaurant you can see the chefs at work. The bar has free WiFi and shows all major sporting events. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, The Maldron Hotel is close to well-known walking routes and the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Rock of Dunamase, Emo Court and Parklands, Kildare Village Shopping Outlet & Portlaoise Golf Club is within a 2-minute drive.

Situated at the foothills of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, Giltraps Townhouse & Glamping offers accommodation in the centre of Kinnitty and features free high speed WiFi both in the townhouse and glamping site. Located opposite the Giltraps Pub, the accommodation is just 2 km from Kinnitty Castle. All rooms at the townhouse are en-suite and have power showers. There is a complimentary tea and coffee making area available on the ground floor. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are provided in each room. There are no TVs in the guestrooms. The glamping site offers a unique experience and is designed to help guests get closer to nature with the resident chicken, ducks and pigs. Electricity is available in all the log cabins and Mongolian yurt. There is a barbecue facility available in the courtyard. The bathroom facilities are located at the Townhouse, which is opposite the glamping site. Breakfast hampers of home-grown produce are available upon request at check-in for an additional charge and will be delivered to your door each morning. Local activities include horse riding, cycling and hiking. Giltraps Townhouse & Glamping is 14.1 km from Birr Castle Gardens & Domain and is 16.7 km from Lough Boora Discovery Park.

The Killeshin Hotel is one mile from Portlaoise and junction 16 off the M7 motorway. It offers a bistro, an indoor pool, hot tub, a gym and free parking. Rooms at the 4-star Killeshin all feature LCD TVs and large work desks. Bathrooms have baths, showers, hairdryers and ironing equipment. Free WiFi internet access is available in all areas. The Cedarooms Bistro serves modern European cuisine using local Irish produce. The Cedar Rooms Bar is split across two floors and has a wide selection of drinks. The Zest Health Club at the Killeshin has a sauna and a steam room. There is an aerobics studio with a variety of classes held daily for an additional fee, including Les Mills workout classes. Portlaoise Train Station is a 15-minute walk away and has direct trains to the Curragh Racecourse and Dublin. Free parking is available at the Killeshin Hotel.

Situated in Portlaoise town centre, The Town Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the train station and offers free Wi-Fi, free on-site parking and a nightclub. An en suite bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at O'Loughlins, as well as a telephone. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the on-site restaurant, and a wide range of drinks are served in the bar, which also offers plasma screen TVs. The Slieve Bloom Mountains and Supershot Paintballing can both be reached within a 20-minute drive, and Dunamaise Arts Centre and Theatre is a 3-minute walk away.

Around 5 minutes’ drive from Mountmellick, Barrow View B&B enjoys a relaxed setting near the River Barrow, and provides free parking and Wi-Fi. This guest house is conveniently located for those exploring the spectacular Slieve Bloom Mountains. Rooms have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea and coffee facilities. You will have use of an en suite bathroom with shower and complimentary toiletries. Barrow View B&B serves a full Irish breakfast each morning, with an early continental breakfast available. Special dietary requirements can also be catered for. This centrally located guest house is around 90km west of Dublin, and around 65km from Kilkenny and Athlone. Many of Ireland’s major cities can be reached by car in around 90 minutes, including Waterford, Limerick and Galway.