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21 stays, last checked 3 November 2026

Minimoons within 4 hours of Belfast

A minimoon works best when you are not spending half of it travelling. These hotels are all within about 4 hours' drive of central Belfast, in Midlands and Lakelands, Donegal and Sligo, Wicklow and the South East, Galway and Mayo.

Drive times are approximate, from the city centre with no traffic. How we work them out.

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The ivy-covered Lodge at Castle Leslie with flower beds
Photo: Chris Andrews, CC BY-SA 2.0, Commons

Castle Leslie Estate

Glaslough, Midlands and Lakelands

  • Spa
  • Shared hot tub
  • Some dog-friendly rooms

Book: A Lodge room

A castle estate in County Monaghan with a spa, outdoor hot tubs and dog-friendly rooms.

About 1h 10m drive from Belfast

A path and lawn by the shore of Lough Eske at Harvey's Point
Photo: D Gore, CC BY-SA 2.0, Commons

Harvey's Point

Lough Eske, Donegal and Sligo

  • Some dog-friendly rooms

Book: A Deluxe Suite

A four-star hotel in Donegal with whirlpool baths for two in its Deluxe Suites.

About 2h 24m drive from Belfast

The Pigeon House, an old stone estate building near Glasson, County Westmeath
Photo: Tomásdearg92, CC BY-SA 3.0, Commons

Glasson Lakehouse

Glasson, Midlands and Lakelands

  • Spa
  • Some dog-friendly rooms

Book: The Cabin

A resort hotel on Lough Ree near Athlone with hot tubs, a spa and a cabin with an outdoor copper bath.

About 1h 10m drive from Galway

Ballaghkeeran Bay on Lough Ree near Athlone
Photo: Jo and Steve Turner, CC BY-SA 2.0, Commons

Wineport Lodge

Glasson, Midlands and Lakelands

  • Private hot tub
  • Spa

Book: A suite with private hot tub

A lakeside hotel near Athlone with suites that have their own hot tub.

About 1h 09m drive from Galway

The River Nore from the bridge in Thomastown, County Kilkenny
Photo: Sarah777, public domain, Commons

Mount Juliet Estate

Thomastown, Wicklow and the South East

  • Spa
  • Shared hot tub

A five-star estate hotel in Kilkenny with a spa and golf.

About 38 min drive from Waterford

St Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina, County Mayo
Photo: Gareth James, CC BY-SA 2.0, Commons

The Ice House Hotel

Ballina, Galway and Mayo

  • Minimoon or romantic offer
  • Spa
  • Shared hot tub

A hotel and spa on the River Moy in Ballina with outdoor jacuzzis by the river and an offer called Minimoon on the Moy.

About 1h 45m drive from Galway