Hotels for 18 year olds in Portlaoise

If you're under 21, you might face some challenges finding hotels, as many require guests to be at least 21 to check-in. This age requirement is typically in place for legal reasons, to lower insurance rates, or because they don't believe young people will be able to behave responsibly during their stay. It mainly applies to hotels in the US, as in Europe they are usually more relaxed and consider guests adults from the age of 18.

To make finding a hotel easier, I've put together this list of hotels and stays in Portlaoise that allow guests aged 18 and up. You can see it here below - hope you find it useful!

• 1 Maldron Hotel Portlaoise Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Hotel. 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. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 99 EUR.

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• 2 Ivyleigh House Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Bed and Breakfast. A Georgian town house conveniently located between Main Street and the railway station, Ivyleigh House in Portlaoise offers elegant bed and breakfast accommodation. There is free parking and Wi-Fi and a full Irish breakfast is served. Each guest room has a TV, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower with complimentary toiletries provided. A range of cooked dishes feature on the breakfast menu, including Cashel Blue cheese cakes with mushrooms and tomatoes, and baked eggs with cream and cheese. You can also enjoy porridge with cream, muesli and granola, as well as homemade bread and fruit compote. Portlaoise is around 15 minutes’ drive from the Slieve Bloom Mountains, and around 50km north of Kilkenny. The Irish National Stud and Japanese Garden in Kildare are less than 30 minutes from the town, and Dublin city centre and airport are just over 1 hour away. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 3 Harry Potter Themed Guest Suite Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Guest house. Situated in Portlaoise, within 25 km of Athy Heritage Centre-Museum and 33 km of Kildare Town Heritage Centre, Harry Potter Themed Guest Suite features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 35 km from Carlow Courthouse, 36 km from County Carlow Military Museum and 36 km from Carlow College. The property is non-smoking and is located 35 km from Carlow Town Hall. At the guest house, rooms include a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Carlow Golf Range incorp. Ian Kerr Golf Academy is 36 km from Harry Potter Themed Guest Suite, while Carlow Golf Club is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 93 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 74 EUR.

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• 4 Self Catering private Harry Potter room with Outdoor Hot Tub Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Guest house. Situated in Portlaoise, 25 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Self Catering private Harry Potter room with Outdoor Hot Tub features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 35 km from Carlow Town Hall, 35 km from Carlow Courthouse and 36 km from County Carlow Military Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 33 km from Kildare Town Heritage Centre. All rooms are fitted with a fridge, oven, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hairdryer, rooms at the guest house also feature a mountain view. At Self Catering private Harry Potter room with Outdoor Hot Tub the rooms have bed linen and towels. Carlow College is 36 km from the accommodation, while Carlow Golf Range incorp. Ian Kerr Golf Academy is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 93 km from Self Catering private Harry Potter room with Outdoor Hot Tub. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 83 EUR.

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• 5 Ballycarnan Lodge Self Catering Accomodation Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Guest house. Located in Portlaoise, 25 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, Ballycarnan Lodge Self Catering Accomodation provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is situated 33 km from Kildare Town Heritage Centre, 35 km from Carlow Town Hall and 35 km from Carlow Courthouse. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the guest house, every room comes with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a mountain view. All units will provide guests with a fridge. County Carlow Military Museum is 36 km from Ballycarnan Lodge Self Catering Accomodation, while Carlow College is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 93 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 74 EUR.

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• 6 Adorable Cabin in the Countryside Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Chalet. Within 42 km of Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre and 43 km of Kilkenny Railway Station, Adorable Cabin in the Countryside provides free WiFi and a terrace. Set 35 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, the property offers a garden and free private parking. This chalet with garden views features parquet floors, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are featured in the chalet. Guests at the chalet can enjoy a continental breakfast. Kildare Town Heritage Centre is 43 km from Adorable Cabin in the Countryside, while Carlow Town Hall is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Waterford Airport, 102 km from the accommodation. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around 121 EUR.

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• 7 Lazy Lodge Glamping Pod with Hot Tub Portlaoise, Ireland

  

  Apartment. Within 33 km of Kildare Town Heritage Centre and 35 km of Carlow Town Hall, Lazy Lodge Glamping Pod with Hot Tub provides free WiFi and a terrace. Situated 25 km from Athy Heritage Centre-Museum, the property features a garden and free private parking. The apartment with a patio and garden views has 1 bedroom, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette with a fridge and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. Carlow Courthouse is 35 km from the apartment, while County Carlow Military Museum is 36 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 93 km from Lazy Lodge Glamping Pod with Hot Tub. This hotel accepts 18 year olds. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 67 EUR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!