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Horse and Jockey Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat near Holy Cross Abbey where they can enjoy spa treatments, authentic Irish dishes, and evenings by the fire in a welcoming setting

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The Horse and Jockey Hotel sits near the historic Rock of Cashel, offering guests a place to recharge. Visitors can book a hot stone massage at the Elemis Spa, enjoy breakfast at Silks Restaurant, or browse the on-site shops. Past guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
The current price is €179
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Classic Twin

Classic Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Classic Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Single Room

Superior Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Thurles is home to Horse and Jockey Hotel. Holy Cross Abbey and Rock of Cashel are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, visit Thurles Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Semple Stadium or Thurles Greyhound Stadium. Visit our Thurles travel guide
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Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Tipperary

What's nearby

  • Rock of Cashel, Castle on the hill in Tipperary, Ireland
    Rock of Cashel
    9 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cashel Folk Village featuring interior views and art
    Cashel Folk Village
    9 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Cashel Cathedral featuring chateau or palace, heritage architecture and a cemetery
    Cashel Cathedral
    10 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Thurles Golf Club
    9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Semple Stadium
    11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Thurles Station
    12 min drive
  • Shannon (SNN)
    93 min drive

Restaurants

  • Supermac's
    7 min drive
  • Quigleys
    7 min drive
  • Hayes Hotel
    8 min drive
  • The Monks" O'Gormans
    8 min drive
  • Lar's Bar @Coppingers
    7 min drive

About this property

Horse and Jockey Hotel

Upscale hotel near Rock of Cashel
Located close to Holy Cross Abbey and Thurles Golf Club, Horse and Jockey Hotel provides shopping on-site, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body wrap or a hot stone massage at Elemis Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, Silks Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; the property also has a hair salon, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception. In addition to a bar and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and 10 meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket information, a reception hall and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms offer comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and laptop-compatible safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch plasma TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Enclosure Bar
  • Silks Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 11 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Horse & Jockey Hotel
Horse & Jockey Hotel Thurles
Horse Jockey Hotel Thurles
Horse And Jockey Hotel
Horse and Jockey Hotel Hotel
Horse and Jockey Hotel Thurles
Horse and Jockey Hotel Hotel Thurles

Frequently asked questions

Does Horse and Jockey Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Horse and Jockey Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Horse and Jockey Hotel on 12 Mar 2026 start from €179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Horse and Jockey Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Horse and Jockey Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Horse and Jockey Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Horse and Jockey Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Horse and Jockey Hotel located?

Situated in Thurles, this spa hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Thurles Golf Club, Holy Cross Abbey and Semple Stadium. Thurles Racecourse and Thurles Greyhound Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Horse and Jockey Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 388 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms good food handy to the motorway good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal Location, excellent facilities and nice friendly team
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Spacious and bright with very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming country hotel. Large, luxurious room. Enjoyed the food and the vibe at the restaurant for dinner. Breakfast buffet was excellent - variety and quality of food unmatched during our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debby

Wonderful accommodations and breakfast. Great restaurant onsite. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, enjoyed the aqua therapy and nice quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast, dining and hotel! Had a great stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

On a road trip and this was my favourite stop. This hotel is beautiful, reasonably priced and super comfortable. Best sleep I had the entire week of different hotels. Restaurants on site and food was excellent. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice, the breakfast is quite good and the rooms are comfortable. It’s a good place to stop for a night close to the Rock of Cashel. The hotel facilities were nice but you’ll need to drive to get anywhere else. All in all I’d highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Hotel staff are so lovely, definitely made our stay better. Beds are quite big in the twin rooms. Could do with better pillows though. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

andrew

Spa was nice, but desperately needed a good clean. Room was ok, large but blinds didn’t fit the window and no curtains. Rooms was close to fire doors which were extremely noise. Food in the evening was excellent. Breakfast a buffet was really poor. Food at 8.30 in the morning. Massively overcooked and not replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, helpful staff, nice big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good package.

Very comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the nicer hotels

The hotel itself is fantastic, there is a vibe about the place that anyone especially horse lovers would love, the room was very tastefully decorated in decor that dosent seem like it would ever age or go out of style. The food in the bar airea is excellent, this was my second stay here and i would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay.

Lovely hotel, nice pool. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Very comfortable room and delicious dinner ( recommend the lamb cutlets) I had to leave early but continental breakfast was organised and top notch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All aspects of the hotel are excellent What stood out for us on out recent visit was the attitude and standards of all the staff. The accommodation is a very good standard with excellent gym, pool and spa facilities. The breakfast was also excellent. The coffee lounge was well used, and provided us with a lovely luncheon box on for our visit to the airport. The charming, friendly and very hard working staff everywhere added so much to our impressions and experience. We will revisit, and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very nice. Amazing breakfast and the staff in the Pub were very nice! Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Clean friendly comfortable Nice pubs and restaurants Gfeat pool and jacuzzi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very well managed, professional staff at all levels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Horse & Jockey is a pristine property. Staff is excellent and the rooms are wonderful and comfortable. The leisure center is a plus, especially for families.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable 3 Night Stay in lovely Hotel.

Lovely hotel, very comfortable beds/pillows. Lots of seating areas, Bar, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Gift Shop and very good Leisure Centre. Local bus stops adjacent to Hotel and will bring you to Thurles Town Centre in less than 10 mins.
Coffee and delicious cakes at the Coffee Shop.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel . All of the staff was very attentive and friendly . The room was large and had nice amenities .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming hotel. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was great. My husband liked the pool and hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023