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Horse and Jockey Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Thurles Golf Club

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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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Classic Twin | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Classic Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Tipperary

What's nearby

  • Thurles Golf Club - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Rock of Cashel - 9 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Bru Boru Cultural Centre - 9 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Saint Peter the Rock Cathedral - 11 min drive - 10.3 miles
  • Thurles Racecourse - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Thurles Station - 8 min drive
  • Shannon Airport (SNN) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Supermac's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Quigleys - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hayes Hotel - ‬7 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 manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage, or a facial at Elemis Spa, the onsite 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 the lobby. In addition to a bar and a business center, 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), a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • An elevator, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 65 rooms have comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-compatible safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 center
  • Conference center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and 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

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

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.

Is Horse and Jockey Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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).

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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

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 376 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 376 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 376 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 376 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 376 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Debby

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

8/10 Good

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large modern hotel with very comfortable rooms. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent as was the included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

MICHAEL

Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant for a wheelchair user, everything easily accessible in room and rest of the hotel. Excellent swimming pool !
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Super hotel

Love this hotel Food good Rooms comfortable Nice staff Maybe bit to warm in rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Very nice hotel

Great stay. All was good with the exception of the bath/shower. There’s a glass panel that makes it impossible to turn on/adjust the water for both the bath and the shower without stepping into the bath. So, you have to stand in cold or hot water until you adjust the shower temperature or get the bath running at the right temperature. Most unusual and awkward
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

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

Maeve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always - all was above standard expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Great stay

Great stay in a well run establishment-
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladislava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was even nicer than we anticipated. The hotel Is large, with a delicious restaurant and bar, an adorable shop and a nice spa and leisure center. Everything is clean and well maintained and the staff are overall lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and your customer experience was outstanding!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Poor service in restaurant

I stayed for two nights first was good but on second discovered steam room was out of water and not functioning and when I went for dinner at 7.20 I ordered lamb cutlets two other couples came in had steak and were all served and at 8.30 I asked about my order and the waiter said you’re lamb? Maybe you could try the curry I responded if I’d have wanted curry I’d had ordered it! I gave up at 8.40 paid for my drink at bar and told bar staff I was leaving as 1 hr 20mins was not acceptable so went to bed angry and hungry after a hard days work!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

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

8/10 Good

Brid

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

good package.

Very comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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