Name: Horse & Jockey Hotel
Address: Horse and Jockey, Horse and Jockey, Thurles, Ireland, Horse and Jockey, County Tipperary, IE
Price range: $179–$243 per night
Rating: 8.93

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers describe Horse & Jockey Hotel as a comfortable, well-run stop with friendly staff, spacious rooms, and popular on-site dining, plus a leisure center with pool, spa, and gym supporting relaxing stays near major routes.

Cleanliness is widely praised, though a few guests noted issues such as bathroom pests, a tired exterior, or spa areas needing attention. Breakfast and restaurant meals receive strong praise for quality and variety, with occasional complaints about breakfast service or a long wait for dinner. Some guests reported noise from doors or machinery, temperature frustrations, or long internal walks. Expect a welcoming, amenity-rich hotel that suits road-trippers and short breaks.

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Facilities

Leisure amenities are a strong point, with repeated praise for the pool, spa, gym and the overall leisure center. Multiple on-site options like the restaurant, bar, coffee shop, bakery and a small shop are also appreciated.

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10

Kevin

Jan 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, nice pool. Great breakfast.

10

Veronique

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

La chambre très confortable, la décoration intérieure de l’établissement et de la chambre, le petit déjeuner copieux, le personnel à l'écoute, l’accès à la piscine et au spa…je recommande cet hôtel

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10

Seamus

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal Location, excellent facilities and nice friendly team

10

Jessica

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Das beste Hotel, das wir in Irland hatten zu einem guten Preis! Alles war sehr sauber und gepflegt. Der Pool und die ganze Anlage sind einfach super und alle sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Dazu gibt es ein super leckeres Frühstücksbuffet, das keine Wünsche offen lässt. Wir kommen gerne wieder!

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10

Elizabeth

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Vladislava

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

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Rosemary

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Duncan

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice countryside. Beautiful rooms great breakfast lovely swimming pool and gymn, convenient for motorway. Friendly helpful staff. Restaurant for evening meal.

10

Joan

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Andrew

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great facilties, space and staff.

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Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness is rated highly and areas feel well maintained. A few guests reported issues such as bathroom pests, spa areas needing a deeper clean, or the exterior looking tired.

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10

David

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice, room was clean and spacious. The dining options were excellent. Lots of great common seating areas including near fireplaces.

10

Justin

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean stay with great restaurant and services on site

10

Brian

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms good food handy to the motorway good breakfast

10

lalit

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, helpful staff, nice big rooms

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Niteen

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front Door rattles as people walk by in the hallways. Disturbing and unacceptable . Bugs noted in bathroom.

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Richard

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Regularly do business near Kilworth & this hotel was recommended to us. We have eaten on previous visits but this was first time staying overnight. Excellent hotel, friendly staff, huge comfortable room, dined in restaurant & super breakfast. This is obviously a very busy & well used hotel as there were signs of wear & tear, but it is spotlessly clean & so cosy. We just wish we had had more time to make use of the leisure & spa facilities, & room to eat the fabulous looking in-house bakery goods - next time!!! It is rare to find such a homely hotel of this size, & atmosphere which is severely lacking in most hotels nowadays! Would thoroughly recommend & will definitely stay on our next trip. Keep doing what you’re doing 👌

10

Vladislava

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Barbara

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend. Rooms are pleasant and very clean.

6

andrew

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

John

Jul 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very busy when we stayed ,overall a good stay, outside could be cleaned up and renovated. Staff helpful and friendly.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated, with very good beds. Some guests reported noise near fire doors or mechanical hums, temperature frustrations, or long walks to certain rooms.

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David

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice, room was clean and spacious. The dining options were excellent. Lots of great common seating areas including near fireplaces.

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David

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love this hotel Food good Rooms comfortable Nice staff Maybe bit to warm in rooms

4

Niteen

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Front Door rattles as people walk by in the hallways. Disturbing and unacceptable . Bugs noted in bathroom.

8

Angela

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room. Spacious and bright with very comfortable beds.

10

Richard

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Regularly do business near Kilworth & this hotel was recommended to us. We have eaten on previous visits but this was first time staying overnight. Excellent hotel, friendly staff, huge comfortable room, dined in restaurant & super breakfast. This is obviously a very busy & well used hotel as there were signs of wear & tear, but it is spotlessly clean & so cosy. We just wish we had had more time to make use of the leisure & spa facilities, & room to eat the fabulous looking in-house bakery goods - next time!!! It is rare to find such a homely hotel of this size, & atmosphere which is severely lacking in most hotels nowadays! Would thoroughly recommend & will definitely stay on our next trip. Keep doing what you’re doing 👌

10

Kate

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and comfortable the staff is really nice and helpful. The restaurant served a beautiful Fillet!

10

Elizabeth

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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Elizabeth

Apr 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We booked room 319, superior, and their was a constant loud humming noise. We were relocated to room 304, which was not as roomy at a superior room should be as it was a triple room. Hindsight, we should have insisted on a similar room to 319, but rather than be difficult we accepted the room.

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Paul

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was freezing we asked we could they put the heating on rooms and to be formed rooms 200 plus work off a timer at 1800 hrs

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andrew

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, professional and accommodating. There are isolated complaints about a rude night porter and a long wait for dinner.

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10

David

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice, room was clean and spacious. The dining options were excellent. Lots of great common seating areas including near fireplaces.

10

MICHAEL

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff

10

Seamus

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal Location, excellent facilities and nice friendly team

8

RICHARD

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, arrived early but in the end was after 2pm once got given a room which was actually a I gather for disabled but ok. What I was surprised by was the rudeness of the night porter whose role is to let you in after midnight, the comment ‘what’s wrong with the door over there’ silly me I thought the buzzer at the main entrance was how you entered a hotel!! So apart from get rid of night porters with unnecessary attitude it would have been a nice stay.

10

Kate

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was lovely and comfortable the staff is really nice and helpful. The restaurant served a beautiful Fillet!

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William

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were friendly and informative,room was spacious and clean.Bed was very comfortable,food was excellent,very enjoyable stay.

10

Vladislava

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Rosemary

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

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patrick

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

very well managed, professional staff at all levels.

6

David

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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!

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Location

Convenient for motorists with easy access to the motorway and within reach of nearby sights such as the Rock of Cashel. Some guests felt it’s a bit remote without a car.

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rosemary

Sep 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Would appear to be out in the middle of nowhere but it’s handy to the motorway and tourist sites. Even if u don’t get chance to stay overnight just call for a meal or snack. Food is excellent staff very attentive, Inside is not what ud expect it’s just beautiful tastefully decorated and very relaxing Lovely spa and pool

10

Mary

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A unique, welcoming layout with 4 star amenities. It was our home hub for adventures and southern Ireland’s treasures.

10

Brian

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms good food handy to the motorway good breakfast

10

Debby

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful accommodations and breakfast. Great restaurant onsite. Good location

10

graham

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice area

10

Gary

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would recommend this hotel to anyone travelling in the tipperary area .we checked in late in evening but still managed to get excellent food. Atmosphere with the locals around the bar was like having a pint in your own local

10

Elizabeth

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

10

Catherine

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Mine was a one night stay which was very pleasant. The room was comfortable, spacious and clean. The breakfast was good with multiple choices. I didn't have an evening meal. The location is excellent for those travelling on the N8 motorway with ample parking. Highly recommended

10

Duncan

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice countryside. Beautiful rooms great breakfast lovely swimming pool and gymn, convenient for motorway. Friendly helpful staff. Restaurant for evening meal.

10

Joel

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Dining

Dining stands out: dinners in the restaurant and bar are highly rated, and breakfast is often described as excellent. A few reviews mention inconsistent breakfast quality or service on some stays.

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10

David

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice, room was clean and spacious. The dining options were excellent. Lots of great common seating areas including near fireplaces.

10

Mr Andrew

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely and the bed really comfortable. Good breakfast and evening meal.

8

Lorie

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Christopher

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay , 1st class breakfast, and the bar food is absolutely outstanding, ive stayed here many times before, and it never fails to deliver on all fronts ,

10

Brian

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms good food handy to the motorway good breakfast

6

caroline

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel decor is tired and service not up to the star rating or price. Breakfast service disappointing in choice and delivery

10

Debby

Jul 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful accommodations and breakfast. Great restaurant onsite. Good location

10

Miles

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Large modern hotel with very comfortable rooms. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent as was the included breakfast.

10

Crystal

Jul 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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andrew

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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