County Arms Birr

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Birr

A family-friendly stay in Birr awaits you at County Arms Birr. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Birr Castle and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Birr Golf Club. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A relaxing visit to The Springs Wellness Suites can include hot stone massages and prenatal massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Bar 62 is the hotel's own gastropub. Enjoy the gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Birr hotel include Leap Castle and Slieve Bloom Display Centre.

What's nearby

  • Birr Castle - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Woodland Cottage Garden - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Birr Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Leap Castle - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • River Shannon Brewery - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Roscrea Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parker's Of Riverstown - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Thatch - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Supermac's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Romayos Diner - ‬9 min walk

About this property

County Arms Birr

Family-friendly hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
County Arms Birr offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly County Arms Birr. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Birr hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
County Arms Birr offers 70 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, The Springs Wellness Suites. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 62
  • Hackett's Eatery
  • The Shaker Room

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

County Arms Hotel Leisure
County Arms Birr
County Arms Hotel
County Arms Hotel Birr
County Arms Hotel And Leisure Club
County Arms Hotel Leisure
County Arms Hotel
County Arms Birr Birr
County Arms Birr Hotel
County Arms Birr Hotel Birr

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at County Arms Birr?

County Arms Birr offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at County Arms Birr?

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at County Arms Birr on 11 Nov 2025 start from AU$334.09, 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 parking available at County Arms Birr?

Yep, County Arms Birr has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at County Arms Birr?

Yep, The Springs Wellness Suites is available for guests. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as prenatal massages.

Does County Arms Birr have a pool?

County Arms Birr has a kids' pool.

Is County Arms Birr family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that County Arms Birr is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at County Arms Birr?

No, County Arms Birr does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at County Arms Birr?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at County Arms Birr?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at County Arms Birr?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at County Arms Birr?

There is a golf course next to County Arms Birr.

County Arms Birr Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 178 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was beyond our expectations, the reception desk was so friendly and accommodating. The restaurants had excellent food and service. The hotel rooms were gorgeous. The bed was so comfortable. The rooms dont have air conditioning but they were still comfortable. The gardens on the property are beautoful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Very good hotel in central Ireland.

Beautifully appointed hotel, lovely gardens and spacious public areas. Very good restaurants serving mostly local ingredients and with excellent service. Highly recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shoki

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, as expected, good atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel welcoming and efficient staff. Good freshly cooked breakfast, and bar menu, comfortable beds. Lovely pool and spa. Convenient to visit surrounding areas. 2nd time of visiting this hotel would highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Os funcionarios da recepção foram maravilhosos, mas a manager do restaurante foi muito rude quando pedimos uma mesa mais aconchegante. Não voltaria lá. Mas definivamente recomendo o hotel, foi tudo perfeito, todos os funcionarios foram muito atenciosos e educados
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love break away. Food and hotel were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional really welcomed us and made it enjoyable. I asked for a glass of ice they brought me a bucket of ice and that’s the kind of service we received from everyone we met there. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful wedding. Great food. Gorgeous room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, North Tonawanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good clean And close to other places to visit and walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, Mary in reception made us very welcome. Room was spacious, clean and serviced each day, comfortable bed. Excellent choice of breakfast and staff were very helpful. Bar food was good too. Enjoyed a swim at the Spa. Overall it was a lovely stay and would happily stay there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great place to stay!

This was a fantastic property to stay and well-priced for what it offers! The lady who works in the dining room for breakfast was so lovely and kind. The staff overall was very friendly. The room was comfortable and big. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerard

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed twice , convenient location , spotless , great bar and food, wonderful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Wesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town centre. Modern rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024