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Step House Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Superior Room | Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Serves lunch and dinner
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Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Borris, Borris, Co. Carlow
  • Place, Borris Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Hub
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Kilkenny Castle
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Penthouse | Travel crib, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Penthouse

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Borris

In Borris .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Borris Golf Club and 6 miles (10 km) of Clashganny Lock with a stay here. Blackstairs Eco Trails and Duiske Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Borris Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • The Hub - 29 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • The National Reptile Zoo - 30 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Kilkenny Castle - 36 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Butler House - 36 min drive - 21.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bagenalstown Station - 12 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M O'Shea - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Globe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪High Nellies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Murrys - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Joyce's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Step House Hotel

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Step House Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Borris hotel is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Step House Hotel offers 20 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Travel crib

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Step House Hotel Borris
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Step House Hotel Borris County Carlow Ireland
Step House Hotel Borris, County Carlow, Ireland
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Step House Hotel to the airport?

Step House Hotel is 45.5 mi (79-min drive) away from the Waterford (WAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Step House Hotel?

As of Apr 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Step House Hotel on Apr 30, 2026 start from $126, 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.

Does Step House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Step House Hotel.

Does Step House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Step House Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Step House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Step House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at Step House Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Step House Hotel have a pool?

Step House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Step House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Step House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Step House Hotel to downtown Borris?

Step House Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Borris.

Step House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cosy hotel, reasonably priced and nice pub for a pint down the road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a very pleasant stay at the Step House Hotel. Lots of free parking outside the very attractive hotel frontage. As it was Christmas time, the hotel lobby was very festive which was lovely and added in was the open fireplace burning to give added warmth and ambience . Check-in was quick and the room easy to find. The room was huge with a big sash window and french doors which opened to a balcony and stunning views of the Leinster hills. Watching the sunrise- even in December- up over the hills was fantastic. The room was slightly tired and sparse- a nice chair or small sofa to sit and look out at the view would have been great. There was tea and coffee making facilities along with bottles of water and a couple of biscuits. The bathroom was well-equidded with a separate bath and wonderful shower. The TV didn’t work properly and one side of the bed didn’t have any plug sockets which was irritating. The bed was huge and comfy. Breakfast was in a lovely space and very good. The continental buffet was small but still had more than enough and more importantly- everything tasted good. Their were a few hot items to choose from but we both had the full Irish breakfast which was delicious and came with toast. A big pot of tea and large cup of cappuccino went down well with us. The area around the hotel is very quaint and a walk along the viaduct is recommended. The Step House Hotel has the potential to an even better hotel than it is if the rooms get freshened up a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely warm welcoming family based hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

What a brilliant find!

A beautiful hotel and friendly professional staff. Our room was amazing, comfortable, well equipped, quiet and we had a balcony overlooking the garden. There was a large selection for breakfast and the evening meals were delicious. There is a carpark at the back or on street parking. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Away from the tourist locations in a more traditional village. The restaurant was tremendous.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

carl

Traveled with group

Curates Egg - Good in Parts

Room was “tired & dated “, Ni WiFi worked in it. Bed head board loose and kept rattling, bed much too soft - didn’t get much sleep , kept waking due to uncomfortable/super soft bed Staff were excellent - as was food ( top notch )
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

heather

Disliked: Room comfort
there was a leak whilst we were there. this set off the fire alarms at 5am which interrupted a nights sleep and there was no water for showers in the morning. despite all this there was no offer of a refund which would have been appropriate.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

Perfect hotel in between Cork and Dublin

Perfect hotel to stay in before heading back to Dublin. Great location to visit Kilkenny, and some of the smaller towns in between Cork and Dublin. Quaint hotel with a great bar and restaurant. Fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Total gem and worth going a bit off the beaten path. Wonderfully renovated and welcoming spaces. On a cool night there were small fires in the fireplaces in the lobby and in the restaurant. The dinner at the restaurant was the best of our trip, and the included breakfast in the morning was also fabulous. Walkable little town with several historical points of interest, a Friday morning farmers market, and lots of locals at Joyces pub and bakery. We wished we had booked for more than one night.
The adjacent 1808 Bar & Bistro
Step House Lobby
View of back gardens from our large balcony space
Front of hotel on main street
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quaint hotel with big room and great service Quiet location would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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

Excellent stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming staff, great bathroom, lovely breakfast (delicious eggs). Would stay again, Borris a very friendly village.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel, would highly recommend a stay here. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with a very nice garden.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel. We were given a wonderful room, very large, spacious and comfortable. The food and service were both excellent. As the hotel is an hours drive from Rosslaire, we will use the hotel as our stopping point when we next visit Ireland from the U.K.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

8/10 Good

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely—if a bit old— hotel in a lovely village
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soraya J

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

A hidden gem!

A lovely hotel in a beautiful Georgian Town. The hotel was convenient for our travels & so glad we came! The highlight was breakfast & dinner. Staff were professional & friendly - &the bar/head waiter at dinner was absolutely fabulous 👏👏👏👏👏
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Catherine

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

A lovely cosy stay everything was excellent😍thanks

A lovely cosy family hotel. We had lovely food and service. What a find in Borris. Great place to welcome in the New Year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is just lovely. The room was elegant, the view from our room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was superb! Thank you so much for a wonderful stay! Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022