Blackrock accommodation from NZ$187

The Aaron Vale B & B is 25 kilometres from the main part of Blackrock. Or, alternatively, the Krakow B&B is 5 kilometres away. Some more hotel and apartment options worth checking out around Blackrock are the Imperial Hotel and the Carrickdale Hotel & Spa.

Why don't you take the time to broaden your horizons and explore the other sights dotted around East Coast and Midlands? If you're a nature lover, you won't want to miss East Coast and Midlands' beaches, coastal plains and forests. Or, explore some of the region's castles and old towns. Or spend some time mountain biking while you're here.

Don't shoot through before you have checked out the Oriel Park, Proleek Dolmen and Dundalk Golf Club in Dundalk. The Heritage B&B and Keernaun House are some of the great hotel and apartment options in Dundalk. 30 kilometres to the south of Blackrock, you may also choose to stay at Drogheda, which is home to the Westcourt Hotel and Boyne Valley Hotel. The Martello Tower, Magdalene Tower and Millmount Museum are popular attractions to check out in Drogheda.

If enjoying sport gives you a buzz, take the time to visit 3Arena, which is 70 kilometres to the south of Blackrock. Those wishing to sleep close to the stadium can make a choice from the Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane formerly 'Maldron Cardiff Lane' or the Sleeps 8 Free Parking in City Centre.

Dublin Airport is the nearest preferred airport and can be found 60 kilometres from central Blackrock. Conveniently located hotels on Wotif are the Dublin Airport Manor and the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Dublin Airport.