• The Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland is a popular tourist attraction.The Giants Causeway image by Travellingmicrev from Fotolia.com
  
  Family hotels are easy to find in Northern Ireland. There are also numerous family attractions scattered throughout the area, including natural landscapes, castles and the beach. Northern Ireland is a lovely location to get away from the hectic and usual family vacation spots. Do a little research before your trip. Read reviews and call different hotels to ask specific questions. Your family getaway is well worth the extra effort.
  
  

Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast

• Radisson Blue Hotel is located in Belfast, Ireland, a Northern Ireland city full of rich culture and interesting people. The Radisson Blu offers a variety of rooms, services and nearby attractions. Rooms such as the junior suites, tower suites, suite 7 and standard rooms should be large enough to accommodate a family. Views of the skyline and free Wi-Fi are offered in most rooms. The hotel also offers a 3-hour express laundry service, a late check-out and a breakfast buffet. Nearby attractions include the Odyssey Arean and Belfast Castle.
  
  Radisson Blu Hotel, Belfast
  
  The Gasworks
  
  3 Cromac Place
  
  Ormeau Road
  
  Belfast, BT7 2JB
  
  44-28-9043-4065
  
  radissonblu.co.uk
  
  

Ramada Portrush

• Ramada Portrush is located in a seaside resort town in Northern Ireland. The building is quite large and impressive, similar in style to a castle. The rooms are large and are decorated in a contemporary style. Wi-Fi Internet access, a television, a hairdryer and a telephone are available. Rooms with a sea view are available. Nearby attractions make this an ideal location for a family getaway. Bushmills Distillery, Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge, Dunluce Castle, Giants Causeway and walking and cycling locations are within minutes of the hotel. Dining is available at the hotel as well. The Counties Cafe Bar and Restaurant offers an exciting children's menu for picky eaters.
  
  Ramada Portrush
  
  73 Main Street, Co.
  
  Antrim, Portrush, UK
  
  44-0-28-7082-6100
  
  ramadaportrush.com
  
  

Ballygally Castle

• What better way to take a family vacation then to stay overnight in a real castle? Ballygally Castle faces the beaches of Ballygally Bay in Northern Ireland. According to CelticCastles.com, "The castle dates back to 1625 and is the only 17th-century castle to be used as a residence in Northern Ireland." The castle is allegedly haunted by a ghost and visitors are allowed to visit the "ghost room" in the tower of the castle. Rooms have been recently updated and include carpet, curtains, painted walls and updated furniture. Dining is available in the Garden Restaurant. Nearby attractions include the Nine Glens of Antrim and the Giant's Causeway. There are also many glen and beachside walking trails.
  
  Ballygally Castle
  
  Coast Road
  
  Ballygally
  
  County Antrim
  
  BT40 2QZ
  
  44-1422-323-200
  
  celticcastles.com