Whisk special someone off for an indulgent escape …
Show them you’re serious (about dining at least!) with a last minute Valentine’s escape that includes great food, drinks and a touch of spontaneity – because the day is as much about what’s on the plate as who’s on the other side of it.
InterContinental, Dublin
If you’re a city slicker, the InterContinental still does it better than most. The “Love & Luxury” package (from €409) pairs an overnight stay with chocolate-dipped strawberries, Champagne on arrival, breakfast, late checkout, spa access and 10 per cent off treatments. For a single-day option, the Valentine’s Afternoon Tea runs until February 15 with heart-shaped macarons, pastries, scones and tea or Champers – an elegant way to mark the occasion. @intercondublin
voco The Club, Kildare
This one is all about easy, low-effort romance that still feels like a proper treat. Just outside Dublin, voco The Club wraps dinner, an overnight stay and breakfast into a neat little package. The “Shop, Dine & Relax” package includes a €50 Kildare Village gift card, access to The Deck with hot tubs and sauna, a four-course candlelit dinner and breakfast the next morning, from €135 per person sharing. It’s the kind of break that works whether you’re marking Valentine’s or just quietly stealing a night away from real life. @vocotheclub
Kelly’s Resort Hotel, Wexford
For couples seeking a coastal retreat, Kelly’s Resort Hotel in Rosslare offers a half-board stay with breakfast and dinner each evening in the acclaimed Sea Rooms restaurant, where fresh seafood and seasonal dishes take centre stage. Beyond the table, the hotel’s amenities include a leisure centre, tennis and padel courts, and a Blue Flag beach just steps away, making it perfect for a romantic stroll. Midweek activities and nightly entertainment round out a stay designed for a little seaside magic. Prices for the stay start at €960 per couple. @kellysresort
Park Hotel Kenmare, Kerry
The Park Hotel hits all the right notes. The experience bundles a stay in a beautifully renovated room, breakfast in bed, a 60-minute couples massage and dinner in the intimate Landline restaurant, where head chef James O’Sullivan’s seasonal menu is designed for sharing, highlighting local ingredients and views to match. If you prefer a lighter indulgence, Valentine’s Afternoon Tea offers pink patisserie, rose-and-strawberry scones and heart-shaped petits gâteaux, with Champagne optional. The full experience starts from €825 for two sharing. @parkkenmare
Ballynahinch Castle, Galway
Ballynahinch Castle‘s “When You Love Someone” package includes an overnight stay, Champagne and chocolates on arrival, and a candlelit dinner for two in the award-winning Owenmore Restaurant. Add optional time in the lakeview saunas and a riverside or garden stroll. Danni Barry may have (sadly) left for pastures new, but Ballynahinch will always be the gold standard for delicious food in decadent surroundings. Prices start from €330 per person. @ballynahinchcastle
Virginia Park Lodge, Cavan
Stays in the Main House or Shepherd’s Huts hit the sweet spot with access to Deerpark Forest, hands-on masterclasses, and tickets to “Dinner and Dance” on Valentine’s night, a four-course feast featuring Gooseberry Gardens produce followed by music and dancing, or a relaxed three-course lunch overlooking Lough Ramor and Parterre Gardens the following day. With Shepherd’s Huts from €295, it’s a full weekend of local flavours designed for couples who like to eat well together. @virginia_park_lodge
The Lodge at Castle Leslie, Monaghan
For couples craving a country sojourn with old-school romance, the one-night “Roses & Romance” package on February 13-14 pairs a candlelit dinner in the two-AA Rosette Snaffles Restaurant with a glass of bubbly, chocolates and a single red rose waiting in your room, plus a full Irish breakfast the next morning. Priced at €540 in a superior room, it guarantees an intimate and memorable night away. @castleleslie