The Martello Hotel

2.0 star property
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Hiking
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Ocean views, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
47 Strand Road, Bray, Wicklow
  • Bray Beach
    1 min walk
  • Killruddery House and Gardens
    5 min drive
  • Bray Head
    16 min drive
  • Dublin (DUB)
    42 min drive

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment (2 pax)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment (3 Pax)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment (4 Pax)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Bray

Located in Bray, The Martello Hotel is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Bray Beach and 5 minutes from Killruddery House and Gardens. .This beach hotel is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Powerscourt Estate and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Leopardstown Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 1 min walk
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Powerscourt Estate - 11 min drive
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 13 min drive
  • University College Dublin - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Bray Station - 6 min walk
  • Cherrywood Station - 8 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler & Barry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnbees Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vergnano 1882 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee - Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Martello Hotel

Beach fun, near Bray Beach
The Martello Hotel offers 44 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Bray hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Satisfy your appetite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Planning an event in Bray? This hotel has 11 square feet (0 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
The Martello Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tower Bistro - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–noon: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Martello Bar
  • Tower Bistro

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (11 square feet)
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

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The Martello Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 429 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 429 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
There's no elevator and no parking. We arrived on a weekend and is very popular for locals and had to park blocks away. The room is small but modern and had some issues with no telephone service and air conditioning was needing repairs. It was difficult with carrying luggage and items to the 2nd floor which is the lowest floor for rooms while the other rooms were on the third floor. If younger, this is the place for you but if older and unless you're in great shape and don't mind being without parking or an elevator this is not the place. The woman at the front desk helped us with our luggage but I felt that it was somewhat overwhelming for me. The shower and bed were adequate but the lack of parking with the threat of a major parking fine in the morning and lack of elevator made it unpleasant. We stayed in the hotel but there are apartments behind the hotel that do offer an elevator. The location is near the water and probably fun for people who have no physical limitations. It was stressful for me because it was difficult to double park in front of the hotel unload the luggage while my friend found a place to park a few blocks away. The staff and manager were responsive, it was clean and reasonably priced but would never put myself in that situation again. I am usually very careful when reserving hotel rooms but somehow missed the lack of an elevator. It does advertise parking but its on the street if you can find a space.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing, overal ambiance is great, many options to chill around. food and drinks options super. Great location, especially for outdoor lovers but also for people who just want to relax and have a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a quick getaway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pearl and Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Suffice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Unsuitable for anyone with problems with stairs. No lift. At least 30 steps to nearest bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, gets quite loud until about 3am since they regularly have live music in the bar. Good place to stay off you plan on attending pub life, but for a good night sleep, I'd pick another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD: Bray is lovely! The Martello is a good quality hotel. NOT SO GOOD: If you enjoy the hotel's night life or you are a light sleeper ask for a room away from the DART line at the back. The hotel does need a secure area for leaving bags as I was told room check in was not until 4pm! I would also recommend that some of the staff don't talk about being hungover to each other, where guests can hear their conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right opposite beach gorgeous bar and pub . Staff lovely and the apartment really spacious . Minute walk to groceries and fully equipped kitchen. Bray buzzy and very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never ever again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a lovely qurky hotel, loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s alright but a bit loud on Saturday night due to night club
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Cathal

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location right in the sea front
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Richardson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area -,right across from the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, across from promenade and beach. Adjacent to Dart station. Friendly staff. Would certainly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were very professional and friendly. Room was very warm. Soundproofing between floors could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024