The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre

Hotels
McGettigan Hotel Group
7.8 (160 reviews)
Swords Road, Drumcondra, Dublin, Dublin, 9 , Dublin , IE

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Sauna
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns
Fire alarm disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, specifically regarding odors and the overall state of the hotel.
Service
8.3
The staff was generally described as friendly and helpful, with some exceptions during crisis situations.
Location
9.3
Multiple reviews highlighted the convenient location for access to the city center and airport.
Room Quality
6.8
Reports of outdated rooms and unpleasant smells influenced the perception of room quality.
Amenities
7.8
Mention of good amenities like the pool, but with complaints about the lack of air conditioning.
Value for Money
7.3
Some guests felt that the hotel did not live up to the four-star rating based on their experience.
Food and Beverage
8.3
The food received positive remarks, especially the breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.8
Mixed experiences with some guests expressing dissatisfaction due to the situation with fire alarms, though others enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:34

Property Description

Luxurious Spa and Recreational Amenities
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa. Unwind in the health club, indoor pool, or spa tub.

Gourmet Dining and Impeccable Service
Savor delectable dishes at The Croft Bar and Bistro or opt for 24-hour room service. Enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge, and let the concierge assist you with all your needs.

Elegant Accommodations and Event Spaces
Stay in well-appointed guestrooms with modern amenities. With over 11,000 square feet of event space, our hotel is ideal for conferences and weddings.

Book your stay at The Bonnington Dublin & Leisure Centre and elevate your Dublin experience.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 160 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 7.8
A
ADRIENNE family
10
Pros:

Very nice place

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
B
Brian
10
Pros:

Great hotel!

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
C
Catherine partner
6
Pros:

Dining was good and staff were lovely. Little run down and not a great location.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
J
Janet friends
8
Pros:

The pool/spa area was very clean. Staff was helpful. Area was very nice on on side but a little noisy on the other side. Restaurant/pub was very good. Within a hardy walk of City Center. I would stay there again.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
J
Jerri
6
Pros:

It's a very old hotel and no air conditioning. It was a fan in the room.
There is a sign that says no outside food allowed.
But the restaurant is open for a very limited time in the evening.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
C
Christine
6
Pros:

When we first arrived, I did explain to them because of the Travel hours. I have booked an extra night and asked was a refund offered. The lady laughed at me and said I don’t think so not in a nice way at all. Secondly, going to our room was very dark and scary we were all the way in the back and lights didn’t come on till we were at our door felt unsafe. Open door to the rooms smelled like smoke the entire time we had to open our windows to get the smell out that didn’t help plus didn’t like having window opened. It was very dated place. Only one elevator working and only one restaurant available. The staff was pretty much nice and friendly if need be I would stay there again, but I would definitely need a different room. Add stated no smoking hotel. My husband had health issues so it was very difficult to stay in there Also be prepared that they don’t have normal US sockets and you’ll have to purchase adapters sockets if need be no way to charge your phone or anything like that. It was a very busy time so it seemed to be over priced for the stay.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
G
Georgina family
10
Pros:

Gym and swimming pool facilities were good

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
K
Keith
6
Pros:

Check in was not great. Basically sign here and here's your key. No info given about hotel.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
D
Dominique family
10
Pros:

Room nice Ave clean. Didn’t visit the spa. Staff very helpful and friendly.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
M
Maria Carolina
8
Pros:

I had a lovely stay. The room was ultra spacious and clean. Nice staff!!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
DeAnna
10
Pros:

The hotel is older and dated BUT the staff and the unbelievable great food makes this a fabulous place to stay.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Excellent hotel, great service, no real complaints.

I was only in Dublin for two nights and the fact that the bus stop right outside went to directly to both the city center and the airport was a major plus.

The day I checked out the hotel let me leave my bag onsite, as my flight was not until late that evening. This meant I was able to spend another full day down town without having to worry about hauling my bag around with me.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
D
Daniel partner
8
Pros:

Staff very helpful and rooms are comfortable. Food and service in restaurant was good as well.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
R
Robert partner
10
Pros:

Half way between airport and city centre….bus stop close by making it easy to access the city Center. Staff very friendly and helpful. Wonderful breakfast!

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
B
Bryna partner
4
Pros:

The first night was horrid, woken up at all hours of the night and early morning with shouting, banging, had zero sleep so made our full day around dublin very hard and not as enjoyable as it should have been. The staff did swap us rooms and apologised. The food amazing, staff soo nice

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
P
Paula
6
Four star????
Pros:

Well a four star is a bit of a stretch…
The hotel is old clearly, but also not well kept. The rooms need serious updating….its a very basic hotel.
Only one lift worked near the front desk and it was so small.
The staff was friendly, but if you are at all weird about hotels this one would be a challenge for you.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
amazing hotel
Pros:

amazing hotel nice features and dining options

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
G
Ginette partner
8
Pros:

Close to the airport. Convenient to start a tour.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Jamie partner
10
Pros:

Nice pool

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
W
William
2
Pros:

The property is great in appearance ,cleanliness ,location etc There were 4 firearms and unlike others I always respond to them. The first one was off by the time I was dressed at approximately 1-1:30. The second one again was short and was at about 2:15 now I went down to here that it was false alarm , first one someone smoking the room , 3rd time after 3 it was another story and there was discussion by staff of turning off the system . There were people leaving the hotel and many other frustrated guests. The 4 th was the final one for me after the 3rd I had packed and I was going to leave the hotel. There were 2 police at the front desk reacting to a frustrated guest who had broken a picture or framed notice. After a discussion with other guests they appeared to be concerned about how staff was handling this situation in a 200 room hotel ( fully booked) . I have travelled in 40 of the 50 states in the USA and all Provinces and Territories in my Country Canada, and all but 4 or 5 countries in Europe .
I have never a situation so badly handled by Staff, it was as if there were no safety protocols in this Hotel.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee