Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable accommodations
Excellent food
Cons:
Unfriendly front desk staff
Cleanliness issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
The toilet issue and dirty windows reported indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.1
Overall, most staff were described as terrific, but the front desk staff were noted as unfriendly.
Location
9.1
The location received consistent praise and was described as terrific.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were modern and well-equipped, contributing to a positive experience.
Amenities
8.6
Facilities were noted as excellent, adding value to the stay.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally seen as good value given positive reviews and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Food was positively reviewed, though some menu options needed improvement.
Overall Experience
8.6
The overall experience was predominantly positive, with minor issues cited.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:30

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Boasting a 21-metre swimming pool, spa bath, and steam room, The Grand Hotel offers a relaxing retreat just minutes from Dublin Airport. Each room features satellite TV, a safe, and complimentary tea and coffee, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Impressive Leisure Facilities
The Arena Leisure Centre impresses with its classical decor, whirlpool, bubble pool, and kids’ pool. Guests can unwind in the sauna, work out in the modern gym, or enjoy the beautiful statues surrounding the pool.

Dining with a View
Indulge in fine cuisine at The Coast Restaurant overlooking Malahide Estuary, or catch live sports at the Matt Ryan Bar. With free parking and proximity to Malahide Castle, The Grand Hotel offers both luxury and convenience. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3314 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
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mason • couple • gb
9
Very comfortable stay with excellent accommodation, food and service
Pros:

The door was beautiful and tasteful and the views spectacular. Very generous sized rooms. Plenty of on-site parking and a very easy walk to the centre of town. The breakfast buffet was excellent with a wide range of constantly refreshed food items. I’d recommend the coffee to wash it all down as it was strong and rich.

Cons:

Only one thing that I would have appreciated that wasn’t provided and that was air-conditioning. The windows do open a crack and it is Ireland so nobody’s expecting a heatwave but I like to sleep in a slightly colder room. I appreciate that it would be very difficult to install as it was built before air-conditioning was a thing but perhaps allow a wider window opening?

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • couple • gb
9
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • couple • ie
10
Love this hotel, always enjoy a stay there 🙂
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Tegan • couple • gb
9
Felt like a bit of luxury - forgot the rainy grey March weather outside
Pros:

The decor and the entrance were very 'Grand'. Breakfast was amazing! Staff friendly in the restaurant and bars and the spa. Room was very comfortable. Use of the spa was a real bonus, especially in March when the weather was awful! (Don't forget your swimming hat if you want to use the pool!!) Obviously if you spend more you get a better view, ours was a standard twin and we looked out on the carpark

Cons:

There was refurbishment going on so the area in and around the lift was very scruffy, it didn't feel like you were in a 4* hotel at all. Can't be helped I suppose but it was a bit of a mess.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Exceptional sea view room wonderful restaurant and beautiful Marksman bar
Pros:

Sea view room coastal restaurant & newly refurbished Marksman bar

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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catherine • couple • gb
1
A very poor stay as I’ve said about sending emails and still no response
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

We have stayed numerous times at this hotel and on this occasion it was so so poor i have sent 3/4 emails to this hotel and even rang and i am still waiting on a response back I can’t believe for a 4 star hotel that I have not been contacted .

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
6
If I had hot water l would rate this place 10 out of 10
Pros:

It was in a great location and I really liked room and hotel

Cons:

There was no hot water!! So I had to have a cold shower in the morning… I did advise the hotel that they should fix the problem before letting anyone stay I the room 172

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Great hotel, great location, lovely big rooms.

Cons:

The bar is a bit boring but not a big deal.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable stay. Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Central location, very good room and facilities. Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Only small issue was poor reception on TV

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • ie
8
2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • ie
7
Nice. Visually impressive. OK
Pros:

It's quite basic actually but fancy basic. I'm staying at the executive section which is being renovated. The lobby is absolutely stunnig, if you like spending time in an impressive setting in the hotel, this is the place. Quite welcoming but they don't hide well the stress of the day.
A hidden gem is a pool with a sauna and bubble bath. Apparently residents don't go there often and there is a vibrant local community. So if you like a soak and a chat, its a nice thing to do to unwind.
The location is why people chose it, It's absolutely fabulous to walk along the Marine, take the scenic route and explore statues along side it.

Cons:

Attention to detail is missing, it's not a big deal but the experience is not to the standard they are trying to portray.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Fionnbarr • solo_traveller • ie
4
Up your customer service
Pros:

Good comfortable rooms, nice location

Cons:

When we arrived early evening very tired after a strenuous day we were told “ internet down, can’t check in, nothing we can do just “hurry up and wait”. Unbelievably there was no backup access. Worse than that was the attitude of the receptionists - “ nothing we can do, go wait in the lobby”. For an establishment of this size and price it was totally unacceptable. Problems happen - take ownership of them. Appreciate the reception staff were limited in what they could do - the problem should have been elevated to a duty manager who could have authorised something like “terribly sorry would you mind waiting in the lobby or lounge with a complimentary coffee/drink while we sort it”. A shrug of the shoulders and no more is completely unacceptable.

Eventually we demanded access and were shown to the room and let in with a pass key - this should have been offered from the outset.

We have stayed here before - don’t know we will again. Problems do happen - it’s about how you deal with them. The completely offhand and rude attitude is not what’s acceptable from any establishment, let alone one of this price.

Not good marks

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything we love this hotel

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Area scones

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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shane • couple • gb
10
2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel and didn’t have any issues. Online check in and key collection was a great servi
Pros:

Location and facilities were excellent.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about. Really enjoyed the stay.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • gb
8
Gorgeous
Pros:

Beautifully refurbished with lots of lovely different areas to relax. Location is fantastic in a great town. Great breakfast with lovely sea views and extended times at the weekend. Very reasonable price.

Cons:

No hot water to shower.

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Edward • couple • gb
3
Woeful on this occasion. Wonky lamppost is the least of the problems.
Pros:

Lovely location and is very grand indeed

Cons:

First stay since the renovation. We were perhaps unlucky to have a room with no hot water.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee