The Grand Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (3581 reviews)
Coast Road , Malahide , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 3581 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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RITA solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The food was excellent as were the serving staff . All the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. We liked the ambience of the hotel. Easy parking . Greatlocation.

Cons:

The food menus had not changed since we stayed there a couple of months ago.
The Phoenix room was disappointingly small and too warm. Tho the staff did provide a fan. There was little difference in price from this room to the superior double room which we also booked! !!. There wasn't a fridge in the double superior room so our water was rather warm.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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William family_with_children gb
9
Great facilities and excellent staff.
Pros:

Excellent but needs to open earlier if you have to catch an early morning flight.

Cons:

No sky tv in rooms

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
5
GREAT LOCATION, GOOD STAFF, DIABOLICAL BREAKFAST
Pros:

LOCATION IS EXCELLENT

Cons:

NOT VALUE FOR MONEY
BREAKFAST IS THE WORST WE HAVE EVER HAD

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple ie
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Samuele solo_traveller it
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller ie
5
A reminder of my childhood days of a room with a wonderful view.
Pros:

I had a SUPER meal which wasn’t past of the package.
The staff were very pleasant.
The location, my room overlooked the Marina.
I was upgraded to an executive room
The chocolate box

Cons:

The shower gel dispenser didn’t work. Too late to contact room service while showering. Hopefully it will be attended to for the next occupant. There were no herbal teas in the room.
The TV had very few channels. No BBC or Channel 4 although they came up on the options.
The breakfast was very disappointing. Very poor for the cost. I’ve had much better when I paid 1/3 of what I paid for at the Grand. Even hospitals have wheatabix.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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HaleyNelson family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The hotel is beautiful and the amenities are amazing. Breakfast was diverse and good. We had 3 rooms spread out over the various parts of the hotel- 1 was new and lovely. 1 was ok a bit worn. 1 was nice with a sea view but impossible to get to (had to take 2 separate elevators and walk a hallway in between).

Cons:

The staff upon our arrival were not friendly. We had 3 rooms booked but they couldn’t find the reservation- made it seem like we were out of luck. Then they could not get the rooms together or even near each other even though we are a family. We did not feel welcomed. You are only provided 1 key and cannot operate the room lights or the elevator without the key making it extremely inconvenient if more than 1 person occupies the room. The pool has many rules and we also did not feel welcomed there.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Kateryna couple de
8
Pros:

The hotel is wonderful! I was genuinely touched to find a birthday card and a box of chocolates in my room to celebrate my birthday. It was a very thoughtful gesture and made my stay feel special.

The room was beautiful, with a very comfortable bed and a good selection of towels. The only small issue was that bathrobes and slippers had been forgotten, but this was resolved quickly and efficiently.

The swimming pool, jacuzzi, and sauna are excellent. I especially appreciated that the staff carefully checked that everyone was wearing a swimming cap in the pool area. This level of attention to hygiene and rules is great.

The hotel grounds offer many cozy places where you can enjoy a cocktail or a coffee and simply relax.

The restaurant, however, was a disappointment for me. It looks much more modest than the rest of the hotel. Although the dishes were presented beautifully, I did not find the food particularly tasty. To me, it felt more like diet food, lacking flavor. In addition, the atmosphere in the restaurant in the evening was not very cozy, so we decided to leave and dine elsewhere.

Overall, I had a very pleasant stay and would gladly return.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Jackie couple gb
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

The bars were fine and leisure facilities were excellent

Cons:

When arrived to check in a copy of my credit card was requested on the understanding this was for charging goods to my room ,as booking .com had already taken full costs from my credit but when we got to the bar only to fine a further copy of our card was requested so back to the front desk to have this done
In the evening Tried to contact front desk as my wife was feeling cold in our room due to cancer treatment,but the room phone was not working so I had to contact the hotel via my mobile only to be told no heating after 10pm so they arrived with a portable heater
Then the room tv would not work ,the night porter came and found the remote controller needed new batteries
For over £300 a night I found the price was excessive for room we were supplied
The first night we decided to eat in the hotel restaurant but unfortunately my wife had a bad experience with her meal but with out asking this cost was deducted from our bill
As this was our first away break for nearly 2 years due to my wife’s illness we were very disappointed

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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McCormick solo_traveller gb
8
Almost perfect 😒
Pros:

Beautiful location , buzzing location, great staff,great food.

Cons:

Terrible bed , Terrible TV, bed very cheap and uncomfortable , only 2 TV channels working .

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple fr
10
Pros:

A perfect stay, we’ll be back !

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Janette solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Everything
Only 1 issue, room backed onto lift, which as lifts go was not loud but we were still able to hear it operating.

Cons:

As above

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Valerie family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Margaret couple gb
10
A Grand Hotel which lives up to its name!
Pros:

This was our third visit to this lovely hotel. Nicely furnished room. Excellent food and service. Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff. A range of different public rooms in which to relax.

Cons:

No negatives.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Nolasco couple es
10
Volvería a repetir
Pros:

Todo súper limpio, un personal atento, y agradable, es el único hotel en dicha ciudad, pero merece la pena tanto por su buffet libre para desayunos como instalaciones, 100% recomendable y volvería a repetir.
La habitación muy cómoda y agradable.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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John couple ie
7
Good location if attending a gig at Malahide Castle.
Pros:

Location, and ease of check in and check out. Staff in the Bistro.

Cons:

Marksman bar was shut before the official closing time.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
9
Pros:

Location for concert and quality hotel

Cons:

To find your room was difficult.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Veronica couple ie
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee