Bracken Court Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1985 reviews)
Bridge Street , Balbriggan , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Clean facilities
Great location
Cons:
Outdated bathroom
Small beds
Lack of gym and pool

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Clean and well-maintained facilities reported in multiple reviews.
Service
8.71
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall experience.
Location
8.55
Conveniently located with easy access to central attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were comfortable but some mentioned improvements needed for furniture and bedding.
Amenities
8.03
Basic amenities were available, but some guests noted the absence of additional facilities like a gym or pool.
Value for Money
8.29
Generally good value; however, some felt amenities could be improved for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.64
Food was frequently mentioned as excellent, with a great variety at breakfast and other meals.
Overall Experience
8.41
Mostly positive experiences reported despite minor issues with room and amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 11:31

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
The Bracken Court Hotel offers spacious rooms with marble bathrooms, power showers, and comfortable Respa beds.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in fresh steak and seafood at the Bracken Grill or enjoy a wide variety of beers, wines, and cocktails at Jack Doyle's Bar, a traditional Irish pub.

Convenient Location
Located in the charming village of Balbriggan, just a short drive from Dublin's center, guests can easily explore the beautiful Balbriggan Beach and fishing harbor nearby.

Experience luxury, exquisite dining, and convenience at the Bracken Court Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 12 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for € 35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1985 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 8.64
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
10
Great place, great food😁
Pros:

Location centre of town and a few minutes walk to the beach, food was epic I had Guinness and steak pie, and the veg fajitas were really tasty portion could easily serve too and really reasonably priced 😁

Cons:

Nothing was even allowed to leave car in carpark for a while extra after checking out

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jose Diego • couple • ie
8
I would say that I can stay there again.
Pros:

Location and facilities l.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn’t good enough.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • family_with_children • ie
2
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • solo_traveller • ie
10
Kudos
Pros:

Everything

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • ie
7
Nice hotel, nicely located. Spacious bedroom, evening staff were friendly.
Pros:

Location, room size

Cons:

Room was facing the road and so it was noisy. Bar also closed when we got back on Monday night and no room service from what we could see or were offered.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Dorothy • solo_traveller • us
10
Great food, proximity to beach, 40 ish minutes north of Dublin by train.
2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
9
Good comfortable stay with excellent food and attentative staff. Ideal stop-over on long journey.
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast were excellent. Large bedroom with very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Stairs up to room ( I have mobility issues).
High step out of shower (see above)

2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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bernadette • couple • ie
4
Pros:

Good

Cons:

We were in room 407 the bed was very uncomfortable there was 2 stains on the sheet which I was not happy with

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Pilipi • solo_traveller • es
9
Hotel bien ubicado con un personal excelente
Pros:

Muy céntrico, habitaciones grandes, desayuno muy completo y bueno. El perrsonal excepcional, muy atento y amable.

Cons:

Calle ruidosa. Esta un poco atrotinado, deberian actualizarlo..

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Ingrida • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Me gustó la comodidad del hotel, la amabilidad del personal y el buen desayuno.

Cons:

Siempre me ha encantado alojarme en este hotel, pero está vez no me gustó que cobrasen a mi hijo 25 euros al pedirles en mi nombre si podía hacer la entrada a partir de las 12:00 en lugar de las 16:00, que era la hora asignada.

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Capitão • solo_traveller • pt
9
Pros:

Bom atendimento, boa comida.

Cons:

O quarto ficava muito quente à noite

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Eugene • couple • ie
8
the hotel was busy with French tourists so there was a good busy atmosphere. Prices were very reason
Pros:

staff were excellent. Food was good , location was close to the sea

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • couple • de
5
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Ondine • couple • de
8
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • ie
6
Could be better.
Pros:

Friendly staff.

Cons:

The room wasn't great. Toilet was filling up every 20 mins throughout the night so didn't get much sleep, something wrong with the cistern, curtains were hanging on for dear life, street lights shining in all night. Toothpaste seal stuck to the bathroom mirror from previous customer. Some stains on the bedsheets. Room 404.
I stayed at the hotel last year and the room we got was lovely. Unfortunately not every room reaches that standard.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Avril • couple • ie
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee