Zanzibar Locke

Hotels
9.4 (4724 reviews)
34 Ormond Quay Lower , Dublin , ie

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cleanliness of rooms
Cons:
Infrequent room cleaning
Uncomfortable bed quality
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Room was spotless and clean but had issues like scratchy sheets which decreased overall cleanliness experience.
Service
10
Reception was very busy but checked in quickly and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Great location close to major sites, providing a true Dublin experience.
Room Quality
8.27
Room size was good, but issues with the bed quality and noise may have affected comfort.
Amenities
9.81
Nice amenities including fitness room and community areas, though room cleaning frequency was a downside.
Value for Money
8.76
Considered high for the quality of services given; particularly the room cleaning schedule.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Breakfast was rated good, with minor waits for food items.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall a very positive experience; would recommend to others despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Dublin

Prime Location: Situated just 400 meters from Dublin's city center, Zanzibar Locke offers a convenient and vibrant stay for guests. Explore the nearby City Hall and Dublin Castle with ease.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, microwave, and fridge in every unit. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, and a private bathroom with a shower.

Accessible and Sustainable: With facilities for disabled guests and a focus on sustainability, Zanzibar Locke ensures a comfortable stay for all. Plus, with popular attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral nearby, your Dublin adventure awaits.

Book your stay at Zanzibar Locke now for a memorable and hassle-free experience in Dublin!

Important information:

When booking 10 apartments or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Dog Stays - We have dog-friendly properties where 1 dog of up to 30 kilos is welcome. Registered service animals will be permitted in all locations where notice has been given prior to arrival. Additional charges apply for dogs (excluding registered service dogs) and a completed pet waiver upon check-in is mandatory. It is your responsibility before arrival to check that dogs are permitted at the Property.

Please note that early check-in at 14:00 or late check-out until 13:00 is available upon request for an additional charge.

We provide a weekly cleaning service for stays of 7 nights or more. We can arrange an additional cleaning service if requested for an additional fee.

Additional cleaning services are provided, including fresh towels and refuse collection for a surcharge.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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

9.4
Based on 4724 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 9.81
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Hutchings solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Gavin solo_traveller us
9
It was even better than the pictures.
Pros:

We loved the location. The proximity to Temple Bar District and all the sights in downtown Dublin was wonderful. Everything was within in an easy walking distance. The room was spacious, the bath towels were large and soft, which you dont think about until you are in a hotel with small towels. There was a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher if you wanted to do extended stays. The restaurant on the ground floor was surprisingly wonderful. After a long drive to get there, the food was a welcomed surprise. The burger was enjoyed by three of our guests and the buffalo chicken sandwich I had was so good I wish I could get it here in the states. The coffee shop in the mroning was nice, and I hear the breakfast buffet is great but we missed it. The combination of room size, linens and services available on premises were absolutely wonderful and I am really glad I booked here.

Cons:

Although I understand the green initiative of the hotel, our room was really dark. One light did not work but regardless there was very little light in the room. I could barely see when I was trying to pack and reading was all but impossible. The bed was a bit stiff and lumpy, and only a queen, but not a deal breaker. The other issue is not the fault of the hotel, but if you are booking in the near future just be aware there is construction right next door and it is noisy early. Despite these things I would still book this hotel again tomorrow if I were returning.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Di Well-Mill couple au
5
Very expensive
Pros:

Location was very good

Cons:

Very expensive hotel and it didn't include breakfast.
The room was dark due to poor lighting and there was little space around the bed even though we had an expensive suite. There was only one bedside table and one bedside lamp. The ceiling was moldy and needed painting. The floor had sandy type grit.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Zane family_with_children us
5
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Leah couple gb
9
Pros:

So close to everything and it had a coffee/bistro downstairs.

Cons:

Took me 15 mins to find a spoon. They certainly aren’t where you would think they are. Also the lobby/ reception smelt like burnt rubber (I believe it was meant to be some sort of incense).

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller us
9
Great intro to Dublin! We come back!
Pros:

Staff was excellent, with the exception of one person in the bar. Room was spacious and comfortable!

Cons:

Gym treadmill was not good…..but enjoyable running outside!

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Carchietta solo_traveller us
8
Cons:

Cleaning staff was on site but did not come to our room once in 3 days

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Jenny couple se
9
Allt var toppen!
Pros:

Centralt, tyst trots så centralt.

Cons:

Ett bygge tvärsöver gatan som väckte oss kl 8.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Daniele solo_traveller is
10
Pros:

great hotel, with great staff, at a great location and all for a very reasonable price. I booked it day-off due to a flight cancellation and was extremely satisfied! Thanks to the great location I was able to explore Dublin and still make my flight the following day, thanks to it being very close to the Dublin Express Bus Stop

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Farah couple om
8
Convenient, comfortable, safe.
Pros:

Amenities, location & staff

Cons:

The lights are too dim in the rooms!

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Simone couple it
8
Dublino ci sei piaciuta molto!!
Pros:

Struttura moderna, in posizione centralissima.
Il nostro appartamento era suddiviso in due zone (una notte; una giorno), dotato di cucina e di tutti gli utensili. Tutto molto curato.
Camera molto pulita.
Il personale addetto alla reception è stato poco gentile e professionale.

Cons:

La richiesta di trattenere un deposito cauzionale al momento del check-in, sebbene avessimo prenotato con Booking (a cui avrebbero potuto chiedere riferimenti per addebitare costi aggiuntivi per i danni eventualmente cagionati alla struttura).

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children us
8
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Dublin couple us
10
Pros:

Amazing staff that was helpful and all around pleasant. The location was great for the airport bus and sightseeing musts.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Marianne solo_traveller se
9
Perfekt läge och trevlig miljö.
Pros:

Läget, modern inredning och trevlig miljö.

Cons:

Frukostbuffén var lite varierande i kvalitet. De varma rätterna var inte så varma.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Doug couple us
9
A comfortable, well placed hotel in Dublin!
Pros:

This is our second stay at the Zanzibar Locke. We weren't disappointed on our return stay. It is so well located in Dublin near the main attractions! This will be our go to lodging whenever we head to Dublin. The rooms are clean, modern, and comfortable. It's a gem!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Steven couple de
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Jolanda couple ch
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
6
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Stuffy, not much air

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
family_with_children gb
8
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee