The Palm

Hotels
8.6 (1398 reviews)
Strand Road The Palm , Bray , ie

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Non-smoking throughout
Evening entertainment
Adult only
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Pet bowls
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful decor
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Noise at night
Lack of breakfast
Hard mattress

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, though some mentioned issues with particular amenities.
Service
9.1
Staff were very friendly and accommodating, with special mention of helpful receptionists.
Location
9.1
Lovely location right on the seafront, very convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were spacious, beautifully decorated, but some mentioned hard mattresses.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities such as fridges in rooms were appreciated, though items like breakfast were missed.
Value for Money
8.6
General sentiment suggests reasonable value, but some guests mentioned issues with food portions.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Food was good but could be improved, especially breakfast options.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall very positive, with some mentions of noise disrupting the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 05:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and style at The Palm with non-smoking rooms equipped with modern amenities like free WiFi and a coffee machine. Some rooms even offer stunning sea views for a truly relaxing stay.

Convenient Location
Perfectly situated just steps away from Bray Beach and popular attractions like the National Sealife Aquarium and Brayhead, The Palm offers easy access to explore the beauty of Bray. Plus, with Lansdowne Road Train Station nearby, getting around is a breeze.

Fine Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in exquisite dining at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar. With Powerscourt House, Gardens, and Waterfall a short drive away, The Palm is the ideal choice for your next getaway.

Book now at The Palm for a memorable stay in Bray, where luxury meets convenience.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1398 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Maria Isabel couple br
10
Hotel muito bom, muito bem localizado
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Jan solo_traveller cz
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple au
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Lynda couple gb
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Stefanie couple ie
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

Clean room

Cons:

Struggled to get back in late at night, directions not great was trying the wrong door. No parking stayed on a Sunday, beach very busy at checking in time.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Kathleen couple us
8
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Claire solo_traveller ie
10
Superb
Pros:

Very attentive, helpful and friendly staff in the hotel, restaurant and bar absolutely made our stay exceptional. Beautiful room had everything we needed.

Cons:

Nothing, loved it. Would highly recommend.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
9
Super room loved the decor
Pros:

Hotel location is right on the promenade which was great, with parking on the road outside which wasn’t a problem. Super room, loved the decor, comfy bed. Massive bar restaurant with very attentive staff, and food was good.

Cons:

Very small problem - tv was difficult to operate.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Crista couple be
8
Leuk verblijf
Pros:

Goede ligging vlakbij leuke zeedijk, leuke inrichting

Cons:

Beetje stoffig en versleten heeft een beetje vernieuwing nodig, versleten tapijt in gang ed

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Tannury couple ie
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
7
Pleasant enough but not exceptional
Pros:

Seaview large room bath was good
Everyone friendly
Location good

Cons:

Some facilities dated
No breakfast offered
No plug in sink
Broken window
Nowhere to put wash bag toiletries etc
Had to go on floor of bathroom…
Flashing light outside on ceiling even with curtails shut
The toilet was very small , the inside door knob/hand was a dangerous hazard
Lack of parking

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Franjo Bartkijević solo_traveller hr
5
Pros:

Uredenost sobe no mogli su staviti i papuce da kada ides iz tusa ne hodas bos po sobi

Cons:

Nije mi se svidjelo sto nema nikoga na recepciji i sto smo bukirali sobu s pogledom na more ,a dobili smo drugu sobu.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Aoife couple ie
10
Fab views, beautiful comfortable room with a bathtub overlooking the promenade
Pros:

Very impressed with the room and the view. Lovely large double room and it was spotlessly clean. The staff were lovely too. Lovely break. We used the salt water sauna across the road too, it is complimentary when staying in the hotel.

Cons:

The restaurant associated isn’t great. The food was a let down and the decor is tacky, fake flowers everywhere! But the staff were lovely.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Oscar family_with_children es
1
Extremely disappointing stay and even more disappointing response from management.
Cons:

We paid upwards of €200 per room per night for two rooms and expected a reasonable standard of comfort and service. Unfortunately, the experience fell well below expectations.

The rooms had no bedside tables, the power sockets were positioned behind furniture and difficult to access, and the kettle could only be used on the floor because the cable was so short and there was no suitable surface nearby. This was particularly inconvenient for my 82-year-old father, who was travelling with me.

There was a noisy fridge positioned directly beside to the bed, no water or glasses provided in the room, and no breakfast service available. The shower controls were confusing and poorly explained. To make matters worse, I was woken at around 7 a.m. by what sounded like a generator or other loud mechanical noise.

Had the hotel acknowledged these shortcomings and responded constructively, I might have viewed the experience differently. Instead, when I raised my concerns, management dismissed them as "trivial" and refused any form of compensation (citing the fact I raised concerns at check-out, although there was no-one at reception until that point --- another flag). I found this attitude as disappointing as the issues themselves.

For the price charged, I expected far better facilities, greater attention to guest comfort, and a more professional response to legitimate feedback. I would not choose to stay here again.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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John couple us
7
Just needed one night and this place hit the spot. Not expensive
Pros:

Location both good and bad… upstairs from loud bar playing crappy music, but a view of the ocean and beach. Bed was comfy. Good number of outlets and chargers.

Cons:

Loud music from the bar/ night club below. The light in the bathroom is on motion detector, which they should warn you about. Sink and bathtub water pressure was terrible.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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susan couple im
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple us
9
The staff at the front and bar were exceptional!
Pros:

I’d suggest a mirror in the main area of the guest room for getting ready since you can’t plug in a curling iron in the bathroom!

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Iker solo_traveller ie
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee