The Palm

Hotels
8.6 (1260 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

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1260 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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patrice couple ie
8
great
Cons:

A late check out is at 12pm only one hour after the normal check out time, 1 or even 2pm feel more like a late check out option time.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
M
Mc Gouran couple ie
3
Pros:

Nice hotel great location.

Cons:

Fire alarms went off at 4:45am until after 5:30am. Because of drunkin fools. Knowing this all we got was (sorry about ur stay) no discount not even the offer of a free meal in future. An the hot water in the shower wasn't working either.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Katharina couple gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple ie
10
Excellent location and beautiful decor
Pros:

Location, comfort and staff all excellent

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
S
Shane couple ie
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple ie
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
N
Nataliia couple ie
10
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
M
Michela couple gb
9
Fab treat beautiful room, excellent staff. Could have stayed longer, will be back.
Pros:

Loved the staff, they were all so friendly and accommodating. The room was beautiful, the bed was so comfortable and the hot tub was fab. Great location.

Cons:

The parking wasn’t great as it was busy and hard to find a space but hotel advised us on the parking app which was good. Breakfast could be an option to guests but we just went out and had it after we left so not a big deal.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
J
Joan solo_traveller ie
10
Relaxing homely place.
Pros:

I loved the cleanliness and old fashioned atmosphere of my room.
It was lovely and warm and really relaxing.

Cons:

Na.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Lindsay couple gb
8
Great food, beautifully presented rooms
Pros:

Food was excellent and the staff where very friendly.

Cons:

No clear signs directing to the hotel lobby, spent sometime walking around looking for it, then when we found it no one was there so had to go and find someone.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
B
Byrne couple ie
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
B
Beata couple ie
8
Pros:

Piękna lokalizacja ,czyste pokoje ,,miły personel ,cudowne jedzenie w restauracji 10/10,

Cons:

Brak parkingu

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
I
Issy couple gb
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
S
Stacey couple ie
10
Rooms are amazing staff are so helpful and the food in the bar is 10/10
Pros:

Amazing

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
C
Cazzer couple ie
10
Pros:

Room was lovely very comfy spotless

Cons:

Cudnt fault anything

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
S
Suzan couple us
9
Pros:

The location and the room were beautiful.

Cons:

The shower was extremely slippery. The hot tub was not private. There were cameras pointed at it.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
B
Bruce couple ie
3
Pros:

No breakfast available!

Cons:

Difficult to find staff, no parking, loud noise/ music until early House of the morning (was only informed about this under 48 hours before stay) no breakfast, dog friendly hotel but no

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Devin couple ie
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
aron extended_group gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple au
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee