Bonnington Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
7.7 (6768 reviews)
Swords Road , Dublin , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Health club
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as cobwebs and stains on carpets.
Service
8.31
Most reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, although there was one negative staff interaction.
Location
8.35
Good location between the airport and downtown, convenient for concert-goers.
Room Quality
7.81
Comfortable rooms noted, but issues with room temperatures and key cards were reported.
Amenities
7.34
Amenities were good, but noise issues from the air conditioning and a lack of entertainment options were mentioned.
Value for Money
6.8
Several reviewers found the pricing to be high for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Breakfast received positive remarks, though restaurant pricing was critiqued.
Overall Experience
7.32
Mixed feelings noted; while there were enjoyable moments, there were several issues that impacted the overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 16:15

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Bonnington Dublin, your ideal getaway just minutes from the vibrant heart of the city.

Relaxation Awaits
Dive into our serene indoor swimming pool and unwind in the rejuvenating hot tub. Enhance your stay with access to our luxurious Bonnington Dublin Spa, featuring a gym, sauna, and steam room, perfect for relaxation after a busy day.

Modern Comforts
Each well-appointed room boasts contemporary furnishings, a 39-inch flat-screen TV, and complimentary WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee making facilities, plus some rooms offer stunning city views for an added touch of sophistication.

Prime Location
Just a short drive from Dublin Airport and a quick trip to the city center, you’ll have the best of both worlds – convenience and proximity to iconic attractions like Croke Park Stadium and The O2 arena.

Experience unparalleled hospitality at Bonnington Dublin; book your stay today!

Important information:

The Bonnington Dubliun Hotel does not accept cash payments.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: AAA

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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

7.7
Based on 6768 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.81
Amenities: 7.34
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 7.32
J
Janice couple ie
8
2026-02-15 via Nuitee
M
Maigo couple fi
8
Pros:

Best "hotel gym" ever, although starts to get old, it is complete. Pool is decent size for wellness swimming, but swimming cap required. Some people pass this because of cap requirement. Saunas and changing room showers need an upgrade, and maybe sitting areas near saunas would be nice. It would have been nice if it was possible to buy some refreshments or electrolyte drinks from the wellness reception area. You have to bring your own hydration drink for gym and saunas.

Hotel rooms were cleaned regularly. No day time curtains for privacy, there is apartment building next door. Staff is friendly and helpful. Restaurant staff polite and friendly. All foods, besides fish and chips, were heathy and balanced with vegetables

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
A
APOSTOLOS couple gr
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
A
Austin couple ie
6
Was ok
Pros:

Breakfast and room comfort

Cons:

Noisy neighbours in the adjacent room

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
R
roisin couple ie
6
Good location needs modernising
Pros:

Staff were lovely food was good

Cons:

It’s not a 4 star property . No water in the room and very dated needs a lick of paint and a new encore door chips at dinner awful reheats

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
M
Md Habibur Rahman solo_traveller ie
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
G
Grainne couple ie
7
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
R
Răzvan solo_traveller ie
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
T
Tyson couple gb
7
Cons:

Not enough seating around the pool

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
M
Michelle couple ie
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
P
Patrick couple gb
1
Horrible
Pros:

We stayed at the Bonnington Hotel for two nights during a trip to Dublin for a concert and to celebrate our anniversary.
Before arrival, I contacted the hotel to ask whether they could provide a small complimentary treat (even something simple like a slice of cake) to help make our anniversary a little more special for my wife. Unfortunately, nothing was arranged. Instead, we found an A4 printout on the table saying “Happy Birthday,” which was both confusing and impersonal.
We arrived around 4 PM after an almost three-hour drive and were hoping for a quick check-in so we could rest before the concert. We were given a key card for a room on the 5th floor, but after making the long journey upstairs, the key did not work. I returned to reception, and an employee came back upstairs with me to confirm the issue. He apologised and told us he would provide a much better room as compensation for the inconvenience — however, this upgrade never happened. Based on the dismissive attitude of an older manager during check-in, it very much felt as though this promise was refused by management.
Instead, we waited 30 minutes, sitting on the floor, before he returned with a working key card for the exact same room.
Because of this delay, we never got the chance to nap before the concert as planned. Exhausted by the delay, we ended up cancelling our dinner reservation and pub crawl plans and came back to the hotel. We were also told by the employee that there had recently been a fire on that floor caused by electrical issues and that this was why key cards sometimes failed. This information caused my wife significant anxiety for the remainder of our stay, especially with the air conditioning constantly switching itself on and off — trying to relax while worrying about potential electrical fires is extremely uncomfortable.
Hotel:
smell of mould
carpets stained
windows dirty
jacuzzi appeared unclean and seemed full of sweat, salty water which was disgusting and we left.

Cons:

Walls are as thin as other reviews claim.
Hotel policies felt overly restrictive. Guests are not allowed to bring their own food or drinks into the room, yet the hotel does not provide even a single complimentary bottle of water. Housekeeping was another disappointment. Despite leaving the door tag requesting room cleaning while we were out, the room was not serviced — the bin was not emptied and towels were not replaced. We only received clean towels the following evening after requesting them at reception. The manager I spoke to (the same one who checked us in the day before) was very dismissive. Although towels were eventually replaced and the bin emptied, the bed was still not made. Ironically, there is also a sign encouraging guests to reuse towels during their stay.
On the second day, we decided to have dinner at the restaurant. We stood at the entrance for about 20 minutes waiting to be acknowledged while 4–5 staff members walked past us without offering assistance. We returned later, after 10 minutes we were approached by the front-of-house staff member, whose attitude was dismissive. He informed us there were no tables available except in the tea room, but he still appeared unhappy that we wanted to dine there.
The food was below average. The soup was extremely salty, and the wings did not seem fresh. The presentation was poor, and they were served with double cream and a single stick of celery rather than the blue cheese dressing typically served with wings.
Overall, this stay was disappointing from start to finish and far below what we expected from a hotel marketed as four stars. Between poor service, cleanliness concerns, dismissive staff interactions, and a lack of attention to guest comfort and safety, this was not the relaxing anniversary experience we had hoped for. Given the number of issues experienced throughout our stay and the significant impact this had on our anniversary, we believe a full refund would be an appropriate resolution.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
H
Hurden couple ie
10
Excellent value
Pros:

Super friendly staff & a great breakfast

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
V
vincent couple ie
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
K
Karolina couple ie
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
F
Francisco couple es
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
F
Ferguson couple ie
4
Pros:

Very clean,

Cons:

Very noisy from 5 30 am people shouting and banging on doors up and down corridor,bar very poorly stocked ,had to go up to the vicount pub for a drink

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
5
The adventures of the bloke on reception with a bad attitude
Pros:

It was ok

Cons:

Hour after I was issued my Key and was in shower.

After locking door from inside - two females entered my room using a key issued by reception

I was shocked by this as were they and they left very quickly - when I told reception the bloke seemed to be convinced it was my fault - No apology , just issue me a new key and gave me some attitude.

Probably would have been different if it was the wrong way round.

Not very impressed at all and the situation was made worse.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
C
Carol extended_group ie
3
Pros:

Rooms were lovely

Cons:

When I went down to the pool area the chap on the desk was very rude totally ignored me when I asked him were the spa area was and just started talking to another man when I was asking him then my daughter and her partner ordered a meal and a hour went by and still no food I called the girl who was in charge about the long wait and she just said its been cooked that we had to wait and started laughing at us about 30 minutes later the food arrived very disappointed

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
C
Christine solo_traveller ie
7
Pros:

Staff were great Pool was good

Cons:

Not as clean as I would have liked

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
G
George extended_group ie
10
Location Location
Pros:

From arrival to departures it was great. The room was absolutely perfect it had 14 sockets in the perfect position. Warm comfortable and quiet. Coffee and tea at the ready and mugs which is great. Safe and perfect space for your clothes. The Bistro bar is very good excellent food great bar. Staff on all levels very friendly and helpful. 5 star comfort was our experience.

Cons:

Found nothing on our stay really good. From check in to checkout.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee