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Facilities
Property facilities
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Health or beauty spa nearby
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Fitness facilities (surcharge)
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Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Restaurant
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Terrace
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BBQ facilities
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Luggage storage
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Safety deposit box
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Non-smoking throughout
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Concierge service
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Wheelchair accessible
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Lower bathroom sink
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Emergency cord in bathroom
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Outdoor furniture
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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Process in place to check health of guests
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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24-hour security
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Security alarm
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Key card access
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Supervised childcare/activities
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Television in common areas
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Free wired internet
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Golfing on site
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Self parking (surcharge)
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Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Fitness facilities (surcharge)
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Private picnics
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Wine release events
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Reception hall
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Japanese garden
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Secured parking
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Health or beauty spa nearby
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Charcoal grill
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Bulk dispenser for toiletries
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Accessible shuttle
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No accessible shuttle
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Accessible train station shuttle
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No accessible train station shuttle
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Property Description
Luxurious Accommodation and Exceptional Amenities
Exclusive Services and Facilities
The Monkey Island Estate offers a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden, and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, concierge service, and complimentary property-wide WiFi.
Elegant Rooms with Stunning Views
The hotel's 5-star accommodation features air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffee machines. Some rooms boast terraces and river views, providing a truly picturesque stay. Each room is elegantly appointed with modern amenities and cozy furnishings.
Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving delectable British cuisine. Catering to various dietary preferences, the hotel offers vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options for a bespoke dining experience.
Experience luxury and comfort at Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Book your stay now!
Kindly note that our Barn Rooms are located off the main island and are located adjacent to our private residences.
Kindly note that for guests who have booked a rate excluding breakfast, we will review your request subject to availability, the price for breakfast is £40.00 per person for our Full English Breakfast and £25 per person for Continental Breakfast.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.
Property Policies
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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.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management. -
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Location
Guest Reviews
It was exceptional all round. Flawless service, super delicious food, fabulous estate. What a wonderful, hidden gem!
LOVED the location, sooo peaceful and tranquil (although you could hear the M4 drone away, which is not surprising given its proximity).
Brasserie food was excellent/ The breakfast volume was HUGE, and fresh produce. Likewise the dinner was really tasty and fresh.
Bed and pillows were extremely comfy, which is a plus as I am a really fussy sleeper.
Staff all round were excellent.
We were given a complimentary upgrade but the room was still small for 2 people. Goodness knows what the original one would have been like.
Dinner menu choice was limited, but then I guess 4 seasonal meals is better than 20 freezer ones, so....
We couldn't open the windows in our room and were told they didn't open so we were left with trying to operate the AC......
The grounds and buildings are fantastic.
We had a very tight and small spiral staircase which was difficult to get through with large heavy suitcases
Location grounds
Limited menu only tapas on the Sunday using a weekday menu
Luke was superb in the bar - best staff member ever!! The hotel sold us a river package witht champagne which made the weekend ! Such a tranquil setting and great place to go to
Nothing
Beautiful, absolutely stunning setting, we were lucky to have blue skies and warm weather so seeing the property at it’s best. Well appointed, beautifully decorated rooms and communal spaces. Great breakfast most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Stay for dinner or Sunday lunch, you won’t regret it!
Not really a not like but would have preferred. Dimmer switches on lights especially bathroom. Very bright for a quick trip to the loo in the middle of the night! A couple of staff weren’t very good at all, however the other staff more than made up for those slip ups.
Location and the staff. The entire staff are outstanding. Particularly in the bar and restaurant.
The location is good and the staff were very helpful
I booked the Barn room which I didn’t realise wasn’t on the actual island rather in the corner of the car park with views into someone’s back garden. I felt as though the advertising for this wasn’t clear enough, as if I had known this was the case I wouldn’t have booked it.
The Island is fantastic! It is so beautiful. We loved the bridge over to the hotel and restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the breakfast had a great choice. We had an evening meal there and some drinks as well. Love the Monkey Room!
The room had everything you need in it but the beds are small. Being of average height and weight we struggled with the bed. We also felt if one of us got out of the bed as it caused the other to bounce around the bed. This caused interrupted sleep. Recommendation would be to look into the beds for the future.
Great location for Bray and the food culture in the area.
Poor service.
Old and tired room furniture, fixtures and fittings.
Not very clean.
Small rooms even though we booked the deluxe terrace option.
Overall stay was lovely, the Sundial cottage was great and the estate is in a lovely location with great surrounding pubs and attractions. Lovely welcome basket in the cottage upon arrival. The restaurant food was mostly great and the service very friendly. Cocktails great in the bar and nice area to relax in.
The estate was closed for majority of our stay due to a private wedding which is fine but this wasn’t made clear upon booking and we weren’t able to use any bar/restaurant facilities or walk around the island which was an impact on our stay. The breakfast delivered to our cottage (due to the private event) was cold. There is lots of room for improvement on general maintenance - in the garden of our cottage we found a razor blade and nails where our little boy was running around. Also, in the gym, packaging for equipment and items for the gym left lying on the floor. A general tidy up would make it more 5 star. Milk frother would be good in Sundial cottage.
We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet this beautiful estate had to offer. Our room was very comfortable and the hospitality was wonderful.
History
The latest renovation is a bit corporate
Beautiful location, personal service by super friendly staff, wonderful SPA treatments, excellent food, comfortable rooms and scenic trails along the river for walks or runs.
The continental breakfast was good and ample. Our room was clean and quiet, with no neighbour noise. Although the temple room was not large, it was of sufficient size, with a comfortable bed. The birthday chocolates were a nice touch. Staff were polite and helpful. For example, we didn't have to stand by the toaster, waiting for out toast to be done. A member of staff delivered it to our table.
A path ran alongside our room. Although it only seemed to go to the fire escape, people used it and walked next to our windows. Operation of the thermostat was unclear. Outside, background noise from the motorway was unavoidable, however, this was not audible in the rooms. Signposted directions could be clearer in Bray village.
Location is incredible! Beautiful area, stunning grounds. Feels like you are miles away from major routes, when you are so close
We arrived before check in as we had an early afternoon booking at the Fat Duck. The receptionist told us to change in the toilet? I showed him the email I received from the manager, advising we could change in the gym, to which he still refused. Luckily the manager who I emailed previously turned up and allowed us to use one of the empty houses which was much more comfortable. Thank you :)
Wonderful location.
For the rating and cost I just expected that bit extra, more engaged staff, more than two small milk sachets. Just expected that bit more. To have four service charges applied by default looks and is wrong on the bill. A service charge for a bar drink? Really. Yes I could take three off but it left a sour taste.
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