Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World
8.7 (933 reviews)
Monkey Island Lane , Bray , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely staff
Beautiful location
Great facilities
Cons:
Small rooms
Overcooked breakfast
Limited menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Great location clean and tidy.
Service
9.25
Staff members are all fantastic and friendly.
Location
9.29
Lovely location, particularly beautiful spot on the island.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms are small and a bit tired.
Amenities
8.77
Beautiful grounds and lovely facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Breakfast was overcooked and expensive, limited options.
Overall Experience
9.25
Absolutely gorgeous property with a magical stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:02

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!

Important information:

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.

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

Property Policies

  • 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).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 933 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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peter solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Great location for Bray and the food culture in the area.

Cons:

Poor service.
Old and tired room furniture, fixtures and fittings.
Not very clean.
Small rooms even though we booked the deluxe terrace option.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Georgia family_with_children es
8
Overall great stay at Monkey Island and would definitely return but some small areas of improvement.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Maxie couple gb
9
Super comfortable stay in a wonderful little hotel
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet this beautiful estate had to offer. Our room was very comfortable and the hospitality was wonderful.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
10
Lovely to be back
Pros:

History

Cons:

The latest renovation is a bit corporate

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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magdalena family_with_children se
10
Pros:

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.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Deirdre couple de
9
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Ralph couple gb
9
An enjoyable two night stay. We would return.
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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KIMBERLEY couple gb
9
Luxury surroundings with comfort all aound
Pros:

Location is incredible! Beautiful area, stunning grounds. Feels like you are miles away from major routes, when you are so close

Cons:

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 :)

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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JT couple gb
8
2026-03-26 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
8
Great location that just missed the mark.
Pros:

Wonderful location.

Cons:

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.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Pros:

Lovely location and surroundings

Cons:

Meals and drinks very expensive
They also added a tip for barman and housekeeping staff onto the bill

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Katharine couple nl
8
Convenient location for nearby Michelin restaurants and lovely setting
Pros:

Nice rooms, comfortable bed, unlimited sparkling water, nice estate to walk around. staff arranged a taxi for us to go to nearby restaurant, which was convenient and helpful. Gym was a nice addition

Cons:

Cooked and continental breakfast was 40£ pp which is a bit steep, would prefer to go à la carte and just pay for an eggs royale etc but don’t think that was an option looking at the menu. We didn’t go for this reason. Not all staff were aware property had a (albeit small) gym which was a bit strange as we had to ask several people to then get the key for it. Rooms felt a bit overpriced, ours was quite small but lovely view and decoration made up for it. At checkout, a discretionary charge was added to our bill, which was a bit strange and no explanation.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Sally Ann couple gb
5
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kaspar couple gb
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Maria Teresa couple ph
7
Lovely staff, teeny tiny rooms, lovely grounds, maybe better for summer and not a winter break
Pros:

Alex at front desk was lovely! But rooms are very snug. Only if you bring overnight bag. It is not walking distance to anything that is commercial, must drive or uber

Cons:

Its a bit too remote. Perfect for people who want seclusion, but not for tourists. Not for children as there is not much to do for kids.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Niamh couple gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Very unique and beautiful setting

Cons:

Rooms a bit small

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
10
Excellent stay & brilliant location
Pros:

Everything & everyone

Cons:

Nothing, it was delightful

2026-02-26 via Nuitee