Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
ATM/banking
Fireplace in lobby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beach view
Friendly staff
Cons:
Tired hotel
Small rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.99
Guests noted the hotel needs a good clean.
Service
9.46
Friendly and helpful staff were consistently mentioned.
Location
9.5
Perfect location for the beach, short walk to the main town centre.
Room Quality
7.45
Rooms are described as small and some conditions were tired.
Amenities
8.98
On-site restaurant/bar and beach views were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.94
Some guests felt the hotel was overpriced for its offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Breakfast was reported to be very good.
Overall Experience
8.46
Overall a nice place to stay, but not without issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:53

Property Description

Experience the charm of The Strand Hotel, once home to Oscar Wilde, located just steps from the stunning Bray Beach.

Spectacular Views
Relax on our scenic terrace and take in breathtaking ocean views that will leave you rejuvenated and inspired.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel, along with 24-hour front desk service and luggage storage for your convenience.

Dining Delights
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant or unwind with a drink at the cozy bar/lounge. A hearty breakfast is available daily to kickstart your morning adventures.

Immerse yourself in comfort and elegance at The Strand Hotel—book your stay today for an unforgettable seaside escape!

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 100 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.99
Service: 9.46
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 8.46
E
Evangelyn • couple • us
9
It was a very nice stay!
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff

Cons:

No elevator or air conditioning

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
S
sonia • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Host was lovely and friendly, location was excellent, food staff were lovely, definitely recommend a stay there.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
A
Anand • solo_traveller • fi
5
Passable
Pros:

Breakfast options and restaurant / bar right within the hotel.
Location close to beach

Cons:

Room carpet was moist on day of arrival

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • couple • us
10
Perfect location across from beach, has easy access to food.
Pros:

Great location, excellent food at restaurant. Management was excellent, took care of any concerns we had.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
C
Cojocaru • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
T
tala • couple • gb
5
Disappointing
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Stayed at this hotel around 9 or 10 times over past several years and it has declined in that time.
It needs tlc. The bathroom floor was stained, watered down soap & shower gel. The carpet in the bedroom was wet! Had a general feeling of being run down. Such a shame as used to look forward to staying here! I doubt if I’ll return

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • couple • gb
6
Good seafront location but not ok for anyone who has difficult with stairs.
Pros:

An interesting history and good sea front position

Cons:

Very steep flights of stairs to the top floor but no lift.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
G
Graeme • couple • gb
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • de
3
Pros:

Nice location, friendly staff at the counter, and a lot of great potential. My hope was to have a quiet, beach-side stay that we could sleep in and move at our own pace.

Cons:

We ended up not staying in the hotel that night. Once we got to the room let me be clear: it is a passable, touristy spot. They know you're not coming back so it's about doing the minimum. And that's the issue: it was always about the minimum. Minimum cleaning. Minimum insulation from noise. Minimum everything. The decoration was AI-generated Oscar Wilde...

The main reason we left: it wasn't comfortable. The Wilde Bar downstairs earns its name. I'm fine with loud music but it least has to be GOOD music.

The room was cramped and even though the bathroom was recently renovated (a few years back it seemed), it altogether was not the vacation we thought we were going to get.

I empathize with the owners—I imagine it's not easy running an independent hotel in such a volatile time. But I did pay over €800 for 3 nights and ended up absconding to the Royal Marine, which was half that price (same day!) and exactly what we were looking for.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
G
Gerard • couple • ie
6
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
J
John • couple • ie
8
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
F
fergus • couple • ie
8
Great value, great location, very friendly staff.
Pros:

Everything went well. Staff were good, food good, location excellent. No complaints at all.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about.

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
K
King • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
E
Elynn • couple • us
2
Staff disappeared after we checked in. Martello or The Palm down the road would have been a better spot to stay.
Pros:

It was a great location and cute house

Cons:

The staff was missing after we checked in. I had booked 2 twin beds, but our room only had a double bed. I couldn’t find a person again our entire stay to speak to and get this corrected.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
S
Sean Mockler • solo_traveller • ie
5
Poor hotel
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • us
10
Instead of staying in Dublin when arriving and departing , we stayed in Bray. It was 40 minutes from the airport.
Pros:

Bray is a Party Town, but this hotel was quiet. I woke up to the sounds of birds and ocean. Loved the food in the restaurant. It was within walking distance of the town, across the street of the beach. This hotel had parking. Bray is difficult to find parking in. Well worth the 20e a day. It is a historic building. The shower water was strong and hot.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
M
Maria • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
G
Graeme • couple • gb
10
An atmospheric Stay at a beautiful location . Good food and drinks. What’s not to like?
Pros:

Historical and beautiful

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mathew • solo_traveller • au
7
Overall it’s a quirky Hotel if your on more of a budget worth the stay.
Pros:

Great Location, not far from Train station, shops or food options close to the sea.

Cons:

Service clean after 3 days, out of 4 staying could be better

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee