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
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lisa • family
2
Pros:

Of the 10 lodgings we stayed at in Ireland, this was the most unpleasant hotel we have ever stayed at. 1Advertised self parking came with a 10 Euro fee if available in their 6 car lot. 2.$200 deposit in the event we destroyed the room was never mentioned in hotel description 3. No lift to our upper floor room. 4 Television didn’t work and no help forthcoming from the desk. 5.Charm was a misnomer and Oscar Wild would be embarrassed. 6. Water view if you’re lucky to have one included looking past a storage area for garbage bins and other trash. 7. Restaurant was seriously sub standard. 8 The mattress was thin, cheap and uncomfortable. 9. Overpriced for the substandard fare. Save your money. Oscar Wilde would.



2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • partner
10
Pros:

Beach view, restaurant/bar on site, friendly/helpful staff were all wonderful.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel and friendly staff. Well kept up and located right across from the beach.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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eddy
10
Superb!
Pros:

Incredible stay. Location and comfort at its best.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jean
6
Tired hotel
Pros:

The hotel is very tired. Would need a complete make over
Rooms very small and bathroom tiny. Stains and iron burns on the carpet The bed was comfortable and clean and the breakfast was very good

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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cameron
2
Pros:

Tiny room uncomfortable bed no parking as promised
Difficult check in.
Unhelpful staff and a curry smell up to 3rd floor.

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee
J
Jessica • family
2
Pros:

Don’t stay there or even consider giving this hotel your money.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Tracy
8
Weekend Away
Pros:

Prmefect location for the beach, short walk to the main town centre. Very busy with traffic at weekends.

2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Daniella
6
Tired and overpriced
Pros:

Pleasant staff, location on the waterfront is lovely. Needs a good clean!! The bed was old lumpy and very uncomfortable. Over priced!

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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John Warren • family
8
Pros:

Overall a nice place to stay, but not "fantastic". Check-in took overly long, but the staff was very friendly.

2025-07-10 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • family
6
Pros:

Pleasant hotel but small room.

2025-06-26 • via Nuitee
J
John
8
Pros:

A bit noisy but not overwhelming. Ocean view room was tight but enjoyable. Indian restaurant was part of hotel had a nice menu and fare.

2025-06-18 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly
6
Property needs attention
Pros:

Could be a good hotel. But they seem to lack attention to detail for the property. Hot water went out in the evening, they said it would be back on in 15 minutes. After 30 I went back down and they said we only asked 5-10 minutes ago. After an hour (now 10pm) it was only luke warm. The bed fitted sheet had a medium sized hole in it. The shower leaked all over the bathroom floor. Heard another guest complaining of the same in the morning. Not the best experience.

2025-05-18 • via Nuitee
M
Marian • partner
8
Pros:

Parking was a challenge but we found off site parking. The restaurant was good and the location was gorgeous. Be aware you have to pay for early check in.

2025-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Esteban
6
The Strand hotel has seen better days in the past
Pros:

I'll check the grammar and spelling in British English for you:

This is the second time we stayed at The Strand, and we were a little disappointed this time. We stayed in a different room and this second visit was not as good as the first one. The hotel was understaffed with no 24-hour reception, and we needed to wait and look for the staff in the bar or restaurants more than once. The café with the terrace and nice view to the sea was not open this time. A real pity.

The condition of the rooms was OK, but some of the lights, curtains, and windows required a little maintenance. Nothing terrible, but we were expecting something better for that money.

The bed was a different story and we were more disappointed with. We are tall people by Irish or European standards, but the length of my bodies hardly fit in the small bed.

Similarly, the toilet was small and not very comfortable.

I understand that price is relative to demand, but we may consider staying in Dublin and avoid staying in Bray for that price and quality of this hotel room.

2025-05-14 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • family
10
Pros:

The staff is great. The rooms are neat and the area is perfect. Only one issue came up with the taxes of the hotel charge were 200.00 extra. But that’s something internally between the hotel and Expedia and I was able to get it looked at on my end. All was well. Great people. Most importantly they were kind and generous.

2025-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Ken
10
Boutique hotel with everything you need
Pros:

Across the street from the ocean. At the end of the street, walking distance about 12 min from train. Many restaurants walking distance, including a bar/restaurant on the property.

2025-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Katy
10
Great place
Pros:

This vintage hotel is charming with lots of character. Great views. Family run and very kind people.
Would recommend for sure!!!

2025-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • partner
10
Pros:

Service was friendly and helpful. Location and view was fantastic. Room is very small, but we knew that going in. Raj was very kind. Food available in resteraunt below hotel was great!

2025-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Barbara
2
If only Oscar could review this!!
Pros:

Possibly the most unwelcoming check in I’ve ever had! After 12 hrs of travelling to get there the check in was laborious, unfriendly and inefficient.
We chose the place as we had an interest in Oscar Wilde…….. I doubt if any of the staff had heard of him or even cared about the history of the place.
Information had to be extracted about hotel facilities. Breakfast didn’t start until 8!and we needed an early start each day.
Parking at the hotel cost more for residents than if we parked on the road outside!

2025-03-16 • via Nuitee