Arklow Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (1594 reviews)
Sea Road , Arklow , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Kids club missing
Minor noise from younger children

Categories

Cleanliness
8.29
Rooms are very clean and well presented.
Service
8.76
Staff were fantastic, friendly, and accommodating.
Location
8.3
The location is excellent with lovely walks around the hotel.
Room Quality
7.75
Rooms are modern and spacious with good amenities.
Amenities
7.28
Kids club not available, but overall facilities are adequate.
Value for Money
7.74
Good value for B&B considering the quality of service and food.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Food was delicious with great vegan options.
Overall Experience
7.86
Great overall experience with high standards in service and food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:29

Property Description

Spectacular Sea Views
Experience breathtaking views of the sea from select rooms, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere for your stay.

Impressive Leisure Facilities
Enjoy access to top-notch amenities including an indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and gymnasium, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Award-Winning Dining
Indulge in delicious cuisine at the Pottery Restaurant and Ferrybank Lounge, where live music sets the perfect ambiance for a memorable dining experience.

Ready to immerse yourself in luxury and relaxation at the Arklow Bay Hotel and Leisure Club? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Guests paying cash will be charged upon arrival.

Kindly note children can only be accommodated in the Family Room. Please inform the property of the maximum number of children attending at the time of booking.

Please note that use of the leisure facilties must be pre-booked to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. Swim session are 1 hour long and guests can book 1 session per day.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

A valid photo ID must be presented at the time of check-inPlease 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.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DUB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1594 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.29
Service: 8.76
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.75
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Gibson couple ie
9
We were very happy during our stay at this hotel. We had not been to Arklow before.
Pros:

The Buffet breakfast was excellent with self service from the large amount of items. Dinner in The Pottery Room was excellent with a large number of choices for Starter, Main Course and Dessert- charges for 2 or 3 courses. The free parking was in closes proximity. From the Check-in to the dining facilities the staff were most friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
C
Cillian couple ie
8
Very pleasant and clean and food and staff very good.
Pros:

Dinner was gorgeous really enjoyed the Pottery Restaurant

Cons:

Breakfast could have been a little better.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller gb
7
Comfortable stay, nice location, expensive for what it is.
Pros:

Located in a quiet location beside a wildlife reservation area and close to the sea. Comfortable bed. The first hotel that has adopted the use of cold filtered water dispensers located in the corridors (with carafes provided in the room for filling and in-room use). The use of Elemis soap was nice to enjoy but not sure if it is necessary in this price point of a hotel.

Cons:

The evening meal - ordered potato skins which literally were that - no potato hardly on the skins. Whilst the rooms have radiators, there's no air conditioning, so on a hot balmy night, the only relief is to open the window (sometimes of no use when the sun is shining directly onto the window itself (even with the curtains closed).

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
B
Brid couple ie
9
Pros:

Staff were so friendly and helpful . Lesley on reception was so lovely along with the lovely Portuguese Maitre D in the restaurant and his French waitress

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
D
dube solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Bathrooms dont have sliding doors water will be splashing all over

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Mary Margaret couple ie
9
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Sally Jane solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Comfy bed, great food, friendly staff

Cons:

The spa is a little dated and needs some fixing here and there

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
S
Sharon couple ie
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
M
MANUEL couple es
7
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Jackie extended_group gb
9
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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vincent couple gb
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
M
Maeve solo_traveller ie
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller ie
5
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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james couple gb
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
M
Michael Walsh couple ie
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful with dietary requirements

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
S
Sharon couple gb
10
Brilliant hotel in Arklow well worth visiting it has a lovely vibe.
Pros:

A really great hotel with fabulous facilities. A very comfortable room. We ate in the bar the two nights we were there. Food is delicious. Really good singer on called Alvin. We went swimming in the pool which we really enjoyed.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Facilities ie pool and sauna etc.
Breakfast (the staff were very pleasant and helpful)

Cons:

Shower
Lack of shelf in shower for soap, shampoo etc
But cramped

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
J
jackie solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Hotel was spotless, so comfortable

Cons:

Liked everthing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
T
Tracey solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee