Arklow Bay Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (1582 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 1582 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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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
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Tracey solo_traveller ie
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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jackie solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Hotel was spotless, so comfortable

Cons:

Liked everthing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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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
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Abbi couple gb
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Caitriona solo_traveller ie
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Maura solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple ie
10
Pros:

Staff food

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
João couple ie
8
Pros:

The leisure area was amazing

Cons:

No AC or ventilation in the room

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
Jackie solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Good location we really enjoyed our stay

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Duffy solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller nl
8
Vriendelijk hotel
Pros:

Gezellig ouderwets (als in sfeer ) hotel met vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Minder authentiek dan de foto's suggereerden.
Bussen met groepen reizigers

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Michael couple ie
10
Pros:

Excellent place to stay fantastic location

Cons:

Maybe aircon in the rooms

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller ie
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Travers solo_traveller ie
4
DO NOT STAY HERE
Pros:

Room was clean. Slept well...very comfy. Liked the fact that there's a whole leisure facility in a building just 20 second walk away. Scenery was nice and offers a nice walk-around as its close to the beach.

Cons:

Staff promised the function room (for a birthday party) and events would be a certain way. I ran this by the banquet manager TWICE...IN PERSON. They were not at all like that on the day. Drinks and good were very overpriced. Portions were just normal (for the price). Room had no air-con and weather was 25-29 outside. No problem...just open the window in the room....you can...just!...the window opened at the top about 5inches. Bathroom was very very basic. Expected more for the cost of the room. Party of 8 at one time....in the restaurant one day, we ordered food after drinks.....food took close to one hour to get it. Unfortunately, my credit card payment went through instantly and sufferred no such problems when they were taking my money!

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
8
Great location with fabulous staff
Pros:

Location was fabulous, so close to the bay with an amazing g coastal walk . Bedroom was bright , clean and very comfortable

Cons:

Only disappointment was the food was just ok, we did only eat in the bar . Breakfast was nice .

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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theresa solo_traveller ie
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

No ramp from hotel down to the leisure centre.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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ARTHUR solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely relaxing place.
Pros:

Brilliant place to stay, lovely relaxing place.

Cons:

The only thing that I am going to criticise on all future reviews, is the lact of Irish hotels with no air con. This is not just in the rooms, giving the increase in July temperatures over the last five years, this needs to be addressed.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple us
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Kestutis salkauskas solo_traveller lt
6
2026-07-09 via Nuitee