Zanzibar Locke

Hotels
9.4 (5054 reviews)
34 Ormond Quay Lower , Dublin , ie

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cleanliness of rooms
Cons:
Infrequent room cleaning
Uncomfortable bed quality
Noise from outside

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Room was spotless and clean but had issues like scratchy sheets which decreased overall cleanliness experience.
Service
10
Reception was very busy but checked in quickly and staff were very friendly and helpful.
Location
10
Great location close to major sites, providing a true Dublin experience.
Room Quality
8.27
Room size was good, but issues with the bed quality and noise may have affected comfort.
Amenities
9.81
Nice amenities including fitness room and community areas, though room cleaning frequency was a downside.
Value for Money
8.76
Considered high for the quality of services given; particularly the room cleaning schedule.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Breakfast was rated good, with minor waits for food items.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall a very positive experience; would recommend to others despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:46

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Dublin

Prime Location: Situated just 400 meters from Dublin's city center, Zanzibar Locke offers a convenient and vibrant stay for guests. Explore the nearby City Hall and Dublin Castle with ease.

Modern Amenities: Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi, a well-equipped kitchen including a dishwasher, microwave, and fridge in every unit. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, desk, and a private bathroom with a shower.

Accessible and Sustainable: With facilities for disabled guests and a focus on sustainability, Zanzibar Locke ensures a comfortable stay for all. Plus, with popular attractions like St. Patrick's Cathedral nearby, your Dublin adventure awaits.

Book your stay at Zanzibar Locke now for a memorable and hassle-free experience in Dublin!

Important information:

When booking 10 apartments or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Dog Stays - We have dog-friendly properties where 1 dog of up to 30 kilos is welcome. Registered service animals will be permitted in all locations where notice has been given prior to arrival. Additional charges apply for dogs (excluding registered service dogs) and a completed pet waiver upon check-in is mandatory. It is your responsibility before arrival to check that dogs are permitted at the Property.

Please note that early check-in at 14:00 or late check-out until 13:00 is available upon request for an additional charge.

We provide a weekly cleaning service for stays of 7 nights or more. We can arrange an additional cleaning service if requested for an additional fee.

Additional cleaning services are provided, including fresh towels and refuse collection for a surcharge.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 5054 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 9.81
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Marja Stephanie solo_traveller nl
4
Veel wisselingen in personeel, niet netjes met spullen omgegaan. Verder wel een net hotel en schoon,
Pros:

Mooi appartement met keuken, netjes en schoon.

Cons:

In eerste instantie en kamer gekregen naast werkzaamheden, veel lawaai. Daarna een andere kamer gekregen, op een huilende baby na rustig. Huilende baby was niet zo erg. Verder was mijn kledingstuk vermist geraakt. Deze was uit mijn tas bij de gevonden voorwerpen terecht gekomen. Ik had mijn tas in bewaring genomen. Maar, ik had deze niet zelf uit mijn tas gehaald

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Corky (Corwin) extended_group us
8
Overall excellent location, friendly staff and a good value
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, clean comfortable rooms.

Cons:

Lights were configured oddly…one switch controlled multiple lights and couldn’t have only a reading light on next to bed.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Thiago couple br
6
Avaliação de brasileiro para brasileiros
Pros:

Olá amigos, gostaria de fazer uma avaliação responsável sobre este hotel, afinal sou brasileiro e conheço bem os nossos hábitos.

TIPO:
Para começar é importante mencionar que os quartos deste hotel são do tipo residência, e isso não é tão comum no Brasil ainda. Quando você faz uma reserva aqui, está reservando um apartamento completamente funcional, com cozinha, sala, e também utensílios para o seu conforto (talheres, louça, copos, lava-roupas, etc.). Assim como há benefícios, existem pontos fracos como a limpeza que é mais espaçada (este hotel oferece limpeza apenas a cada 5 dias). Esse tipo de habitação é geralmente utilizado para estadias mais longas - eu, particularmente, costumo reservar quando vou ficar mais de 4 dias em um lugar - para períodos menores eu acabo preferindo quartos normais de hotéis.

LOCALIZAÇÃO:
O ponto mais forte do Zanzibar é a localização. Ele fica bem perto da O'Connel Street, que é de onde geralmente saem os day tours de Dublin. Então se você possuir reservas com a Paddywagon, CityLink, etc. as chances são bem grandes de você estar a 5 minutos caminhando do ponto de encontro. Além disso, Temple Bar fica a 3 minutos a pé; Trinity College, 10 minutos; Dublin Castle, 10 minutos; Grafton Street, 8 minutos; The Spire, 6 minutos. É possível fazer quase tudo a pé.

BANHEIRO:
Outro ponto que me surpreendeu bastante foi a qualidade do chuveiro e banheiro no geral. A pia é grande, há espaço o suficiente para deixar os seus pertences sem precisar economizar espaço. O chuveiro é ótimo, a pressão da água é muito boa e ele possui tanto o chuveiro principal quanto o flexível (chuveirinho). As toalhas são aveludadas e grandes, e o banheiro possui aquecedor de toalha para ficarem sempre secas. Só não gostei do papel higiênico que era bem duro (ruim para quem é acostumado com Neve, rs).

ACÚSTICA:
O anti-ruído do quarto funciona muito bem para ruídos da rua. Mesmo estando numa região central e perto de pubs, os barulhos não incomodaram em nada.

Cons:

Como nem tudo são flores, alguns pontos me incomodaram bastante a ponto de eu não repetir a estadia antes deles serem ajustados, como:

ILUMINAÇÃO:
Esse é o ponto mais fraco do hotel. O quarto é muito mal iluminado. Eles utilizam luz quente (o que eu gosto), mas o quarto possui poucas fontes de luz. De noite isso incomoda muito, pois não dá pra ler um livro sem forçar a vista. Mesmo de dia, minha esposa teve que se maquiar de frente pra janela. A iluminação dos corredores também é ruim e segue o mesmo padrão, o que dá a sensação de estarmos num hotel barato.

LIMPEZA:
Achei a frequência da limpeza muito baixa (1 vez a cada 5 dias). É possível agendar limpeza adicional, mas tem taxa extra. Ao final de 5 dias o quarto fica bem sujo. Nessa mesma viagem eu fiquei numa acomodação do mesmo tipo (residência) em Cork que tinha limpeza diária.

COBRANÇAS:
Outro ponto que me incomodou muito foram as tentativas de cobrança frequentes no meu cartão. Eu paguei toda minha estadia online e deixei 150 euros de garantia no check-in. Mesmo assim, sempre que eu consumia algo e carregava no quarto, era feita uma tentativa de débito no final do mesmo dia ao invés de acertar no check-out. Meu cartão poderia ter sido bloqueado, gerando um grande problema.

FUNCIONÁRIOS:
Minha experiência com os funcionários da recepção foi terrível. Parece que ninguém queria estar ali. O check-in foi ruim e pouco informativo. Eu solicitei para alterar o dia da limpeza e não registraram a mudança. O check-out foi meio rude. A única exceção foi no restaurante, que tinha duas garçonetes brasileiras que eram super prestativas e simpáticas.

CAMA:
O colchão do meu quarto estava pendendo do lado direito. Parecia que eu ia cair se ficasse perto da borda.

CAFÉ DA MANHÃ:
Poderia estar incluso na tarifa. É cobrada uma taxa de 20 euros por pessoa. Não é um absurdo, porque é o valor médio cobrado em cafés na região. Mas dá a impressão de que tudo neste hotel é adicional a uma tarifa que já não é barata.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Birgit couple de
9
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen.

Cons:

Es gab nichts auszusetzen

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Holzer solo_traveller us
5
ok for one night on the way to the airport but wouldn't stay longer than one night
Pros:

It was secure in an area where there are lots of drunk parties going on loud noise and that is the Temple Bar area. They had tea and it was like a little studio that was nice they also offered a workshop where you could make your own sweater cool but not sure the guests here would ever do that.

Cons:

The bed was really uncomfortable and the pillows too. room was small and concrete feeling. just could have been more comfortable. Felt a little like a dorm room

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Tracy extended_group us
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Heiko couple de
8
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Kerim Atilla solo_traveller tr
1
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
9
Excellent place to stay in Dublin
Pros:

Great location, lovely suite

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Linn couple no
9
Very central and great & friendly staff!
Pros:

Very central and great staff

Cons:

Found some dirty socks in the closet which was quite gross and shows they weren’t looking everywhere when cleaning.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Gerald couple de
8
Pros:

Das Appartment war angenehm groß und die Küche gut ausgestattet. Das Früstücksbuffett war super !
Das Abendessen ist nicht zu empfehlen.
Die Lage ist perfekt !

Cons:

Auf der Rückseite ist eine große Baustelle mit hässlicher Aussicht. Ab 6 Uhr früh leider sehr laute Geräusche! Die Fenster sind nicht schalldicht. Ein Appartment zur hinteren Straße ist aktuell nicht zu empfehlen !

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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VIRGINIE solo_traveller fr
8
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Victor solo_traveller es
7
Pros:

Localización y habitación con saloncito.

Cons:

Usar la tarjeta para todo: puertas, ascensor, etc.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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charles extended_group us
10
Very pleasant
Pros:

Nice environment, friendly staff

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Carmen solo_traveller ee
8
Great location, gym + clean, comfy rooms with kitchen
Pros:

Location is great. Right next to the Ha‘penny bridge, in a busy area with bars and shops. Walking distance to everything you need - Temple Bar area, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, Trinity College etc.

The hotel room had a kitchen, which was unusual, but great. With all the necessities- cutlery, plates, cups for two, toaster, oven, bowls, cheese cutter etc.
The room was nice and quiet. We had a room to the back with no view, but some rooms must also look to the river, though those are not as quite overlooking the big roads.

The gym is a cool bonus.

Cons:

There is just one administrator, so there was always a queue and people were quite annoyed by it.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple nz
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children us
9
Pros:

The location is amazing.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Gary couple ca
9
Cons:

the room was a bit dark better lighting would be good

2026-05-23 via Nuitee