Bonnington Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotels
7.7 (7488 reviews)
Swords Road , Dublin , ie

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Health club
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as cobwebs and stains on carpets.
Service
8.31
Most reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff, although there was one negative staff interaction.
Location
8.35
Good location between the airport and downtown, convenient for concert-goers.
Room Quality
7.81
Comfortable rooms noted, but issues with room temperatures and key cards were reported.
Amenities
7.34
Amenities were good, but noise issues from the air conditioning and a lack of entertainment options were mentioned.
Value for Money
6.8
Several reviewers found the pricing to be high for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Breakfast received positive remarks, though restaurant pricing was critiqued.
Overall Experience
7.32
Mixed feelings noted; while there were enjoyable moments, there were several issues that impacted the overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 16:15

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Bonnington Dublin, your ideal getaway just minutes from the vibrant heart of the city.

Relaxation Awaits
Dive into our serene indoor swimming pool and unwind in the rejuvenating hot tub. Enhance your stay with access to our luxurious Bonnington Dublin Spa, featuring a gym, sauna, and steam room, perfect for relaxation after a busy day.

Modern Comforts
Each well-appointed room boasts contemporary furnishings, a 39-inch flat-screen TV, and complimentary WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee making facilities, plus some rooms offer stunning city views for an added touch of sophistication.

Prime Location
Just a short drive from Dublin Airport and a quick trip to the city center, you’ll have the best of both worlds – convenience and proximity to iconic attractions like Croke Park Stadium and The O2 arena.

Experience unparalleled hospitality at Bonnington Dublin; book your stay today!

Important information:

The Bonnington Dubliun Hotel does not accept cash payments.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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

7.7
Based on 7488 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.31
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 7.81
Amenities: 7.34
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 7.32
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Stefanie • couple • de
5
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Akandu • couple • ie
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • ca
6
No power
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Had no power to half the room. No electrical, no t.v. They came and looked on a Sunday, but maintenance doesn't work Sunday. No one came Monday either!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • fr
10
Nous avons été surclassé. Chambre et SDB immense, confortable et propre. Petit déjeuner incroyable!
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Jay • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Eggleton • couple • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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robin • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Good location close to airport, breakfast very good, room clean and tidy

Cons:

Bit noisy due to hosting wedding

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Alexia • couple • ie
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • ie
7
Location and convenience is hard to beat
Pros:

Friendly staff in reception
Great location, beside the Centra shop and bus stop around the corner which is handy to get into town.
Hotel is a bit dated in places however overall we enjoyed it and hope to return soon

Cons:

Our room had only one small window that opened during that hot spell of weather
However a fan was provided for use

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Fargher • couple • gb
9
excellent short break. would recommend if you are proposing to stay in Dublin.
Pros:

very friendly staff in both of the restaurants. excellent breakfast. good quality and choice of meals for the evening with offers available for those on a tight budget.

Cons:

Don't be put off by the shabby looking exterior of the building. The rooms are modern and comfortable. They are also clean and regularly serviced. The room key had to be reset on a couple of occasions which is pretty irritating when you have got upstairs and have to come back down to reception.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Dirk • couple • de
10
Wohlfühloase mit Herzlichkeit
Pros:

Schon der Empfang war mega. Wir wurden so herzlich empfangen, da hat man sich auf Anhieb wohl gefühlt und noch mehr auf den Aufenthalt gefreut.
Das Hotel liegt zwischen Innenstadt und Flughafen, die Lage kann gar nicht besser sein!
Die Zimmer sind extrem geräumig und was kann es schöneres geben, als morgens den recht großen Pool zu nutzen

Cons:

…dass wir nur 4 Nächte dort waren …

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • kr
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Lilly • couple • gb
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Andreas • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jay • extended_group • gb
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Phelim • solo_traveller • ie
6
Good place and nice spa etc. They need to find a good few people to hire instead of current rude employees who have guar
Pros:

Fitness centre and the bar attached are the best things about it… Not sure if same owners anyways. First night I ever stayed here I saw and recorded bugs in my bed and showed a member of staff, who told me there normally in the bathroom and it’s weird and then looked at me as if that explains it all and sorted my issues. So I checked and cleaned it myself and luckily I’m not scared of insects and bugs so I put up with it but I was only looking to change rooms. The staff member by the lack of solutions and telling me he’s never seen bugs in the bed, he thought I was trying to get a free stay.


My only positive is I think he said he’s the night shift manager and is Brazilian maybe? I didn’t catch his name but please if anyone in that place deserves power in that place it’s that guy. He has a good heart and treats anyone with respect. After daytime manager refused to let me pay on checkout (which I of course rang and triple checked I could do beforehand) I had to sleep in the corridor and when I explained the situation to him he said he couldn’t allow me sleep on the floor and let me stay on a sofa. This guy is what a manager has to have. He cares about people!!! He had no clue how much I’ve spent there and didn’t question helping, but others need to learn the same as they knew how much I’ve stayed recently and still refused pay on checkout for starters after paying 10x the amount over 3 weeks with them😂 huge respect to that guy and I will be speaking with the owner about the whole experience.

Cons:

2 things.

Key card has to be re activated nearly every time you leave the room so 95% of times I walked all the way to 5th floor to my room and th keycard wasn’t working. Staff said “we might need to update our system.” No apologies or sympathy and treated it as if this is standard. I feel bad for all the elderly guests who had to deal with this.

Secondly, majority of staff are nice and normal. (Mainly the younger staff/ receptionists) but majority of the higher members of staff at the desk are extremely cheeky if that’s the right word to use. First night after just checking in the German manager guy (he is the worst of them) had said he knows I’m doing frugs and to keep it down!! I kept my cool and assumed it’s because I’m young but I explained I wasn’t and I’m alone, which he replied that doesn’t mean I can’t do myself!!!

Many more small comments from him that quite clearly were said to make me feel uncomfortable. Each time I rebooked a stay he would ask if I’m gonna be rebooking again or is this the last. I let it all go and said nothing but now I’d like to speak to the general manager about everything I’ve experienced over my stay (which I’ve easily spent 2-5 grand over the last month with your hotel) and still no change in attitude. Was even woken up to a call accusing me of putting a sock on the fire alarm by the same man. Firstly, was far from true to begin with but I’m concerned about
A. Who was coming into my room without my knowledge? He said it was reported to him so he’s saying that someone either came in my room to check on me or there’s cameras or something to see an exact object and confidentially accuse me when the only way that could be true is if I was being watched without my permission. Creepy whole experience

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Saleh • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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McKeough • couple • ca
9
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Matt • solo_traveller • gb
4
Shabby and dated
Pros:

Not much to be honest

Cons:

Room was shabby and tired looking...towels were stale, hazard tape outside main entrance on broken stair rail, lifts small and slow. Room cards repeatedly failed. Lots of disheveled folks loitering outside, felt unsafe. Needs a good refresh

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee