Arklow Bay Hotel
US$178
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$178
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Arklow Bay Hotel average US$148 in the cheapest month (March) and US$182 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$149 |
| February | US$151 |
| March | US$148 |
| April | US$161 |
| May | US$169 |
| June | US$167 |
| July | US$182 |
| August | US$179 |
| September | US$178 |
| October | US$164 |
| November | US$154 |
| December | US$156 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$182)
Cheapest: March (~US$148)
About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complim...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at The Pottery Restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 91 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
Located in Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel is a 2-minute drive from Bridgewater Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Woodenbridge Golf Club. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Mill at Avoca Village and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Avoca Mines.
What's nearby
The Bay Leisure Centre(0.1 Miles)
Leisure Center(0.3 Miles)
Arklow Arts Centre(0.5 Miles)
Bridgewater Shopping Centre(0.9 Miles)
Howard Mausoleum Pyramid(1.3 Miles)
Woodenbridge Golf Club(5.2 Miles)
The Avoca Handweavers(5.5 Miles)
Mill at Avoca Village(5.5 Miles)
Avoca Mines(7.4 Miles)
The European Club(7.9 Miles)
Mottee Stone(8.1 Miles)
Beyond the Trees Avondale(10.7 Miles)
Avondale House(10.8 Miles)
Peoples Park(11.6 Miles)
Gorey Little Theatre(11.7 Miles)
The preferred airport for Arklow Bay Hotel is Dublin Airport (DUB)(58.6 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Location
Sea Road, Arklow, Ireland
The Bay Leisure Centre (0.1 Miles)
Leisure Center (0.3 Miles)
Arklow Arts Centre (0.5 Miles)
Bridgewater Shopping Centre (0.9 Miles)
Howard Mausoleum Pyramid (1.3 Miles)
Woodenbridge Golf Club (5.2 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.1
Very good
Based on 836 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
7%
Couple
34%
Family
41%
Group
14%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, Arklow Bay Hotel is consistently praised for friendly, helpful staff, tasty on-site dining and hearty breakfasts, comfortable rooms—often with bay views—and useful leisure facilities like the pool and gym, alongside a scenic, walkable waterfront location.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, Arklow Bay Hotel is consistently praised for friendly, helpful staff, tasty on-site dining and hearty breakfasts, comfortable rooms—often with bay views—and useful leisure facilities like the pool and gym, alongside a scenic, walkable waterfront location.
Some guests note parts of the property and bathrooms feel dated, with occasional maintenance issues, small TVs, or noise from corridors and evening music. Rooms can run warm due to a lack of air conditioning, and parking may be tight or limited; a few encountered stairs with no lift and sporadic service delays. A practical choice for a relaxed, scenic stay in Arklow.
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Facilities
Many guests praise the pool, gym/spa and leisure facilities, plus on-site parking and pleasant outdoor areas. A few mention dated public areas, late leisure opening on Sundays, tight or limited parking, and some rooms only reachable by stairs with no lift.
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Willis
19 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was on third level near the lift at the junction of three hallways with doors that slammed every time someone closed one. It was also directly above the lounge and the live music came right through the floor. In addition, there was insufficient parking available for guests. At one point it was necessary park up the hill behind a barn in an unimproved unmarked lot. Our water view was over roof of the lobby and building across the way. The buffet breakfast at the hotel is excellent
Our room was on third level near the lift at the junction of three hallways with doors that slammed every time someone closed one. It was also directly above the lounge and the live music came right through the floor. In addition, there was insufficient parking available for guests. At one point it was necessary park up the hill behind a barn in an unimproved unmarked lot. Our water view was over roof of the lobby and building across the way. The buffet breakfast at the hotel is excellent
10
Marie
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel close to the ocean with a great pool and fitness club across the parking lot. Walking trail/nature trail is a nice walk to the beach. Front desk staff was superb! Answered all of our questions, gave suggestions and were very helpful. Ate dinner at the restaurant and the included breakfast was delightful. They poached an egg for me and they will also make pancakes to order. Everything else is self serve buffet with everything you could want for breakfast ! A nice respite on our busy trip through Ireland!
Great hotel close to the ocean with a great pool and fitness club across the parking lot. Walking trail/nature trail is a nice walk to the beach. Front desk staff was superb! Answered all of our questions, gave suggestions and were very helpful. Ate dinner at the restaurant and the included breakfast was delightful. They poached an egg for me and they will also make pancakes to order. Everything else is self serve buffet with everything you could want for breakfast ! A nice respite on our busy trip through Ireland!
10
Cameron
21 Oct 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We were a bit surprised when we had to walk up a set of stairs with no elevator to get to our room 216 way at the back of the hotel. The hotel was lovely and the meals and eating areas were superb.
We were a bit surprised when we had to walk up a set of stairs with no elevator to get to our room 216 way at the back of the hotel. The hotel was lovely and the meals and eating areas were superb.
10
Bobby
26 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking is convenient and on site, but very narrow. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Reataurant on site is great with tasty options.
Parking is convenient and on site, but very narrow. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Reataurant on site is great with tasty options.
10
Niamh
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
10
Joshua
22 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room which was clean. Very small TV but we just went to a nearby cinema. Lovely spa and gym facilities.
Lovely room which was clean. Very small TV but we just went to a nearby cinema. Lovely spa and gym facilities.
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Kerry
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The pictures on the app looked great and we really booked for the gym as it was in the area we wanted and had facilities. It didn’t open until 10 on a Sunday which is crazy. The hotel was incredibly run down, surprisingly so. Would NOT stay again.
The pictures on the app looked great and we really booked for the gym as it was in the area we wanted and had facilities. It didn’t open until 10 on a Sunday which is crazy. The hotel was incredibly run down, surprisingly so. Would NOT stay again.
8
Kim
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
10
John
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Five-day stay. Spacious room with vg accessible shower. Breakfasts substantial with vg service. Meals in restaurant and bar well cooked and served. Ample parking. Helpful staff all round. Pleasant garden and adjoining nature reserve.
Five-day stay. Spacious room with vg accessible shower. Breakfasts substantial with vg service. Meals in restaurant and bar well cooked and served. Ample parking. Helpful staff all round. Pleasant garden and adjoining nature reserve.
10
James
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice location, close to town and waterfront. Two superb restaurants and banquet facilities. Indoor pool and well equipped gym.
Nice location, close to town and waterfront. Two superb restaurants and banquet facilities. Indoor pool and well equipped gym.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are generally clean or spotless in many reviews. A few guests reported bathroom issues such as mould or poor ventilation and occasional lapses in bathroom cleanliness.
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Donna
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a good size with a great view. Spotlessly clean. A good shower.
The room was a good size with a great view. Spotlessly clean. A good shower.
6
Sophie
8 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beds comfy, great window and view. We stayed in 7 hotels during our time in Ireland and this was the most expensive, which makes it seem like bad value because we had to clean the bath ourselves - it was full of dirt and hair. This was quite upsetting but as it was late we didn’t want to have to move. The corridor downstairs didn’t smell good which is another reason we didn’t want to move, we also didn’t want to lose our lovely view and comfy beds. It’s just a shame the bathroom was so run down and left dirty and hairy because for the cost you would really expect high quality cleaning. The hotel definitely needs updating and cleaning properly, or the price reduced to reflect the quality. I paid extra as a treat thinking it would be fancy, but even the cheapest hotel we stayed in this trip had a clean bathroom. Bit of a shame but aside from that we had a lovely stay.
Beds comfy, great window and view. We stayed in 7 hotels during our time in Ireland and this was the most expensive, which makes it seem like bad value because we had to clean the bath ourselves - it was full of dirt and hair. This was quite upsetting but as it was late we didn’t want to have to move. The corridor downstairs didn’t smell good which is another reason we didn’t want to move, we also didn’t want to lose our lovely view and comfy beds. It’s just a shame the bathroom was so run down and left dirty and hairy because for the cost you would really expect high quality cleaning. The hotel definitely needs updating and cleaning properly, or the price reduced to reflect the quality. I paid extra as a treat thinking it would be fancy, but even the cheapest hotel we stayed in this trip had a clean bathroom. Bit of a shame but aside from that we had a lovely stay.
10
Harry
4 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely stay. Very clean and friendly helpful staff
Lovely stay. Very clean and friendly helpful staff
10
Lorraine
23 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Thus hotel is fabulous in my opinion. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the room was spotless and spacious. The pool was relaxing and the food was excellent quality and good size portion. Cant wait to return for a longer stay.highly recommend. 5 stats from me.
Thus hotel is fabulous in my opinion. The staff are very friendly and helpful, the room was spotless and spacious. The pool was relaxing and the food was excellent quality and good size portion. Cant wait to return for a longer stay.highly recommend. 5 stats from me.
4
Sinead
14 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
An older hoter with ample car park and well kept mature gardens. Lobby and restaurants as expected, service superb and enjoyed the food albeit pricey compared to an equivalent in town. Music Wednesday night which we really enjoyed. The downfall is the room, it was dated and could do with a revamp as the curtains were old and dirty at floor level. The bathroom is another story, no bath just an open shower meaning a towel on the floor is essential after use and potentially a slip hazard. Black mould in two upper wall corners probably due to the lack of a working fan and the floor tiles should be lifted and relaid as black quick fix silicone is not a great look.
An older hoter with ample car park and well kept mature gardens. Lobby and restaurants as expected, service superb and enjoyed the food albeit pricey compared to an equivalent in town. Music Wednesday night which we really enjoyed. The downfall is the room, it was dated and could do with a revamp as the curtains were old and dirty at floor level. The bathroom is another story, no bath just an open shower meaning a towel on the floor is essential after use and potentially a slip hazard. Black mould in two upper wall corners probably due to the lack of a working fan and the floor tiles should be lifted and relaid as black quick fix silicone is not a great look.
10
joseph
5 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A great hotel. Clean comfortable and friendly staff.
A great hotel. Clean comfortable and friendly staff.
10
Alistair
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
10
Niamh
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
10
Amanda
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
10
lynne
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very helfull the place was clean. The food was excellent and the breackfast
Staff very helfull the place was clean. The food was excellent and the breackfast
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Rooms
Guests often find rooms comfortable, some spacious with bay or sea views and very comfy beds. Downsides include dated décor and small TVs, some small or warm rooms without air conditioning, limited sound insulation, and occasional noise from corridors or evening music.
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Donna
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was a good size with a great view. Spotlessly clean. A good shower.
The room was a good size with a great view. Spotlessly clean. A good shower.
6
Aline
26 Nov 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice staff. Flush takes 5 minutes to refill and makes lots of noise. The vent in the bathroom makes lots of noise too. The rooms are not well insulated in terms of noise. We heard the person above us snoring for 2 nights. No safe as written in the description. The curtains were torn.
Really nice staff. Flush takes 5 minutes to refill and makes lots of noise. The vent in the bathroom makes lots of noise too. The rooms are not well insulated in terms of noise. We heard the person above us snoring for 2 nights. No safe as written in the description. The curtains were torn.
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Willis
19 May 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room was on third level near the lift at the junction of three hallways with doors that slammed every time someone closed one. It was also directly above the lounge and the live music came right through the floor. In addition, there was insufficient parking available for guests. At one point it was necessary park up the hill behind a barn in an unimproved unmarked lot. Our water view was over roof of the lobby and building across the way. The buffet breakfast at the hotel is excellent
Our room was on third level near the lift at the junction of three hallways with doors that slammed every time someone closed one. It was also directly above the lounge and the live music came right through the floor. In addition, there was insufficient parking available for guests. At one point it was necessary park up the hill behind a barn in an unimproved unmarked lot. Our water view was over roof of the lobby and building across the way. The buffet breakfast at the hotel is excellent
10
Geraldine
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food was the highlight. Compliments to the chef….very tasty, creative menus Loads of choice in bar menu and fair prices. Wonderful array of options for breakfast. Room with a view and bath. Plenty towels. Chocolates, welcome card and free drink were super bonus…WELL DONE!….means a lot! Comfy bed, lovely linen. Only negative was the television….is a bit small and there was very intermittent connection, but I only wanted the `News headlines, so it didn’t matter to me. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff.
Food was the highlight. Compliments to the chef….very tasty, creative menus Loads of choice in bar menu and fair prices. Wonderful array of options for breakfast. Room with a view and bath. Plenty towels. Chocolates, welcome card and free drink were super bonus…WELL DONE!….means a lot! Comfy bed, lovely linen. Only negative was the television….is a bit small and there was very intermittent connection, but I only wanted the `News headlines, so it didn’t matter to me. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff.
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Dianne
15 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Needs updating. Our rooms were small and very warm. Windows opened very little. The cleaners used a very powerful, perfumy disinfection which was overwhelming
Needs updating. Our rooms were small and very warm. Windows opened very little. The cleaners used a very powerful, perfumy disinfection which was overwhelming
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Brian
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A couple of things I would say about this hotel. The lobby area and spa are nice. The restaurant has a limited menu but our dinner was very good. The rooms themselves are on the small side and do not have air conditioning or fans. We were visiting during a warmer time in August and with a west facing room was uncomfortable. In terms of the area you are about a 15 minute walk from bars and about 10 from Dunnes and grocery store. Don't bother trying to walk to the beach.
A couple of things I would say about this hotel. The lobby area and spa are nice. The restaurant has a limited menu but our dinner was very good. The rooms themselves are on the small side and do not have air conditioning or fans. We were visiting during a warmer time in August and with a west facing room was uncomfortable. In terms of the area you are about a 15 minute walk from bars and about 10 from Dunnes and grocery store. Don't bother trying to walk to the beach.
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Kim
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
10
Amanda
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
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Randall
3 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel room had a view of the bay.
The hotel room had a view of the bay.
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Simon
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful sea view from our room on third floor. Very comfortable room and bed. Dined in restaurant on first evening and the meal was excellent and the service great. Also impressed with the breakfast the next day. All round it was a great stay and good value.
Wonderful sea view from our room on third floor. Very comfortable room and bed. Dined in restaurant on first evening and the meal was excellent and the service great. Also impressed with the breakfast the next day. All round it was a great stay and good value.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and helpful across reception, restaurant and bar. Occasional issues include slow or overwhelmed service, needing to request promised benefits, and inconsistent help from certain staff.
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Cornelius
7 Jun 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff at reception. Brilliant
Staff at reception. Brilliant
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Madelyne
14 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly service but they declined to book us a table at a local restaurant. Room was small and spartan. Mirror light in bathroom didn’t work properly, nor did the plug in the sink. There was a hole in the wall by the door. Water saving tap was very annoying and a bit weird, frankly. Couldn’t connect my phone to the TV using Airplay or Googlecast. The pool was lovely and the bed was very comfortable.
Very friendly service but they declined to book us a table at a local restaurant. Room was small and spartan. Mirror light in bathroom didn’t work properly, nor did the plug in the sink. There was a hole in the wall by the door. Water saving tap was very annoying and a bit weird, frankly. Couldn’t connect my phone to the TV using Airplay or Googlecast. The pool was lovely and the bed was very comfortable.
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Valerie
24 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Old property worn down in places ..some staff unhelpful firstly the male receptionist who im still awaiting his call about a early checkin ...staff member who approached us to ask us to vacate a table in the public area of the pub as it was reserved ?? Though no one appeared for a booking...The wedding party we were in spent alot of money and maybe abit more appreciation should of been shown to a well behaved group ....
Old property worn down in places ..some staff unhelpful firstly the male receptionist who im still awaiting his call about a early checkin ...staff member who approached us to ask us to vacate a table in the public area of the pub as it was reserved ?? Though no one appeared for a booking...The wedding party we were in spent alot of money and maybe abit more appreciation should of been shown to a well behaved group ....
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Victorina
18 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was excellent service, cleanliness, welcome gifts, staff, food and bedroom
Everything was excellent service, cleanliness, welcome gifts, staff, food and bedroom
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Laurie
26 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stay was fine, just fine. The property needs some tlc.it is out dated. The food was good but again the lounge/restaurant is old fashionned. The staff seemed overwhelmed. Had to wait for ages to be given desert menu then nobody came back to take order so we ended not having desert. Room was clean but basic. Bathroom was completely outdated. Shower was a disaster. Its a walk in shower, no door. Water was everywhere in the bathromm after i showered. Huge gap under the bedroom door which let in a lot of light and noise from people walikng in the corridor . The whole place felt a bit souless, no atmosphere. We will not return
Stay was fine, just fine. The property needs some tlc.it is out dated. The food was good but again the lounge/restaurant is old fashionned. The staff seemed overwhelmed. Had to wait for ages to be given desert menu then nobody came back to take order so we ended not having desert. Room was clean but basic. Bathroom was completely outdated. Shower was a disaster. Its a walk in shower, no door. Water was everywhere in the bathromm after i showered. Huge gap under the bedroom door which let in a lot of light and noise from people walikng in the corridor . The whole place felt a bit souless, no atmosphere. We will not return
10
Alistair
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
10
Niamh
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
10
Gary
11 Aug 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were exceptionally helpful and looking forward to coming back soon
The staff were exceptionally helpful and looking forward to coming back soon
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Suzanne
31 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent service - staff are excellent - some areas in need of slight update and face lift
Excellent service - staff are excellent - some areas in need of slight update and face lift
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Gareth
21 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff and hotel is in good condition. Perfectly worked for what we needed last night and would return in future.
Very friendly staff and hotel is in good condition. Perfectly worked for what we needed last night and would return in future.
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Location
Scenic setting by the water with views, gardens and nature trails, and walkable access to Arklow town, shops and bars. Some note the beach is not easily walkable.
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sandra
19 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Absolutely great hotel. Very centrally located. Beautiful walk around the lake. Breakfast had so much choice. Dinner was excellent.
Absolutely great hotel. Very centrally located. Beautiful walk around the lake. Breakfast had so much choice. Dinner was excellent.
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Robert
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great service from check in to check out. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Nice bar area and lovely breakfast. Convenient for walking to the town centre. Lovely location near the bay.
Great service from check in to check out. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Nice bar area and lovely breakfast. Convenient for walking to the town centre. Lovely location near the bay.
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Marie
13 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel close to the ocean with a great pool and fitness club across the parking lot. Walking trail/nature trail is a nice walk to the beach. Front desk staff was superb! Answered all of our questions, gave suggestions and were very helpful. Ate dinner at the restaurant and the included breakfast was delightful. They poached an egg for me and they will also make pancakes to order. Everything else is self serve buffet with everything you could want for breakfast ! A nice respite on our busy trip through Ireland!
Great hotel close to the ocean with a great pool and fitness club across the parking lot. Walking trail/nature trail is a nice walk to the beach. Front desk staff was superb! Answered all of our questions, gave suggestions and were very helpful. Ate dinner at the restaurant and the included breakfast was delightful. They poached an egg for me and they will also make pancakes to order. Everything else is self serve buffet with everything you could want for breakfast ! A nice respite on our busy trip through Ireland!
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Brian
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A couple of things I would say about this hotel. The lobby area and spa are nice. The restaurant has a limited menu but our dinner was very good. The rooms themselves are on the small side and do not have air conditioning or fans. We were visiting during a warmer time in August and with a west facing room was uncomfortable. In terms of the area you are about a 15 minute walk from bars and about 10 from Dunnes and grocery store. Don't bother trying to walk to the beach.
A couple of things I would say about this hotel. The lobby area and spa are nice. The restaurant has a limited menu but our dinner was very good. The rooms themselves are on the small side and do not have air conditioning or fans. We were visiting during a warmer time in August and with a west facing room was uncomfortable. In terms of the area you are about a 15 minute walk from bars and about 10 from Dunnes and grocery store. Don't bother trying to walk to the beach.
10
Carl
25 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Handy for walkers,easy walk into Arklow… excellent breakfast with lots of choices
Handy for walkers,easy walk into Arklow… excellent breakfast with lots of choices
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Niamh
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
10
John
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Five-day stay. Spacious room with vg accessible shower. Breakfasts substantial with vg service. Meals in restaurant and bar well cooked and served. Ample parking. Helpful staff all round. Pleasant garden and adjoining nature reserve.
Five-day stay. Spacious room with vg accessible shower. Breakfasts substantial with vg service. Meals in restaurant and bar well cooked and served. Ample parking. Helpful staff all round. Pleasant garden and adjoining nature reserve.
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Amanda
4 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
10
James
29 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice location, close to town and waterfront. Two superb restaurants and banquet facilities. Indoor pool and well equipped gym.
Nice location, close to town and waterfront. Two superb restaurants and banquet facilities. Indoor pool and well equipped gym.
10
Paul
27 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice surroundings. Close to town
Very nice surroundings. Close to town
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Dining
Food receives strong praise, with very good dinners and an excellent, varied breakfast buffet; on-site bar and restaurant are convenient. Some mention limited menus, higher prices, or occasional delays.
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Geoffrey
26 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A good quality hotel at a reasonable price. Very good service from friendly staff. Dinner from the bar menu was very good.
A good quality hotel at a reasonable price. Very good service from friendly staff. Dinner from the bar menu was very good.
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Geraldine
7 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food was the highlight. Compliments to the chef….very tasty, creative menus Loads of choice in bar menu and fair prices. Wonderful array of options for breakfast. Room with a view and bath. Plenty towels. Chocolates, welcome card and free drink were super bonus…WELL DONE!….means a lot! Comfy bed, lovely linen. Only negative was the television….is a bit small and there was very intermittent connection, but I only wanted the `News headlines, so it didn’t matter to me. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff.
Food was the highlight. Compliments to the chef….very tasty, creative menus Loads of choice in bar menu and fair prices. Wonderful array of options for breakfast. Room with a view and bath. Plenty towels. Chocolates, welcome card and free drink were super bonus…WELL DONE!….means a lot! Comfy bed, lovely linen. Only negative was the television….is a bit small and there was very intermittent connection, but I only wanted the `News headlines, so it didn’t matter to me. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff.
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Brian
16 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A couple of things I would say about this hotel. The lobby area and spa are nice. The restaurant has a limited menu but our dinner was very good. The rooms themselves are on the small side and do not have air conditioning or fans. We were visiting during a warmer time in August and with a west facing room was uncomfortable. In terms of the area you are about a 15 minute walk from bars and about 10 from Dunnes and grocery store. Don't bother trying to walk to the beach.
A couple of things I would say about this hotel. The lobby area and spa are nice. The restaurant has a limited menu but our dinner was very good. The rooms themselves are on the small side and do not have air conditioning or fans. We were visiting during a warmer time in August and with a west facing room was uncomfortable. In terms of the area you are about a 15 minute walk from bars and about 10 from Dunnes and grocery store. Don't bother trying to walk to the beach.
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Jennith
4 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Food was great and staff Very nice
Food was great and staff Very nice
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Declan
5 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Title: Staff Shines, but Overall Experience Falls Short I want to start by acknowledging the wonderful staff at this hotel – their friendliness and assistance truly stood out during our stay. Unfortunately, the positives end there. The value for money was quite disappointing ( €500+ seems to be the new normal for 1 room 2 nights) The high room rates were not justified by the overall experience. As a family with young children, the room layout was a major letdown. The lack of space and child-friendly features made our stay challenging. Adding to our frustration was the damp smell that seemed to emanate from the bathroom facilities. This was not only unpleasant but also concerning in terms of hygiene. The condition of the bathroom definitely needs improvement. Even the breakfast, which is often a highlight of a hotel stay, was uninspiring. Limited options and lackluster quality left a lot to be desired. While the staff's efforts were commendable, these issues significantly impacted our stay. I hope the management takes these concerns seriously and takes steps to enhance the overall experience for future guests.
Title: Staff Shines, but Overall Experience Falls Short I want to start by acknowledging the wonderful staff at this hotel – their friendliness and assistance truly stood out during our stay. Unfortunately, the positives end there. The value for money was quite disappointing ( €500+ seems to be the new normal for 1 room 2 nights) The high room rates were not justified by the overall experience. As a family with young children, the room layout was a major letdown. The lack of space and child-friendly features made our stay challenging. Adding to our frustration was the damp smell that seemed to emanate from the bathroom facilities. This was not only unpleasant but also concerning in terms of hygiene. The condition of the bathroom definitely needs improvement. Even the breakfast, which is often a highlight of a hotel stay, was uninspiring. Limited options and lackluster quality left a lot to be desired. While the staff's efforts were commendable, these issues significantly impacted our stay. I hope the management takes these concerns seriously and takes steps to enhance the overall experience for future guests.
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Farrah
13 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff was very welcoming, our room was cute and clean. It was nice that they had a bar and restaurant within the same building. the food at the restaurant was delicious.
Staff was very welcoming, our room was cute and clean. It was nice that they had a bar and restaurant within the same building. the food at the restaurant was delicious.
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Alistair
15 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
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Kim
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
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lynne
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very helfull the place was clean. The food was excellent and the breackfast
Staff very helfull the place was clean. The food was excellent and the breackfast
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Simon
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful sea view from our room on third floor. Very comfortable room and bed. Dined in restaurant on first evening and the meal was excellent and the service great. Also impressed with the breakfast the next day. All round it was a great stay and good value.
Wonderful sea view from our room on third floor. Very comfortable room and bed. Dined in restaurant on first evening and the meal was excellent and the service great. Also impressed with the breakfast the next day. All round it was a great stay and good value.
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Elizabeth
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room looked like it was newly renovated, very tastefull colour scheme
Room looked like it was newly renovated, very tastefull colour scheme
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KATHRYN LOUISA
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room was generally clean, but looked like it could do with updating. Shower leaked on the floor and was very small-I'm only 5 ft 4. Noise from the crows was very loud, 5.45am wake up, and if i stayed again would ask for a front bedroom as they seemed to only be on the trees at the back-room 424. Food was very disappointing and not cheap.
Room was generally clean, but looked like it could do with updating. Shower leaked on the floor and was very small-I'm only 5 ft 4. Noise from the crows was very loud, 5.45am wake up, and if i stayed again would ask for a front bedroom as they seemed to only be on the trees at the back-room 424. Food was very disappointing and not cheap.
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Jimmy
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
We had a very good stay. The hotel was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything went smoothly during our stay. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was also convenient and the overall experience was very good. We would happily stay here again and would recommend this hotel to others.
We had a very good stay. The hotel was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and everything went smoothly during our stay. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was also convenient and the overall experience was very good. We would happily stay here again and would recommend this hotel to others.
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HUE
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Adequate parking spaces available. Classic Double Room was good size. Unfortunately no kettle and cup for making tea in the room. Breakfast was very good selection and good service. Location was convenient with walking distance to the town. Will definitely book there again.
Adequate parking spaces available. Classic Double Room was good size. Unfortunately no kettle and cup for making tea in the room. Breakfast was very good selection and good service. Location was convenient with walking distance to the town. Will definitely book there again.
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Shaun
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 4 nights
Easy to find rooms clean and tidy Hotel staff pleasant except for a couple of bar staff who didn’t want to serve us Nothing worse than standing at the bar and been ignored as they served the locals Can not fault the staff and team at breakfast they went out there way to accommodate my wife’s dietary issues Ie sorted a vegan breakfast Restaurant gets very busy on last night we cancelled our dinner as we had to wait. Again I except this but when other locals again get in before us this is not good practice I want a special mention to the service from Lisa in the breakfast serving I think her name was Lisa she was Co ordination of the whole service Prices were very reasonable
Easy to find rooms clean and tidy Hotel staff pleasant except for a couple of bar staff who didn’t want to serve us Nothing worse than standing at the bar and been ignored as they served the locals Can not fault the staff and team at breakfast they went out there way to accommodate my wife’s dietary issues Ie sorted a vegan breakfast Restaurant gets very busy on last night we cancelled our dinner as we had to wait. Again I except this but when other locals again get in before us this is not good practice I want a special mention to the service from Lisa in the breakfast serving I think her name was Lisa she was Co ordination of the whole service Prices were very reasonable
FAQs about Arklow Bay Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What breakfast options are offered?
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 9 for children.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features does the hotel provide?
The hotel offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additionally, elevators are available for ease of access.
Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?
The hotel is located in Arklow, just a 2-minute drive from Bridgewater Shopping Centre and 9 minutes from Woodenbridge Golf Club. It is approximately 5.5 miles from Mill at Avoca Village and 7.4 miles from Avoca Mines.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an indoor swimming pool, which is available for guests to enjoy.
Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?
Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-10: 222.0123096057129USD
- 2026-09-11: 243.37600147595214USD
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- 2026-09-14: 175.3634489567871USD
- 2026-09-15: 175.91376533312987USD
- 2026-09-16: 176.49312889746093USD
- 2026-09-17: 149.06555245458983USD
- 2026-09-18: 198.43318373620605USD
- 2026-09-19: 230.6678567310791USD
- 2026-09-20: 156.37022778845215USD
- 2026-09-21: 215.2279624449463USD
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- 2026-09-24: 170.26914744580077USD
- 2026-09-25: 202.97010237890623USD
- 2026-09-26: 255.38369352319336USD
- 2026-09-27: 148.2950562626953USD
- 2026-09-28: 162.8243673684082USD
- 2026-09-29: 175.572549649292USD
- 2026-09-30: 159.4021789522705USD
- 2026-10-01: 192.8736300772705USD
- 2026-10-02: 204.68120546447753USD
- 2026-10-03: 234.79049784484863USD
- 2026-10-04: 157.9812636665039USD
- 2026-10-05: 162.66427048937987USD
- 2026-10-06: 155.729822517334USD
- 2026-10-07: 161.44348961865234USD
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- 2026-10-10: 232.93930777075195USD
- 2026-10-11: 156.9906231690674USD
- 2026-10-12: 161.8980532536621USD
- 2026-10-13: 167.71750467407227USD
- 2026-10-14: 163.48480028503417USD
- 2026-10-15: 153.83861266223144USD
- 2026-10-16: 226.885437020874USD
- 2026-10-17: 268.3820260678711USD
- 2026-10-18: 158.8452577141113USD
- 2026-10-19: 162.63424677612304USD
- 2026-10-20: 159.4021789522705USD
- 2026-10-21: 161.44348961865234USD
- 2026-10-22: 158.47158588134766USD
- 2026-10-23: 201.05888263330078USD
- 2026-10-24: 277.97818008691405USD
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- 2026-10-26: 168.50801075646973USD
- 2026-10-27: 159.4021789522705USD
- 2026-10-28: 163.0545254967041USD
- 2026-10-29: 158.5916629793701USD
- 2026-10-30: 191.01244393542478USD
- 2026-10-31: 191.01244393542478USD
- 2026-11-01: 149.06555245458983USD
- 2026-11-02: 168.50801075646973USD
- 2026-11-03: 172.3805016064453USD
- 2026-11-04: 164.78562071777344USD
- 2026-11-05: 149.52585095617675USD
- 2026-11-06: 188.75098896350096USD
- 2026-11-07: 204.9413695510254USD
- 2026-11-08: 149.1055722355957USD
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 9 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Sauna
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Family room
Beach Sun Loungers
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Golf course (nearby)
Cycling
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24-Hour Front Desk
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