Name: Bonnington Hotel & Leisure Centre
Address: Swords Road, Whitehall, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin, Dublin City, IE
Price range: US$142–US$287 per night
Rating: 7.83

What guests think

At Bonnington Hotel & Leisure Centre, guests frequently praise friendly staff, leisure facilities like the pool and gym, and easy bus links between the airport and city, while noting dated areas, warm rooms without air conditioning, and inconsistent upkeep.

Many enjoyed on-site dining and breakfast, though prices and quality vary and room service can be limited. Policies such as a strict no outside food rule and required swim caps for the pool frustrate some guests. Expect a convenient base with useful facilities but an older property where maintenance, noise, and temperature control can be hit or miss.

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Facilities

The pool, gym, and leisure club are a frequent highlight, though some features feel dated or are occasionally out of order (sauna/jacuzzi), and swim caps are required. Parking can also be limited or difficult.

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8

James

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and comfy room. Great food. Good gym and swimming pool. Very nice stay

8

Amanda

5 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean, our access cards sropped working, needed new ones . Shame that the jacuzzi wasnt working . Not all guests in the pool were wearing swim caps. If this is mandatory, they should be complementary.

8

Nicole

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely facility. Beds are very comfortable and room was tidy. Pool facilities are beautiful.

10

Patrick

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is horrible

6

Melissa

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this hotel for proximity to the Dublin airport and the pool. It was convenient for the airport…though still a 20 euro ride away. The pool was ok but they make you buy an uncomfortable swim cap to use to pool. The staff at the pool were very unfriendly. The hotel staff at the desk were nice. Though my key card didn’t work at first so, after I very long flight I had to trudge back down to the main desk with my bags to ask for a card that worked. The carpet in the hallways is gross…very dirty. The room itself was nice enough though the refrigerator did not work. The bag/door man was very nice and helped me back to my room with my bag and made sure to key card worked. He was the best thing about the hotel. The food at the restaurant was decent but overpriced.

2

Celimen

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Terribe pool facilities for a meant to be 4 star hotel...dont be deceived by the hotel picture.. No towels provided unless you walk back to reception..you need to wear a swim cap that you need to purchase for 3 euros..really? 4 star hotel? No area to relax, jacuzzi bearly doing any buble, broken sauna, no lockers in changing room.. Bedroom was fine but overviewing a wall and next to the kitchen fan exit so constant noise coming out..I would not recommend nor come back!

10

Jamie

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pool

10

Thomas

23 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They had a nice pool and steam room.

10

Gary

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall decent hotel and spa was really good

10

Georgina

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Gym and swimming pool facilities were good

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: several rooms and public areas are described as clean, but others mention dirty carpets, mould or grime in bathrooms, bad odours, and occasional housekeeping misses.

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4

Daniel

15 Feb 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Got a room, and the cards did not work. Got new cards, and they did not work. This happend three times, we had to go up and down to try the cards. We then got a new room. Then the cards did not work here as well, but they fixed this. The next morning the hot water in this room did not work. They fixed this as well, but the pressure in the shower was in general low. I bearly got to rinse out the shampoo. There where hanging signs everywhere that there was not allowed to bring food or drinks from outside the hotel, to the rooms. I think this was very strange. Then the only option to eat som food at the room is the bad rated resturant at the hotel? With reviews that says that the costumers get ignored by the staff? No thanks. There were also a lot of cobweb at the ceiling in the reception. The positive thing is that the room was nice, and felt clean.

6

Michelle

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very tired looking - carpets looked grubby and I found the hotel cold in communal areas and my room. Shower wasn’t really hot either. Food was good and great breakfast. I’m

6

Siobhan

6 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bath mouldy and shower head dirty , Hall carpet dirty

2

david

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

wrong room type / no air conditioner / no proper ventilation i.e. 6'' x 30'' opening-window air flow / bath not clean / single bed not clean / beat up furniture and furnishings / hallway security door did not lock (broken) Hall way carpets filthy dirty. Bonnington is not a 4 star hotel. A 2 star at best.

8

Jeanette

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and upgraded. I didn’t like that the shower fluctuates from scalding hot to cold every 3 seconds

2

Irene

10 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

found trush inside the room

10

Camille

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great stay for one night! While the floors and hallways of the hotel were not in prime condition, our room was large, clean, tidy, and had all the necessary amenities. The staff was also notably friendly and stored our luggage for free! Many thanks for the stay.

8

Marty

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was nice, area was nice and quiet, hotel room was nice but very bad smell from bathroom in the morning, hotel could do with refurbishment, toilets near restaurant were very poor too

2

David

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have a good drink first and your stay will be ok. Blood in bath and no heating working . Windows left open everywhere to take away the smell

10

Michelle

3 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous, clean

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, but many are dated, can run hot with no air conditioning, and suffer from maintenance issues or noise. Some upgraded rooms include air conditioning.

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10

Mirna

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is not in the city center but is close to bus stop 1 1/2 blocks from hotel - multiple lines. We used public transportation in Dublin and the service is excellent. We actually took the bus to the airport. Our room did not have air conditioning, but we were there in September and the temperature was fine. The room was spacious, and bathroom was a good size. We had breakfast buffet, and the selection is very good.

4

Wisam

19 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No airconditioning, room supplied with a mobile fan! Telephone was not working.

6

Paula

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well a four star is a bit of a stretch… The hotel is old clearly, but also not well kept. The rooms need serious updating….its a very basic hotel. Only one lift worked near the front desk and it was so small. The staff was friendly, but if you are at all weird about hotels this one would be a challenge for you.

8

Joana

19 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was a bit hot and no view from my room but everything else was okay.

6

Christine

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

When we first arrived, I did explain to them because of the Travel hours. I have booked an extra night and asked was a refund offered. The lady laughed at me and said I don’t think so not in a nice way at all. Secondly, going to our room was very dark and scary we were all the way in the back and lights didn’t come on till we were at our door felt unsafe. Open door to the rooms smelled like smoke the entire time we had to open our windows to get the smell out that didn’t help plus didn’t like having window opened. It was very dated place. Only one elevator working and only one restaurant available. The staff was pretty much nice and friendly if need be I would stay there again, but I would definitely need a different room. Add stated no smoking hotel. My husband had health issues so it was very difficult to stay in there Also be prepared that they don’t have normal US sockets and you’ll have to purchase adapters sockets if need be no way to charge your phone or anything like that. It was a very busy time so it seemed to be over priced for the stay.

4

Gavin

26 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms too hot , like a sauna, can’t be controlled info staff not sorted , very noisy got woke up at 02:45 for 30 mins people talking very loudly outside near staff entrance,

6

David

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old hotel, clean, quiet & comfortable (I had the executive level room so ot has air con), not the most helpful of staff though. Didn't eat.

6

chemelle

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I was so disappointed because I am booked this place and paid a high dollar of $300 a night because of parking being included, and they never had enough room to park people. There’s no air conditioning control in your room no vent in the bathroom. The price was excessive for low amenities.

6

raul

3 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I make specifications (not all) but the lobby staff should be more friendly, I didn't know that the hotel didn't have air conditioning and the refrigerators couldn't be used.

6

Raymond

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Bedroom was large but old style bathroom Corridor carpets need a good clean as they are heavily stained. Needs decorating at least!!! Had to go down to reception twice to remind them to change broken kettle. Not a good greeting from delivery person. Her attitude was poor!!.

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Service

Staff are often friendly and helpful, with issues like room moves or maintenance handled promptly by some teams. Yet several reviews cite curt reception or restaurant service, poor communication during disruptions, and slow or unresponsive check-in support.

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Elizabeth

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We attempted to contact reception a couple of times without response. But, they were fabulous in allowing for an early check pending availability!

2

Paul

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No issue with the hotel itself, my issue was with the incredibly rude staff and terrible service in the restaurant. When I reported it to the manager he had no interest.

10

Carmel

9 Dec 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Good choice of restaurants on premises. Very easy to catch a bus or other transport from hotel to city centre. Highly recommend to all not just couples.

2

Dawn

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived later at night and young lady at desk said no longer checking people in. Said you have to do it on line. So I stand there and book on line. She was extremely rude and then tells her co worker to check us in. Rude to her coworker as well. Last leg of our trip through Norway, Sweden, Denmark and then Ireland. Worst check in experience of all.

10

Frances

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and helpful staff.

6

Kirby

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was under renovation while we were there. Bar and restaurant service was not great, food was okay but not great. Our second room was better than our first stay there. We got a newer room the second time.

4

Bryna

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The first night was horrid, woken up at all hours of the night and early morning with shouting, banging, had zero sleep so made our full day around dublin very hard and not as enjoyable as it should have been. The staff did swap us rooms and apologised. The food amazing, staff soo nice

2

Christian

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a terrible stay, false fire alarm going off many times during the night. Woke up the whole hotel. Customer service was horrible with no answers during this situation and no compensation for any of the guests. Many guests in lobby complaining and wanted answers. We found another hotel at 5am and checked out early. Called the hotel for a refund and emailed them, still no answers. Not sure how this is a 4 star hotel. I expected more from them. Will not recommend

10

Michael

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel, great service, no real complaints. I was only in Dublin for two nights and the fact that the bus stop right outside went to directly to both the city center and the airport was a major plus. The day I checked out the hotel let me leave my bag onsite, as my flight was not until late that evening. This meant I was able to spend another full day down town without having to worry about hauling my bag around with me.

6

Keith

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was not great. Basically sign here and here's your key. No info given about hotel.

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Location

Between the airport and city with frequent buses nearby, making transfers easy. Not central, so walking to main sights can be impractical, but handy for airport access.

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10

Christopher

22 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was plenty of free onsite parking which is a huge plus! It’s a bit too far to walk anywhere but taxi/uber is pretty reasonable. Also it’s closer to the airport which was nice. There is a pool and hot tub on site. It wasn’t super hot but it was nice enough to relax after a long travel day. We arrived early so while we waited for our room we had a great time in the onsite bar chatting with the bartender Jed. We booked the wrong room but they were able to accommodate our request to switch and the room was great. Highly recommended!

10

gary

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

excellent location, good local transport from airport

10

Mirna

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is not in the city center but is close to bus stop 1 1/2 blocks from hotel - multiple lines. We used public transportation in Dublin and the service is excellent. We actually took the bus to the airport. Our room did not have air conditioning, but we were there in September and the temperature was fine. The room was spacious, and bathroom was a good size. We had breakfast buffet, and the selection is very good.

8

Gary Thomas

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice Hotel, close to transportation to city and airport. Clean and spacious rooms. restaurant in hotel, grocery store close by.

8

Alistair

18 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed there at the end of a business trip. Convenient for airport and city centre. External works meant it didn’t look too appealing from the outside but inside was totally different. Clean, tidy, well decorated and comfortable rooms

10

Joshua

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Good, close to the airport

10

Daniel

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location just on the edge of the city, staff were very pleasant

8

Frédéric

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was there only for one night, before flying off Ireland. Hotel is older but well maintained. Was selected because of princing and location (somewhat close to airport).

8

Ginette

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the airport. Convenient to start a tour.

10

Robert

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Half way between airport and city centre….bus stop close by making it easy to access the city Center. Staff very friendly and helpful. Wonderful breakfast!

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Dining

On-site restaurants and breakfast draw frequent praise, though some find breakfast poor or food overpriced, and room service may be unavailable at busy times. The ban on outside food is unpopular.

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Mr C

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is nice and clean, rooms nice, evening meal good, breakfast absolutely shocking.

6

Melissa

24 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this hotel for proximity to the Dublin airport and the pool. It was convenient for the airport…though still a 20 euro ride away. The pool was ok but they make you buy an uncomfortable swim cap to use to pool. The staff at the pool were very unfriendly. The hotel staff at the desk were nice. Though my key card didn’t work at first so, after I very long flight I had to trudge back down to the main desk with my bags to ask for a card that worked. The carpet in the hallways is gross…very dirty. The room itself was nice enough though the refrigerator did not work. The bag/door man was very nice and helped me back to my room with my bag and made sure to key card worked. He was the best thing about the hotel. The food at the restaurant was decent but overpriced.

10

Jane

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked the room at the last minute due to our flight being cancelled. What a lovely surprise the hotel was! We had a beautiful room . We decided to dine in the restaurant and we were so glad we did! The food was delicious. Would recommend this hotel.

10

Mark

22 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good food and Drink options. Lovely Breakfast with lot's of options friendly and helpful staff

10

Kayla

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great, thought it was weird you couldn’t bring your own food to the room, never seen that at a hotel before. Also thought it was weird you have to wear a swimming cap in the pool maybe that’s an Ireland thing but definitely thought it was weird and sort of a money grab.

8

Keith

29 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed here recently and overall it was sound. The room was clean and tidy, beds were proper comfy so no complaints there. The pool was boss too — nice and warm, perfect for a chill before heading out. Only downside was we couldn’t use room service because the restaurant was “too busy”, which was a bit of a let-down when you just want to stick your feet up and get fed. Also, I messaged the hotel through Expedia before we arrived asking if we could leave our bags somewhere safe before and after check-in, just so we weren’t dragging them round all day — but never got a reply. Bit disappointing that, to be honest. Apart from that, decent stay overall, but a little communication wouldn’t hurt!

10

Phillip

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with great dining options in the hotel!

6

Bronagh

6 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Would not rate this hotel as 4 star. Room was a little dated. Breakfast and food at bar were not great.

10

stephen

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast well worth the cost

10

DeAnna

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is older and dated BUT the staff and the unbelievable great food makes this a fabulous place to stay.

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Month	Average price
January	US$90
February	US$104
March	US$146
April	US$143
May	US$175
June	US$196
July	US$179
August	US$192
September	US$214
October	US$166
November	US$146
December	US$128

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $180	7	8 $222	9 $222	10	11 $287	12 $287
13 $175	14 $175	15 $243	16 $180	17 $239	18 $284	19 $278
20 $175	21 $179	22 $178	23 $175	24 $178	25 $283	26 $284
27 $162	28 $166	29 $161	30 $161

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $145	2 $186	3 $237
4 $145	5 $150	6 $149	7 $150	8 $148	9 $190	10 $239
11 $150	12 $145	13 $145	14 $150	15 $143	16 $184	17 $234
18 $145	19 $145	20 $150	21 $150	22 $142	23 $190	24 $239
25 $185	26 $148	27 $145	28 $148	29 $150	30 $186	31 $239

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