Name: The Grand Hotel
Address: Coast Road, Malahide, Ireland, Malahide, County Dublin, IE
Price range: US$227–US$529 per night
Rating: 8.6

What guests think

Across many reviews, Grand Hotel stands out for its scenic seafront location in Malahide, generally friendly staff, and comfortable, clean rooms, while recurring downsides include warm rooms with limited cooling, occasional construction disruption, and mixed breakfast value.

Guests praise walkability to the village, DART, and airport access, plus on-site bars and leisure facilities, though the spa and gym feel dated or busy to some. Room experiences vary: some are spacious, modern, and offer sea views, while others feel small or dated, have confusing access routes, noise from corridors or equipment, or overlook walls and service areas. Expect a classic stay with character and useful amenities, but check room type, view, and any refurbishment or breakfast details.

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Facilities

On-site bars and lounges are popular, and many appreciate free parking and the leisure centre with pool, gym and spa. Some report dated or busy spa/gym areas and occasional disruption or closures during renovations.

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10

Kenneth

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property with a great pool! Highly recommend!!

10

W K

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is being renovated atm but this did not affect our stay at all. Beautiful location, great size of room, spotlessly clean. Most enjoyable spa. Had dinner in the coast restaurant. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly.

10

Leslie

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good place to stay close to the airport, without staying in Dublin. The folks at the front desk were very nice. Rooms were clean. Wish the pool was open later than 8:30.

10

Mirelle

9 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were lovely. Spacious bar and restaurant.

10

Gill

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable room. Made use of the excellent leisure facilities.

8

Ollie

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No air con in the room and the fan just was not quite enough. Hotel was beautiful including the bar restaurant. Unfortunately the “spa” was tired and was like a public leisure centre. The gym also tired but large.

10

Nicky

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just a suggestion, but the live singer in Friday 24th, who was amazing, but sang to an almost empty bar, where as, if maybe relocated to another area, perhaps the vast reception or the smaller front area bar, it would have been more inclusive..

10

John

19 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in a great Irish town, plenty of bars and restaurants. Free plentiful parking on site.

10

Karen

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room spotless, staff excellent. Breakfast very good. Marksman bar just lovely and so was the cocktails

8

Andrew

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Mostly very good, as expected from the Grand Hotel. Only negatives were that the room was too warm (no aircon and window only opened a couple of inches), and the gym/swimming pool were very busy with outside users (in fairness, it was the weekend) to the point of discouraging us from partaking.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as very clean or spotless. A few guests noted lapses such as dust during construction, stained linen, spiderwebs, or incomplete servicing.

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10

W K

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is being renovated atm but this did not affect our stay at all. Beautiful location, great size of room, spotlessly clean. Most enjoyable spa. Had dinner in the coast restaurant. Staff are extremely helpful and friendly.

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Jonathan

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rude front desk staff charged me an additional €40 for the room over what I had already paid. Room not as described on website, building work being carried out along the corridor, dust everywhere, constant noise & random fire alarms. Please refund asap.

6

Lori

2 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived early and our room was ready, so that was super great! The common / public areas on the ground level are very well maintained, however the hallways could use some maintenance and the rooms are very dated. Spiderwebs everywhere you looked. Seems as if a "special" section of the hotel is reserved Expedia users. Overall, not so "Grand".

10

Elizabeth Jean

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. Well worth the money. Quiet and clean rooms. Excellent buffet breakfast

8

gail

10 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a really lovely hotel and was our first choice for Malahide. Easy and plentiful parking upon arrival leading to a quite traditional and elegant hotel with a truly fantastic location. The lobby area is bright, impressive and welcoming. The hotel is exceptionally clean and our room was quiet. A little tired in parts however this didn’t bother us. Slightly slow checkin but pleasant, hardworking staff. Lobby is grand and comfortable and views are beautiful. I would definitely stay again. We booked room only and weren’t offered any breakfast options for our two night but I suppose we could’ve asked. The bar looked beautiful too. Very nice indeed overall - we liked it a lot - thank you.

8

Mickey

16 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Satisfied overall. Linen was stained

6

Sean

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Love this hotel and it’s perfect location in Malahide. Car parking is good although the underground car park could do with a spruce up and better lighting. Not sure the foyer works well but this is more to do with my preferences on designs and layout. Staff were friendly at reception and check in was completed quickly. The room I stayed in was beautiful but due to the inability to control the heating and loud annoying noises coming from the spa area were frustrating - my stay was disappointing, my fault for not asking for a room move but these days they should be able to improve noise insulation. I leave my room as clean as possible for room service however I was again disappointed at the obvious wipe over and make up of bed rather than being fully serviced. Ticket left on floor and some items not replenished- I understand recruitment is difficult at present but this hotel needs to show and live standards. Bars and food was excellent and altough I didn’t do breakfast the service and quality cannot be criticised. Would I stay again- not sure if I can find a similar hotel at the same value. This hotel is obviously spending money on improvements to rooms and design but due to its age it may need a major investment in cooling systems, noise insulation etc.

10

linda

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous place to stay before flying out of Dublin Airport. The staff is great, the food delicious, and the rooms spotless.

10

Karen

22 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room spotless, staff excellent. Breakfast very good. Marksman bar just lovely and so was the cocktails

10

Robyn

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Staff were courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very nice with lots of choice.

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Rooms

Experiences vary: many find rooms comfortable, spacious and newly refurbished with nice amenities, while others report small or dated rooms, confusing access routes, noise from corridors or equipment, and poor or obstructed views.

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nicole

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel altho the room we were in had absolutely no view .Only of a wall opposite .Also very noisy , was woken by noise in the corridor .Self check in was good but would hve preferred face to face check in . Busy hotel but very nice .

4

LOUIS

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

OLd and dated. Carpet in hallways looks like it hasn't been updated in 100 years. Rooms were clean but small. And very warm. Very confusing layout. Had to take 2 seperate elevators to find room on 3rd floor. Not worth the price.

6

Desmond

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Love the new decor but the room was too hot even in Sept and the fan didn’t cool it( no a/c). Also the round about way to get to a room on floor 5 required a map and 2 elevators or stairs and an elevator, very confusing ( had to help about 5 people in the hall find the way during my short stay) and inconvenient. Some of the food could be better.

4

Ester

7 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The quality of the room was poor , facing an internal patio full of air conditioner compressors. The room was noisy and very warm.

8

Rob

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed at The Grand on a number of occasions and always enjoyed the ambience - including the friendliness of the staff. However ... We generally book the same type of room - the 'superior' twin or double - but there was no doubt that the space in our room last week was significantly less that that of the room we were allocated in July - so we were slightly disappointed. The room did feel a little cramped - partly because of the extra bed - which we had no need of.

10

Molly

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed a spacious, comfortable room, nice dining options, and the fantastic location. And a Dyson hair dryer in the room!!

8

Gareth

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in online - don’t bother, it doesn’t make the arrival process any easier. Stayed in [executive) room 212, which overlooks what appears to be the a/c unit for the hotel, which seemed to turn out every few minutes all night. Had to shut the windows, but it didn’t shut out the noise. Lovely hotel apart from that, breakfast pricey.

10

Sally

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely overnight stay here. All staff were so charming and helpful. Decor immaculate after refurb. Lovely generous breakfast. Delightful room with a sea view.

10

John William Colin

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Modern spacious room with great shower room and excellent coffee facilities

8

Gavin

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated rooms, very small, very warm, no AC or fan

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and professional, though there are recurring complaints about brusque front-desk interactions, reservation or check-in issues, and limited flexibility with third-party bookings.

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Paulette

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bad experience from check in. No resolution offered by staff because we booked through Expedia.

10

john

28 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We could not have asked for a better hotel experience. Friendly and experienced staff made us quite welcome.

10

Valerie

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful experience at the Grand Hotel. The hotel lives up to its name – elegant, welcoming, and beautifully located right on the seafront. The rooms were spacious, clean, and very comfortable, with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. The staff were warm, professional, and went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice, and the bar and restaurant offered delicious meals with a lovely atmosphere.

10

Susan

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic hotel, beautiful location, a short walk to village and marina. Staff were extremely helpful and welcoming, room was spotless, bed very comfortable, towels soft and fluffy, cannot fault it at all. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you

10

David

29 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful !

8

Gerry

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

When we booked this room it was for 3 people on your website. When we arrived hotel told us only booked for 2 at your end which was very disappointing and we had to pay extra for our daughter. Would be very reluctant to use your site again as it was very misleading information.

6

claude

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was somewhat courteous in most instances. There seems to be a level of attitude by the morning front desk

8

Rob

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was very helpful in planning our transportation.

8

janet

25 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived at 4pm and our room was not ready even though we had a 3pm check-in time. We were not offered anything in compensation.

8

Kelley

10 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel however I didn’t find the one lady at the front desk to be very helpful or all that pleasant to be honest. Unfortunate. Also we were in a room on the first floor that had a lot of noise below it. Clanging around. The bar area was nice, service was just ok.

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Location

Waterfront setting in Malahide is a major plus, with easy walks to the village, DART station and castle, and straightforward access to Dublin Airport. Some rooms near service areas or the car park experience early-morning noise when windows are open.

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10

Joni

6 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely accommodation, great breakfast, the walk path along Dublin Bay is right outside

10

ELIZABETH

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Grand Hotel is an easy walk to the Railway Station, Malahide village and the Malahide Castle and gardens. The hotel is in the Grand Style of yesteryear with many updates. The ocean and sand dunes and beach walk is just outside the hotel. Great area to walk around in. Many guests played golf on the Malahide golf course. Malahide village has a great selection of good restaurants. Bus from the airport stopped outside the hotel.

10

James

27 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Grand Hotel is set in a perfect location in Malahide and is presented to the highest order. The staff were very friendly, helpful and professional. Overall and lovely stay and highly recommended.

10

Chung Yu

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel in the edge of Malahide and extremely convenient location from Dublin Airport.

10

Beverley

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is situated in a lovely village with a lovely ocean walk. The rooms are super comfortable, the bathroom modern and lovely.

10

Lynette

20 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice place to stay! 10 min walk to train station and about 30mins to Dublin City center, 20 mins to Howth. Staff was very nice and helpful and bartenders very friendly and fun! Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Would definitely recommend!

10

Jill

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel in a perfect location

8

marion

24 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very "grand" property with multiple lobbies, conference spaces, bar, restaurant I had a single rooom-- compact, bright, everything I needed -with a seaview. Village, rail station, castle, coastal path all within an easy walk Efficient staff. Airport a 15 -20 min cab ride and hotel will book for you

10

sandi

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely beautiful hotel inside and out! Many dining/food/drink options inside hotel. Easy to walk to town, pubs, beach...Loved having an expresso/coffee machine in my room. Also had a great view of the water, boats, and sunrise was my bedroom window. Check-in & check-out was quick and easy just like making the reservation online. Room was large and comfortable. highly recommend!

10

David

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient walk to restaurants and pubs in Malahide.

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Dining

Breakfast and on-site dining earn many compliments for taste and variety, but feedback is mixed: several found the buffet lukewarm or pricey, wanted cooked-to-order or smaller options, and coeliac choices could be limited.

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10

Eileen

25 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I’ve stayed quite a few times and love the location, across from the sea and near shops, restaurants, public transport, plus the beautiful grounds of Malahide Castle. Bedrooms peaceful and well equipped. Only thing I miss are the cooked while you wait breakfasts of pre-Covid days, the buffet is slightly less wonderful.

4

Kathleen

1 Jan 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Selection was good eggs very poor

10

Ann

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was excellent - hotel, room and staff. All our meals - breakfast, lunch and evening were delicious. All the staff we met went the extra mile. Would book again in a heartbeat. Ann O

8

Rachael

5 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

My daughter is coeliac and the selection was poor.

8

Douglas

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and very nice hotel. Breakfast was not up to the hotel itself. Cold eggs tough bacon. Seemed like what was left over from previous day was put in fridge and taken out next day. Staff in restaurant was delightful.

10

Anne

28 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful breakfast with an excellent view of sea

8

Brenda

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great, it's a beautiful hotel in a very picturesque area. The only negative comment I have concerns some of the food in the restaurant. I had a fish dish, sea bream, which was a bit tasteless and had quite a few bones in it. Considering the prices It was disappointing and I didn't enjoy it very much. I would certainly stay there again but wouldn't eat the restaurant. However the bar food the evening before was excellent

8

Stephen

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, bigger than expected. Nice big room on the executive wing. Very expensive breakfast at €25!! Didn’t bother with that at that price!

6

Jane

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was ok. Could have been hotter. Sausages and bacon could have been cooked more. Our room on both mornings had no hot water and the radiator in bedroom didn’t work. The fan in bathroom did not work either. All was reported at time. Disappointing for a 5 star hotel

10

Robyn

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Staff were courteous and helpful. Breakfast was very nice with lots of choice.

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Month	Average price
January	US$172
February	US$209
March	US$242
April	US$286
May	US$294
June	US$375
July	US$276
August	US$322
September	US$350
October	US$289
November	US$264
December	US$247

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $372	8 $351	9	10 $325	11 $435	12 $387
13 $306	14 $324	15	16 $233	17 $493	18 $352	19 $405
20 $231	21 $249	22 $233	23 $529	24 $529	25 $307	26 $455
27 $227	28 $308	29 $325	30 $308

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $240	2 $326	3 $529
4 $234	5 $249	6 $310	7 $291	8 $233	9 $276	10 $469
11 $270	12 $252	13 $232	14 $405	15 $285	16 $252	17 $316
18 $231	19 $231	20 $246	21 $237	22 $245	23 $235	24 $294
25 $237	26 $233	27 $237	28	29 $404	30 $231	31 $294

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