Name: The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde
Address: 73 Strand Road, Bray, Ireland, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland
Rating: 8.38

Guest reviews

8.4

Very good

Based on 863 verified reviews

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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde, draws consistent praise for its seafront location and views and friendly staff, while feedback frequently notes compact rooms, limited paid parking, and no elevator.

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Yexiong

17 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very cold from check in 4pm until I went to tell the receptionist to turn on the heater after 10pm and almost can’t feel the heat by even touching the radiator set at max level. The heater last only 30 minutes then stop for a whole night, and I was woken up from a chilling bed around 2am. I caught a cold and sneezed in the morning. Got no relaxation but kept distracted by the warning up my body! What a worse terrible night suffering the strong smell of masala filled in the hallway and the room. The towel’s smell like mold and not clean.

10

John

8 Apr 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The gastropub had a huge selection of meals. Good atmosphere.

8

Lucas

26 Mar 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with beautiful views of the water!

10

richard

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were very friendly, efficient and responsive. Our family room was large, bright and airy and nicely decorated, and the bathroom had nice ceramic tile work. Excellent location at end of the beautiful bray promenade. Too notch Indian food at the curry leaf was so good we ate there 2 of the 3 nights of our stay. Also had full Irish menu and great breakfast options.

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richard

19 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, very friendly and efficient staff, excellent Indian and other food in restaurant/bar in hotel. Room was nicely decorated but very small and not very warm, and bathroom was very cold. Toilet seat loose.

73 Strand Road, Bray, Ireland

Location

Located in Bray, The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde is by the ocean, a 1-minute drive from Bray Beach and 11 minutes from Powerscourt Estate. This beach hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Leopardstown Racecourse and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Beacon Hospital.

Bray Beach(0.1 Miles)

Bray Head(1.1 Miles)

Killruddery House and Gardens(1.8 Miles)

St. Columcille's Hospital(4.4 Miles)

The Bray to Greystones Cliff Walk(4.6 Miles)

Powerscourt Estate(6 Miles)

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

Security deposit

EUR 100 per accommodation on arrival.

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FAQs

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of EUR 20 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Reservations are not required.

Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee of approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children.

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of EUR 25, subject to availability.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of EUR 175 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3). The shuttle service operates 24 hours, and guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The hotel is located in Bray, just a minute's drive from Bray Beach and 11 minutes from Powerscourt Estate. It is approximately 8 miles from Leopardstown Racecourse and 8.7 miles from Beacon Hospital, making it a convenient base for exploring the area.

Children are welcome at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

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