The Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre, Bray ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Main Street, Bray, Ireland, N/A

The Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre, a 3-star hotel rated 7.0/10 on Booking.com, features 125 en-suite bedrooms and offers amenities such as the Merrill Leisure Club with a heated indoor pool, sauna, and gym. This family-friendly Bray hotel is located just a short stroll from the seafront and surrounded by picturesque mountain walks and gardens.

Rooms & Amenities

Accommodations at The Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre include Standard Double, Twin, Family, and Interconnecting rooms designed to suit various guest needs. All rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and modern amenities.

Dining & Nearby Options

Guests can dine at McGettigan's Bray restaurant & bar, which serves a selection of seasonal food cooked to order. A diverse culinary experience encompasses international dishes inspired by global cuisine.

Leisure & Business Facilities

The Merrill Leisure Club offers guests exclusive access to a fully equipped gym, a Finnish sauna, indoor swimming pool, and a children's pool. The hotel also features a conference center that can accommodate up to 450 delegates.

Transportation & Local Attractions

Situated within a 5-minute walk to Bray's DART Station, The Royal Hotel provides easy access to Dublin's city center in approximately 40 minutes by train. Local attractions include the Bray Head Cliff Walk, Bray Golf Club, and the scenic Wicklow walks.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Sauna

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Family Room

Max:

4 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Sauna

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Triple Room

Max:

3 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Sauna

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Getting around

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City Centre

Bray100 m

Airports

Dublin (DUB) 44.1 km

Train

Shankill Station 3.6 km

Killiney Station 5.7 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

EUR 1 per hour

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Limited time reception
Air conditioning in public areas
Lift

Sports & Fitness

Exercise gym
Fitness studio

Guest Parking

Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Room service
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots
Kids club

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
In-room air conditioning
In-room safe
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
Paid films
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Main Street, Bray, Ireland, N/A

Map view

Main Street, Bray, Ireland, N/A

City landmarks

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Bray

990 m

Bray Head

2.3 km

Casino

Star Leisure & Casino

1.7 km

Ardmore Park

Wicklow Scenic Walks

1.1 km

Store

Festina Lente Equestrian Centre & Walled Gardens

2.1 km

Newcourt

Bray Head Cross

2.3 km

Newcourt

Bray Head Cliff Walk

1.6 km

54 Raheen Park

Raheen-A-Cluig Church

1.8 km

Garden

Killruddery House & Gardens

2.6 km

Wicklow Gap Road

The Wicklow Gap

2.4 km

Southern Cross Rd

Killruddery House & Gardens

2.3 km

Park

Shanganagh Park

2.4 km

Kilruddery House

2.7 km

Golf Course

Bray Golf Club

2.8 km

Library Square Trinity College

Campanile of Trinity College

3.5 km

Shanganagh

3.3 km

Rathmichael Lodge Ballybride Road

Rathmichael Lodge

3.7 km

Carrickgollogan

3.5 km

Library Road

The Oratory

3.5 km

Beach

Shankill Beach

3.6 km

The Cliff Walk Bray to Greystones

4.0 km

6A Rathmichael Haven

Old Rathmichael Church

4.0 km

Little Sugar Loaf

4.1 km

Museum

Tara's Palace and Museum of Childhood

4.5 km

Phrompstown

Carrickgollogan Forest Trail

4.1 km

Golf Course

Puck's Castle

4.2 km

Enniskerry

4.2 km

Ballycorus

Ballycorus Lead Mines

4.2 km

Nearby

Church

The Holy Redeemer Church

180 m

Restaurants

Lana Bray Asian Street Food

110 m

4-6 Westbourne Terrace

McDonald's

90 m

Bray Town Hall

Liz Anne's Cafe

130 m

102 Main Street

Uncle Pan's Cafe Limited

120 m

Unit 3

Starbucks Bray

140 m

Unit 16 Castle Street Shopping Centre Castle Street

Catalyst Coffee

210 m

22 23 Florence Road

The Little Cafe Shop

180 m

33 Florence Road

O'Briens Sandwich Cafe

210 m

91 Main Street

Gusto Italiano

290 m

5A Goldsmith Terrace

Fourstar pizza bray

300 m

Dargle Centre Castle Street Dargle Centre

Grand Foods

300 m

36 Main Street

Bistro Ragazzi

460 m

Parnell Road Aubrey Court

Ardmore Bar

420 m

46 / 47 Main Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

56%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Friendly Staff

Outdated Decor

Maintenance Issues

5.6/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.7

Location

7.3

Service

7.7

Dining

6.0

Sarah

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, great for exploring nearby amenities like shops and the beach. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, but some areas are showing signs of age. The service was helpful, especially with ensuring a good night's rest. The dining experience offered a variety of options, but some improvements could be made in terms of freshness and temperature. The price paid matches the value received considering the location.

Rooms

8.0

My room on the third floor felt like it belonged to the older part of the hotel, but it was surprisingly spacious. The bed was huge and super comfy.

Service

7.0

The staff did their best to ensure we had a comfortable stay, including providing a fan for the unexpected central heating during summer. However, there were certain inappropriate incidents observed that were concerning.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location in Bray, Ireland, was great, just a short walk from the train station and near shops and the beach.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered a mix of tasty options, but there were some inconsistencies in quality and freshness.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had decent facilities, including access to a leisure center, room service, and laundry facilities.

Jonathan

United Kingdom, April 2024

6.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The location was central and well connected, making it easy to explore Bray town, but the rooms were very shabby and not what I expected from the photos online. The staff, however, were lovely and went above and beyond to accommodate my partner's allergy. The dining experience was enjoyable with a lot of variety, although it could benefit from a better sausage supplier.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very shabby and not as up to date as I had hoped. They had windows opening right out onto the main street.

Service

9.0

The staff were just lovely and very accommodating, especially in finding a meal for my partner with allergies.

Location

7.0

While it would have been nice to be closer to the beach front, the hotel is very good for accessing various attractions around Wicklow.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were nice with something for everyone, but the breakfast could be better.

Facilities

7.0

Timothy

United Kingdom, April 2023

5.0/10

The hotel is tucked away in a maze of corridors, giving a sense of being trapped, with dampness issues in the rooms and an old-fashioned look that needs renovation. However, it is located conveniently near attractions and suited our working needs.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms, though big enough, lacked drawers and proper ventilation, leading to damp and musty bathrooms. The smell from drains was noticeable due to a non-functional extractor fan.

Service

7.0

Location

6.0

The hotel's location, despite needing a thorough clean, was conveniently close to the beach, the sea life aquarium, and restaurants, making it suitable for various activities.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was average, with staff making efforts but the food quality falling short, like cold beans on bread. The buffet style setup was not ideal.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were lacking in maintenance, with issues like dampness on ceilings and flaking paint, hinting at the need for modernization and upgrades.

Convenient Location

Outdated Decor