1,077 reviews
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$20473 Strand Road, Bray, A98PD00, Ireland
1,077 reviews
1/241
Restaurant
Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Welcome to The Strand Hotel, Bray’s charming gem just 0.4mi from the lively city center! Nestled along the picturesque Strand Road, this historic hotel once housed none other than Oscar Wilde himself — a perfect spot for travelers eager to soak in some literary history while enjoying modern comforts. With prices starting at just $204, it offers fantastic value for a stay that blends culture, comfort, and seaside serenity.
Step outside and you’ll find yourself right on the beachfront, where you can relax on the sun deck, take a leisurely stroll along the sands, or simply enjoy the soothing sounds of the waves. The hotel’s restaurant and bar provide the perfect settings for savoring local flavors or unwinding with a drink after a day of exploring Bray. Plus, with complimentary Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and amenities like live music performances, your stay promises to be both fun and effortless.
Whether you're traveling with family or on a romantic getaway, The Strand Hotel has plenty to offer. From private parking and shuttle services (extra charges) to kids’ meals and a terrace overlooking the sea, everything is designed to make your visit memorable. With over 1,077 reviews praising its friendly ambiance and historic charm, this unique stay promises a delightful Irish adventure just a short walk from all the action.
After a day filled with sightseeing or seaside adventures, unwind at Wilde’s Bar & Restaurant, where a lively gastro pub atmosphere awaits. Whether you're in the mood for classic Irish fare, a juicy burger, or a refreshing pint of local ale, this on-site dining spot offers a variety of options to keep your spirits high. For a quick caffeine boost or a sweet treat, Café Vergnano serves up authentic Italian coffee and snacks, perfect for a mid-morning break or an afternoon pick-me-up.
If you’re feeling social or simply want to enjoy some live entertainment, the hotel often hosts live music performances that add a fun and vibrant touch to your stay. For those who like to keep their plans flexible, Bray's close proximity to the bustling city center means you’re never far from additional eateries, local shops, and cultural sites. With so much happening right outside your door, your days can be as energetic or relaxed as you desire.
While the hotel offers a variety of room options—ranging from cozy twin beds to family-friendly suites overlooking the sea—the real magic lies in experiencing Bray's charming mix of natural beauty and lively community. Whether you’re sipping drinks on the sun deck, exploring scenic coastal walks, or enjoying a hearty meal, The Strand Hotel makes every moment memorable. Pack your bags and come ready for fun, relaxation, and a little bit of Irish adventure!
Closest airports
Dublin Airport
17.1miRestaurant
Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Free toiletries
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Deluxe, Double
1 Double Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
Shower
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Room - 1 Double
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room - 1 Double
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room - 1 Double, Sea View
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Family, 2 Bed, Sea View
375 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Deluxe, 1 Bed, Sea View
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Room - 1 Double, Sea View
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
+
More details
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe, 1 Bed
270 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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More details
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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Deluxe, 1 Double Bed, Sea View
270 sqft
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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View
325 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.
7.8
1,077 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Pan
9.1
December 2022
- The Kind Staff - The Hot Water Shower - The Ability To Order Food To The Hotel From Other Restaurants - The Kettle Service Within The Room - The Tidiness Of The Room & Bed - The Shower Size
- The Iron Provided Was Not Of Good Quality - The Hot Water Was Cut Off At A Certain Time I The Shower - The Windows Cannot Be Opened Fully To Sit By The Balcony - The TV Screen Could Be Closer To The Bed And In Front Of The Bed Instead Of To The Side - TV Didn’t Have Disney Plus - Only One Socket By The TV For The TV, And Because Of This I Was Not Able To Plug My Fire Stick In - The Lamp On One Side Of The Bed Is Broken
Ulla
9.1
March 2025
It was a small quirky room with all the mod cons you need. Quiet, despite being on the beach promenade. Fantastic that you had breakfast in the restaurant where we also had dinner the night before. Fantastic food. Great beds, and even though it was tight, it had a special charm about it. Loved all the quotes from Oscar Wilde int eh room and all over the hotel,
Our heater didn't work, and neither did the TV or the plugs on the same side of the wall, so I think a bigger electrical problem was at large. However, we were given 2 heaters to keep us warm at night.
Helen
8.2
November 2023
Lovely staff. They couldn't do enough for us. Room was small but adequate for our needs with a fantastic view. We were offered a bigger room for a bigger price when we checked in but we didnt require. A sea view was what we wanted & it didnt disappoint. We could lay on the bed with the window open and hear the waves breaking onto pebble beach! The soap in bathroom smelt devine! Breakfast was delicious and served until noon! Bed was very comfortable. A throughly enjoyable stay in this historic property! Would stay again without hesitation! The food in the bar was nice and the selection of drinks was amazing! I have never saw a better stocked bar in my life! The off street parking was worthwhile. We were there off peak and there was amble space in the road but I would say busier times of the year you would be stuck so definitely recommend the 10 euro per day to park at the side of hotel.
Couldn't get the TV to work the local channels. Netflix prime etc worked fine. The 2 lights above the bed didn't work. The USB socket in plug beside the bed didn't work. The double socket below the TV worked fine the 1st day as I used it for the hairdryer but day 2 it didn't?! Just little things but if they had worked my score would be a 9.
Theresa
9.1
November 2022
This boutique Hotel was in a perfect location which was right on the promenade and opposite the pebble beach. The staff were extremely friendly and it was immaculately clean throughout the entire building which included the Caffee Vergnano, Wildes Bar and their Indian Restaurant. There is also a Kebab shop under the hotel too. The rooms and hotel were beautifully decorated and very modern yet kept some period features. We stayed 2 nights and on the second day our towels and bathrobes were changed and the room was cleaned. There is onsite parking available (£10 for 24hrs) which was greatly appreciated as it’s pay and display everywhere.
I am on crutches and was aware of no lift, however I wasn’t aware just how steep the stairs to the bedroom was. I managed ok as I had help. Therefore, the property is not ideal for people with limited walking abilities and it’s certainly not wheelchair friendly. There are approximately 12 steps to get into reception. There is no lift and a flight of stairs to get to the first floor bedrooms. The bathroom in our room was very much an en-suite as it was small with no heating in it but immaculately clean.
Janet
9.1
October 2024
The location of the hotel was great, right on the seafront. The staff were all friendly and welcoming, including the night porter who had to close the door behind us when we checked-out at 5am for our early flight home. Our room was comfortable with a side view of the sea. The bathroom was small but clean and sufficient for what we needed for 1 night. We also ate at The Curry Leaf which is downstairs in the hotel and the food was absolutely delicious. Having parking on-site was also a bonus, given the busy seafront location. Thank you
Carol
8.2
April 2025
Location was great. Breakfast was very good. Bed was comfortable.
Having to pay €200 deposit! This didn’t happen on previous stay. We had already paid our 4 night stay in full; we are in our 60’s, I’m not sure what damage the owners thought we were likely to do! Room was very small, bathroom minute. Downstairs sitting room and upstairs balcony area were closed.
Eric
8.2
September 2024
Lovely Hotel full of character, staff were very welcoming and helpful. Restaurants on site and a well stocked bar. Good view of the sea from the room would be lovely in better weather. Nice to stroll on the prom and a short walk into the town centre. We stayed in Bray overnight as it was only about 45 minutes to the ferry. The room was small but comfortable and had everything we needed.
We prefer a bath to a shower but the shower was of a good standard.
Laura
9.1
July 2024
We had three rooms altogether. All were lovely, very clean, and the beds were super comfortable. They are not massive rooms but has everything you need and perfect just for us. We had an absolutely fabulous dinner in the Curry Leaf restaurant. It was honestly the highlight of our trip. Soo delicious!!
The fire alarm woke us up with a scare early in the morning. False alarm. But these things happen and wasn't really a big deal to us, We had a laugh about it afterwards.
Sarah
9.1
February 2023
The room was lovely and comfortable and cosy, the shower was great. Lovely extra touches like comfy bathrobes. Excellent location, lovely cafe for breakfast also. Staff are very nice and cheerful.
We booked a sea view which we didn't get.
Van
10
October 2023
As cold and stormy as it was outside - we were welcomed in the complete opposite manner: warmly and so kindly! The staff immediately offered us warm coffee and checked us in. The downstairs dining and restaurant area is lovely and has interesting bits (photographs & a guestbook dating back to 1882) for those who wish to know more about it's rich history. The room had a (tiny, but there) sea view which we loved, and it was clean and comfortable after our long journey. We would definitely stay here again, and like we said to the staff upon leaving: the only thing we didn't like - is that our stay was so short.
Attractions
Powerscourt Estate
3.9miDalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
5.5miPowerscourt Waterfall
6miDublin Grafton Street
12.1miThe Book of Kells
12.1miDublin Custom House
12.3miDublin Castle
12.3miDublin City Hall
12.4miTemple Bar
12.4miSt. Audoen's Church
12.5miDublin O’Connell Street
12.5miGAA Museum
12.9miWicklow Gaol
15.3miGlendalough
16.2miWicklow Mountains
17.2miAttractions
Powerscourt Estate
3.9miDalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
5.5miPowerscourt Waterfall
6miDublin Grafton Street
12.1miThe Book of Kells
12.1miDublin Custom House
12.3miDublin Castle
12.3miDublin City Hall
12.4miTemple Bar
12.4miSt. Audoen's Church
12.5miDublin O’Connell Street
12.5miGAA Museum
12.9miWicklow Gaol
15.3miGlendalough
16.2miWicklow Mountains
17.2miAirports
Dublin Airport
17.1miWilde's bar & Restaurant (Gastro Pub), Café Vergnano (Italian)& The Curry Leaf (Indian)
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Beachfront
Free wifi
Beach
Bar
Sun deck
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Free toiletries
Activities
Beach
Live music/Performance
Live sports events (broadcast)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
ATM on site
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Beachfront
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 10 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
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This property accepts cash.
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