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"I had read reviews and knew the hotel was in transition so we got what we expected. The staff was actually better than I was expecting. The rooms are ... " More

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 3-star hotel with indoor pool

Seaside stay

A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Bray Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Killruddery House and Gardens. Bray Head and Brennanstown Riding School are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Family-friendly fun

This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. There's fun for all ages with a children's pool and a playground, and babysitting is an added bonus. Enjoy the gym and perks like free WiFi.

Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.7 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 1.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Everyone (1) Family (2)
2 out of 5
The pictures on the booking looked better then in reality. The hotel is old and in need of a good renovation or even a good deep clean. Walls are paper thin.

Posted by on Aug 9, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Aug 11, 2020 by Flynn Pinto - Revenue & Reservations Manager

Dear Valued Guest, We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for choosing to stay at The Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre and for taking the time to share your comments. We look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel in the near future. Thank You & Regards

3 out of 5

Cheap stay in the town of Bray.

Pros: Convieience. Bar. Staff was friendly
Cons: Connect hotel to the Merril facilitys
Location: The town of Bray is pretty cool. Croweded bur not bad to get in and out of.
I had read reviews and knew the hotel was in transition so we got what we expected. The staff was actually better than I was expecting. The rooms are old but they are redoing everything so will be better. The location is right in town so pros and cons. There is parking which they only charge 5 euro for. The bar was pretty nice. Overall was mediocre.

Posted by , from Utah on Oct 22, 2015

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3 out of 5

Nice leisure club hotel needs very dated

Mixed reviews for this one lesuire club at end of hotel lovely although my shellac nails i got done came of that day.bar and restaurant lovely.rooms are very old and tv tiny.rooms small.bit of a shame really rooms really let rest of hotel down.

Posted by on Aug 17, 2015

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About the The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre

Location Main Street, Bray, Wicklow

Property Features

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 86 square feet (8 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, an arcade/game room, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the family-friendly The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bray hotel.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 86 sq ft of conference space
  • 8 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Bray Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)

Room Amenities

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers 125 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

McGettigans Pub - This sports bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up.

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 18
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Online penalty collection

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Merrill Leisure
  • Merrill Leisure Club
  • Royal Hotel & Merrill Leisure Club
  • Royal Hotel & Merrill Leisure Club Bray
  • Royal Merrill Leisure Club
  • Royal Merrill Leisure Club Bray
  • Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club Bray
  • Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club
  • The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre
  • Bray Hotel Royal Wicklow
  • Royal Hotel Wicklow
  • Royal Bray
  • The Royal Merrill Leisure Bray
  • The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre
  • The Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club
  • The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Bray
  • The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel
  • The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel Bray

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.