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The Martello Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Bray Beach

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Ocean views, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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47 Strand Road, Bray, Wicklow
  • Place, Bray Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Killruddery House and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Leopardstown Racecourse
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment (2 pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment (3 Pax) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment (3 Pax)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Apartment (4 Pax) | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment (4 Pax)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bray

Seaside stay .At this Bray hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bray Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Killruddery House and Gardens. Powerscourt Estate is within 6 miles (10 km) and Leopardstown Racecourse is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Powerscourt Estate - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Bray Head - 15 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bray Station - 6 min walk
  • Cherrywood Station - 8 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Martello - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Platform Pizza Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Finnbees - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Martello Hotel

Beach hotel near Bray Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (0 square meters) and includes conference space. A nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Martello Hotel.

This Bray hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 11 sq ft of conference space
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Martello Hotel offers 44 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Bray hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day

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

You need to know

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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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The Martello Hotel Bray
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Martello Hotel to the airport?

The Martello Hotel is 29.3 mi (42-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Martello Hotel?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Martello Hotel on Oct 6, 2025 start from $163.47, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Martello Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Martello Hotel.

How close is The Martello Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Bray Beach and 4.8 mi (23-min drive) from Killiney Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Martello Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Martello Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Martello Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Sporting Emporium Casino, Dublin (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Martello Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Martello Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Martello Hotel have a pool?

The Martello Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Martello Hotel have a restaurant?

The Martello Hotel is home to The Martello Bar, which features ocean views.

Does The Martello Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Martello Hotel to downtown Bray?

The Martello Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Bray.

The Martello Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 507 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 507 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 507 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 507 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 507 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the sea front. We found it easy to park close to the hotel on the sea front road, although a parking charge of 1 euro per hour applies. The room we stayed in was spacious, well equipped and very clean. All the staff were helpful and welcoming. Breakfast is served at the hotel but comprises a choice from the a la carte menu. Unless you only eat a small breakfast we found was is best value to pay in advance (12 euros).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerrina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff that go over and above to help, lovely rooms and great restaurant!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just beautiful. Ocean views. Well located. Easy access to train and buses to go directly to Dublin. Street parking was easy. The bars in the hotel are very lively on the weekends but that’s fun too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice bed, nice shower, good breakfast. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy Clayton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First of all the PROS: Location-you could not ask for a better location for the apartment. Right in the middle of Old Town with very easy access to everything. The CONS: The stairs-winding staircase that gets kind of narrow at the top so watch your step. The interior-while everything was working as far as we could tell, the furnishings seemed a bit on the cheaper side and/poor construction in places. The exterior- you are warned about the corridor in the description and it didn’t disappoint, but we never felt unsafe. Would I stay here again? Yes because location is the key.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Asia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous stay at the Martello Hotel midweek. All staff are lovely & would do anything to help you. Situated on the Bray Strand, lovely clean hotel,powerful shower. Will go back. Thank you Martello Hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the sweetest boutique hotel. The staff were lovely and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved staying here. although there were a ton of stairs and no lift, they still had staff to bring up our bags. super amazing breakfast and lunch. i would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sherrelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Location was ok in the middle of the beach area. Carpet was so dirty looking. Not very updated. Room was nice and comfortable bed, but Room 108 was terrible. Staff working and banging things until after 1:00 am. No lift for seniors to get their bags up several flights of stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eoghan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic beach accommodations in a popular area. No complaints. Restaurant and bar on premises was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bray

Grand spot on the prom. The staff are super. It needs a good thorough clean. It’s grimy. Food, staff and location good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, we only had the basic room which was very clean, modern bathroom and suited our needs. No parking was a major issue as we had a hire car
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great hotel to stay

Everything about this hotel was excellent, especially the staff , very well mannered and obliging. The food was flavoursome, hot and well presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely family stay

Apartment was better than I expected. Plenty of room for me and the kids, a kitchen and it was all clean. Reception staff were helpful and friendly. Great location. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location

The Martello is in the perfect location for couple of days in Bray, near everything.they have a lovely bar and do really nice food .my room was quiet small but ok for couple of nights..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025