The Martello Hotel

2.0 star property
Beach hotel near Bray Beach

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Experience the scenic coastal views from this railway track, offering breathtaking ocean and sky vistas.
Kitchen features a sink, microwave, toaster, washing machine, and drying rack.
Enjoy a peaceful meal amidst lush greenery and a clear view.
Relax in comfort with a cozy reading nook, wooden bench, and room divider.
Cozy retreat with a large bed, wardrobe, and bedside table.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment (2 pax)

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

Standard Apartment (3 Pax)

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

Single Room

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

Double Room

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

Standard Apartment (4 Pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 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
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Powerscourt Estate - 10 min drive - 5.5 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

  • ‪Butler & Barry - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finnbees Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vergnano 1882 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee - Beach - ‬5 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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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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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 Jul 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Martello Hotel on Jul 14, 2025 start from $164.31, 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.

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. 217 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 472 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Very good

Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Awesome little hotel with great location!

We stayed at the Martello for one night and wish we could have stayed longer! We lucked out with the best room in the hotel with a large waterfront view. The location is fantastic, the bar/ restaurant was very nice and large, staff were friendly and they even had a resident cat who came to visit out on the patio (which I LOVED!). Overall a great stay, we’ll definitely go back if we get the chance. I would recommend anyone visiting Bray to stay at the Martello
Room with a king sized bed
Beach located directly across the road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here last year and no complaints but this year it was not a good experience, room was like a broom closet with screened windows because of the horrible view outside, even though I had asked for a sea view as it was my 71st.birthday. Food was warm but not hot and although I do like loud music it didn't stop till 3 in the morning. Never stay again but will stay in bray again but not the martello.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Cold

With the temperature in single figures, was expecting the heating to be on. Not even the towel rail was on. Had to sleep in layers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Procopis

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

maria

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Excellent

Fab hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Underwhelming I’m sorry to say

After years of using the pub was so excited to be staying here for 2nights, afraid to say we left underwhelmed with the apartment looking very tired, the window latch broken meaning the window kept blowing open and the food service at the pub very poor, staffed by young part timers who didn’t seem to care nor have any communication skills and took offence at any q’s or requests e.g can I have some cutlery pls… could we have some ketchup pls?… basic stuff - really not a cheap weekend at 390 euros for 2 nights without breakfast - sorry to say it was very disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one Monday night it was comfortable and quiet. Weekends may be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michel

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

Family room with kitchen

Clean room and friendly staff. Would definitely go back!;
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a great pub below. Amazing view from our room of Bray Head and the Irish Sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing breakfast.. good value. very kind and friendly staff.. i was there for a wedding dinner
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food, Rooms just right, choice of venues, staff most welcoming and absolutely friendly. Professions run. Our second time here within four weeks. Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very convenient right infront of the beach. Lovely bar and restaurant rooms spacious and clean. No carpark just street parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

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

Not a place for a quiet weekend.

First two nights of my stay were fine, the last night, Friday,was spoilt by the noise from a night club that went on until 3am. It was absolutely impossible to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location by the water and a cool bar/restaurant downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great location on Bray Seafront
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024