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White Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Malahide Castle

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Pub, beach views
Pub, beach views
Beach nearby
Daily full breakfast (EUR 13.50 per person)
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin
  • Place, Portmarnock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Portmarnock Links Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Malahide Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Portmarnock

Seaside stay .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this hotel, you'll find Trinity College and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Ha' Penny Bridge and Christ Church Cathedral are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Portmarnock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portmarnock Links Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Malahide Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Trinity College - 24 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • St. Stephen's Green - 26 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

  • Dublin Portmarnock Station - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duffy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gibney's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante 1780 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Provence - ‬4 min drive

About this property

White Sands Hotel

3-star hotel near Malahide Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly White Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Portmarnock hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
White Sands Hotel offers 58 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and Mastercard. 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, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property will place a credit card authorisation of 10 % for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
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Frequently asked questions

How close is White Sands Hotel to the airport?

White Sands Hotel is 6.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does White Sands Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Sands Hotel.

How close is White Sands Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Portmarnock Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Malahide Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Sands Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Sands Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White Sands Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at White Sands Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Sands Hotel have a pool?

White Sands Hotel does not have a pool.

Does White Sands Hotel have a restaurant?

White Sands Hotel is home to The Oasis Bar and Grill, which features British cuisine, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does White Sands Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is White Sands Hotel to downtown Portmarnock?

White Sands Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Portmarnock.

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 871 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 871 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 871 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 871 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 871 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location directly opposite the beach. Basic facilities. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a great find in Portmarnock The staff was lovely. The accommodations were perfect, and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Staff was exceptional helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, appreciated Mary's recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

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

Would defo come back

Great hotel, staff and food lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

valerie

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Loved our stay there at the weekend . Hotel is in lovely location and the staff are so friendly !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandre

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

CASEY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Skip it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

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

A happy mistake

We just wanted to get away for two days in Kerry. I went onto trivago and put in the white sands, ballyheigue which sent me to hotels.com. The rate was ok but there was a button on the page that asked you to register for a cheaper rate which I did. When I came out of that page I ended up on the Portmarnock White Sands without realising it. The rate was cheaper so I booked it straight away only realising my error when I got the confirmation email. To make a long story short we were not able to cancel the booking without losing €161. We said we would go and make the best of it. That night I read some reviews and I was a little worried going to Portmarnock. I need not have worried. The room was gorgeous with a bay window looking onto the Irish sea. Tea and coffee facilities were great as you get Barry's tea in a Dublin hotel. We were given complimentary white slippers and bottled water. The tv was a bit grainy but it has a system I was familiar with and was able to watch movies in high definition as the TV is linked into the hotel internet. The bathroom was modern, maybe an extra bit of shampoo would be nice. Staff were friendly and we had a dinner and a breakfast in the hotel, both which were nice. The beach across the road is fantastic and goes for miles for anyone interested in a long walk. As I write the review my mind goes back to the bay window looking out onto the Irish sea as I sip on a nice cup of Barry's tea. We will be going back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Rutchie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, staff very friendly and in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Della

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the staff were really friendly but the room was tired with stains on the bed frame and carpet, our room was over looked by the carpark and was really warm. the mattress was so uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bethanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great location, kind staff x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Redwood City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay; the building might look dated but the restaurant, bar, staff, and location were fantastic - Swim in the Irish sea!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated room. Bathroom was stained. Mould on the wall behind the curtains. Windows didn’t close properly. Looks like the property is being renovated, but even the newer areas had water damage on the walls. The staff were pleasant and friendly. Didn’t check out the bar or restaurant but there is a lovely Thai takeaway next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want beautiful scenery! The hotel has a good bar and restaurant. Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice one night stay at the White Sands, looks a little tired from the outside but rooms and bar area really nice. Unfortunately the welcome was not very warm, we did arrive early so thought we would see if the rooms were ready, but the receptionist looked at us as if we had committed some atrocity. All staff we encountered later were very warm and friendly, but first impressions matter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Magaret

Mediocre place. Room needed some updating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Magaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Arts were updated, others run down. Mattresses were lumpy and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025