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The Martello Hotel

2.0 star property

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Experience the scenic coastal views from this railway track, offering breathtaking ocean and sky vistas.
Relax on the outdoor patio with wicker sofas and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas for shade.
Relax in comfort with a cozy reading nook, wooden bench, and room divider.
Enjoy a serene coastal retreat with a pebble beach and lush green hills.
Enjoy a formal dining experience with elegant tables, beautiful flowers, and warm lighting.

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

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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
(2 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
(20 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

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About this property

The Martello Hotel

Bray hotel steps from Bray Beach
At The Martello Hotel, spend the day playing on the nearby beach then return to dine at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 11 square feet (0 square meters) include conference space. This beach hotel also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

The Martello Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
The Martello Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this pub serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tower Bistro - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • The Martello Bar
  • Tower Bistro

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 481 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

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

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff amazing and food always delicious and accommodating to my asks for certain food. The first room was so helpful to me so I wouldn’t have stairs to my room however this room on the first floor was noisy from trash and metal beer barrels being moved around outside my bedroom window and no one could fix the heat problem. They moved me to another room with beautiful views and nice amenities and the trip finished on a wonderful note. I recommend this Hotel wholeheartedly. They care about their guests.
Stayed 5 nights 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