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Esplanade Hotel

Three Star

Bray, Wicklow Show on a map

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Rated 7.5 by GoIreland customers
(24 ratings)

The Esplanade Hotel is a charming 3 star hotel located on the promenade of Bray in County Wicklow. The hotel is located in one of Ireland’s most popular seaside destinations and is just 19km from vibrant Dublin City.
The exterior of the building is reminiscent of Victorian design. The charming and period features of years gone by combine with modern conveniences that are expected by today’s visitors.

welcome picture of esplanade hotel and fitness centre
welcome picture of esplanade hotel and fitness centre

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

From Dublin City Centre
Continue straight on the N11 - N11 branches off to M11 into Wicklow. Travel on the Bray North Exit and keep following the signs at the roundabout into Bray. Take a left at the first main junction of Main Street and Quinnsboro Road. Continue towards Strand Road, remaining on the seafront. About 0.5km onwards, take a right turn. 
The Esplanade Hotel & Fitness Centre is near the end of the promenade in Bray.

Within Walking Distance

Bray is a wonderful seaside town and has become one of the most popular seaside resort destinations in Ireland. It’s no surprise that it would with wonderful mountain walks right outside your door as well as interesting archaeological sites and enchanting historical tales.
A visit to Powerscourt House and Gardens should not be missed while you’re in the area. Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland's highest waterfall and is also a favourite spot for family picnics with a playground and acres of space for the kids. Peace and quiet, rest and relaxation can be had at Powerscourt with a wide variety of woodland walks in the area.

Within 10kms

Hop into the car at Bray and travel the country roads for about 30 minutes until you reach the breathtaking Glendalough National Park. Strap on your hiking books and experience the open countryside with its green fields, snow capped mountains and vistas as far as the eye can see.
Wicklow is full of contrasts from heather filled valleys to beautiful sandy beaches to lively and cultural towns and villages – it has so much to offer! Discover the beauty of Wicklow for yourself!

Description

It could be described as a fairy-tale type of property - it would make the perfect venue for a Cinderella Wedding. On the other hand, business conferences can also take advantage of the perfect location of this hotel – a seaside haven just a stones throw from the city!

Room Features (Back to top)

There are a total of 40 non-smoking guestrooms in the hotel. Each of the bedrooms is fully equipped with TV, telephone, tea/coffee facilities as well as an en-suite bathroom.
The hotel has family rooms in various sizes, double rooms, double and single rooms as well as single rooms. Some of the bedrooms have wonderful sea views.

Reviews for Esplanade Hotel(Back to top)

Total Score 7.5/10 (from 24 reviews)

  • 7/10 for Rooms
  • 8/10 for Staff/Service
  • 8/10 for Restaurant
  • 8/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 8/10 for Check-in
  • 7/10 for Cleanliness
  • 7/10 for Bar
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10/10

Anonymous from Darndale

Stayed 08-2012
Family with kids

8/10

Anonymous from Belfast

Stayed 07-2012
Family with kids

The bar in the hotel had no guiness on our first night staying and very limited parking!!!!!!!!!!!!

8/10

Don from Mullingar

Stayed 07-2012
Family with kids

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Facilities (Back to top)

Bar & Restaurant
The breakfast at the Esplanade Hotel is second to none. Choose from a full Irish to a wide choice of continental options. In the evening, the restaurant comes alive with locals and visitors enjoying one of the delicious dinner options.

Facilities within the hotel Include:
Free Wi Fi throughout hotel including bedrooms
Large family bedrooms
Childrens menu in Restaurant
Free parking (Limited)

 

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Laser
  • Visa

Disabled Access

  • Guide Dogs Welcome

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Car Parking - Chargeable Nearby
  • Car Parking - Free Nearby
  • Car Parking - Free on site
  • Car Parking - Private
  • Central Heating
  • Conference Facilities
  • Express Check Out
  • Internet Access - Free WiFi Public Areas
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Payphone
  • Restaurant

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Free Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board - On Request
  • No Smoking
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Writing Desk

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Bar Food Served All Day
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bar(s)
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Coffee Shop(s)
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Health & Beauty Centre(s)
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Leisure Complex.
  • Orienteering
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Sauna.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Snooker.
  • Squash Court.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Tennis Court.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop
  • Water Sports.

On Site Leisure

  • Entertainment

Premises Location

  • Scenic
  • Seaside
  • Urban

Recommendations

  • AA Recommended
  • RAC Recommended