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The Martello

Two Star

Strand Road, Bray, Wicklow Show on a map

Excellent 8.3/10 thumb up

Rated 8.3 by GoIreland customers
(12 ratings)

The hotel boasts what is surely one of the best locations in Ireland. It stands overlooking Dublin Bay on Bray seafront and has breathtaking views of Bray Head. Built in the 1840's, The Martello has been lovingly restored and is now a family run hotel offering both traditional hospitality with a modern service.

Fresh sea air, magnificent scenery and all the attractions of the capital city on our doorstep, puts The Martello in a unique position.

The hotel is a popular late night venue. Please note that the Martello bars are open until midnight during the week and with late night closing hours on weekends. The popular koo bar is open 7 nights a week and does not close until 2am. Music and noise are a side effect and can be heard in all the bedrooms.

The Martello - Exterior
The Martello - Exterior

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Location (Back to top)

Directions

Directions
Traveling from Dublin take the N11 road way and then onto the M11 motorwat towards Wexford. Continue to Exit 5 and leave the motorway for Bray. Continue in to the town on the old Dublin Road, then Castle Street and straight ont to Main Street. After 300 metres take a left turn onto Novara Avenue, then the 3rd left onto Sidmonton Avenue and the sea front. The Hotel is situated half way down on the sea front.

Special Occasions

The Adam's Suite, located on the first floor of the Hotel, with spectacular seaviews. The suite is perfect for your special occasions from birthdays to christenings. We can cater for parties from small intimate gatherings to parties up to 150 guests.
With our resident DJ's and live bands we have a wide choice of entertainment to suit all. Our professional staff are at hand to organise and help with all aspects of your special occasion, leaving you to forget and enjoy the fun.

Business Conferencing

Corporate events are also catered for at the The Martello. We can help you plan your meetings with modern and efficient audio and visual equipment avaiable. We can organise your companies AGM, training seminars, small private meetings, all to an equally high standard. Internet, Fax, Photocopying services are also available on request.

Description

Whether you're visiting for pleasure or travelling on business, The Martello offers not only first class service and accommodation, but also a location that is truly wonderful.
The magnificent scenery of County Wicklow, with its excellent golfing, fishing, sailing, hill walking and heritage centres is right on our doorstep.

Or if you prefer to take in the attractions of Dublin city centre, including shopping, theatres, pubs etc, you'll find they are all just 40 minutes away by DART.

Reviews for The Martello(Back to top)

Total Score 8.3/10 (from 12 reviews)

  • 8/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 9/10 for Restaurant
  • 7/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 8/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 9/10 for Bar
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7/10

Anonymous from Hasselt

Stayed 06-2011
Young couple

7/10

Jonathan from Nacka

Stayed 05-2011
Solo traveller

I booked through your site, not directly thru Martello's website. I moved room after the first night , as too much noise could be heard from the top bar, and I couldn't sleep. I moved to an apartment at the rear of the hotel. The floorboards don't have any dampening under them , so every footstep from room above could be heard .Likewise those under me could here me . Bottles are emptied everyday for a period varying between 6-8 hours ! There's an adjacent disco at the front of the hotel, and a pizzeria that opens at 11Pm, and closes at 4AM that caters for drunken disco visitors . I didn't sleep one minute on Saturday !!!!....To add insult to injury , I was told by the Day manager that I should have been informed on arrival that the Martello is " A noisy Hotel ". I wasn't .This is not mentioned on their website , either. There is no WIfi connection in the apartments. I had to stand on the stairs to gain access. When I mentioned this to the so called Head of IT ...I was told that there was a business conference with 20 users of the net ...so I couldn't gain access ....what a load of rubbish ...she should neither be in charge , or give such idiotic excuses to paying customers! The Martello is sponsering a bike ride on the 26th June. I was there to ride the Wicklow 200 , and needed sleep, which is the least that one expects . Hopefully , John Duggan , the owner, will have plenty of cyclists staying there. Hopefully they will experience the absolute madness of a zoo run riot when employees on their " kickoff" bang on doors in the corridors to late hours. I found out later that the Hotel does have a reputation in Bray as a weekend " stagnight "Hotel. I for one wouldn't put my foot in the place again.

8/10

Anonymous from Wexford

Stayed 05-2011
Solo traveller

I booked through Gulliver site to arrive at hotel to find they had sold my room to someone else. Very disappointing. To be fair to manager he rang around Bray and accomodated me in a local hotel and even covered additional cost out of Martellos pocket and was very helpful. These things happen.

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Facilities (Back to top)

Childrens Facilities

  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Central Heating
  • Hen & Stag Groups Welcome
  • Luggage Storage
  • No Smoking On Premises
  • Payphone

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - ISDN
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Trouser Press

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Gym.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Water Sports.

Premises Location

  • Scenic
  • Seaside