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The Martello Hotel is located on the beautiful seafront in Bray, Co Wicklow and is situated only 5 minutes walk from the local train station. (Dublin city centre/ 02 Arena, Aviva Stadium/ Bord Gais Energy theatre only 40 mins away) The hotel is set in a beautiful Victorian house, which has been tastefully refurbished to create a modern interior with a vibrant atmosphere. Every room has an en-suite bathroom, television, tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary WIFI.The Martello features the Tower Bistro, Koo nightclub, Martello Bar and an all weather heated beer garden. The Tower Bistro serves European style cuisine while the bar offers a more relaxed dining style. Evenings at The Martello Bar offer music most nights with live musicians. Koo nightclub is open every weekend and is one of Bray’s hotspots attracting a lively and party style atmosphere. The Martello is set in Wicklow, the garden of Ireland and has many local excursions on it’s doorstep including golf courses, kayaking, hill walking plus much more..
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Ocean View
Languages Spoken
English
Location
47 Strand Road, Bray A98 P7X4 Ireland
The Martello Hotel
848 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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A perfect location close to the Dart from where quick and easy journeys to the centre of Dublin, a comfortable and neat setting and beautiful sea views, spacious and well equipped bedroom and bathroom. Extremely accommodating and helpful staff day and night (check-in at half past midnight due to delayed flight!). Panagraulic breakfasts on the terrace facing the sea and priority given to guests for restaurant reservations.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:Pour un séjour le week-end demander une chambre à l'écart car les soirées sont animées au rez de...
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2 adults and 1 child we stayed for 3 nights we had an apartment in the hotel 1 large double and 2 singles in a different room with cooking facilities we didn't use , The hotel is spotless the staff are 5 star Louise the manager could not do enough and runs its so nicely . Reception team so friendly so welcoming. Drinks and foot are excellent prices are thr average range. Breakfast is a must outstanding . Thanks Louise and team we will be back .
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Dog friendly
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Response from The Martello Bray, Marketing at The Martello Hotel
Responded 14 Aug 2023
Hi Knockainey, Thanks so much for leaving us a lovely review! We really appreciate it, we hope you enjoyed your stay with us and had a great time. We'll pass on your kind words to Louise and Team and we hope to welcome you back very soon with open arms , Thanks again - The Martello
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This hotel is good value . Not the most modern or slickest , but it delivers on service. Our room 106 was clean and lovely shower room. Bed was huge and comfy. Our room was at back of hotel so no view but perfectly adequate. The staff were absolutely lovely. All wearing masks and using sanitizers regularly while still managing to be bright and friendly. The hotel is right on the prom. Location is fab , there is no parking on site but you can park on the prom for about €3 a day . You can use your phone to text the parking so quiet convenient. We did have dinner at the restaurant , food is reasonable quality bar food at a reasonable price. Breakfast was fantastic, I had eggs and ham hock binedict absolutely gorgeous and hubby had full breakfast. I tried the sausage which was lovely quality.
I'd love to go back ! And that's the best recommendation.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from The Marketing Team, Owner at The Martello Hotel
Responded 30 Jul 2020
Hi Maureen, Thanks for leaving us this fabulous review! We are delighted to hear that you and the hubby enjoyed your stay with us. We really appreciate all of your lovely feedback and hope to welcome you back again. Kindest regards, Robyn
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On the room facilities tab on the website they should add “music so loud the bed shakes” it’s an incredible feature. I recommend this hotel to anyone whose deaf. They should honestly just slice the other floors and make the whole damn building a night club. At least make it obvious on the website that music will be playing through the night, instead of sliding it in the booking info like it’s not a big deal when it is. I recommend this to anyone who has already lost their hearing and to those who want to get drunk and party through the night.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Don’t stay here. Eat here.
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Just back from a 3 night stay for our anniversary, and what a fantastic hotel. The room we had was big, with a king size bed, and the shower was one of the best we have ever had, great water pressure and room so clean, with every amenity you could want .The breakfast, as the song says, "Simply the best", with an inovative menu and it is served up to 12 noon, very popular even with non residents. The food is a credit to the chefs, everything we had, and seen other diners enjoying, was first class, you really have to book as its very busy for food. You felt very safe, as everything was cleaned down after every sitting, hand sanitisers on entry, and on tables. But what makes this hotel stand out is the amazing hard working staff, so friendly helpful, and always with a smile even behind the masks. Many thanks for making our stay so memorable. A truly five star experience.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from The Marketing Team, Marketing at The Martello Hotel
Responded 7 Sept 2020
Hi Max, Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your feedback really means a lot to us and we hope to welcome you back for another 5 star stay soon. Kindest regards, Robyn
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Stayed for one night as meeting old works colleagues for a few beers in bray . Check in quick and easy . Room was compact but had everything required . No issues with noise . Staff from start to finish could not have been more friendly and to crown off my brief visit I had a full Irish breakfast that would rate as one of my favorites of all time ! Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Born In Bray, Marketing at The Martello Hotel
Responded 10 Dec 2024
Hi S2531ANjohnd, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted you enjoyed our festivities & your experience at The Martello. We have passed over your kind words to our amazing team & we hope to see you back soon! Many Thanks - The Martello Hotel
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We recently had a family get together at the Martello evening meal for nearly 50 people, adults and children (including several very small children). We had a wonderful evening; the food was excellent, the service attentive and the function space was private and spacious. We can highly recommend this as a venue for family events and it's seafront location is within easy reach of the DART station. Many thanks to the kitchen, waiting staff and in particular to Ciara, Megan and Emilia whose prompt communications and efficiency made arrangements so much easier. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Great location, great choice of places inside to eat/drink. Staff very friendly, Room was excellent. All very organized. Book early because it is very popular. We Booked again already. Even without a car it is easy to take the DART which is a 10 minute walk away.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Response from Born In Bray, Marketing at The Martello Hotel
Responded 10 Dec 2024
Hi Peter. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we are glad to hear that you had a great stay & experience at The Martello. We appreciate your feedback, your comments have been passed on. Thanks so much, we hope to see you back soon! - The Martello Hotel
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A great location with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Meals on site were very good, and with the varitey of spaces in the bar / pub areas we never felt crowded. A perfect 2 day holiday spot. Thank you!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Room Tip:Check out the upstairs restaurant and bar areas. Delightful ambiance and less crowded.
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16.50 Euro for burnt fish and frozen chips is a disgrace. This should never have left the kitchen. Customers should not be put in a situation to complain as there is a fear of retaliation by the kitchen staff if they do complain. Its this kind of service that customers really should be paying attention to and taking their business elsewhere even if staying in the hotel, try to eat somewhere else.
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Date of stay: June 2022
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Response from Robyn Condon, Marketing at The Martello Hotel
Responded 13 Jun 2022
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your recent visit with us and would like to get in touch to discuss further. If you are happy to speak to a manager, could you please send us your contact details to info@themartello.ie (referencing this review). Kindest regards, Team Martello
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Hi Phyllis ,
Food is served til 10pm and the bar is open late , we've stayed twice on two different occasions and different double room each time and both were really lovely rooms , enjoy !
There are more places to choose from in the Bray area.
PRICE RANGE
€106 - €133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty WicklowBray
NUMBER OF ROOMS
44
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