Firefly Bray
114 Main Street, Bray A98N125 Ireland
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#3 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Bray
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The first automatic hotel accommodation of its kind in Ireland, Firefly is the no-delay place to stay to make the most of even the shortest getaway break. Without staff on site, this innovative secure self-check-in ensures efficiency, with no waiting in queues to collect or drop off keys.
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Property amenities
Free public parking nearby
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Vending machine
Kids stay free
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Iron
Private bathrooms
Coffee / tea maker
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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City view
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Quaint
Location
90Good for walkers
Grade: 90 out of 100
38Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
9Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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114 Main Street, Bray A98N125 Ireland
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Visited over the Christmas week to see friends in Bray. Stopped in a delux double, which was very well proportioned, great walk-in shower, and very large bed. Tv does play normal tv, just press source and then the digital option. Easy access to hotel with the codes etc, great location for dart and bus. Would happily use it again and recommend rto others.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: No lift, so if on the top floor with heavy cases help maybe needed.
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Clean comfortable room and beds. Easy access with code access. Handy location with bus stop outside door and not too fat from Dart. I was on the ground floor which had a wet room which was equipped for disabled use so was very spacious. Good find.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Dockyard8 do a brilliant eggs benny
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Trek61369697112 wrote a review Dec 2022
The most amazing hotel experience. Rooms were comfortable, and well equipped. Very clean and well looked after. staff were kind and helpful. theres shops and food nearby , and a short walk away to the dart for easy access to Dublin. 10/10. would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Never been to an un-staffed hotel before so was exceedingly apprehensive about codes and getting in etc. Couldn't have been easier, all worked efficiently. Hotel was in a good location. My room was big; spotlessly clean; very modern and good. Bed was huge and very comfy. Bathroom was fine, clean, large towels and plenty of hot water. Room was very warm. The Nespresso machine failed for me as I don't know how to operate them and there are no instructions. Did what seemed obvious but no coffee came out. So not so good there. All the streaming channels are on the TV, but I prefer 'live' TV and the choice of channels poor. But overall excellent and I'd go again.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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The room was lovely, however the bathroom was slightly claustrophobic. Also did not have the hair dryer as promised. Bray is a great location and the Harbour Bar was definitely worth the visit that the hotel recommended.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed at Firefly recently to attend a concert in Dublin. The hotel prices in Dublin were ridiculous so looked a bit further out. Lets get the one problem with Firefly out of the way and it won't apply to all - NO LIFT. One of our party has mobility issues so struggled a bit with the stairs so if you have issues with stairs it would make sense to request a room on the ground floor. If you can manage stairs then it won't be a problem. Some reviewers commented on the noise from other guests, we were on second floor and I never heard any noise, so not sure where these comments are from. Other than that everything was excellent. Rooms and hotel are very comfortable, well decorated and the bed is probably one of the most comfortable I have slept in, and I sleep in lots of hotels. Great shower, plenty of hot water and usb charging and 240 sockets next to the bed. The hotel isn't staffed and you get a code for the door entry and for a key safe in the lobby which holds your key cards. Don't be put off by this, a text message arrived at around 13.10 as promised detailing the room number and codes for the door and safe to access you key card. There is a phone number and email if you get stuck. Check in is 15.00 so plenty of time. I had a couple of queries ahead of travelling so emailed reservations and got really quick and helpful responses back so really good customer service. Location wise it is a short 10 / 15 minute walk to Bray sea front and there is a car park just around the corner which you can park in all day for 5 euros and its a 2 minute walk to the hotel as the hotel doesn't have its own parking. Plenty of shops around and places to eat. Cash machine at AIB bank 2 mins walk away. We had breakfast at Liz Annies, literally 2 minutes away. Good food and nice people, Irish Breakfast was yummy. We also had lunch and a breakfast at the Firefly sister hotel which is on the seafront - the Martello. The staff were amazing and the food is very very good. It was very popular on the Sunday morning with locals which is a good sign. We would highly recommend. Its about a 20 minute walk from Firefly but if you need to drive there is lots of parking on the sea front (50cents for 1 hour). We also had an evening meal in the Pink Salt Indian restaurant which was exceptional. It has won loads of awards and you can see why. Booking is essential at weekends but I would suggest booking any time. Bray seafront on Sunday morning is free parking and does get busy but it also has a real family feel on a Sunday and the walk along the prom is lovely. For anyone heading for Dublin I recommend the Dart from Bray Daly station, at time of our visit a return ticket was 6 euros, and they run frequently all day. Takes you direct to centre of Dublin. Hope this info helps, I would highly recommend the Firefly and a stay in Bray.…
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Ask for ground floor room if stairs are an issue to your party as there is no lift in the hotel.
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We stayed here at the weekend as we were having a night out in bray! Absolutely amazing hotel! Rooms were spotless and had everything you could possibly need for a nights stay. It’s a 5 min walk down to the seafront. Couldn’t fault it at all. Will definitely stay again if we’re in bray!
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Myself and my 8year old sted in firefly in Bray on 10th 7th 22,place was very clean and Tidy and we both loved that there was nobody on reception as we were able to go about our business without any hassle, my daughter loved the Novelty of using codes and safes,lovely place would definitely recommend
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Robyn Condon, Marketing at Firefly Bray
Responded 19 Jul 2022
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're glad to hear that you and your 8 year-old enjoyed your stay with us and that everything was to your liking. We're delighted to hear that your daughter loved the experience of staying in a hotel without a reception and the novelty of it all. Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back again for another stay!
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Gorgeous room for great value. We booked it cos we were going to a concert in the Aviva Stadium - it was the best price and option for a nice hotel on a night of a big event when hotels can be really overpriced/booked out in Dublin. We hopped on the DART which is about 10 mins walk away from the hotel and the DART journey was 35 mins to the concert and back again afterwards. Perfect to stay in if you're going to a concert/event in Dublin or to explore Bray/Wicklow and is close to public transport including AirCoach, Dublin Bus, DART and train. There is also a nearby car park. Our room faced the main street but the noise wasn't too bad and we both had a great night sleep - the beds are so comfortable. We made a mistake on our booking but had no problem amending it when we gave them a phonecall. I got the text about how to access the front door and the locker for our room key about 2 hours before check in and wasn't a problem. Highly recommend!…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Bring an empty water bottle as there's a tap in the hallway if you want to fill up your bottle!
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Response from Robyn Condon, Marketing at Firefly Bray
Responded 27 Jun 2022
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're glad to hear that you and your company enjoyed your stay with us and that everything was to your liking. We're delighted to hear that any issue that arose was quickly sorted and that you were well looked after. Thank you again for your kind words and we hope to welcome you back again for another stay!
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Small but perfectly formed room. So comfortable and you could set your perfect temperature using the aircon. Lovely that they had a kettle, iron and coffee machine and plenty of towels. Great system for key drop and collection, a vending machine and a drinking water tap. Megan on reception was fantastic to deal with and couldn't have been more helpful. Ill be back!!!!
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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IrelandProvince of LeinsterCounty WicklowBray
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firefly Bray
Which popular attractions are close to Firefly Bray?
Nearby attractions include Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre (0.4 km), The Holy Redeemer Church (0.2 km), and Bray Wanderers Football Club (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Firefly Bray?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, complimentary tea, and free public parking nearby.
Which room amenities are available at Firefly Bray?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a walk-in shower.
What food & drink options are available at Firefly Bray?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Firefly Bray?
Yes, free public parking nearby and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Firefly Bray?
Conveniently located restaurants include Pink Salt Indian Restaurant, Maison Moli, and Mt Everest of Kathmandu.
Is Firefly Bray located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.1 km away from the centre of Bray.
Are there any historical sites close to Firefly Bray?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Powerscourt Gardens and House (5.6 km), Killruddery House & Gardens (2.6 km), and Cabinteely House (6.3 km).
Does Firefly Bray have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Firefly Bray accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.