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The Martello Hotel

2.0 star property

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Hiking
Front of property
Beach nearby
Exterior
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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47 Strand Road, Bray, Wicklow
  • Place, Bray Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bray Heritage Centre
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment (2 pax)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment (3 Pax) | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment (3 Pax)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Apartment (4 Pax) | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment (4 Pax)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Martello Hotel

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 a hairdryer. This Bray hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Martello Hotel's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bray Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by The Martello Bar, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Bray Beach and 5 minutes by car from Killruddery House and Gardens
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 11 square feet (0 square metres) and includes conference space. A nightclub, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Martello Hotel.

This Bray hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to noon.
The Martello Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this pub serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Tower Bistro – This restaurant only serves dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 263 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 557 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely spot, great breakfast menu. And a lovely sea view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very accommodating & room spotless
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff very polite and helpful room basic but clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Great hotel. Great staff. Perfect stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable, lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I highly recommend The Martello, it felt like a comfy home while we stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent breakfast with a nice variety. Very nice bar abd restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ATT

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall I would recommend this hotel. The room cleaning could be better but the staff lovely and food / service excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and the staff were so lovely and attentive amazing food and not forgetting the cocktails thought the bench tribute to sinead o Connor was class x
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shikha

Disliked: Amenities
Approach to rooms needs better cleaning. It’s difficult and awkward to get to the rooms with luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Sherrelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Logan

Great property. Loved the room and staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff that go over and above to help, lovely rooms and great restaurant!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and kind. The Martello is THE place to stay in Bray!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice bed, nice shower, good breakfast. Happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully charming hotel with excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Poh Imm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right across the beach and ocean! Wonderful stay. The room was beautiful and clean. Bed super comfy. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in Bray.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay if ur in Bray

Apartments are great clean comfortable with kitchen and appliances lift also staff very very friendly and helpful two mins walk to beach and 8 min walk to dart station busy hotel great atmosphere Breakfast amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service. Delicious food and very comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay in Bray

Room 204 was very spacious with a view overlooking the beach. The bed was extremely comfortable and the linens top quality. We ate in the restaurant and the food and service were both excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025