The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby

Overview of The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

6.6

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

Main Street, Bray, County Wicklow
  • Popular LocationSubway1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationDublin Lansdowne Road Station36 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)45 min drive
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Room options

Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bray

Located in Bray, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wicklow Mountains National Park and Marlay Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium or Croke Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing.

What's nearby

  • Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre - 3 min walk
  • Bray Beach - 9 min walk
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Powerscourt Estate - 10 min drive
  • Bray Head - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherrywood Station - 6 min drive
  • Dublin Bray Station - 9 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • Subway - 1 min walk
  • Larder The - 3 min walk
  • The Boomerang Bar - 2 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle - 2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Family-friendly hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a playground, a hair salon and an arcade/games room at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. Tee up with amenities such as a driving range at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at McGettigans Pub, the on-site restaurant. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a fireplace in reception, car hire on-site and a bar. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business centre and babysitting.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 3 meeting rooms and a lift
  • A front desk safe, wedding services and laundry services
  • A TV in reception, free newspapers and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 125 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese

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 night)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • McGettigans Pub

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 86 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On a river

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 6.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland) assigns an official star rating for accommodation in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Merrill Leisure
Merrill Leisure Club
Royal Hotel & Merrill Leisure Club
Royal Hotel & Merrill Leisure Club Bray
Royal Merrill Leisure Club
Royal Merrill Leisure Club Bray
Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club Bray
Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club
The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre
Bray Hotel Royal Wicklow
Royal Hotel Wicklow
Royal Bray
The Royal Merrill Leisure Bray
The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre
The Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club
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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel Bray

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Is The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club located?

This family-friendly Bray hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bray Beach, Killruddery House and Gardens and Bray Head. Killiney Beach and Powerscourt Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km). Dublin Bray Station is 9 minutes by foot.

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 131 out of 732 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 732 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

noreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Positive and negative
Location is great. I’ve never been asked for photo ID at check-in before…I found it odd …Room and downstairs were lovely, comfortable. There were insects coming out from under the bath. The carpet in hallway needs an upgrade, there were drips coming from the ceiling. I paid the €5 overnight car park fee and went off on a hike with my kids. Half way round Bray Head I thought of renewing the car park ticket , but nothing I could do. When we got back to hotel at 5pm, car was clamped. €125 had to be paid for release fee😠 I feel this is unreasonable as we were staying the 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the Royal Hotel are so helpful, understanding, kind. The breakfast staff couldn’t do enough for you very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Declan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Don’t bother
Very expensive for the quality of a very old & run-down building. Then to pay extra for parking is poor. Very tired hotel & staff generally grumpy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend
We had a lovely weekend and really look forward to coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel staff were excellent, couldn’t be more helpful. Hotel was spotless. The only complaint I have is the restaurant, not enough choices on menu, we were left over an hour before food was served and requested drinks while my daughter was having dersert and did not get them. Menu needs to be updated for evening meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021