Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre Bray

Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre

Hotel Royal Hotel & Leisure Centre 3 class

Bray, Main Street

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25 minutes’ drive from Dublin’s city centre, the family friendly Royal Hotel is situated in the heart of Bray, Co. Wicklow, only a 5-minute walk from Bray seafront. Guests have free access to the hotel’s swimming pool, sauna, and spa bath.

The refurbished Merrill Leisure Centre also offers a steam room, aerobics studio and a Kinesis wall for fitness. It boast a fully equipped gym, spacious changing rooms and an extensive beauty salon with many treatments and massages available.

Guests can dine in the Heritage Restaurant, or relax in the lively Quinns Bar with its open fire, live music and bar food. Morning coffee and homemade scones are served, along with a weekend traditional carvery. A children's menu is also available.

All rooms feature plasma TVs with children’s movies, and tea/coffee making facilities.

A range of entertainment is provided at the hotel, with a games room and live entertainment. Guests can also enjoy a range of family films at the hotel. There is a complimentary children’s camp daily during the school holidays for young children, with Merrill the dolphin, the hotel’s own mascot.

The Royal Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the DART station, where services run to Dublin city centre. Both Dundrum Town Centre shopping centre and Powerscourt Waterfall and Gardens are a 15-minute drive away. Killruddery House and Gardens are a 5-minute drive away.

Rooms: 130
Rate: 47.2 - 189 EUR
Hotel chain: Regency Hotel Group


Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Bar, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Elevator, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Luggage Storage, Breakfast Buffet, Restaurant (à la carte)
Activities:   Sauna, Fitness Centre, Games Room, Solarium, Massage, Billiards, Hot Tub, Turkish/Steam Bath, Indoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Swimming Pool (all year)
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Centre, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Breakfast in the Room, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Currency Exchange, Packed Lunches, Car Hire, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Trouser Press, Vending Machine (drinks), Vending Machine (snacks)

Food & beverage

The decor and food in the 130-seat Heritage Restaurant are both classic and modern. Glass-bricked walls, softly lit ceiling panels and attractive pillars provide a bright setting. The style of food is fine dining, with many menus available (including those for children).

Popular with both locals and guests, Quinns Bar is open from 11:00 to 00:30. Hot and cold food is available. Locally famous musicians play every Friday and Saturday night and on some week nights. All major sporting events are featured on the big TV screen.

Area information

Europe’s largest shopping centre – Dundrum Town Centre – is just 15 minutes from The Royal Hotel.

Dublin city centre just over 30 minutes’ journey, with Dublin Airport merely a 45-minute ride on the air-coach.

There are many local attractions in the area and around Bray, from scenic walks to historical sites.

Travel information

By Car:
- From the M50 and N11, take the Bray North exit and turn right into Bray at the roundabout.
- Follow the main road through Bray.
- Visible from a distance, The Royal Hotel, Merrill Leisure Club & Spa is located just above the River Dargle, on the left-hand side of the hill.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   16:00
Check Out:   11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 13.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wi-fi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.
Wi-fi is available in some hotel rooms and charges are applicable.

Meal Plan: Breakfast costs EUR 10 per person per night.

Parking: Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs EUR 5 per day.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Visa
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