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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Bray Beach

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Cafe
Cafe
Terrace/patio
Cafe
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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73 Strand Rd, Bray, County Wicklow
  • Bray Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Killruddery House and Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Bray Head
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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The Garden Of Gros

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Duchess Of Padua

The Duchess Of Padua

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Selfish Giant

The Selfish Giant

  • Ocean view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Young King

The Young King

  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Private Bathroom, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Private Bathroom, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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The Happy Prince

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Lady Windermere's Fan

  • 16.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Impressions Of America | Beach/ocean view

Impressions Of America

  • Ocean view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Devoted Friend

The Devoted Friend

  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bray

On the beach.At this Bray hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bray Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Powerscourt Estate. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Leopardstown Racecourse and Beacon Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Powerscourt Estate - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Dundrum Town Centre - 15 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Bray Head - 15 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherrywood Station - 9 min drive
  • Bray Station - 10 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler & Barry - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finnbees Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vergnano 1882 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Macari's Food Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee - Beach - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Bray Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bray hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde offers 10 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bray hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 1 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 208 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
When booking the breakfast add-on raised the cost by £114?!? Im sure that was a technical error but not one i was going to fight. The room was clean but very warm. The TV is also only internet TV so No personal subscriptions-No TV. Not ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

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

Above average

Convenient location in centre of Douglas. Nice hotel, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Very good &very happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michel

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

Nice stay for one night

The room was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruslana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moheb

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

Beautiful

Excellent service, they remembered us from last year visit, they beautiful restaurant and the views from the room is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mr M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with èxcellent views. Restaurant had an excellent choice of food and drinks. Parking can be a bit tricky with limited space £10 for 24hrs if staying at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Strand provides a wonderful stay. Very clean and nicely appointed. Great food in the reataurant with many options. Across the street from a lovely beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nolton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel in a beautiful setting. Tremendous staff and food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely town and lovely accommodations. We ate all meals at the hotel and all were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous property right across the street from the ocean. They managed to keep the historic aspects of the property while making it modern and fun. Very welcoming and accommodating staff, always ready to help. We will definitely remember our stay here most positively.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute place to stay. Our room was smaller, but had enough space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Great stay away from the bustle of Dublin

From check in to check out, everything was wonderful. Great little town, great establishment and fantastic staff! Best cappuccino I’ve ever had as well. Dinner was good at Wilde’s and the wait staff was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location...only downside was not many food locations open late unless u wanted a pub and bar. Other then that top notch!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing place to stay, right next to the ocean with a bunch of dining options. Would absolutely book with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Miss

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cery

Bray has few hotels making this one able to charge £240 a night for very basic accommodation. Clean but quite basic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Service and breakfast pretty disappointing

Good location, limited parking and non included with the staying. Dated room Shocking breakfast. Very limited choice so we went for the poached eggs. Boiled eggs were served instead. We made the waiter aware those weren’t poached eggs but boiled eggs. He said “they’re just harder”. Yeah right. We asked for yogurt and granola instead and they charged us nearly 20€ for those.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel restaurant staff were argumentive. We ordered a Marguerita Pizza and got a Cheese Pizza. * Bathroom had a terrible sewer smell. * The room itself was pleasant and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in Bray. Helpful staff. Our room was small but nice. Overall a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024