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White Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Malahide Castle

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Pub, beach views
Beach nearby
Outdoor banquet area
Aerial view
Interior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin
  • Portmarnock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Malahide Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Malahide Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Portmarnock

Seaside stay .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this hotel, you'll find Trinity College and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Ha' Penny Bridge and Christ Church Cathedral are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Portmarnock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Malahide Castle - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • 3Arena - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Trinity College - 20 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Portmarnock Station - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jameson Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McHugh's Wine & Dine Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Greenery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McGoverns Malahide - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Honeyhoney Cafe - ‬2 min drive

About this property

White Sands Hotel

3-star hotel near Malahide Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly White Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Portmarnock hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
White Sands Hotel offers 58 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Russian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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; cash is not accepted
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, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. 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, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

This property will place a credit card authorisation of 10 % for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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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White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 797 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 797 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 797 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 797 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 797 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristobal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy spot with a wonderful view and great dinner spot to end the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here several times now, and always happy with everything, the rooms, comfort and evening meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was good for the cost, and staff were wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful! Very good location. The room was clean but could use new carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

janelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location by the beach, close to airport and nice staff. Currently undergoing refurbishment in some rooms so workmen around. TV didnt work, bed needs an upgrade, limited options for restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

HUNTER

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom covered in black mold. Toilet doesnt flush. You can tell they don't update or maintain this hotel. Everything is out of date. The bathroom seems like an after thought. Getting in and out of the shower is super unsafe. Not worth the price at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly at check in and helpful, room was clean and beds were perfect. Lots of hot water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. I needed to extend my stay for an extra night and checkin was seamless. Public transportation is close. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Convenient location, kind staff, bathrooms need work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

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

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathryn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff and dining was exceptional, but the rooms need work. Our bath was moldy and you can't move the blow drying and have to squat to use it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SOPHIE, KITCHENER

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are quite small but the view of the sea makes up for it. Plus, who is spending time other than sleeping in such a beautiful town? The hotel was very clean and the receptionists were great with communication. The restaurant was very lively and served fantastic food. It is very close to bus stops that take you right into dublin and a grocery store. Had such a wonderful stay here, would recommend for the view and proximity to the beach itself!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was unfriendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff could've been friendlier when we arrived. They seemed distracted. The hotel in general was disappointing to be honest, very expensive given breakfast wasn't included. The hotel itself felt a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and restaurant were wonderful. Hotel staff was superb; we had left an item behind and staff mailed it safely to our home. Loved the location across from a walkable beach with tidepools.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property is very tired. Bathroom had faucet that did not turn off once you tried to turn it off. Beautiful location, fantastic for walking waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice location near the beach, average room with a TV that had limited Chanels and advertising that was a nuisance to watch and could not avoid. Bar & Restaurant staff quite nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights older couple.
The rooms seemed newly refurbished, except for one bed, which made noises when sat on, or turning over. Nice bedding and plenty of pillows.The TV system was minimal (not connected to internet so couldn't use smart TV features or apps). The room was spotless, as was the bathroom. The tub/shower combination could use some wall installed hand holds for those of us that are older and stiffer to increase safety. Rain showerhead was nice. Good hot water flow. We didn't avail of the restaurant or bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again when in the area
Lovely staff. Pub was nice and had lots of seating. Seafood chowder for dinner was excellent. The room was big and had an ocean view and a lovely seating area looking out to it. Very comfortable bed.Only one tiny complaint. The toilet is jammed right up against the bathroom radiator so its difficult to sit on it properly as the radiator digs into your left leg. Other than that its perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024