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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

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  • BarBarBar
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Explore the area

Map
Main Street, Bray, County Wicklow
  • Popular LocationBray Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSEA LIFE Bray Aquarium12 min walk
  • Popular LocationKillruddery House and Gardens5 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)45 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

7.3/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7/10 Good

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

8.6/10 Excellent

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Bray

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bray awaits you at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Bray Beach and SEA LIFE Bray Aquarium. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .McGettigans Pub is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a driving range. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Bray hotel include Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park.

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 9 min walk
  • SEA LIFE Bray Aquarium - 12 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

Comfortable hotel with fitness centre and sauna
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 86 square feet (8 square metres) and includes conference space. Spa services, an arcade/games room, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the family-friendly The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bray hotel.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 86 sq ft of conference space
  • 8 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers 125 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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

  • Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: 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

  • No pets 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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, 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: 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. 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, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Bray
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel Bray

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Yep, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is a short 9-minute walk from Bray Beach. Fun beach activities include sailing.

Is there a spa on site at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

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

Take your pick from a pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

No, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

No, pets are not allowed.

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