The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.1

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Strand Hotel in Bray is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy sea views and a serene environment. Exceptional Facilities: The hotel features a beachfront, sun terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, 24-hour front desk, and private check-in and check-out services. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Guests can relax on sofa beds or enjoy sea views from their balconies. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves Indian, Irish, Italian, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Breakfast options include full English and Irish, brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. Prime Location: Located 45 km from Dublin Airport, the hotel is a few steps from Bray Beach and close to attractions such as the National Sealife Aquarium and Bray Heritage Centre.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Private parking at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room good, clean and tidy. Food in restaurant good. Staff all welcoming and helpful. Help with luggage to rooms useful!”
  • David
    Ireland Ireland
    “Everything about the hotel was amazing from the reception to the restaurant staff downstairs, all very kind and accommodating. The room was perfect, very clean and everything you need with a lovely view of the Bray promenade. Will be back!”
  • Susan
    Ireland Ireland
    “The staff were very friendly and accommodating the food and drinks were excellent the rooms very very clean and comfortable had everything at your finger tips tea and coffee making even and iron and board we stayed with the air show over 40...”
  • Ash
    Ireland Ireland
    “Perfect little stay for the weekend Perfect location facing the sea Spotless clean Rooms are gorgeous Staff are very friendly and helpful ❣️”
  • Colm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely hotel perfect location..staff were lovely, food was 10/10 highly recommended 👌”
  • Nadine
    Ireland Ireland
    “The food was just amazing. Along with the cocktails. The staff was so friendly, and the entire experience made you feel so welcome.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very quirky and a lovely room over looking the sea”
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location sea view close to transport links to explore Dublin . Great food and drinks very friendly staff . Lively bar and restaurant on site .”
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    “It's a wonderful hotel friendly staff spotlessly clean and a great location for the town or cliff walks, well worth a visit I'll definitely be back.”
  • Boyd
    Ireland Ireland
    “unique building with charm and character.Clean and well managed by efficient and pleasant staff. Definitely will be a returning customer.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Wilde's bar & Restaurant (Gastro Pub), Café Vergnano (Italian)& The Curry Leaf (Indian)
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Irish • Italian • Middle Eastern
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$236. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of € 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.