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The Sandymount Hotel

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with restaurant, near Aviva Stadium

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Discover Sandymount Hotel, a haven near Aviva Stadium. Enjoy the hotel's warm atmosphere at Whittys Restaurant with al fresco dining and international cuisine, or unwind in the garden. With free WiFi, babysitting services for parents seeking some alone time and concierge services for planning activities around Dublin are just a few of this upscale family-friendly hotel's many perks.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is £98
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Why we love this property

Victorian charm
The hotel boasts classic Victorian architecture with a lush garden. Guests can dine at the restaurant, enjoying picturesque views of the verdant grounds.
Fine dining at its best
This hotel offers international and Irish cuisine in a restaurant with al fresco and garden-view dining options. Full breakfast is available at the bar.
Room service haven
Premium bedding cradles travellers in comfort throughout their stay. The 24-hour room service ensures midnight cravings are always satisfied.

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Classic King Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2015
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double / Single Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Classic Double / Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Herbert Road, Sandymount, Dublin, Dublin, 4

What's nearby

  • Aviva Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Canal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dublin Port - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bord Gáis Energy Theatre - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Trinity College - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 29 min drive
  • Dublin Lansdowne Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Dublin Sandymount Station - 11 min walk
  • Dublin Grand Canal Dock Station - 16 min walk
  • The Point Station - 24 min walk
  • Sydney Parade Railway Station - 25 min walk
  • Spencer Dock Station - 27 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Horse Show House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunlop Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Presidential Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mister Magpie - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roly's Bistro & Roly's Indoor Heated Terrace Restaurant, Cocktail & Wine Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Sandymount Hotel

At The Sandymount Hotel, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Trinity College and Aviva Stadium. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Whittys Restaurant, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights at this Victorian hotel. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travellers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 187 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1955
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Banquet hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • 15 steps to reach property
  • Deep-pile carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Whittys Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Line Out Bar – Overlooking the garden, this gastropub specialises in Irish cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Hospitality Certified – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 19.95 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 23 December to 27 December:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Barclaycard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Hotel Sandymount
Sandymount Hotel
Sandymount Hotel Dublin
Sandymount Dublin
Sandymount
Hotel Mount Herbert
Mount Herbert Dublin
Sandymount Hotel Hotel
Sandymount Hotel Dublin
Sandymount Hotel Hotel Dublin

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sandymount Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sandymount Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Sandymount Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Sandymount Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sandymount Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of EUR 60 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Sandymount Hotel and nearby?

The Sandymount Hotel has a fitness centre and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sandymount Hotel?

Yes, Whittys Restaurant offers al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around The Sandymount Hotel like?

The Sandymount Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Dublin Lansdowne Road Station and 4 minutes' walk from Aviva Stadium. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say that it is very central.

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Reviews

The Sandymount Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as fresh, delicious, and excellent with a wide range of options. (37 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient, easy, and available within the premises. (11 reviews)
  • The restaurant and bar served delicious food and the staff were friendly and helpful. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are lovely, room is clean, breakfast excellent. Great location.
Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room, hotel staff were very friendly and we had a great stay
Jodie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A home from home.
oonagh, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a lovely stay and experience. Old world charm, warm and comfortable and an excellent location.
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay and the lovely area.
Vivian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect!
Kateryna, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, staff brilliant - couldn’t recommend enough
Joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was quite hot so I turned off the towel rack in the bathroom. Then it was very comfortable!
DESMOND, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely love this hotel. You can immediately tell that it is a family run business as it just smacks of traditional hospitality. This is not your cookie cutter corporate hotel. I am in Dublin every week on business from another part of Ireland and I have to admit the quality value proposition of this hotel is just the best
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy and was within walking distance to resturants and bars.
Julie-Ann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Desk staff very friendly and helpful. Would have enjoyed more dining options.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very nice hotel, located a little bit away from the main city center, but in a lovely, quiet and safe area.
Scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice family-run hotel in a great location. Easy DART train into the centre of Dublin, good bar, restaurant and breakfast
Tony, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel and highly recommend
Roger J, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great app
Dale, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent restaurant and bar on site. Close walk to the Dart to get to downtown Dublin. The staff was very helpful in booking a sight seeing bus. The hotel was clean and quiet, rooms were a good size.
Jean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the style of the hotel
Tabitha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel was a very nice clean hotel to stay at. If we travel to Ireland and Dublin again, we most likely would stay there.
Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location for Aviva Stadium
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint comfortable hotel, with friendly and efficient staff. Very convenient location if you need to get to Aviva Stadium
Mairette T, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for an extended weekend and it was a pleasure to stay here.
Dakota Kim, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very quiet and pleasant location to stay at, with easy transit to Dublin city centre.
Angelina, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. Friendly staff.
SHEREEF adeniran aremu, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff are very nice and helpful. Food is just ok. Room needs to be updated.
Ayumi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is in a quiet area of the town 15mins walk into the centre of town staff very friendly and helpful
Patrick, 3-night trip