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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Bray with indoor pool and restaurant

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Indoor pool
Exterior
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Double Room | View from room

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Childcare

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Spa services

For families (6)

  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Double Room

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 | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

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 | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Twin Room

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 | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Room

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

Map
Main Street, Bray, WW

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 9 min walk
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive
  • Powerscourt Estate - 10 min drive
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 10 min drive
  • Bray Head - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 45 min drive
  • Dublin Shankill Station - 6 min drive
  • Bray Station - 9 min walk
  • Dublin Killiney Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Larder The - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mermaid Arts Centre - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Located near a train station, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is a great choice for a stay in Bray. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include an indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a fitness centre.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 125 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is noon
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)
  • Babysitting

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited
  • Off-site parking nearby (EUR 5 per night)

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (86 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site car hire
  • Laundry service
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • Golf driving range on-site
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

McGettigans Pub – This sports bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6.5 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30 per night

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 5 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
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.

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
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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

Does The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club 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.
Is there a pool at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?
Yes. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as sailing and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a steam room. The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club also has an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, McGettigans Pub.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club like?
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is located on the waterfront, a short 9-minute walk from Bray Station and 9 minutes' walk from Bray Beach.

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

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 Poor

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
noreen, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at the Royal Hotel are so helpful, understanding, kind. The breakfast staff couldn’t do enough for you very friendly.
James, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Declan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Chris, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rosie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great weekend
We had a lovely weekend and really look forward to coming back.
ALAN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Sharon, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Stephen, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Joanne, 5-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Wouldn’t stay again
The toilet in our room was blocked. The rooms were very dated. The shower/bath was very high and slippy. Staff were rude too
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

bar food was excellent
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

food was excellent and staff were all very helpful and friendly.
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Management should focus on costumer service it needs lot of improvement!! Despite the place needs a good refurbishment at least the service could be better . Holding deposits incase any damages happens in the room it’s something never seen in hospitality even in b&b !
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

H
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Owen mckenna, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Rita, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Davina, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor service dated & dirty.
Poor service in this hotel. On check in we asked for an ice bucket & 2 wine glasses (didn’t think this was a big request). We were told to go to the bar & get it ourselves by reception. We had bags with us as you would expect while checking in & wouldn’t have been able to carry it. They also don’t tell you at check in that the car park for the hotel is not theirs & you need to pay and display to park there. It is explained in an information leaflet they give you with the envelope with your room keys but let’s face it who reads that stuff. This is vital information that would be a nice courtesy to be told about on checking in. Rooms are dated & full of cobwebs. Looked as if the room hadn’t been cleaned since before Covid restrictions. Shower is atrocious. Takes about 10 minutes running before any hot water comes out at all and it sounds like a banshee has been set on fire too. Not only do you have to endure the banshee screeching shower and wait 10 minutes before it’s hot you then have to endure 5 seconds of excruciating hot water followed by 5 seconds of ice cold water on repeat the whole time after that no matter what setting you turn the dial to. If you want comfort, cleanliness & any sort of good customer service is avoid this hotel. Don’t like giving bad reviews but this place deserves nothing better unfortunately.
Stephen, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

DIRTY AND POOR.
Started off not knowing where to go as the sign postage were directing us into the leisure centre rather than the main reception. We checked in, and were then unexpectedly notified that we must hand up a 50 euro deposit. Once on arrival we sat our bags down. We had no kettle, and We had no hair dryer, which in the brochure stated we'd have one in the bathroom. As we sat on the bed we felt a bit of dust falling on our laps. So myself and my girlfriend began to check the room. On our way around the room we found a bug crawling around and thick dust and dirt lying on our mirror and bed rest. I found this appalling especially since I am an asthmatic and have been coughing ever since I left this so called hotel. We left Our door hanger on so we could have our room serviced. Only our bins were replaced. We had to book to go to the swimming pool due to social distancing. One we arrived at the swimming pool there were more than people in the pool jumping around. I was very disappointed with my stay in this hotel. I enjoyed my stay in bray but would have preferred to stay in a different hotel. THIS HOTEL SHOULD NOT RECEIVE 3 STARS.
Adrian, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Dislike very Much
Ryan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Deborah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wonderful staff and good food. The rooms were clean but the hotel was a bit tired.
2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Sandra, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

ixed experience
Chelsea in reception was great. Heat in room unbearable so got us a room change but unfortunately no WiFi on move. Bar is lovely and so is the food but service is disorganised chaos. Not enough staff, waiting long time for drinks, orders mixed up. Breakfast good too. 😀
Shauna, 3-night family trip
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