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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.6

Excellent

Upscale hotel near Bridgewater Shopping Centre

Located close to Woodenbridge Golf Club and Mill at Avoca Village, Arklow Bay Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a hair salon. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Pottery Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Arklow is home to Arklow Bay Hotel. Woodenbridge Golf Club and The European Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Mill at Avoca Village and Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens. Bridgewater Shopping Centre and Avoca Mines are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Arklow travel guide
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Sea Road 1, Arklow, Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Wicklow Mountains National Park
    Wicklow Mountains National Park
    38 min drive - 26.7 miles
  • The Bay Leisure Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bridgewater Shopping Centre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arklow Arts Centre
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Howard Mausoleum Pyramid
    5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Arklow Station
    8 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Jack White's Lounge & Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Wicklow Brewery
    12 min drive
  • Hendley’s
    10 min drive

About this property

Arklow Bay Hotel

Upscale hotel near Bridgewater Shopping Centre
Located close to Woodenbridge Golf Club and Mill at Avoca Village, Arklow Bay Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a hair salon. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Pottery Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and 5 meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ferrybank Lounge
  • The Pottery Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 9 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Arklow Bay Hotel
Arklow Bay Hotel Hotel
Arklow Bay Hotel Arklow
Arklow Bay Hotel Hotel Arklow

Frequently asked questions

Does Arklow Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Arklow Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arklow Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arklow Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Arklow Bay Hotel located?

Situated in Arklow, this spa hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Bridgewater Shopping Centre and within 6 mi (10 km) of Woodenbridge Golf Club and Mill at Avoca Village. Avoca Mines and The European Club are also within 9 mi (15 km). Arklow Station is 21 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arklow Bay Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 493 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 493 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 493 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 493 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 493 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food all the staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Miriam

Very pleased with our stay food excellent and breakfast was absolutely perfect. Only criticism would be that the toilet paper was too thin invest in a quality brand
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food was great and staff Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was great was there for a show
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and hotel is in good condition. Perfectly worked for what we needed last night and would return in future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with fantastic staff. Great breakfast with amazing coffee! served from 07:00 weekdays and 07:30 on weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helfull the place was clean. The food was excellent and the breackfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel. Clean comfortable and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was a good size with a great view. Spotlessly clean. A good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable and warm
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victorina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Everything was excellent service, cleanliness, welcome gifts, staff, food and bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, close to town and waterfront. Two superb restaurants and banquet facilities. Indoor pool and well equipped gym.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, staff really nice and helpful. Fantastic view from bedroom window overlooking the bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in the Arklow Bay Hotel excellent breakfast to set us up for the day
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy for walkers,easy walk into Arklow… excellent breakfast with lots of choices
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spacious and clean , the staff were friendly, service was excellent, would recommend the arklow bay hotel to friends,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vincent

1st visit to Arklow bay hotel. Staff, food, service and facilities top class. Great base for touring in the mountains and also southwards Dow the coast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Rooms were clean and the food was good. Had a great time at the tiki bar outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds and lovely and clean. Bathroom could do with refurbishing, but otherwise the room was great. Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Can't praise them enough! Breakfast was good and the food in the bar was excellent. Having access to the pool and leisure facilities was a treat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farrah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming, our room was cute and clean. It was nice that they had a bar and restaurant within the same building. the food at the restaurant was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff were very attentive and friendly, bed was super comfy and room was spotless. The lessors facilities are great and the hotel is a short walk to a shopping centre and many bars and restaurants. Beer garden and access to the duck pond are beautiful. Overall had a fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with a view of the water! Room was big, clean, bed was comfy, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The weather was cool so there wasn't a need but A/C is not in the room. The fan provided was really nice! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of staff always at hand to help. Great idea having a coffee dock in voyer. And great soft comfortable seating to relax. Great food if you enjoy walking this is the place to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EILEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

One night stay.. quick and easy check in.. Courteous staff at reception & bar.. free drink on arrival😊 Room was ready, clean & comfortable bed and bathroom was equipped with all that was needed.. Tea/Coffee facilities in room Breakfast was very good and staff all efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

We had a lovely stay friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024