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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Interior
Exterior
Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
A garden, a playground, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, McGettigans Pub, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room massage
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room massage
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Bray, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is in the city center and on the waterfront. Guinness Storehouse and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium or Croke Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as sailing and other activities like golfing.
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Main Street, Bray, County Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Powerscourt Estate - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Bray Head - 16 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherrywood Station - 6 min drive
  • Bray Station - 9 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Boomerang Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Larder The - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mermaid Arts Centre - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Family-friendly hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and a hair salon at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, McGettigans Pub, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 3 meeting rooms
Room features
All 125 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per night)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; 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
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 86 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6.5 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:30 PM.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club located?

This family-friendly Bray hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bray Beach and Killruddery House and Gardens. Bray Head is 2 mi (3.3 km) away. Bray Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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