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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

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

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Interior
Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna are other highlights.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center

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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • City view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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 safe
  • 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
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Street, Bray, County Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Powerscourt Estate - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Bray Head - 16 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 44 min drive
  • Dublin Shankill Station - 7 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
  • ‪Copper & Straw - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dundrum Town Centre and Marlay Park. After visiting the fitness center for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna are other highlights.

Languages

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

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 125 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 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
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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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Offsite parking nearby (EUR 5 per night)

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

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

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

Special features

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

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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
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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 to 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, an outdoor 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, there's free self parking. Parking spots 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 check-in 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 practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club also has a sauna and a fitness center, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Yes, there's an onsite 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 10 minutes' walk from Bray Beach.

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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

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Reviews

2/10

1-night trip

8/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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

4/10

1-night trip

4/10

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
1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

We had a lovely weekend and really look forward to coming back.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

8/10

5-night trip

2/10

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 trip

6/10

bar food was excellent
3-night trip

8/10

food was excellent and staff were all very helpful and friendly.
4-night trip

6/10

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

4/10

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2-night trip

4/10

2-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

10/10

1-night trip

4/10

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.
1-night trip

4/10

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.
2-night trip

4/10

Dislike very Much
1-night trip

8/10

2-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

2-night trip

6/10

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. 😀
3-night trip