Near Ardgillan Castle, Bracken Court Hotel offers a warm welcome with The Bracken Grill restaurant and a cozy bar. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy free self parking, and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Located near a train station, Bracken Court Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Balbriggan. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Bracken Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.
At a glance
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Hotel size
66 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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
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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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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free covered onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Snowshoeing nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Low-height counter/sink
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
The Bracken Grill - This steakhouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Jack Doyles - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.95 to 19.95 for adults, and EUR 10 to 15 for children
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
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Bracken Court Balbriggan
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Best Western Balbriggan
Bracken Court Hotel Balbriggan, Ireland - County Dublin
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Frequently asked questions
Does Bracken Court Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bracken Court 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bracken Court Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Bracken Court Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bracken Court Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Bracken Court Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Triton Casino Bettystown (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bracken Court Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like fishing, hiking, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Bracken Court Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Bracken Grill.
What's the area around Bracken Court Hotel like?
Bracken Court Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Balbriggan Station and 20 minutes' walk from Balbriggan Golf Club.
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Bracken Court Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Breakfast
Food
Bar
Restaurant
Bathroom
Beach
Bed
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, range, and excellent service. (36 reviews)
The property's bar and restaurant served excellent meals with friendly and helpful staff. (9 reviews)
Parking was convenient, well-spaced, and often complimentary, making it a great perk for guests. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Brilliant stay
Comfortable, welcoming, the weekend live music is a good bonus
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 7, 2025
OK
Very worn hotel - ok for one night
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2025
Great stay. Enjoyed the bar food.
Maura
Maura, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
The hotel is lovely, within walking distance of everything, restaurant serves lovely food, fantastic breakfasts, rooms were big, bed comfortable, and free parking which is right next door, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend, we will definitely be back
Roseanne
Roseanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Classic old but well- maintained hotel. Great walking location to train. Nice restaurant. Very firm bed
Jane
Jane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Absolutely loved this hotel!! Staff is wonderful and the facility is cozy and stately. I’ll be back for sure.
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2025
Loud music kept us awake, not whays needed after long haul flight
Malcolm
Malcolm, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
The room was very large - even by American standards! My local in laws needed to come take a tour! The food was also delicious!
Marcy
Marcy, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 10, 2025
Great hotel just waited a long time for toast, Customer service is excellent
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
Great staff
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Excellent.
20 min drive from Dublin Airport. Excellent location. Hyper comfortable bed, spacious bright room with two windows in different directions. Plenty of coffee, tea and shower gels etc. Strong WiFi and free! Free underground parking! All good! No complaints.
Dr J I
Dr J I, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Friendly staff
Good big room and plenty of space for suitcases. Comfortable and friendly staff
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Great overnight stop close to Dublin Airport
Comfortable and well equipped room
Great breakfast and lots of good dining options both in the hotel and near by. Complimentary carpark was attached to hotel
timothy
timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Great stay, thank you.
Zac
Zac, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2025
Lovely hotel with a very helpful staff that went above and beyond to help me find out schedules for the train and public transportation.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Big clean rooms, center of the village and a short walk to the beach. Train to the city takes 45 minutes - and only a 20 minute drive to the airport. Value for money - cheaper than Dublin city centre!
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Grab your coffee from the Green bean cafe, best coffee for our whole trip. Easy transport via train to Dublin
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Restaurant staff are phenomenal and the food is outstanding. Friendliness of all staff is off the charts.
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2025
Great room though too warm
Gareth
Gareth, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Very appropiblr
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2025
Food was very disappointing and it took way too long to be served,way too expensive for all that is on your plate. Room wasn't made up.Breakfast on the other hand was excellent and the waitresses first class. Bar staff were nice and friendly
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2025
Convenient spot
Friendly well maintained hotel.
Niamh
Niamh, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2024
Really nice hotel.
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
We had a lovely stay - very friendly staff, and the hotel restaurant had delicious food!
Aimee
Aimee, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2024
Excellent location and faculties
Excellent facility ideal for a business trip.
Friendly staff and good restaurant