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3.5 out of 5

"Overall really good but the hot water was only warm. The sign said to run the water for several minutes but it never got warm enough. Apparently it's ... " More

By a verified traveller on Fri 23 Sep 2016

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bray awaits you at The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bray Beach and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Killruddery House and Gardens. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool, and a bar/lounge.

McGettigans Pub is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour business center, and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site.

Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-star Bray hotel include Aviva Stadium and Dublin Port.

Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre ratings based on 2 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.5 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre

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4 out of 5

Good but not new

Overall really good but the hot water was only warm. The sign said to run the water for several minutes but it never got warm enough. Apparently it's being upgraded.

Posted by on 23 Sep. 2016

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3 out of 5
Good for price. Renovations occurring. Was difficult to access from the carpark.

Posted by on 19 Oct. 2015

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About the The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre

Location Main Street, Bray, Wicklow

Property Features

The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 86 square feet (8 square meters) and includes conference space. The family-friendly The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre also features an arcade/game room, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This 3-star Bray hotel is smoke free.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 86 sq ft of conference space
  • 8 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Arcade/game room

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Bray Station (0.7 km / 0.4 mi)

Room Amenities

The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre offers 125 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

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

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up.

As an alternative to proof of COVID-19 vaccination, guests may provide proof of COVID-19 recovery within 6 months before arrival during check-in.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast and dinner, and also through room service. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC) and COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO).

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Debit cards
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Online Penalty Collection
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 18
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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 Leisure Centre Bray
  • The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre
  • Bray Hotel Royal Wicklow
  • Royal Hotel Wicklow
  • Royal Bray
  • The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre Bray
  • The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre Hotel
  • The Royal Hotel and Leisure Centre Hotel Bray

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National Rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.