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White Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with nightclub and rooftop terrace

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Pub, beach views
Daily full breakfast (EUR 13.50 per person)
Interior
Beach nearby
Pub, beach views

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin
  • Place, Portmarnock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malahide Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Malahide Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Portmarnock

At White Sands Hotel, you'll be 15.2 km (9.4 mi) from Trinity College and 15.3 km (9.5 mi) from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a nightclub and free self-parking. .The Oasis Bar and Grill serves British cuisine. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Portmarnock hotel include 3Arena and Christ Church Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Portmarnock Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Malahide Castle - 12 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Trinity College - 24 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Aviva Stadium - 26 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Portmarnock Station - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duffy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gibney's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante 1780 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Provence - ‬4 min drive

About this property

White Sands Hotel

Suburban hotel with nightclub and rooftop terrace
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly White Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Portmarnock hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
White Sands Hotel offers 58 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Oasis Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and from EUR 7 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 per cent

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

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; cash is not accepted
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 and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. 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 and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
White Sands Portmarnock
White Sands Hotel Hotel
White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
White Sands Hotel Hotel Portmarnock

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at White Sands Hotel?

White Sands Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at White Sands Hotel?

Yep, White Sands Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to White Sands Hotel?

Yep, White Sands Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Portmarnock Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing.

Does White Sands Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at White Sands Hotel?

No, White Sands Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at White Sands Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at White Sands Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at White Sands Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

White Sands Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 869 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 869 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 869 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 869 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 869 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

cath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, appreciated Mary's recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

patrick

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

A happy mistake

We just wanted to get away for two days in Kerry. I went onto trivago and put in the white sands, ballyheigue which sent me to hotels.com. The rate was ok but there was a button on the page that asked you to register for a cheaper rate which I did. When I came out of that page I ended up on the Portmarnock White Sands without realising it. The rate was cheaper so I booked it straight away only realising my error when I got the confirmation email. To make a long story short we were not able to cancel the booking without losing €161. We said we would go and make the best of it. That night I read some reviews and I was a little worried going to Portmarnock. I need not have worried. The room was gorgeous with a bay window looking onto the Irish sea. Tea and coffee facilities were great as you get Barry's tea in a Dublin hotel. We were given complimentary white slippers and bottled water. The tv was a bit grainy but it has a system I was familiar with and was able to watch movies in high definition as the TV is linked into the hotel internet. The bathroom was modern, maybe an extra bit of shampoo would be nice. Staff were friendly and we had a dinner and a breakfast in the hotel, both which were nice. The beach across the road is fantastic and goes for miles for anyone interested in a long walk. As I write the review my mind goes back to the bay window looking out onto the Irish sea as I sip on a nice cup of Barry's tea. We will be going back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rutchie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, staff very friendly and in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Della

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the staff were really friendly but the room was tired with stains on the bed frame and carpet, our room was over looked by the carpark and was really warm. the mattress was so uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bethanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great location, kind staff x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Redwood City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay; the building might look dated but the restaurant, bar, staff, and location were fantastic - Swim in the Irish sea!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Fiona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated room. Bathroom was stained. Mould on the wall behind the curtains. Windows didn’t close properly. Looks like the property is being renovated, but even the newer areas had water damage on the walls. The staff were pleasant and friendly. Didn’t check out the bar or restaurant but there is a lovely Thai takeaway next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want beautiful scenery! The hotel has a good bar and restaurant. Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice one night stay at the White Sands, looks a little tired from the outside but rooms and bar area really nice. Unfortunately the welcome was not very warm, we did arrive early so thought we would see if the rooms were ready, but the receptionist looked at us as if we had committed some atrocity. All staff we encountered later were very warm and friendly, but first impressions matter.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Magaret

Mediocre place. Room needed some updating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Magaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Arts were updated, others run down. Mattresses were lumpy and uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

All good

All good, hotel right Portmarnock beach. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location. Not far from shopping or restaurants. Excellent view of the water. Malahide is 5 minutes away by bus.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location! Right across the road from the beach. Great walking trails. There is also an attached restaurant so you can get food. This is an older hotel, however it looked to be in good condition. Our room had been redone and was nice but the bed wasn't the greatest mattress. Check In and Out was smooth with a nice friendly woman. I would definitely stay there again because of the beautiful water views/trails.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eve

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in terrible condition and desperately needs to be renovated. The carpet in our room was disgusting ($200!)
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Martin

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barney, MYRTLE BEACH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025