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The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Exterior
Triple Room
Interior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Main Street, Bray, County Wicklow
  • Place, Bray Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Killruddery House and Gardens
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bray Head
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room massage
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
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

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room massage
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Bray

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bray awaits you at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. 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 outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool. .McGettigans Pub is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour business centre and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Bray hotel include Dundrum Town Centre and University College Dublin.

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Powerscourt Estate - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bray Head - 16 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Elephant & Castle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Larder The - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Frank Duffs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Family-friendly hotel with fitness centre and sauna
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. 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 centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 86 square feet (8 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 86 sq ft of conference space
  • 8 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers 125 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per night)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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 older

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from 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.

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
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, 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. 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 over.

We should mention

  • 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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Yep, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Yep, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is a short 10-minute walk from Bray Beach. Fun beach activities include sailing.

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

Take your pick from an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a sauna.

What makes The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and babysitting services, it's no surprise that The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

No, The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

No, pets are not allowed.