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Arklow Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with spa, near Bridgewater Shopping Centre

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
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Lounge
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In the heart of Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a coffee shop, garden and hair salon. Guests can relax at the spa, indulge in a meal at The Pottery Restaurant or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $141
$160 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

Why we love this property

Tasty dining options
The hotel boasts a restaurant, cafe, and bar for diverse dining experiences. Guests can jumpstart their day with a buffet breakfast.
Work and wellness blend
This hotel combines business efficiency with five meeting rooms and a full-service spa. Guests can enjoy massages, body treatments, and a sauna after work.

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Sea Road 1, Arklow, Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Bridgewater Shopping Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The European Club - 10 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Woodenbridge Golf Club - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Brittas Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Avondale House - 23 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 68 min drive
  • Wicklow Station - 19 min drive
  • Rathdrum Station - 20 min drive
  • Arklow Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack White's Lounge & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Avoca Store, Cafe & Mill Tour - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Simply Great Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Arklow Bay Hotel

When visiting Arklow, Arklow Bay Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 91 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Dining

The Pottery Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Ferrybank Lounge - This bar serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 9 for children

Policies

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Also known as

Arklow Bay Hotel
Arklow Bay Hotel Hotel
Arklow Bay Hotel Arklow
Arklow Bay Hotel Hotel Arklow

Frequently asked questions

Does Arklow Bay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arklow Bay 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.

Is there a pool at Arklow Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Arklow Bay Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arklow Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arklow Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Arklow Bay Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Arklow Bay Hotel also has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arklow Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Pottery Restaurant.

What's the area around Arklow Bay Hotel like?

Arklow Bay Hotel is located a short 16-minute walk from Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

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Arklow Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Food
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Bed
Location
Bar
Restaurant
Bathroom
Lobby

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a good selection available and a highlight of the stay. (18 reviews)
  • Food was very good, with excellent service and a wide range of options available. (8 reviews)
  • The pool was relaxing and a lovely amenity at this property. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, close to town and waterfront. Two superb restaurants and banquet facilities. Indoor pool and well equipped gym.
James, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable & relaxing with fabulous food.

Food was the highlight. Compliments to the chef….very tasty, creative menus Loads of choice in bar menu and fair prices. Wonderful array of options for breakfast. Room with a view and bath. Plenty towels. Chocolates, welcome card and free drink were super bonus…WELL DONE!….means a lot! Comfy bed, lovely linen. Only negative was the television….is a bit small and there was very intermittent connection, but I only wanted the `News headlines, so it didn’t matter to me. Lovely, friendly and helpful staff.
Geraldine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff at reception. Brilliant
Cornelius, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautiful and staff are helpful and very friendly
Anthony, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay

Friendly, helpful staff. Good service, great food, comfortable room, great surroundings.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice comfortable hotel with good restaurant and facilities. Had a short walk around the pond and down to the coast. This was booked as a stopover on our way to the south of Ireland.
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

Great stay as always.Hotel was very busy with party night but service was still good.Breakfasr was lovely too.so overall looking forward to going back in the future 😃
Colette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

We had a lovely stay in the hotel amd the staff are exceptional, so friendly and helpful i will be staying again
caroline, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Good value

A good hotel with pool, sauna, spa. Rooms are small but lovely. Staff are very friendly.
Katie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice surroundings. Close to town
Paul, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great hotel

Fab hotel with great facilities. Unfortunately the room we booked was not the room we got but was still nice!! Staff couldn’t have done enough for us!! Friendliest staff of any hotel I’ve ever been in
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night in Arklow

Was just ok
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel but was amazed that a supposed 4star hotel had only 5 irish tv channels no uk/ sky/ virgin etc
robert, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family Wedding Stay.

Smooth check in and the room was ready ahead of time which was appreciated. We were booked with children and the only access to the room was up a flight of stairs. There was good choice at breakfast. Hotel surroundings are pleasant. Hotel bar is prohibitively expensive.
Alan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

quite location, just feels like it needs some updating
elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Views of the Irish Sea!

Great hotel close to the ocean with a great pool and fitness club across the parking lot. Walking trail/nature trail is a nice walk to the beach. Front desk staff was superb! Answered all of our questions, gave suggestions and were very helpful. Ate dinner at the restaurant and the included breakfast was delightful. They poached an egg for me and they will also make pancakes to order. Everything else is self serve buffet with everything you could want for breakfast ! A nice respite on our busy trip through Ireland!
Marie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, fabulous food & service, only downfall, no window in the bathroom & fan didn’t work
Mella, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

I’m happy we were only here two nights

Our room was on third level near the lift at the junction of three hallways with doors that slammed every time someone closed one. It was also directly above the lounge and the live music came right through the floor. In addition, there was insufficient parking available for guests. At one point it was necessary park up the hill behind a barn in an unimproved unmarked lot. Our water view was over roof of the lobby and building across the way. The buffet breakfast at the hotel is excellent
Willis, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely comfort room. Perfect for women. It has an iron and an ironing board! A small hair dryer for drying your hair and body. In front of a large mirror. Phone beside your double bed. Dail 0 for reception. Use your mobile for calls outside. TV is on an arm that’s moveable. Bed is super comfortable. Ask for a blanket to be sent to your room. Gorgeous views over Arklow town from bedroom window. Breakfast is fantastic!
Robyn, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room downfall

An older hoter with ample car park and well kept mature gardens. Lobby and restaurants as expected, service superb and enjoyed the food albeit pricey compared to an equivalent in town. Music Wednesday night which we really enjoyed. The downfall is the room, it was dated and could do with a revamp as the curtains were old and dirty at floor level. The bathroom is another story, no bath just an open shower meaning a towel on the floor is essential after use and potentially a slip hazard. Black mould in two upper wall corners probably due to the lack of a working fan and the floor tiles should be lifted and relaid as black quick fix silicone is not a great look.
Black mould in shower.
Black mould in shower other wall
Sinead, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointed

Title: Staff Shines, but Overall Experience Falls Short I want to start by acknowledging the wonderful staff at this hotel – their friendliness and assistance truly stood out during our stay. Unfortunately, the positives end there. The value for money was quite disappointing ( €500+ seems to be the new normal for 1 room 2 nights) The high room rates were not justified by the overall experience. As a family with young children, the room layout was a major letdown. The lack of space and child-friendly features made our stay challenging. Adding to our frustration was the damp smell that seemed to emanate from the bathroom facilities. This was not only unpleasant but also concerning in terms of hygiene. The condition of the bathroom definitely needs improvement. Even the breakfast, which is often a highlight of a hotel stay, was uninspiring. Limited options and lackluster quality left a lot to be desired. While the staff's efforts were commendable, these issues significantly impacted our stay. I hope the management takes these concerns seriously and takes steps to enhance the overall experience for future guests.
Declan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel room had a view of the bay.
Randall, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

Everything was excellent service, cleanliness, welcome gifts, staff, food and bedroom
Victorina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here for three nights. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was clean & spacious. The buffet breakfast was excellent with a good selection available. Overall the staff were very friendly & attentive. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this hotel.
Alistair, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, staff really nice and helpful. Fantastic view from bedroom window overlooking the bay
1-night trip