Arklow Bay Hotel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

About this property

Overlooking the sea and just a short walk from Arklow town, the hotel offers tasty food, an impressive leisure club and 91 rooms, some with spectacular sea views. Arklow is a charming and historic town surrounded by hills and beautifully located by the sea. The very heart of the town is just a quick stroll from the hotel. The Arklow Bay Hotel’s impressive leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a gymnasium. Delicious food is available in the award-winning Pottery Restaurant and also in the Ferrybank Lounge, which offers live music on selected nights. The comprehensive wine list offers a selection of expertly selected wines to complement your meal.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Paul
Ireland Ireland
“Friendly staff, lovely breakfast and dinner, Great location close to town and excellent leisure club on site.”
Skozel
United States United States
“It's more of a resort facility so it had plenty of parking and though we did not use the fitness center it looked substantial. It was a 10 min walk to Arklow town but the hotel had a large bar and restaurant that were open later. We played The...”
Heather
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, nice grounds, good access to a footpath and beach. Excellent choices at breakfast. Friendly & helpful staff. Plenty of choices for lunch / dinner. Plenty of storage space in room for clothes. Water fountain on each floor and a...”
William
United States United States
“The property was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was exceptional as well as customer service.”
Mary
United States United States
“The location was perfect for us to explore Dublin. The staff is exceptional, friendly, professional and helpful. The interior and decor of the hotel and rooms are upscale and classy. A nice quiet atmosphere to arrive into.”
Mike
United States United States
“The rooms were spacious. The breakfast buffet was good.”
Thomas
United States United States
“Lovely location, close nature walk and sea. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”
Damien
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were wonderful...anything you needed they gave with a smile..”
Eire
Ireland Ireland
“As we were leaving early for the airport we could'nt avail of the breakfast, we were very pleased to learn that a takeaway breakfast was left with the night porter for us to collect. Very nice touch”
S
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Staff members at reception very helpful and the Breakfast staff so friendly, location and walking area”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Pottery
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Arklow Bay Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests paying cash will be charged upon arrival.

Kindly note children can only be accommodated in the Family Room. Please inform the property of the maximum number of children attending at the time of booking.

Please note that use of the leisure facilties must be pre-booked to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. Swim session are 1 hour long and guests can book 1 session per day.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

A valid photo ID must be presented at the time of check-in

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arklow Bay Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.