Wonderful hotel in Malahide! Definitely will be coming back next time I visit my family in Ireland…read more The hotel is recently renovated and all of the shared spaces such as lobby, restaurant, bar, all were meticulously decorated to make people feel warm and at home. The service was outstanding including Cian, Cormac and Karl in the bar. The rooms are nicely sized, extremely clean and top notch amenities. When there is Elemis products in the bathroom and a Dyson hairdryer to use after your shower, anyone will feel like royalty. I loved this place and can't wait to come back!

BEWARE when booking this hotel through their website. Contrary to what their FAQ says about their…read morecancellation policy (see picture), their actual cancellation policy is hidden behind the "info" icon next to the room classification's title. Typically hotels openly include their policies regarding refunds and cancellation in a room classification's title (e.g. "Premium Double Room (Non-Refundable)") and/or an active link titled "Cancellation Policy" is included. As of the posting of this review, the Grand Hotel in Malahide does neither. We were unfortunately unaware that the cancellation policy for the room we booked was hidden behind the "info" icon and in direct conflict with the hotel's FAQ. Hopefully it won't matter and our trip will go as planned, but if something disrupts our plans our only recourse appears to be to reschedule for another time. I suggested the hotel's web master update their website to make their specific cancellation policies more clear, visible and obvious. Whether they do that or not, you at least now know that clicking on the ubiquitous "info" icon next to a room classification's title is going to reveal more significant details than the brand of shampoo you'll find in their showers.

You book this place because it is across from the beach. Our room was ok. It was clean and…read moreoverlooked the beach. We were here in August so the weather was nice. I bet when this was first opened/renovated it was great. It has a nice beachy feel to it, though it seems they are riding that without improving much of the building lately. We missed the restaurant hours so went into town to eat. The room was musty, but that is kind of common in Ireland. Parking was great, which if you stay any closer to downtown Dublin, can be an issue! We probably wouldn't stay here again if we were in the area, but it was a nice experience staying by the lovely beach. If they renovate or update this place has a lot of potential! The WiFi was very bad though, which was problematic when as we were starting our online college classes the week we were there.

We arrived late on a cold day, but got a very warm welcome. The rooms have a good size for 2 or…read moreeven 3 people. The furniture is a little outdated, but ok. The beds are awesome. Shower and heater work instantly. The hotel offers room service. I love the idea of the bottle opener mounted to the wall in the bathroom.

Had a buffet here. Good variety and interesting choices for the price.Basic English fare.read more

What a delightful hotel; friendly and attentive staff. My room key needed to be reactivated daily…read more Nice rooms; I appreciate having the option of a shower or bath. Most hotels offer shower only rooms after remodeling. Breakfast in the hotel was amazing; included fresh fruits and juices, the traditional Irish entrees or you could opt for pancakes. Every meal includes potatoes; good potatoes. Something special about this hotel is the lavender balm. I meant to request more before I left. You rub this on your wrists or neck before bed and it is supposed to relax you and promote better sleep. It smells so good.

I stayed for a conference for three in the hotel and overall spent over €1000 with them. The is…read moreokay not on the cheaper scale of things when I was checking out I realised that I had a puncture and I went into and asked the gentleman if somebody could help me change the tire I was told that they were not insured and that I should contact my insurance company. I asked him are there any decent people left in Ireland and I was given a snigger as a reply. I'm quite disappointed that I was treated like this customer service and a small budget compassion needs to be addressed by Management. I am in the hospitality business myself and if any of my staff treat any customer with such coldness and lack of concern, I would be deeply upset. the first that people see on arrival and departure and I really feel that this gentleman has left down my overall experience shall I say is not the best.

Wonderful stay our first night in Dublin. We chose this spot for the sea view and restaurant on…read moresite. After a long flight from the States we enjoyed have ny a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. The sea view from our room as perfect! The walk to Malahide was wonderful. Long enough to walk off our jet lag and relaxing views the whole way! We are at the Jameson for dinner. The charcuterie and salmon were perfect for us followed by an Irish coffee to relax. Would highly recommend this stop!!

I don't have time to write a proper review but I will come back, but I did want to take the time to…read moreshout out to Brian, who was so helpful in helping us with our many many bags and getting us a large taxi. it would've been incredibly stressful if it weren't for him going above and beyond! Thank you, Brian!

Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - # 90/100…read more My really great best friend put my sister and me up for 3 days in this hotel so I don't know We had a double twin bed room. The bed was surprisingly comfortable despite it being old. Decor was dated but I like the fact that you can crack the window open to let in fresh air to chase away the stale smell of the carpet. Bath tub and shower stall are separate so 3 stars for the hotel. That one extra star goes to the free breakfast. Buffet style, you can build yourself a traditional Irish breakfast with eggs, ham/sausage and beans which I had the first day. There's fresh fruit, juices, tea and coffee. The bar in the first floor is always bustling, hence parking is also busy

Booked through Expedia. Clean hotel, friendly staff. Able to arrange taxi for you into the city…read more One of the cheaper but upscale hotels just 15-20mins outside of Dublin.

We came here for a wedding and it was incredible. Each room has a unique feel to it and with over…read more100 people at the event it felt very comfortable. We stayed upstairs in room 11 and it was really pleasant. Newly remodeled and clean. Highly recommend checking this place out for an event or just to stay and admire the castle!

When one of my best friends told me he was going to get married in a castle in Ireland, I was…read moreimmediately pumped for the trip. And Bellingham Castle was the chosen venue and boy it exceeded all expectations. I even got to stay here for one night and they had such a pleasant hospitality. We ended up getting the "Kevin" room, which had a balcony view of the garden and patches of greenery that stretched as far as the eye could see. The place was really peaceful and my New York State of mind was completely gone, although temporarily. I really felt like a little kid when I went on to explore the different rooms in the castle. The furnishings and designs are things you would expect to see in films. My favorite rooms were probably the Bottlery (wine room) and The Buttery (the kitchen). Their castle dog, Ri, was super adorable and roamed around as if he owns the place. Some castles can feel intimidating but this place felt very intimate and homey. If only I could live there forever....

Kilkea Hotel is a spectacular and beautiful property. The renovations to turn it into a hotel…read moreinclude some modern amenities but keep a lot of the historical charm of the property which I appreciated. We had one castle room and one carriage room for our stay. Both rooms were quaint and well maintained. The gardens around the property are gorgeous and wonderful to explore during nice weather. The only thing to note is that in off-season the main restaurant is only open on the weekends and the tea service is not available during the week. While we enjoyed the food at Hermione's, the day we stayed there was a group event closing the main restaurant so we had to eat in the bar area. Most of the activities are off the property which wasn't very clear as we approached the date of our stay. We ended up visiting the National Stud Farm (about 30 minutes drive) and the clay pigeon shooting (about 40 minutes drive). Highly recommend both activities and really appreciate the staff helping us arrange these activities. The downstairs bar area is open late with a delicious charcuterie and board games are available to use by the fireplace which was a fun way to spend the later evening hours. Highly recommend staying at Kilkea Castle Hotel!

The castle was amazing!!! From the wonderful staff to the tasty breakfast and delicious pints. From…read morethe moment we stepped on property to the moment we departed. It was first class. The property itself is stunning. Plenty to do between golf, the spa, the gym, bird flying, walking around and great food plus drinks. We made the 30 minute ride to the outlet malls and loved that also. The proper Irish breakfast to start everyday was amazing! I wish they would bring that to the states. Thanks again for the hospitality! Cheers

This is one of the most beautiful and oldest hotel in all of Ireland. The view is bar none. The…read morebar is great. They are always having weddings there and the ambience is just so great. The menu is awesome. I can't remember the main bartender, but he is so polite and welcoming. Boom, enough said.

Very clean,comfortable hotel.Rooms are very spacious and spotless.Staff are brilliant and the food…read moreis very nice.Bar is expensive but all hotels are.Breakfast is great with good choice.The views from the hotel are amazing and I would gladly sit all day and gaze out at the landscape.Ideally situated in beautiful surroundings and only a few minutes drive from Avoca village (Ballykissangel) and the wonderful "meeting of the waters" which also has a great pub with live bands. If you want to relax,with good food,friendly staff and a beautiful location,this is it!!

After working from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, the staff at Murphys reopened the kitchen to make us dinner…read more It was greatly appreciated since everything else in town had already closed. Thanks again!

If you are looking for an amazing place to stay in County Wicklow, Ireland. I highly recommend…read morestaying at Murphy's Hotel. I was so happy to find this amazing Hotel. Upon arriving I was immediately greeted by Karen. She made me feel so very Welcome. She explained everything about the hotel and the town. Chelsie also helped me get checked in also. Chelsie made me feel very Welcome also. My room was so very clean, great bathroom, great bed , television , desk and was just perfect. The next morning I had an amazing full Irish Breakfast. Great Coffee and Toast also. The chef Steve is an amazing chef and so professional. He made sure I was well taken care of. He genuinely cares about the guests. The dinning room is very cozy and very well set up. Murphy's Hotel is located in the village of Tinahely , County Wickow. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland, lived in the United States for over thirty years and served all over the world with the United States Marines all over the world. I definitely know an amazing Hotel from all my Travels and Life Experiences. I loved my stay so much. I booked one more night at Murphy's Hotel. I personally think this speaks volumes about this establishment! I definitely will return in the near future. Definitely a must visit in County Wicklow, Ireland. Murphy's Hotel rates five stars and more! A great stay , Amazing Staff and beautiful town. Shout out to Steve, Karen, Chelsie and William.