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Reviews of The Martello Hotel 2 stars

47 Strand Road, Seafront, Bray, Ireland

#6 of 10 hotels in Bray

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Review score

Based on 2538 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    9.0
    Nice Room. Great Location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were very warm in Summer. But they provide fans that you can plug in if needed. Took a while for servers to bring menus and take our orders after being seated both in the bar and at breakfast. It was busy in the bar when we stayed so we thought it was down to that but then it was quiet for breakfast the next morning and it still seemed the same. But this was minor and overall our experience was good.

    Apartment was huge and had everything you needed. Very clean. Staff were lovely and check in was easy. Breakfast and the bar were good, great quality food and drink

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very small and stairs as l suffer with my breathing and stairs are a killer to me

    I liked the location and the entertment

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can understand people wishing to have dogs with them & good they have that facility. However didn't like some people having their dogs sitting on same chairs or tables that we having our meals at

    Apartment v spacious & well equipped, beds v comfortable

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lots of construction going on nearby locations, got a little noisy a little early

    great staff, multiple locations to eat on the property, very nice location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Steps

    Lunch and diner

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Comfort by the Sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little on the expensive side!

    Lovely, big, well equipped apartment. It even had a washing machine.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was wondering for a room sea view but they gave me a room in the back.

    Comfortable place

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Bray - short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The whole experience. Perfect location for us. Room (facing the sea), facilites, food and staff all spot on.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We never had a view. We had a kitchen, living room and bedroom window. Each window looked at a brick wall. The bedroom also backed onto railroad tracks with trains going by often. Had we known this ahead of time we would never have booked a room. Also the rug was dirty.

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location and cute room
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The piano room area wasnt open for drinks as we were sunday night to Tuesday night. It was a pity as it looked like the nicest part of the hotel with lovely views.

    Bedroom really comfortable and was spotless. Staff very friendly Location fabulous We would return

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn’t like was there was an annoying sound coming from outside my window, probably the air vent system or something like that.

    The breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect with a gorgeous view of the sea. The rooms were very nice and clean with comfy beds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friday night the music was far too loud and kept me awake till 3 am .obviously no consideration for most of the people trying to sleep.

    Good location and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable hotel accommodation in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs up to our rooms.

    On the beach. Good bar and restaurant. Aircon. Good shower. Food was great. Bed comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    Great food and wonderful staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bar area that was only opened on Fridays and it would have been nice to experience that during our stay but unfortunately we didn’t stay during the weekend.

    The restaurant at the hotel had amazing food and drinks. The hotel was beachfront and able to walk to different bars and sightseeing areas.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Being across the street from the Irish Sea was wonderful!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t realize the property was also right next to the train, but it was not a problem.

    Front and center on Bray Beach promenade.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The weather. Oddly, the soap dispensers in the shower and at the bathroom sink required both hands to squeeze out any soap which sort of defeats the purpose (you're supposed to be able to squeeze it with one hand and catch the soap coming out of the bottom with the free hand.) My friend in another room had the same problem so I imagine a lot of guests do.

    Very friendly service, big room with sea view, very clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Was noisy as it was the weekend

    Short walk to the Dart Station and beautiful beachfront location. Beautiful food and great service.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    7.0
    Good time will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit disappointed with the value for money we had room 201 very small quite claustrophobic

    The location the hospitality and the night life

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast slow to get so rush checking out.

    Value & location great & apartment excellent & request for Seaview room was gotten which was so much appreciated.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had no issues at all

    Great room, food fantastic ,great customer service. Located on Bray seafront really beautiful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    7.0
    Good value night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately we didn’t get to experience the upper lounge/bar as it closed early which hadn’t been explained to us. We were really looking forward to sitting here to have a drink and meal overlooking the sea-instead we had to sit in the dark back bar on high stools which was very disappointing and not the experience we were wanting.

    Staff were all very friendly and attentive. The room although small was clean and well presented. The upstairs bar/lounge areas looked very nicely decorated.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although warned the noise level from the nightclub was unbearable and could not sleep.

    Location is perfect and has a great bar and food.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Good value for the space booked . Will stay again but would check our room positioning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unknowingly as we arrived in the dark , Our Apartment accommodation was Right next to the railway track and the first train set off about 6am, so an unexpected early alarm clock! Also don’t know if we were under the bar area where glass bottles were being disposed of or if glass was just being thrown at the back … massive glass noise at 3 am was not appreciated ! Breakfast and staff was lovely but the dining area was pretty dark we had to read the menus in outside daylight - please make breakfast time bright and airy Martellos !

    The location. Overlooking the ocean. Good meet up place for my local family. Previously been there last year for a great evening meal celebration with a good atmosphere with family. The booked apartment accommodation was huge . We Booked for 2 adults but didn’t realise there were 2 extra pull down beds in the lounge. Perhaps make that clear on room booking. We arrived much later than expected at 0100 after transport problems and they were quick to respond to my concerns via email . Great night receptionist guy helped us with taking luggage in from car on street up to our room . Lovely breakfast staff .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    7.0
    Plesent and friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a lot of noise outside during the night! Bedding quilt very heavy for summer time. Sraff very friendly..hopefully be back

    Stayed in August 2024

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