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The Strand Hotel former Home of Oscar Wilde & Caffe Vergnano 1882

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73 Strand Road

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Why people book this hotel

Clean rooms
9 mentions

Despite the liveliness of the restaurant and bar underneath, the hotel was compl…

Comfortable and clean

Friendly staff
9 mentions

It is excellently run and the staff were delightful

Staff and manager are the most nicest people, so friendly

Great location
8 mentions

Great Location, not far from Train station, shops or food options close to the s…

the location is great and the staff member that cleaned the rooms was very kind

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

A room with real character

The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained

Breakfast available
1 mentions

Breakfast was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious, and the restaurant food…

Overview

Situated in Bray, 90 metres from Bray Beach, The Strand Hotel former Home of Oscar Wilde & Caffe Vergnano 1882 features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is set 800 metres from National Sealife Aquarium, 5.2 km from Brayhead and 8.6 km from Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, an ATM and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and certain rooms come with sea views. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available each morning at The Strand Hotel former Home of Oscar Wilde & Caffe Vergnano 1882. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Indian, Irish and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and vegan options can also be requested. National Garden Exhibition Centre is 14 km from The Strand Hotel former Home of Oscar Wilde & Caffe Vergnano 1882, while RDS Venue is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, 45 km from the hotel.

Traveller reviews

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Graeme

couple

June 11, 2026

10

An atmospheric Stay at a beautiful location . Good food and drinks. What’s not to like?

Historical and beautiful

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Mathew

solo_traveller

June 10, 2026

7

Overall it’s a quirky Hotel if your on more of a budget worth the stay.

Great Location, not far from Train station, shops or food options close to the sea.

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stephen

solo_traveller

June 7, 2026

1

Poor customer service. Room was small, poor bathroom. Very expensive.

J

Julie

extended_group

June 4, 2026

8

There was a parking charge of £20 CASH for one night stay.

M

Marie Madeleine

couple

June 1, 2026

9

A really interesting place to stay in the charm of the seaside resort of Bray

This is a fascinating, quirky and eccentric property, full of Oscar Wilde references as it was built by his parents. It is excellently run and the staff were delightful. Despite the liveliness of the restaurant and bar underneath, the hotel was completely soundproofed and we enjoyed a quiet and comfortable night’s sleep.

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Gerard

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

5

The hotel was quirky but ok and were it is situated brilliant

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Amy

solo_traveller

May 26, 2026

10

Staff and manager are the most nicest people, so friendly

S

Stephen

couple

May 22, 2026

8

Nice location just across from the beach. Pub and restaurant downstairs.

A room with real character. Many Oscar Wilde quotes on the walls. Comfortable and clean

C

C. Thomas

solo_traveller

May 20, 2026

5

too expensive

the location is great and the staff member that cleaned the rooms was very kind. bed is comfortable.

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Dr JOHN

solo_traveller

May 18, 2026

10

Absolutely wonderful stay at The Strand Hotel Bray. Beautiful seafront location with stunning views directly across from the promenade. The hotel has a unique charm and character, especially with its Oscar Wilde history. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. The staff were exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help with anything needed. Breakfast was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious, and the restaurant food in the evening was excellent as well. The atmosphere throughout the hotel feels warm, relaxed, and genuinely family-run. A perfect place for a peaceful getaway by the sea. We will certainly return again and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bray or Wicklow.

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Dr Mohammad Farkus

solo_traveller

May 15, 2026

10

Buisness Stay

Clean accommodation, fabulous food, helpful staff, and a fast check-in. Overall, it was a very good stay. A family-run property is always a better choice, as they genuinely make every effort to look after their guests.

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Walsh

solo_traveller

May 13, 2026

6

FAULTY TOWERS ON STEROIDS IN A GOOD WAY! YOU'RE GOING YO LOVE IT.

The nostalgia of the building and its quirkyess, a bit like staying at faulty towers.

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GEROGE Malone

solo_traveller

May 12, 2026

10

Overnight Stay

Fast check-in and a spotless bedroom – exactly what you want after a long trip. The room was clean, comfortable, and ready without any wait. Would definitely stay again

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Nick

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

9

Great spot will always return to stay here when I am on busines in the area.

The beach, the bar underneath serving food. Great room, clean and great view. Full of character

T

Tom

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

10

Excellent Staff

Location, spotless rooms, attentive staff, and fabulous food — everything was simply excellent.

B

Barbara

extended_group

May 10, 2026

4

See view fraud with garbage and mildew on the ceiling

Excellent location.

P

Philip

solo_traveller

May 9, 2026

6

Not value for money

Good location..

J

John

couple

May 4, 2026

8

Cosy spot with a very big welcome.

Spotlessly clean, great shower and friendly staff..perfect location and a great welcome !

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Gillian

couple

May 2, 2026

4

Over priced and does not meet description

This property in no way matched its description. It is neither a boutique hotel or a gastro pub. Indeed it seems to be a number of businesses under one roof including several types of eating establishments & take away/ delivery service

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Rachel

family_with_children

May 2, 2026

8

Staff are excellent. So helpful and understanding with everything. Hotel is beautifully located along the seafront of Bray. View is spectacular. This hotel has restaurants and outside food options. Lots of seating outside means we could enjoy our drinks in the sunshine. We had the two best Margheritas we've ever had in gorgeous 1920s style glasses and they were two for €20! There was a fantastic DJ in house on the Saturday night. You couldn't ask for more

Facilities

Activities

Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Coffee house on site, Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, Indoor fireplace

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture

Parking

Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Pool/beach towels

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Pet bowls, Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), ATM/cash machine on site, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Airport shuttle, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Currency exchange, Packed lunches, Car hire

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Family Room with Sea View

Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 35 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

The spacious double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 30 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Sea View

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room with Sea View

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The twin room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a flat-screen TV, as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:54 AM

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