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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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By Bray Beach, The Strand Hotel - Bray offers a cozy retreat with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar. Unwind on the terrace or indulge in coffee at the cafe, while taking advantage of WiFi, luggage storage and coworking spaces. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
The current price is AED 416
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec

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  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 17 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Private Bathroom, Sea View

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  • 22 sq m
  • Ocean view
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  • 16 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
73 Strand Rd, Bray, County Wicklow

What's nearby

  • Bray Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Powerscourt Estate - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Bray Head - 16 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherrywood Station - 9 min drive
  • Bray Station - 10 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Martello - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Finnbees - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Platform Pizza Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Butler & Barry - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

Hotel near Bray Beach
Located close to Powerscourt Estate and Leopardstown Racecourse, The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Childcare services, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 15.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 1 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Strand Hotel former Home Oscar Wilde Caffe Vergnano 1882 Bray
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 10 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Does The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 125 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde located?

Located in Bray, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bray Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Powerscourt Estate and Leopardstown Racecourse. Beacon Hospital and Dundrum Town Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km). Bray Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 230 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel but small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A bit noisy but not overwhelming. Ocean view room was tight but enjoyable. Indian restaurant was part of hotel had a nice menu and fare.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay for one night

The room was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely town and lovely accommodations. We ate all meals at the hotel and all were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the Irish Sea, friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Mr M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with èxcellent views. Restaurant had an excellent choice of food and drinks. Parking can be a bit tricky with limited space £10 for 24hrs if staying at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a very nice stay here and it had a very nice view of the beach. Beautiful area. Would recommend checking it out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. I had room #6, which was very spacious and had an excellent view of the sea. Walking distance to everything in town.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel and amazing views

Great hotel. Kind and diligent staff. Wonderful location. Beautiful aesthetic. Incredible sea view! Chilly room at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
When booking the breakfast add-on raised the cost by £114?!? Im sure that was a technical error but not one i was going to fight. The room was clean but very warm. The TV is also only internet TV so No personal subscriptions-No TV. Not ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very difficult to get the air coach to the airport. Not easy to book a taxi. Relied on the locals for help. To isolated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, quaint, perfect location.

The hotel is charming, and right on the water. Perfect to get up early and go walk the shoreline. The coffee is the small shop is EXCELLENT, as was some of the cake/pastry we sampled. The small deck off the coffee shop is beautiful and overlooking the water. Also, there is a train right by the hotel that goes directly into Dublin. Perfect to avoid driving!!! The only two downsides: 1) It was a party atmosphere outside late night. If you want to sleep early, it can be difficult. 2) We tried to get into our room a little early, and the hotel could not accommodate us. Conversely, they asked that we actually wait longer than checkin time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Esteban

The Strand hotel has seen better days in the past

I'll check the grammar and spelling in British English for you: This is the second time we stayed at The Strand, and we were a little disappointed this time. We stayed in a different room and this second visit was not as good as the first one. The hotel was understaffed with no 24-hour reception, and we needed to wait and look for the staff in the bar or restaurants more than once. The café with the terrace and nice view to the sea was not open this time. A real pity. The condition of the rooms was OK, but some of the lights, curtains, and windows required a little maintenance. Nothing terrible, but we were expecting something better for that money. The bed was a different story and we were more disappointed with. We are tall people by Irish or European standards, but the length of my bodies hardly fit in the small bed. Similarly, the toilet was small and not very comfortable. I understand that price is relative to demand, but we may consider staying in Dublin and avoid staying in Bray for that price and quality of this hotel room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was decent, but there were issues. The towel warmer in the bathroom was dripping water on the floor, which wasn't a huge issue. The biggest problem was the noise. On the first night we heard what sounded like someone moving furniture for hours above us. The second night, in addition to the furniture moving noises, there was loud dance music being played, I think at the restaurant on the property (we didn'tleaveour room to investigate). We barely got any sleep. Had we known that the place turned into a club on Friday nights, we wouldn't have booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

April

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a fan.

There is absolutely NO free PARKING if any parking avail. That is not reported accutrately on the website. They only have 4 parking spots. It was the middle of heat wave and NO airflow through the building and we were in the attic and refused to open the attic window for airflow. Our bedroom was 98F. Owner told us to go cool off at the shore outside. Pillows were hard as rocks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Of the 10 lodgings we stayed at in Ireland, this was the most unpleasant hotel we have ever stayed at. 1Advertised self parking came with a 10 Euro fee if available in their 6 car lot. 2.$200 deposit in the event we destroyed the room was never mentioned in hotel description 3. No lift to our upper floor room. 4 Television didn’t work and no help forthcoming from the desk. 5.Charm was a misnomer and Oscar Wild would be embarrassed. 6. Water view if you’re lucky to have one included looking past a storage area for garbage bins and other trash. 7. Restaurant was seriously sub standard. 8 The mattress was thin, cheap and uncomfortable. 9. Overpriced for the substandard fare. Save your money. Oscar Wilde would.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, restaurant/bar on site, friendly/helpful staff were all wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely hotel and friendly staff. Well kept up and located right across from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired hotel

The hotel is very tired. Would need a complete make over Rooms very small and bathroom tiny. Stains and iron burns on the carpet The bed was comfortable and clean and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

cameron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tiny room uncomfortable bed no parking as promised Difficult check in. Unhelpful staff and a curry smell up to 3rd floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay there or even consider giving this hotel your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Away

Prmefect location for the beach, short walk to the main town centre. Very busy with traffic at weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniella

Disliked: Room comfort

Tired and overpriced

Pleasant staff, location on the waterfront is lovely. Needs a good clean!! The bed was old lumpy and very uncomfortable. Over priced!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice place to stay, but not "fantastic". Check-in took overly long, but the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Property needs attention

Could be a good hotel. But they seem to lack attention to detail for the property. Hot water went out in the evening, they said it would be back on in 15 minutes. After 30 I went back down and they said we only asked 5-10 minutes ago. After an hour (now 10pm) it was only luke warm. The bed fitted sheet had a medium sized hole in it. The shower leaked all over the bathroom floor. Heard another guest complaining of the same in the morning. Not the best experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025