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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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

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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 - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Leopardstown Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Powerscourt Estate - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Bray Head - 15 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Butler & Barry - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Finnbees Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Vergnano 1882 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Macari's Food Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Catalyst Coffee - Beach - ‬9 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)
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Coworking spaces, ATM/banking services, 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

Languages

English, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese

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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

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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 at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 216 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10

Pleasant hotel but small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

10/10

Lovely town and lovely accommodations. We ate all meals at the hotel and all were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It’s a great hotel in a beautiful setting. Tremendous staff and food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

The staff is great. The rooms are neat and the area is perfect. Only one issue came up with the taxes of the hotel charge were 200.00 extra. But that’s something internally between the hotel and Expedia and I was able to get it looked at on my end. All was well. Great people. Most importantly they were kind and generous.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Convenient location in centre of Douglas. Nice hotel, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Such an amazing place to stay, right next to the ocean with a bunch of dining options. Would absolutely book with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Excellent service, they remembered us from last year visit, they beautiful restaurant and the views from the room is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

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

Beautiful views of the Irish Sea, friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10

I liked my stay. The staff were friendly. I did not like having 200euro charge against my credit card. That was unexpected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very good &very happy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

The hotel was lovely with different options for food and drinks. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The views from the hotel were spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

Fabulous property right across the street from the ocean. They managed to keep the historic aspects of the property while making it modern and fun. Very welcoming and accommodating staff, always ready to help. We will definitely remember our stay here most positively.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Fantastic location in Bray. Helpful staff. Our room was small but nice. Overall a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

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

Great location and view and food in both the bar and the Indian restaurant was great. Breakfast in the cafe was perfect and coffee was the best. Rooms very comfortable with great bed. All staff were really helpful and approachable. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Nice stay for what I wanted. I needed a comfortable place to stay and this fit the bill. The staff was extremely kind.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10

Excellent location. I had room #6, which was very spacious and had an excellent view of the sea. Walking distance to everything in town.

10/10

Great little Hotel right on Brays seafront. Breakfast A1. Staff friendly. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

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

8/10

Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10

Possibly the most unwelcoming check in I’ve ever had! After 12 hrs of travelling to get there the check in was laborious, unfriendly and inefficient. We chose the place as we had an interest in Oscar Wilde…….. I doubt if any of the staff had heard of him or even cared about the history of the place. Information had to be extracted about hotel facilities. Breakfast didn’t start until 8!and we needed an early start each day. Parking at the hotel cost more for residents than if we parked on the road outside!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10

Lovely staff, no elevator so lots of stairs to climb, great curry restaurant attached, overall a little worn around the edges.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

The hotel is in a beautiful location. We had a few issues with our room upon arrival that could have been handled a bit better. The food was incredible, but we wish the same care was given to some of the hotel facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024