The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Family-friendly hotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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September 2025

October 2025

Triple Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

A garden, a playground, and a hair salon are just a few of the amenities provided at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, McGettigans Pub, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Popular amenities

Pool
Bar
Gym
Room service
Breakfast available
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Tomorrow

Sep 28 - Sep 29

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

In-room massage

15 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

20 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

In-room massage

City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Premium bedding

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

25 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

County Wicklow, Bray, Main Street

What's nearby

Bray Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Killruddery House and Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Powerscourt Estate - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Leopardstown Racecourse - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Bray Head - 16 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

Cherrywood Station - 6 min drive
Bray Station - 9 min walk
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Elephant & Castle - ‬2 min walk
‪Larder The - ‬3 min walk
‪Frank Duffs - ‬5 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club

Family-friendly hotel by the sea

You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and a hair salon at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant, McGettigans Pub, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and 3 meeting rooms

Room features

All 125 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Parking available

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per night)
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6.50 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

McGettigans Pub

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Gym
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Babysitting
Children's pool
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business center
3 meeting rooms
86 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

Garden
On a river

Spa

In-room massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

4 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Electrical adapters
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night

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:

Deposit: EUR 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6.5 for children
Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Merrill Leisure

Merrill Leisure Club

Royal Hotel & Merrill Leisure Club

Royal Hotel & Merrill Leisure Club Bray

Royal Merrill Leisure Club

Royal Merrill Leisure Club Bray

Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club Bray

Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club

The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre

Bray Hotel Royal Wicklow

Royal Hotel Wicklow

Royal Bray

The Royal Merrill Leisure Bray

The Royal Hotel Leisure Centre

The Royal Hotel Merrill Leisure Club

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Bray

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel

The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club Hotel Bray

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:30 PM.

Is The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Royal Hotel and Merrill Leisure Club located?

This family-friendly Bray hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bray Beach and Killruddery House and Gardens. Bray Head is 2 mi (3.3 km) away. Bray Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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