Royal Marine

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Aidan

This is a beautiful hotel, ideally located close to the sea and transport links.
Highly recommend this hotel.
Have stayed on several occasions over the years and it’s a delight to reside there, staff are both professional and friendly.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2026

Amanda

Had a lovely weekend

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

terence

Very clean rooms. Meghan was very helpful at the front desk!

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Sarah

Beautiful hotel, very spacious and clean. Excellent location to walk around Dun Laoighaire and good travel network in to Dublin. Free parking, beautiful pool and spa. Rooms were large and the bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Catherine

Great location and brilliant weather. Had lovely few days.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Thomas

Allocated a very old room with extremely high ceiling of approximately 18 feet yet the room was small as the window looked into a shaft desk staff uncooperative when we asked for an alternative room
A very helpful young lady offered us an alternative room after breakfast which was already clean and prepared before 10:00am next morning for which we were very grateful but obviously the check in guy couldn’t be bothered.
On the further plus side breakfast was excellent as usual

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Anne

The rooms are tired, particularly the bathrooms where the tiles have been repainted and the floor tiles covered in lino. The staff, by and large, were brusque and unfriendly. I rarely give poor reviews, but this is entirely honest.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Sonia

We had a lovely stay at the Royal Marine Hotel. Our room was spacious with three huge bay windows overlooking the sea, an enormous comfortable bed and an excellent shower. It was very clean, although a fresh coat of paint and some attention to the skirting boards would make it even better. The room was generally quiet, apart from some noisy neighbouring guests one evening. The spa was fantastic. The receptionist was incredibly friendly, welcoming and funny, and really made us feel at ease. My massage was a little firmer than expected (she was determined to find every knot! 😂). Unfortunately, I did have a skin reaction afterwards, although I'm still unsure which product caused it.
During our stay I suffered an endometriosis flare-up. One receptionist struggled to understand our request for nearby painkillers and came across as quite abrupt. Thankfully, the barista staff ere wonderful. One lady, whose sister also has endometriosis, showed genuine kindness, directed us to a pharmacy and made sure I had water and everything I needed.
On arrival, it would have been helpful if the hotel amenities and restaurant availability had been explained, especially as a wedding meant some areas weren't available that weekend. The hotel itself is beautiful, full of character and in a stunning location. The nearby DART station made travelling into Dublin quick and easy.
The highlight of our stay was the afternoon tea. The service was exceptional, the staff were attentive and knowledgeable, a

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Katie

Great hotel and perfect location

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Christopher

Parking is a bit of a nightmare.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Claire

The staff were exceptional especially in the foyer area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Anne

A wonderful stay, thank you so much!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Adam

Clean hotel, brilliant value for money, excellent size rooms, excellent food, and the views are terrific. I absolutely love staying here if I visit Dublin. 3rd visit and this will not be the last. The breakfast here is incredible. The staff go above and beyond. And you get a luxury stay for a budget price.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Stephen

Breakfast was nice and staff besides the night porters.

Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Victoria

We only stayed for one night before heading to the airport, and it was perfect for that purpose. The location of the hotel provided everything we needed and more - good eats, good drinks and beautiful views.

Our room amusingly looked out onto a tiny turfed, non‑accessible courtyard, and with the curtains open you could see people walking by in the adjacent hallway through the floor‑to‑ceiling windows — quirky, but harmless. We booked the cheapest room at a good rate, so no complaints there. The air conditioning worked well, though the bed wasn’t the most comfortable.

If you stay here, you must eat at Casper & Giumbini’s just steps from the hotel — it was perfection.

Overall, a convenient and perfectly fine overnight stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Rosa

The staff was fabulous and very helpful. We were upgraded to a suite and they found an easier place for us to park (my husband is disabled). The restaurant for dinner was delicious and the waiter so nice. Great trip, great stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Joan

The staff go out of their way to help. My husband is disabled and they could not of done more for him

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Grant

Bit dated but ok
No baked beans at breakfast - sacrilege

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Stuart

The room wasn't ready when we arrived so we had to wait 90 minutes from about 2pm to 3:30. The room was clean, but dated with stains on the carpet with a splitting seam in one corner, quite a bit of silicone caulking in the bathroom which had a very small shower stall for a suite.

Biggest issue was finding the toilet lid up and urine in the toilet when we returned to the room after it had been cleaned. We always put the lid down and flush so someone else had used the toilet. That same day the replacement small carton of water was on its side on the nightstand instead of in the small room refrigerator so it felt like someone was interrupted while cleaning and didn't quite finish.

Since we weren't in the room much it wasn't worth raising an issue, but we'll likely try another hotel the next time we're in the south Dublin area.

A minor annoyance was the in-room coffee replenishment wasn't consistent. It started with four tubes of coffee (caffeinated) and we used two a day. Sometimes they would replenish one, and other times none. We had at least two tubes but

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Frances

Staff are very efficient and polite

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Makiko

This hotel has been my favorite while visiting family in South Dublin. It’s right by the pier and Sandy Cove, great walks to get fresh sea air. There are many shops and restaurants within walking distance. Also near the DART station. Traditional rooms are very small though. I like their executive room with a sofa though the shower is better in the traditional room. Many rooms don’t have a view. If they decorate the inner building area it would look more pleasant. Tea room is always crowded and Hardy’s bar is popular in the evenings.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Michael

Spa was excellent

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Thelma

Its a brilliant hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Mavis

Seems the standards have slipped slightly over the last twenty years. Most enjoyable stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Sam

Really lovely stay. Clean room and friendly staff.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Philomena

Room was very clean, staff are lovely
Breakfast was very good, we had a lovely stay and will definitely be back this was our second time staying there

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2026

Catherine

Clean spacious room but was executive. Staff most of them friendly and helpful. Bathroom door stop was just by sink and I kept hitting it with my foot - not good. Should have alternative coffee to coffee machine as had kettle to make tea. Should have instructions on how to use coffee machine. It was easy to knock off as kept going red on me but very helpful member of staff showed me what was wrong

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2026

Bret

Food and drink expensive lady of the at bar

Business

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Margaret

Lovely location and views from the hotel. Cooked breakfast could have been warmer.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Brendan

Really poor shower pressure

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Jean

We did have time to take advantage of the extra facilities but very much appreciated the portable hair dryer!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Paul

Hotel really well located. Close to station for taking Dart into Dublin. Music in the bar on Saturday night was very enjoyable. We had a lovely large room with large comfortable bed and had everything we needed in the room including good quality toiletries.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2026

James

Nice Leisure Centre. Good underground car park. Room clean & spacious

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2026

Sophie

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Gerald

Beautiful historic hotel facing the water

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2026

Patrick

Nice stay at this hotel - overall the decor is a tad dated and could do with an uplift but hit said not take from the overall comfy and cosy stay and experience. Quality of bedding was excellent and I have to commend all and every staff I dealt with from check in through to breakfast staff and evening ba staff ( Harrys Bar) - everyone was super helpful, professional and went above and beyond to make our stay pleasurable. Truly!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Elizabeth-Ann

Clean room, perfectly located with parking, and helpful staff.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2026

Stuart

Very nice atmosphere

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Elizabeth

Great hotel. Attentive staff. Excellent location.

2/10

Poor

19 Feb 2026

Brian

No drinking water and shower did not work

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2026

Larry

Front staff tall dark hair gentlemen very courteous. Manager at the restaurant (Hardy’s) Blonde hair she was very accommodating. Room was chilly especially the bathroom radiator did not work. Issue with water temp one day for shower. Over all lovely stay second time and will be back again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

David

Staff are excellent as is the food and serice. We have been coming to the Royal Marine for over 14 years and it is looking a little tired and in need of some TLC. Bathrooms need an update etc.. Other than that the sta was great.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Kathleen

Our Room was brilliant, everything you need for a great night.
Food and staff sensational.
Definitely be back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2026

paul

Excellent location ,near the dart into dublin
Spotless hotel and lovely large room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Steven

A classic hotel by the sea. Free parking, lovely staff, good sized room, nice bar and restaurant. Excellent location. The spa facilities were great and my wife loved her massage. We will go back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

angela

The staff are very friendly, welcoming and helpful. The food in Harry’s bar was delicious.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Maeve

Room was very comfortable. Probably a bit dated at this stage. TV etc, disappointed with the old fashioned type hairdryer in bathroom but overall a very comfortable sleep. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful especially a young man Paul who was at reception today and went out of his way to help an elderly relative. Breakfast was standard buffet. Expensive i felt but probably standard rate for hotels these days.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2022

Ronald

Very clean

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2021

tracy

It's a great location if you are visiting Dun Laoghaire and there are stunning views. However, some of the balconies in one of the newer builds are concrete, meaning you can't see the view when sitting down, and there is no outdoor furniture. The rooms are pretty tired and in desperate need of a refurb. Beds are very comfortable and the room we had (Executive Sea View) was a great size. Service in the lounge is very slow but the staff are pleasant and helpful.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2021

Richard

We spent three pleasant days at this hotel. Rooms are updated and well-laid out. Bed is super comfortable for those who just arrived on a flight from the US! Staff was competent and friendly enough. We tried to check in about 1-2 pm, originally they said could check in at 4 and store our bags, but a room immediately came free, which was very appreciated. Buffet breakfast and food in the cafe outside the bar were pretty good. All in all a good stay. Thank you!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2021

julie

Definitely not 4 star hotel

We had a room with absolutely no view at all just a wall with corridor windows, room carpet was tired and worn, sink was cracked in bathroom hard to believe it was 4 star to be honest

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2021

dermot

Still one of the best in dublin that’s why we go back again and again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2021

Catherine

Excellent stay with friendly. & efficient service & excellent food. Most enjoyable.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Sep 2021

Ellen

Covid reduced service's in place

As per the title. Needed TP. etc. Not clear on how to get it. So I went to receptionist to source. Should be a better system in place. The beds were fabulous. Slept like a log. No noise at all. Beautiful property.
Convenient to transport, ocean & walks. Would stay again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2021

JOANNE

Stunning location.

Beautiful hotel. Location was stunning. Clean, spacious and staff were very helpful.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

My husband and I had a lovely time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Royal stay

Lovely location great walks all round. Would definitely stay again. Rooms slightly dated but comfortable and clean. Bar menu could have more options but food was good and reasonable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2021

carol

A lovely hotel on the waterfront. Easy access to town and dart.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Carpets could be updated….

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2021

Sophie

Poor choice of hotel

Overall very disappointing. Unpleasant staff, horrible food and very basic rooms.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2021

Brian

Nice hotel, staff on training!

The hotel was nice, but there was a serious lack of experienced staff in the evenings and night times. Bar staff were mainly 'being trained', and so it was very difficult to get a drink or any other order.
The service was slow and poor. I got a glass of water in a glass which was cracked and chipped.
The senior/managerial staff were good, but they were few and far between.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2021

Rebecca

Room needs updating

Lovely hotel, beautiful view and the food was very nice but hotel was noisy, the pipes in the bathroom kept making noises and the air conditioning didnt work so the room was very warm

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2021

Kieran

Royal Marine Hotel

Very enjoyable overnight stay and three course evening meal in the Hardy Bistro. Excellent staff Food and C-19 measures in place. Dun Laoire a vibrant busy and interesting place to visit.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

Staff were very friendly and helpful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2021

PHILIP

we had a great stay at the hotel, the only bad thing to say was my daughter was devistated that we couldnt use the pool as it was fully booked.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Jul 2021

Liam

Nice Hotel

Decent hotel room ok bit stuffy...311...good shower and bed was comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2021

Fiona

It was a beautiful hotel and some of the staff were excellent.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Pretty view from the main room, but very dated rooms.
Our mini fridge was broken but the light was on. Some things we put in there were spoiled.
We told front desk. They said sorry. But a few bucks off for the rotten food in the fridge would’ve been the fair thing.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2020

Noreen

The Royal Marine Hotel

Great location , staff warm and friendly ,good place to stay

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent but please get the fried eggs sorted!

Only problem was system for serving fried eggs at breakfast. Was finished rest of fry both days before fried eggs arrived. NOT a good thing.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Aug 2020

Gillian

Room allocated was of a poor standard and very small. It was a standard type of room which I have stayed in many times but this one was in the the original building and by far the worst.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2020

paula

Perfectly adequate hotel

Nice hotel, very clean and comfortable room.

Business

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2020

Devon

Very bad I was locked in the bathroom because of a fault with the handles for about 30-40 minutes with the other guest who is prone to panick attacks stuck in a small room sweating trying to get out the handle ever th ally came off and I was able to get out went down to complain and they blamed me tried to say I didn’t have to break the handle but it was the only way to get out I asked for a refund they said no they then moved us into a SMALLER room and I said no I want the same room not a smaller one as it was not what I booked they then lied and told me there was no other rooms available that they were fully booked but I went online and there was availability they eventually gave me another room I was happy with but I wasn’t happy with all the inconvenience of moving around so late at night and the man who was directed to show me the rooms appeared aggressive when I did not like the rooms starting punching his hands while walking down the hallways and sighing very loudly I was very unsatisfied.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2020

Mary and Bernard

Food and drink

Our experience was pretty okay, I would have liked to see staff members that were serving drink and food to tables to be wearing masks or shields. I felt very uncomfortable under these circumstances in the times we are living in right now. Other than that everything else was fine. There was two members of staff wearing masks but of course they never served our table.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2020

MR D

This was the final leg of a round Ireland trip. This hotel was the most relaxing. No queues for breakfast or dinner. No problem booking dinner and the staff and chefs were most accommodating.
Present covid free atmosphere.

Well done to the staff and management here.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2020

Tgan

Service and atmosphere was lovely, we enjoyed our stay!

Friends_and_family Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2020

Saoirse

Beautiful hotel, very clean and staff really friendly. Right beside the sea. Also you can get a cruise boat over to Howth and back from the pier. Five minutes walk.
fantastic day out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2020

Gerard

We had a lovely stay at The Royal Marine, hotel was spotless. Staff are extremely friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2020

Melissa

A nice classic old hotel

A great old hotel in a really good location with lovely sea views and good service. Nice café nice bar serving meals and even a little bit of live music. We were a little surprised that we had to pay additional fees to use the swimming pool due to swim hat and flip-flop rules and felt this should’ve been made more clear.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2020

Verified traveler

Loved the location! The rooms and service were great. It was easy to find and had ample parking facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2020

Nicole

We woke up every morning to the sounds of the sea and ships coming in. It's walking distance to the pier and great shops and restaurants.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Mar 2020

Brian

All good

Everything was ok.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Mar 2020

james

no problems at all nice old fashioned hotel.would go again.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

07 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

We did not like the abrasive ,arrogant waiter who took our dinner order at the bar restaurant , got the order wrong but apologised. Queuing up in a line for breakfast was unusual even though when we were shown our table there were vacant tables which had not been cleared. We we aware of disgruntled people about us who were unhappy with their food.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Excellent example of Irish Hospitality with perfect facilities.

Business_and_leisure Family

2/10

Poor

26 Feb 2020

Peter

I cancelled over the phone and ended up getting charged for it and spoke to a horrible supervisor who told me in the end to speak to hotels.com
And then i did they rang her she said not getting a refund i was checking this hotel out to get married i scratched that of my list

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2020

Vicky

Fantastic hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2020

Sonya

Had a lovely stay with a friend at the Royal Marine Hotel recently. The hotel is very impressive from the outside, lovely building. The reception areas are all spotlessly clean and great facilities. Lovely breakfast the following morning. My only small negative was the bedroom. It was dark as were facing directly at another old wall and for some reason the bedsheet was not long enough for the bed about 6 inches short so the sheet kept rolling up on me at the bottom! Might have been ok if you are a short person but i am tall so am the full length of the bed.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2020

Tami

It was off for all the tourist area so it was nice and quiet

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Okay stay

Staff very friendly and helpful, both at reception and in the bar. However, our room was on the fifth floor quite far away and the whole area was cold. Our room was cold as well which is the opposite of most hotels as the rooms are usually too hot. Also, the plug was missing in the sink.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Great location for exploring Dublin & surrounding areas. free car parking & 5 min walk to the Dart Station.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2020

Roger

I felt comfortable and welcoming but the heating was difficult to control and sometimes left the room feeling cool

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

I checked in late and very tired. The check in lady was efficient, brisk and polite but a little sharp in rattling of the check in blurb. My room had a window that did not close properly which was noisy and draughty in the stormy weather. The view from the window was grim buildings. There was someone's long black hair on the desk notepad and there was a pair of false eyelashes behind the sink. Eww! I was, in fairness, given another room immediately by a very polite helpful member of staff, but it was only when I had settled that I realised that the air con was noisy and there was a slightly 'off' smell from the bathroom. Otherwise it was clean and comfortable. I couldn't be bothered asking to change room again as the restaurant would close at 9 and I wanted to get changed and showered and not eat in a rush. The food and service in the restaurant was very good. I went to bed early and it was very comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Piero

Valentine day at The Royal Marine Hotel

Food was high quality, room very spacious and clean, service impeccable.
Thanks a lot!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Very good stay. Fantastic location, great view amazing restaurants in locality. Friendly people and neighbourhood

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Central location. Free parking. Complimentary late checkout. Nice bar food. Spacious and clean. Nice pool. Ideal family getaway

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2020

Simon

Review needs a Title? Er, not sure what this means

All was very good. Only stayed one night though
Have no photos to show, left my camera with friends accidentally.
A fascinating hotel, I got lost trying to get back to my room from Reception without using the lift, ie via the stairs. Took ages, but the exercise did me good.
Would definitely return. Lots of places nearby to explore

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Good location, nice rooms, friendly staff, great parking facilities.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

Eugene

It’s location is everything we need in a short break

Leisure Friends