Overlooking the sea and just a short walk from Arklow town, the hotel offers tasty food, an impressive leisure club and 91 rooms, some with spectacular sea views. Arklow is a charming and historic town surrounded by hills and beautifully located by the sea. The very heart of the town is just a quick stroll from the hotel. The Arklow Bay Hotel’s impressive leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room and a gymnasium. Delicious food is available in the award-winning Pottery Restaurant and also in the Ferrybank Lounge, which offers live music on selected nights. The comprehensive wine list offers a selection of expertly selected wines to complement your meal.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.0
Low score for Arklow
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Damien
    Ireland Ireland
    The staff were wonderful...anything you needed they gave with a smile..
  • Eire
    Ireland Ireland
    As we were leaving early for the airport we could'nt avail of the breakfast, we were very pleased to learn that a takeaway breakfast was left with the night porter for us to collect. Very nice touch
  • S
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Staff members at reception very helpful and the Breakfast staff so friendly, location and walking area

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Pottery
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Arklow Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Arklow Bay Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Arklow Bay Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests paying cash will be charged upon arrival.

Kindly note children can only be accommodated in the Family Room. Please inform the property of the maximum number of children attending at the time of booking.

Please note that use of the leisure facilties must be pre-booked to ensure social distancing guidelines are met. Swim session are 1 hour long and guests can book 1 session per day.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Arklow Bay Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about Arklow Bay Hotel

  • Room options at Arklow Bay Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single

  • Yes, Arklow Bay Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Arklow Bay Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Foot massage
    • Beauty services
    • Body wrap
    • Locker rooms
    • Hand massage
    • Manicure
    • Steam room
    • Waxing services
    • Massage chair
    • Body treatments
    • Back massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Head massage
    • Pedicure
    • Spa facilities
    • Makeup services
    • Fitness
    • Body scrub
    • Neck massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness classes

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Arklow Bay Hotel on this page.

  • Guests staying at Arklow Bay Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Arklow Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Arklow Bay Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Pottery

  • Arklow Bay Hotel is 2,600 feet from the center of Arklow. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Arklow Bay Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.