The 4-star Bracken Court Hotel is in the picturesque village of Balbriggan, a 30 minute drive from Dublin’s center. It offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, and free newspapers, as well as spacious rooms with marble bathrooms and showers. The modern rooms at the Bracken Court are decorated in warm colors with comfortable Respa beds and crisp, white linen. They include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, ironing equipment, tea/coffee making facilities and a 24-hour room service menu. The Bracken Grill is a steak and seafood restaurant which serves fresh food, while the traditional Irish pub, Jack Doyle's Bar, offers a bar food menu as well as a wide variety of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails. Beautiful Balbriggan Beach and its traditional fishing harbor is just a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Dublin Airport is just 20 minutes away by car, and free parking is available. Dublin’s center can be reached by train, with Balbriggan Station just a 5 minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Balbriggan
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jo
    Canada Canada
    Clean rooms, comfortable bed, friendly staff. Good food in pub. Free parking.
  • Travis
    United States of America United States of America
    Rooms here are great, the bed was super comfortable as were the towels and linens. WiFi was fast enough to get some work done, and we very much appreciated the breakfast buffet!
  • Kristin
    United States of America United States of America
    Easy to walk to the beach, train and around town. Parking was great. Delicious breakfast, large and comfy room, and super friendly staff!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Bracken Grill
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Romantic

Amenities of Bracken Court Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Bracken Court Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 5:30 AM to 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.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of EUR 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 108. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Bracken Court 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 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 Bracken Court 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bracken Court Hotel

  • Room options at Bracken Court Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Bracken Court Hotel is 800 feet from the center of Balbriggan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Bracken Court Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Bracken Court Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Bracken Court Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Bracken Court Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Bracken Grill

  • Bracken Court Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Karaoke
    • Mini golf
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)