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Royal Marine Hotel

Dun Laoghaire , Marine Road (Show on Map)

8.2

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Royal Marine Hotel in Dun Laoghaire is a luxurious and historic accommodation with stunning sea views and convenient access to public transport. The hotel's location is perfect for exploring the town and traveling to Dublin with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The spacious and clean rooms are equipped with everything guests need for a comfortable stay and the beds are consistently described as incredibly comfortable. While the breakfast received mixed reviews, the majority found it tasty and enjoyable. The hotel's spa and pool facilities have received glowing reviews with guests enjoying both the treatments and pool facilities. The hotel's historic building and lovely location, coupled with its rich history, clean accommodations, scenic views and friendly staff altogether make this a must-visit destination.
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Find peace and relaxation at the sansanaSPA at the Royal Marine Hotel, a hidden gem focused on helping you relax, revive, and retreat. Step into an oasis of calm and experience the latest in health and wellness treatments. The luxury treatment rooms and relaxation rooms include six private treatment rooms, a unique waterbed relaxation room, a rock sauna and aroma therapy room, a mud chamber, tropical experience showers, a manicure and pedicure suite, a dry flotation chamber, a hydrotherapy chamber, thermal suites, and a lounge area. This spa offers a range of high-quality spa products including Dermalogica, Voya, CND's Shellac, and Vinylux. Take a break from the stresses of everyday life and indulge in the luxury and calm of the sansanaSPA at the Royal Marine Hotel.

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Room Types

Classic Double or Twin Room This twin/double room is air-conditioned and has a TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and heating.

Classic Double Room with Sea View This room has some beautiful views overlooking Dun Laoghaire Harbour.

Special Offer - Double or Twin Room This air-conditioned room includes cable TV, a fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

Executive King Room Room features dressing table, mini-fridge, hypo-allergenic duvets and pillows and ergonomic work station with an executive chair. This room does not have a sea view but these are available on request.

Junior Suite Large suite with Victorian styled furnishings, dressing table, mini-fridge, hypo-allergenic duvets and pillows, ergonomic work station and executive chair.

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Guest Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Location

The Royal Marine Hotel is located in the beautiful town of Dun Laoghaire with stunning sea views and convenient access to public transport, including the Dart for a quick trip into Dublin city center. The hotel is also great for walks with the pier nearby and lovely places to eat in the locality. It's a perfect location for exploring the town and traveling to Dublin and the staff is friendly, making guests feel welcome. The hotel has a fantastic character and elegant charm with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby and the train and bus stations are within walking distance. Guests can relax and take in the quiet and peaceful surroundings and some even enjoy a sea swim. Overall, a brilliant location for a weekend escape in Dublin, where guests can admire the exceptional views and experience outstanding position and beauty.

Breakfast

Guest reviews of the Royal Marine Hotel's breakfast are a bit mixed. Some guests found the range of options to be good and enjoyed the self-service set-up with hot items available in steamers. Others felt that the breakfast was a letdown with not much variety and some items being too dry or rubbery. However, many guests still praised the quality of the breakfast, calling it excellent or beautiful and enjoying the facilities such as the gluten-free options or the view from the breakfast room. The price of the breakfast was a sticking point for some with a few guests feeling overcharged for what they received. Overall, while not all guests were blown away by the breakfast, the majority seemed to find it tasty and enjoyable.

Rooms

The Royal Marine Hotel is a luxurious and welcoming accommodation perfectly located by the sea. The spacious rooms are equipped with everything you need, such as tea/coffee, a safe and a sitting area and provide guests with a comfortable and clean atmosphere. While some basic rooms may be a bit small and outdated, most are large, beautifully furnished and offer gorgeous views. The hotel’s opulent rooms and building feel like stepping back in time and some may have water damage or mold outside. However, the comfortable bed and quiet room compensate for some minor issues such as a small bathroom or lack of overhead lighting. Overall, guests will enjoy a generous-sized and clean accommodation with everything they need for their stay.

Beds

If a good night's sleep is what you're looking for, then the Royal Marine Hotel certainly won't disappoint! The beds are a consistent highlight among guests of the hotel with many describing them as incredibly comfortable, soft and supportive. Some of the mattresses were apparently with a few lumps, but these seemed to be rare cases. The pillows are also top quality, which contributes to a wonderfully cozy feel overall. Unfortunately, some guests did experience noise from outside and poor sound insulation, but for most, the experience of sleeping on the hotel’s massive, super comfortable beds was a delight. Some guests even declared that they could have stayed in bed all day! Surprisingly, even the double rooms had the biggest beds! However, one guest found the bed too soft for her back – so that's something to keep in mind if you prefer a firmer sleep surface. Overall, for those who want to rest peacefully in comfort and style, this hotel is undoubtedly a great choice.

Cleanliness

The Royal Marine Hotel offers guests a spotless and welcoming stay. The spacious and clean rooms are a highlight with many guests commenting on the comfort and cleanliness. The hotel's location is perfect and the facilities on offer are impressive. While some areas of the spa and hotel are a bit worn and dated, overall the hotel is clean and well-maintained. A few scattered reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as loose tiles and peeling paint in the pool area, as well as some stray hairs in bathrooms. However, these instances seem to be rare and don't detract from the lovely, clean surroundings overall.

Staff

The Royal Marine Hotel in Dublin is highly recommended by guests for its attentive and friendly staff. Many reviewers praised the reception staff, especially manager Alex, for their helpfulness and efficiency during check-in. The dining room staff were also commended for their pleasant and accommodating service. While some guests reported mixed experiences with certain staff members, the majority of the reviews unanimously praised the kind, welcoming and extremely helpful nature of the staff. The location of the hotel was also a plus point for several guests. Despite a few minor issues with inexperienced staff and delays in service, guests generally have positive things to say about the hotel and its staff.

Spa

The Royal Marine Hotel has received glowing reviews for its spa and pool facilities. Guests have described the spa as "nice" and "excellent," with a relaxing ambiance in the thermal room. The pool was also praised for being nice and quiet with calm lighting. Visitors have given the pier health club an outstanding review, saying it was "so relaxing" and provided an "absolutely 10/10 spa experience." Guests who received treatments were particularly pleased with their experience, adding that the free fruit afterwards was a lovely touch. However, one guest reported being made to feel uncomfortable when directed to the spa after inadequate pool facilities. Overall, the Royal Marine Hotel spa has been well received with many guests enjoying both the treatments and pool facilities.

Pool

The Royal Marine Hotel boasts a nice swimming pool that is perfect for early morning swims. While the hotel has super pool facilities, the swimming pool unfortunately closes early and some guests have reported that the pool area needs an upgrade. One guest even sliced their finger open on a broken tile. The swimming pool is also reportedly very dark and freezing cold with broken and missing tiles and walls that need painting. Some guests have recommended that the pool be heated and open for longer.

However, the pool is not all negative, as guests have praised its size, decor and comfortable seating. Others have loved the pool and its view. Families with children have enjoyed using the pool facilities in the morning, but have had to purchase caps and slippers separately, which they felt should have been provided in the room like in most spa hotels. Some guests have had disappointing experiences with the pool availability, leading to them being directed to use the facilities in the spa. Unfortunately, they felt watched and uncomfortable during this experience.

Overall, while the Royal Marine Hotel has a good swimming pool, improvements should be made to its maintenance, availability and facilities.

Family

The Royal Marine Hotel offers comfortable family stays with good-sized rooms for up to four people. However, it's important to note that check-in and check-out times could be improved. Communication with the hotel before arrival can also be hit or miss with some incorrect information provided about the swimming pool hours. That said, families will appreciate the cooked breakfast and the friendly, helpful staff. While some reviewers found the hotel to be very family-friendly, others didn't quite agree. Parents should note that kids' beds may not be made up upon arrival and there can be noisy kids around during the family swimming time. Additionally, there are some restrictions around which parts of the hotel children are allowed in - one 10-year-old guest was disappointed to learn that they couldn't use the Jacuzzi. Despite these minor hiccups, the Royal Marine Hotel can provide a charming family getaway.

Historic

The Royal Marine Hotel holds a significant place in history as it has hosted many important individuals over the years. Guests love the hotel's historic building, especially the elegant foyer that transports you back in time. The building has retained its older charm while still featuring modern and chic rooms. Additionally, its classic old style charm and hospitality provide guests with a unique experience. The hotel's beautiful building and lovely location, coupled with its rich history, clean accommodations, scenic views and friendly staff altogether make this a must-visit destination.

Yes, Royal Marine Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Royal Marine Hotel.

No, Royal Marine Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Royal Marine Hotel.

Yes, Royal Marine Hotel has a gym.

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