The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Bray Beach, The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £133
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

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  • 172 sq ft
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About the area

Located in Bray, The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Powerscourt Estate is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bray Beach and Marlay Park. Leopardstown Racecourse and Dundrum Town Centre are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Bray travel guide
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73 Strand Rd, Bray, County Wicklow

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape at sunset with a cloudy sky.
    Bray Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A harbor with a red lighthouse, industrial buildings, and cranes.
    Dublin Port
    32 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Carlisle Grounds
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mermaid County Wicklow Arts Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bray Heritage Centre
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bride's Glen Station
    9 min drive
  • Bray Station
    10 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • Henry and Rose
    9 min walk
  • Butler & Barry
    6 min walk
  • Catalyst Coffee
    9 min walk
  • The Martello
    5 min walk
  • Nine
    8 min walk

About this property

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde

  • Hotel near Bray Beach
  • Located close to Powerscourt Estate and Leopardstown Racecourse, The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Multilingual staff, a reception hall and a front desk safe
    • A TV in reception, coworking spaces and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde include amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and free bottled water.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels
    • Childcare services, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: EUR 25

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: EUR 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 100 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and from EUR 15.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 175 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 1 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde on 28 Sept 2026 start from £133, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 25 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Does The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 175 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde located?

Located in Bray, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bray Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Powerscourt Estate and Leopardstown Racecourse. Beacon Hospital and Dundrum Town Centre are also within 12 mi (20 km). Bray Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Strand Hotel, the former residence of Oscar Wilde Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique rooms and loved the sayings about the hotel on Oscar Wilde. Great proximity to the Irish Sea
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is very nice, though quite dated. Beautiful big windows with great views of the ocean, but the room needed a fan or AC, it got very stuffy with no fan for the restroom even. Bed was quite saggy, and needed new pillows. Room was nice and clean though
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with beautiful views of the water!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gastropub had a huge selection of meals. Good atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, restaurant/bar on site, friendly/helpful staff were all wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly and attentive ….food was excellent location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb!

Incredible stay. Location and comfort at its best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small room, but all we needed. Newly decorated and comfortable, sea visable from the window. Bar and restaurant attached next-door, accessible via the hotel, perfect when raining. Staff all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely town and lovely accommodations. We ate all meals at the hotel and all were fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, efficient and responsive. Our family room was large, bright and airy and nicely decorated, and the bathroom had nice ceramic tile work. Excellent location at end of the beautiful bray promenade. Too notch Indian food at the curry leaf was so good we ate there 2 of the 3 nights of our stay. Also had full Irish menu and great breakfast options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views of the Irish Sea, friendly, welcoming and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great hotel in a beautiful setting. Tremendous staff and food options.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing place to stay, right next to the ocean with a bunch of dining options. Would absolutely book with them again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay for one night

The room was clean and staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

This vintage hotel is charming with lots of character. Great views. Family run and very kind people. Would recommend for sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Away

Prmefect location for the beach, short walk to the main town centre. Very busy with traffic at weekends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel but small room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

The hotel was lovely with different options for food and drinks. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The views from the hotel were spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
BEWARE: DO NOT BOOK HERE ON A WEEKEND NIGHT IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO ACTUALLY SLEEP. We had a terrible experience here this past Saturday night. The room was nice enough (though the carpet was basically soaked through from check-in to check-out, likely from a recent carpet cleaning). The real issue was the ridiculous noise from a DJ set going on at the hotel from ~2pm until midnight, hosted by the hotel without any mention on their website or booking sites. This was EXTREMELY loud on the deck basically just outside our window until 9pm, when they moved it inside after our second request that it stopped. At this point it went from a blaring DJ set to a dull but still very audible thumping that lasted until at least midnight. I'm not one to leave negative reviews, but this was one of the most ridiculous experiences I've ever had, especially when paired with the history of the hotel and the expectation of a peaceful visit. It's one thing to cater to a younger crowd looking for this sort of nightlife, but not when there is no mention of it anywhere, especially in a such a small hotel where it should be obvious hotel guests looking to rest will be forced to deal with thumping club music throughout the night. Come to this place if you're looking for a hotel run by Chris Kattan's character in Night at the Roxbury.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice place to stay, but not "fantastic". Check-in took overly long, but the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and efficient staff, excellent Indian and other food in restaurant/bar in hotel. Room was nicely decorated but very small and not very warm, and bathroom was very cold. Toilet seat loose.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nicely appointed room but maintenance was spotty and towels were frayed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Strand provides a wonderful stay. Very clean and nicely appointed. Great food in the reataurant with many options. Across the street from a lovely beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay away from the bustle of Dublin

From check in to check out, everything was wonderful. Great little town, great establishment and fantastic staff! Best cappuccino I’ve ever had as well. Dinner was good at Wilde’s and the wait staff was phenomenal!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with èxcellent views. Restaurant had an excellent choice of food and drinks. Parking can be a bit tricky with limited space £10 for 24hrs if staying at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024