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White Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Malahide Castle

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White Sands Hotel

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Pub, beach views
Beach nearby
Exterior
Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
British cuisine, beach views

Overview of White Sands Hotel

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

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Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin
  • Popular LocationPortmarnock Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalahide Beach2 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalahide Castle12 min drive
  • AirportDublin (DUB)18 min drive

Room options

Double Room

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Portmarnock

Seaside stay .Within 12 miles (20 km) of this hotel, you'll find Trinity College and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre. Ha' Penny Bridge and Christ Church Cathedral are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Portmarnock Beach - 5 min walk
  • Malahide Beach - 2 min drive
  • Malahide Castle - 12 min drive
  • 3Arena - 18 min drive
  • Trinity College - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Dublin Portmarnock Station - 4 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McHugh's Wine & Dine Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • McGoverns Malahide - 4 min drive
  • Scotch Bonnet Urban Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Bon Appetit - 4 min drive
  • Brezzi's Pizza - 2 min drive

About this property

White Sands Hotel

3-star hotel near Malahide Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly White Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Portmarnock hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
White Sands Hotel offers 58 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Russian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property will place a credit card authorisation of 10 % for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Fáilte Ireland (The National Tourism Development Authority) assigns an official star rating for accommodations in Ireland. This Hotel property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
White Sands Portmarnock
White Sands Hotel Hotel
White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
White Sands Hotel Hotel Portmarnock

Frequently asked questions

How close is White Sands Hotel to the airport?

White Sands Hotel is 6.7 mi (23-min drive) away from the Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at White Sands Hotel?

As of Apr 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Hotel on May 6, 2024 start from $117.63, excluding 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.

Does White Sands Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Sands Hotel.

How close is White Sands Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Portmarnock Beach and 1 mi (2-min drive) from Malahide Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does White Sands Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Sands Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 13.50 for adults and EUR 7 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White Sands Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at White Sands Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Sands Hotel have a pool?

White Sands Hotel does not have a pool.

Does White Sands Hotel have a restaurant?

White Sands Hotel is home to The Oasis Bar and Grill, which features British cuisine, a beachfront location, and al fresco dining.

Does White Sands Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is White Sands Hotel to downtown Portmarnock?

White Sands Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Portmarnock.

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 720 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 720 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 720 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 720 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 720 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marita

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Erica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Miyong

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea side
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous getaway
We had a wonderful Autumnal two night getaway at The White Sands Hotel. There are four bay window rooms at the front of the hotel and we were fortunate to stay in one of them. The view of the ocean directly across the road is such a treat. I read some reviews before booking and can now give our own experience. The reception area is bright, modern and welcoming. Our room was spotlessly clean with fresh linen and towels. The bed was really comfortable. Yes the bathroom was not modern and the fixtures and fittings are worn but it was perfectly functional with lots of hot water and amazing water pressure in the shower. The staff were all pleasant, friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was delicious. The location is amazing. Hotel prices were so expensive when we were searching, this was definitely the best value for money in the greater Dublin area. We previously stayed here four years ago, we thoroughly enjoyed being back and would definitely stay again. If a luxury bath is your favourite part of a hotel break this may not be for you but for us The White Sands Hotel ticked all the boxes. It was so lovely to park the car, have the beach on our doorstep, take leisurely walks before dining and not have to drive anywhere! We gather the rooms at the rear of the hotel are more modern but we didn't see them. The hotel is on a road and from our room at the front you do hear some traffic noise. This didn't bother us. Photos taken from our room, we had both blue skies & grey!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay Elsewhere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water. We had to leave very early in the morning to the airport and wanted to take a shower to wake up. Got a cold shower and surely woke up. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew, Stockpor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is seriously lacking some TLC. Very dated and poor finish in general. However, the bed was comfy and everything worked. The food is good and the bar area very pleasant with TV screens for catching up on sports, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Audry

Location is great for airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023