About this property
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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Colin
United Kingdom
“Well located hotel. Helpful staff. Good facilities. Food was good.” - Elisabeth
United Kingdom
“Wonderful breakfast choice. Delicious hot food and plentiful. the staff were friendly and helpful despite having a full breakfast room.” - Angie
Ireland
“Food was first class. Entertainment was excellent, music, bar and food station in the garden. Music in the bar when it got late. Staff helpful and nice. Made our short break memorable.” - Mcguirk
Ireland
“Staff very nice & helpful. Food is very good. Rooms r nice” - Jane
Isle of Man
“Good location, lovely staff, good value and a late check out so could go to the spa” - Eamonn
Ireland
“Beautifull Hotel , lovely staff and food , easy access to sea and walks , great stay.” - P
Ireland
“Hotel very clean with high level of service from all staff.” - Marty
Ireland
“The staff wore amazing!!! We had a wonderful time and could not be thankful enough” - Martin
United Kingdom
“Clean room, great breakfast. The staff were very helpful.” - Kay
Ireland
“I liked the friendliness of the staff , food was lovely, nice walks from the hotel,.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Pottery
- CuisineLocal
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
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.
A valid photo ID must be presented at the time of check-in
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.