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White Sands Hotel

3.0 star property
Days spent soaking up sunshine, nights filled with vibrant energy - this lively hotel balances relaxation and excitement perfectly

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White Sands Hotel near 3Arena offers a vibrant atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and beachfront restaurant. Guests enjoy al fresco meals at The Oasis Bar and Grill or spa treatments. The hotel provides car rentals, complimentary newspapers, and highly praised staff service.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double or Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Located in Portmarnock, White Sands Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ha' Penny Bridge and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Portmarnock travel guide
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Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin

What's nearby

  • Portmarnock beach in Dublin, Ireland. Beach in Ireland. Sandy Beaches. Drone Shot of a beach. Sunny Beach. Sunset on a beach. Sunrise on a beach.
    Portmarnock Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Malahide Beach showing a beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people
    Malahide Beach
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Trinity College showing heritage architecture and a park
    Trinity College
    24 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Dublin_AvivaStadium_6165854 03
    Aviva Stadium
    26 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Portmarnock Links Course
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Duffy's
    4 min drive
  • Gibney's
    4 min drive
  • Insomnia
    4 min drive
  • Jameson Bar
    10 min walk
  • Cafe Provence
    4 min drive

About this property

White Sands Hotel

Hotel near 3Arena
Consider a stay at White Sands Hotel and take advantage of a nightclub, a rooftop terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Oasis Bar and Grill, features a beachfront location and al fresco dining. In addition to car rentals on site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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 to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Oasis Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 12.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

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

Is White Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at White Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is White Sands Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Trinity College, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, and Ha' Penny Bridge. Christ Church Cathedral and Aviva Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

White Sands Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 879 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Renny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice place and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, large, very comfortable room with a view and a comprehensive breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderfu feom check in to check out. This will be my place to stay when I'm in Limerick.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view - great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was Extremely nice and Friendly, made an effort to make you feel at home !!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean, staff very friendly and in a beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, great location, kind staff x
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great. The rooms were nice with heated towels & floor. Nice ocean view. The owners just need to add the dining hours to the website for people getting in late or leaving early.
You have to purchase the breakfast voucher at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location directly opposite the beach. Basic facilities. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dorthe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and nice reception staff. Staff attention in the breakfast room was under par - had to ask for service. Breakfast was expensive - but only acceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay; the building might look dated but the restaurant, bar, staff, and location were fantastic - Swim in the Irish sea!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It has a great location, friendly staff, and a lovely restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What lovely hosts who accommodated our 5am arrival and gave us an undisturbed later check out. This made a huge difference having a delay in our arrival and a long flight. The accommodations were clean, quiet and very comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dafydd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you want beautiful scenery! The hotel has a good bar and restaurant. Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Lovely hotel

Very pleasant stay. Helpful staff, sea view and great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary location in front of the Irish Sea and Lambay Island and Ireland[s Eye in view and Portmarnock Beach immediately in front. Nothing negative. A real find. For publication please use my initials RC
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Beautiful Location overlooking the sea

Great location with Sea views. Family run hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here several times now, and always happy with everything, the rooms, comfort and evening meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rawle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet location. Not far from shopping or restaurants. Excellent view of the water. Malahide is 5 minutes away by bus.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel was good for the cost, and staff were wonderful and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older building but very well kept it was clean, staff was very friendly and accommodating allowed us weary travelers an early check in. Also if you’re a cat lover there’s some very friendly cats in the neighborhood:) I really enjoyed my stay here
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Audry

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful restaurant and bar on site. Modern room. One caveat - bath tub and shower would be difficult to enter and exit for an older person or someone with a disabilty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Della

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the staff were really friendly but the room was tired with stains on the bed frame and carpet, our room was over looked by the carpark and was really warm. the mattress was so uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

All good

All good, hotel right Portmarnock beach. Good service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025