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Shoreline Hotel

3.0 star property

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Relax on the stone-paved terrace overlooking the water, surrounded by benches and picnic tables.
Stairs lead down to a secluded beach.
Enjoy dining in this elegantly designed restaurant with ocean views and a variety of seating options.
Guests can enjoy stunning seaside views from the hotel's spacious balconies and outdoor seating areas.
Two single beds with tufted headboards and white linens, complemented by a small table and a lamp.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Donabate on the Beach, Donabate, Dublin
  • Malahide Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Malahide Castle
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Portmarnock Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Dublin (DUB)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and desk, offering a serene sea view.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room

Two single beds with white linens, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

Classic hotel room with a large tufted bed, vanity, desk, and dining area.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Classic hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a mirror above.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Two single beds with white linens, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Shoreline Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a train station pick-up service and complimentary wireless internet access.
Shoreline Hotel offers 35 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Donabate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shoreline Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Donabate Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free train station pick-up service are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Shoreline Brasserie, a brasserie with a beachfront location
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Steps from Donabate Beach and 10 minutes by car from Swords Castle
  • Free train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe 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 terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Shoreline Hotel. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Donabate hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
Shoreline Brasserie - This beachfront brasserie specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free train station pick-up shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Free train station drop-off
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Shoreline Brasserie

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property offers airport shuttle pickup service from Dublin Airport only.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 12.00 for adults and EUR 5.00 for children

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Shoreline Hotel offers transfers from the train station. Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Shoreline Hotel Hotel
Waterside House Donabate
Waterside House Hotel
Waterside House Hotel Donabate
Shoreline Hotel Donabate
Shoreline Hotel Hotel Donabate

Shoreline Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 747 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 747 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 747 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 747 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 747 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views. Easy access to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kayleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing room, location, food and wonderful staff! Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is beautifully located on a beach and is within 20 minutes of the Dublin Airport. We were there on Mother's Day which happened to also be a beautiful, sunny day and so the hotel was VERY busy. We arrived a bit early and could not check in so walked the beach and enjoyed the day. We were then sent to our room and arrived to the smell of stale cigarette smoke and the previous guests fingernails on the carpet. There was no phone in the room to call down to the desk, so my travelling companion went down to be informed that there were no other rooms and a manager would be up to address our concerns. After a 40 minute wait, I went down and spoke again to the front desk clerk (she was delightful), who went in search of the manager again and informed me that they would be up in a moment. Waited another 20 minutes and went down again. This time I spoke directly to the manager she had spoken to and was informed a manager had just gone up. I returned to the room to find a manager who listened to our concerns and then offered us another room. It was an upgrade and had a view of the ocean, so we took it. In fairness to the staff, they were being run off their legs due to the high volume of people in the dining room and at the special Mother's Day tea, but the cleanliness of the room was of concern. We had dinner there and it was fine. Not a lot of choice, but again that may have been due to the holiday and not their normal fare. The hotel is in need of a refresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing .... not easily forgotten
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Hidden Gem - fabulous 🌟

This place was totally not what we were expecting. It was right on the beach. Views from the balcony are awesome! The place was easy to find, just off M1 and a pretty straight shot from there. The staff (all we met anyway) were great, very accommodating and gave great service with a genuine smile and happy to help attitude. The food was gorgeous, kudos to the cooks. Portions are big so bring an appetite and the drinks taste lovely. I have recommended this place to anyone who will listen. Will definitely need to get back. It's not far from Dublin and many other places so it is accessible for those who want to go in to Dublin or anywhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All great, a little more choice at breakfast ie vegetarian would be great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Friendly helpful staff. Great food. Relaxing. Lovely sea views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing location by the beach. Lots of great walks... Half hour walk into Donabate for trains into Dublin... Staff are absolutely brilliant in the way they look after you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful stay at the shoreline hotel even in October we sat out in the sun looking over the ocean was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious everyday and the views from the rooms facing the sea were beautiful. The staff was helpful and it was an overall great stay. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, breakfast was nice , staff are very pleasant and couldn’t do enough. Nice friendly receptionist when departing .would return again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly Hotel. Food was excellent. Needs a little bit of TLC here and there. Lovely views but bedroom window needs a good clean. View was fabulous but spoiled by tbe dirty window.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Darren, Mount Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness
Reported heater not working. Staff came to room to explain it should be on with 15 mins. Had dinner back to room. Still no heating. Extremely disappointing. Desperately needed an exhaust fan in the bathroom. Hooks to hang towels on and a towel dryer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed with the room facing out over carpark .. the picture online showed a seaview. Was the whole point of booking this hotel. Staff lovely particularly the girls in the dining room in the evening. Room lovely, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ellie and other staff made the stay exception. Really felt welcomed. The food at the restaurant was excellent. The best I’ve had in Ireland or Scotland. I was initially preparing for not so great food, but the food at this place was beyond great. Plus the service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was amazing. She was super helpful and all generally all the staff were helpful, but she went the extra mile.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sandy

Major advantage having the great beach right there. Overall good stay. Just a little thought, they need a couple of boot/shoe scuppers at entrance. Inexpensive on Amazon. Simple doormat very insufficient! Your shoes Drag in a lot of sand and dirt. Wonderful experience in dining room! Server Sandy was exceptional!! Made our stay much more enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yongzhong

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice people, very enjoy the ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024