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Shoreline Hotel

3.0 star property

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Balcony
Bar (on property)
On the beach
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Donabate on the Beach, Donabate, Dublin
  • Place, Donabate Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Donabate Golf Club
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Trinity College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Family Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 787 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 787 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 787 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 787 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 787 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mold in bathroom, not clean, staff weren't good, but restaurant food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms and hotel seem to be updated and cozy but the menu options and food were below our other meals by far on our 12 day vacation. I would not recommend it as a place to dine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, nice staff. Very nice waitress and bar staff. Lovely breakfast. Was staying for business purposes in Dublin. Wish I could have stayed and explored the beachfront - it looked great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lloyd

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A surprisingly poor hotel

Threadbare carpets, corroded bathroom fittings and the most miserable staff in Ireland created a bad first impression. Add to that ordering two main courses in the restaurant, only receiving one and accepting a free dessert as compensation only to find the dessert adorned with mouldy fruit, the hotel is certainly one to avoid in the future. It is somewhat lifted by its position on a lovely sandy beach though the scene is spoiled by the huge pay and display car park meaning that when the sun shines, the beach is packed. We stayed in a non sea view room which, whilst we didn’t expect the best outlook, provided a shanty town style view so if you want to look out of your window, the €50 premium for a sea view may be worth paying.
The view from a non sea view room
The view from a non sea view room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, by the beach, great location and views. Close to Malahide for great food and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stunning beach view from my room which was very comfortable and clean. The food offer was very good but the poor staff were run off their feet and it did take a while to get your order taken. Beautiful location. The hotel is a little tired and could do with some tlc and not all communal areas were clean e.g. back stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel public areas are very nice. Guest rooms need work - lose carpet, etc. Thd setting made up for those shortfalls.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorie

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great - accommodating and friendly. We appreciated the easy parking and loved our beach view room and nearby walking paths. Perfect spot for our last night in Ireland and quick trip to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanderae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was are first time to Ireland. We had the deluxe suite and it was amazing waking up and opening up the curtains and seeing the ocean. Staff was very friendly, quickly helped if you had any issues. I would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our break in the Shoreline Hotel.The staff looked after us exceptionally well.The location was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The Shoreline staff went above and beyond and were just wonderful in accommodating our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a bit dated and shabby. Not as nice as the images. However, the hotel is well situated, right on the beach-front. The night before we were due to leave, we had booked for dinner for the family at 6pm. When we arrived for dinner, we were informed the kitchen was closed because the hotel’s gas supply was cut. Nobody had made any effort to inform us in advance of us arriving for dinner. We have two young children who were hungry. We tried to find somewhere local to eat, but couldn’t find anywhere to go appropriate for young children. We finally went to a local supermarket and bought food to eat in our room. The following morning the gas supply had still not been fixed and there was no hot water to allow us to shower before our journey home. There was no attempt by the hotel to assist with alternative eating arrangements or to apologise for the situation. It was a disappointing end to a lovely holiday in Ireland.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the beach view - great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved walking on the beach or just relaxing by the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5 stars

Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carmel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were fantastic, especially in restaurant! Room just a quick check of sockets would be good, not all useable at bedside but only minor issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shoreline is breathtaking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Clement

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff but hotel old Cleaners dressed beds that was it never empted bins take away glasses etc Took all towel and replaced with three(four of us staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Appalling – Avoid at All Costs I recently stayed at the Shoreline Hotel in Dublin and can honestly say it was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had at any hotel. The property is in a disgusting state of disrepair – paint peeling, sticky floors, and bathrooms with brown-stained walls that looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in weeks. The toilets were filthy and clearly not maintained. Even the grounds were strewn with rubbish, giving a first impression that only got worse. The front of house staff were unprofessional and indifferent, bordering on rude. The car park – supposedly offered as part of our stay – was full of rubbish and rusting bikes apparently belonging to staff who are actually living in the guest rooms. That alone is highly inappropriate and unacceptable for paying guests. Despite written confirmation that we could leave our car parked for a few weeks, I received a call a day later to say the car had been clamped, and now they are threatening to remove it entirely. I’ve sent multiple emails and they are now refusing to reply. This is not just bad service – it borders on harassment. As for the food – €110 for a single portion of fish and chips, a plate of vegetables, and two drinks is outrageous, especially when the quality was disgusting Greasy, bland, and clearly reheated – not remotely close to restaurant standard. The overall behaviour and condition of this hotel are disgraceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025