White Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Beach nearby
Exterior
British cuisine, beach views
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin
  • Place, Portmarnock Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Portmarnock Links Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Malahide Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dublin (DUB)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

White Sands Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a nightclub and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a business center, and a meeting room.
White Sands Hotel offers 58 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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.

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 White Sands Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Portmarnock Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy British cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at The Oasis Bar and Grill
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage
  • 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Trinity College and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Oasis Bar and Grill - This beachfront pub specializes in British cuisine. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

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 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

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
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.
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.
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

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

White Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 898 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Lovely staff, good atmosphere in the bar restaurant in the evening, beautiful beach across the road and the shower was great, refurb is ongoing but everything was clean. Bus outside on the right to take you into Malahide for the evening. Just good. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebeccs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and friendly staff. Food in the bar was lovely and very reasonably priced. The barman was fantastic, very good table service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark

Room was good sink was blocked Breakfast was cold Friday could not eat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Manal

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was very nice and my stay was relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dallin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding property and excellent hospitality. I will be looking forward to staying here again next time we’re in Dublin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, warm and very very comfortable. Meal was very good, staff were all very helpful. Location was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Got exactly what i paid for. Friendly staff, nice cozy environment right at the door step of a beachfront. Can’t complain really.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with group
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

Esther

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The people was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025