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The Royal Hotel Arklow

3.0 star property
Hotel in Arklow with a bar

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Restaurant
Buffet breakfast on weekends (EUR 15 per person)
Basic Triple Room | Living area
Exterior
Basic Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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25 Main St, Arklow, Wicklow, Y14 C9E2
  • Place, Bridgewater Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wicklow Mountains National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Powerscourt Estate
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Triple Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Arklow

Located within a 5-minute walk of Bridgewater Shopping Centre, The Royal Hotel Arklow is within 2 miles (3 km) of Howard Mausoleum Pyramid. This 23-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge and free newspapers in the lobby.

What's nearby

  • Bridgewater Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Druids Glen Golf Club - 26 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 33 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Powerscourt Estate - 42 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Bray Beach - 43 min drive - 37.6 miles

Getting around

  • Arklow Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Avoca Store, Cafe & Mill Tour - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Broken Chair - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Simply Great Coffee - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Royal Hotel Arklow

Hotel in Arklow with a bar
Guests staying at The Royal Hotel Arklow enjoy free WiFi in public areas and free newspapers. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Thursday - Monday (noon - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Arklow Hotel
The Royal Hotel Arklow Arklow
The Royal Hotel Arklow Hotel Arklow

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Royal Hotel Arklow?

This hotel is located in Arklow within a short 5-minute walk of Bridgewater Shopping Centre. Woodenbridge Golf Club is also within a driving distance of 4.7 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

As of Dec 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Arklow on Jan 5, 2026 start from $104.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Hotel Arklow doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

The Royal Hotel Arklow offers buffet breakfast on weekend mornings for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Hotel Arklow.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel Arklow.

The Royal Hotel Arklow Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet Hotel . Barstaff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Geraint

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and customer friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The town of Arklow is a quaint, quiet little town, very walkable, a river nearby. The Hotels proprietor was a very friendly, kind, helpful man. Check in at the bar was quick, room was nicely renovated, it could have been the time of year but it was VERY quiet in the upstairs area, I felt like I was the only one staying there. There was a bountiful, delicious breakfast the next morning, a full Irish breakfast and I had a lovely chat with the barkeep....he had been working there for 50 years...amazing! The only tiny criticism I had was that I couldn't get any hot water in the shower, could have been I didn't wait long enough or just old pipes, but a hot shower would have been nice. I would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
rooms over an inn- they lock doors until 2pm, you cannot come and go freely if staying multiple days
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Far from a "royal hotel". Just a pub...

Do you like lying awake until the nightclub closes at 02.40? That the password in the room for wifi goes to a wifi that doesn't exist? That there are big tears in the wallpaper? That the mirror in the bathroom is older than the nation of Ireland? That the window hangs askew and can't be closed? That you check in at the pub so that drunk villagers find out your name and room number. Then this is the place for you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Traveled with group
Pas top du tout
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025