Shoreline Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Balcony
View from room
On the beach
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • 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

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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

Family Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Donabate

Shoreline Hotel places you next to Donabate Beach and within a 10-minute drive of Swords Castle. This 35-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Donabate Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Donabate Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dublin Port - 25 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Trinity College - 28 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Guinness Storehouse - 32 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Donabate Station - 3 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pasta Castello - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gibney's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Keeling's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Insomnia - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Shoreline Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Guests of Shoreline Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free train station shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a terrace, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Electric kettles, phones, and desks are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.00 for adults and EUR 5.00 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; 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free shuttle service to and from the train station. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Shoreline Hotel?

This hotel is located in Donabate within a short 1-minute walk of Donabate Beach. You'll also find Malahide Castle and Malahide Beach nearby.

Is parking available on site at Shoreline Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Shoreline Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Shoreline Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Shoreline Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Shoreline Hotel good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront hotel include premium bedding as well as a bar and a beachfront restaurant.

Does Shoreline Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does Shoreline Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Shoreline Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Shoreline Brasserie.

Will Shoreline Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shoreline Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Shoreline Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Shoreline Hotel?

The closest major airport to Shoreline Hotel is Dublin Airport (DUB), which is 8.8 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shoreline Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Shoreline Hotel.

Does Shoreline Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Shoreline Hotel.

Shoreline Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 778 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 778 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 778 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 778 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 778 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanderae

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

2/10 Terrible

Niamh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmond

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms need a refresh

The rooms need an update. No fans or air conditioning. Bed was very hard and slopping. Bathroom small without a fan and a very bad smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

SOFIA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property, spectacular location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025