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The Royal Hotel Arklow

3.0 star property
Enjoy the bar/lounge at this 3-star Arklow hotel

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A bar area with a counter, stools, and a sign reading "SALLY'S".
A plate of breakfast with beans, bacon, sausages, and eggs.
A hotel room with two beds, a red patterned carpet, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and blue throw pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a telephone. The room has a red carpet and light blue walls.
A building with multiple storefronts, including The Royal Hotel and Sally O'Brien's Bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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25 Main St, Arklow, Wicklow, Y14 C9E2
  • Place, Arklow Arts Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bridgewater Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bay Leisure Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and blue throw pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a telephone. The room has a red carpet and light blue walls.

Basic Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white linens, and a pink textured blanket.

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

About the area

Arklow

In Arklow .With a stay at this Arklow hotel, you'll be steps from Arklow Arts Centre and a 5-minute walk from Bridgewater Shopping Centre. Also, Leisure Center is within half a mile (1 km) and The Bay Leisure Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Arklow Arts Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bridgewater Shopping Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Bay Leisure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Leisure Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - 34 min drive - 40.5 km

Getting around

  • Arklow Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Avoca Store, Cafe & Mill Tour - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Old Ship - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hendley’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel Arklow

Enjoy the bar/lounge at this 3-star Arklow hotel
The Royal Hotel Arklow offers its guests complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Arklow hotel is smoke free.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Royal Hotel Arklow offers 23 accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property class

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

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Hotel Arklow.

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

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel Arklow on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $157, 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.

How close is The Royal Hotel Arklow to the beach?

This hotel is 13.6 mi (22-min drive) from Duffcarrig Rocks Beach.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Hotel Arklow, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children.

Is there a casino at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Hotel Arklow?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow have a pool?

The Royal Hotel Arklow does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Hotel Arklow have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Hotel Arklow to downtown Arklow?

The Royal Hotel Arklow is 0.3 mi away from Arklow.

The Royal Hotel Arklow Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Clean room, bed very comfortable, staff friendly and very helpful, entertainment and activities on your doorstep with friendly locals ready to make you feel welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the middle of Arklow town. Rooms very nice. Staff exceptionally friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KAZEEM

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, great breakfast…. I’ll book them again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Geraint

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Catherine

Pas top du tout
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025