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Shoreline Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Malahide Castle

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Parking included

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Donabate

On the beach.At this Donabate hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Swords Castle and 9 miles (15 km) of Malahide Beach. Malahide Castle and Portmarnock Beach are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Donabate Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Donabate Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Malahide Castle - 25 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Trinity College - 28 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Guinness Storehouse - 32 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Shoreline Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Malahide Castle
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.

  • 1 building
  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • 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

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

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

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

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. 265 out of 776 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 776 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 776 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 776 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 776 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Niamh

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Olivia

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family
A beautiful view, but only one of our rooms had that. The other 3 rooms were on opposite side and with a not so great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Izlin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The toilet doesn’t flush very well. It was backing up from the first use. Reported to the front desk and they sent help quickly to attend to it. The sheets weren’t spotless. You can tell that it was laundered and pressed but there were stains. The coffee/tea caddy could do with a good dusting/wipe. Fiona at the front desk was wonderful. So welcoming courteous and friendly. The complimentary breakfast was lovely. Unfortunately I was brought a cup of coffee when I asked for tea. Not a huge deal but a little attention could go a long way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect place for our last night in Ireland. Beers by the ocean on the patio and dinner in the dining room. Our room was seaside and we were able to hear the waves as we drifted off to sleep. Very peaceful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Widnes

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, but property is in need of a little TLC
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Madonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room had garbage left on floor and bathroom need updating. Mold area are corner of tub. Floor tiles by elevator was missing creating trip hazard. Very quiet at night and peaceful sleeping. Breakfast service was excellent and included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin was late but Fiona was fantastic at keeping us informed. The room view BLEW us away! The service in the restaurant was ok and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025