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Reviews of White Sands Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Coast Road, Portmarnock, Ireland

#2 of 2 hotels in Portmarnock

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1159 hotel reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.3

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.0

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Right across from the beach, beautiful views

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    We always have a great time there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Should not need vouchers and hotel needs more windows to enjoy views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No water in the room Mattress was so uncomfortable (room 212) Piano in communal lobby area upstairs yet at 20.45 pm when an accomplished pianist in our group was going to play it for us ,we were informed by the receptionist that she couldn't hear the phone...why haven't there then??

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too warm. Pumping heating in the room made for an unpleasant night's sleep. Hotel itself is a bit dated . TV didn't work ( batteries in remote maybe?) Toilet was millimetres from a towel heating radiator making sitting almost impossible . Ladies beware

    The receptionist was very pleasant and managed to find me a room with a sea view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Nice locaion & good staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food was ok in the evening although chips seemed to be frozen & not made. Breakfast- not inlcuded & ervice was hectic- only a coupel of staff, we were served fine but shortly after the couple fo staff were swamped with orders.

    Nice friendly staff at check-in. Room was clean & a good size. Nice bathroom with an excellent shower & good batntub. Restaurant was nce...with again excellent froendly, attentive staff. Breakfast - food was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast area was understaffed which caused a long delay for breakfast. Breakfast itself was overpriced and not very good.

    Friendly staff. Well situated.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think the room needed to be upgraded and checked for H&S as I slipped in the bath but I didn't report it. There was no hand railing to hold on the wall when trying to get into the bath to shower. The shower frame had no rubber stopper on the end and water leaked down side of Bath and onto floor. Even with all above I'd still come back and stay.

    Staff was very friendly and breakfast was excellent. Bar Food was delicious. Constant hot water when required to wash hands. Some hotels only have lukewarm water.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    7.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel room had a lovely view. Room was very outdated, however all staff members were vey friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Mother son time.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heat was too much in the room redeater too close to the toilet nearly git burnt .I had to turn off all rads one of them would not go off left the window open all the time plains flying low over hotel going in to land .otherwise we had a great time little twigs would solve this will definitely go back .

    Loved the location right on the beach great bus service 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    8.0
    Location location location !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little dated exterior but otherwise very acceptable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    I think it's better to provide 2 bottles of water into the room ,and also the breakfast .
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Triple Room (Double & Single bed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The ambience and the room arrangements.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattresses need to be replaced they are old and lumpy. Good for back ache!! Bathroom could do with upgrading.

    Location is excellent. Room nicely cleaned daily with fresh towels.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room was smelling cigarette, I don’t smoke so for me was disgusting

    Staffs are friendly and breakfast amazing!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed the atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Staff hospitality

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    8.0
    Great staff and food. Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom needs a bit of updating

    Location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room (Double & Single bed)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff very friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyable stay after getting room sorted
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On arrival we checked in was told our room was ready. Room was at front of hotel on first floor, we were not happy with room it did not look like any of the rooms on hotel website !!! Bathroom was terrible I went to reception and asked if there were any other rooms available as we were not prepared to stay in that room. We were then shown another room on same floor, and two lovely rooms on ground floor needless to say we were very happy with ground floor room.. couldn’t understand why we were given first room when these lovely rooms were available

    We liked the situation of the hotel on the coast road. Lovely walk ways nice location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Beach, breakfast, best staff 🤌
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds could be a little comfier.

    The staff were fantastic, helpful and kind. The location is absolutely perfect for the beach and sunrises. Breakfast was absolutely amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room got very hot at night. It was a bit uncomfortable 🥵

    The staff were very helpful. The food was lovely. Great location.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2024

    6.0
    Great location lovely staff but rooms and decor could do with updating was not very hot in the rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms very dated. Lighting poor

    Location brilliant ate in the bar was lovely

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    6.0
    Friendly hotel with stylish lobby areas but rooms were dated and dusty and everything needed a revamp.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Car park full of potholes. Very dated room. Our bathroom stunk of urine and the room was dusty and the curtain clips disintegrated and the curtain fell off. The receptionist apologised and organised a bathroom clean whilst we were out after I phoned to complain as we couldn’t get used to the smell.

    Lovely location. Friendly staff. Very tasty soup for lunch.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was quite small

    Atmosphere was great in bar & restaurant. Staff very friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean comfortable room meal and bar service good

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    8.0
    Happy to stay here for short break before heading for our Ferry to Cairnryan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good

    Stayed in December 2023

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