We go to Bray quite often and normally stay elsewhere.This time,however,we got a great deal at the Ramada and decided to have a change.I was so glad we did.
We booked a family room for 2 nights.The room was huge!! There was a double bed.2 singles and we had a baby cot too.There was a "sitting room" area beside the floor to ceiling windows with a sofa.Even with all this,the room was still very spacious,with plenty of room for our pram and (if required)another pull out bed.The decor was modern and spotlessly clean.Free WiFi was available.There was a DVD player and a childrens selection of DVD`s on the corridor on the 2nd floor.Tea & coffee facilites were in the room and our coffee,tea and sugar supply topped up each day.The bathroom was clean,bright and spacious with a very big mirror and plenty of hot water.When the windows were open,there was noise from the nearby road but not a lot.While the windows reach the floor,they only open at the top so are completely safe for young children.The staff were very welcoming and helpful and brilliant with the kids.A mistake on my bill was rectified immediately and we were supplied with information about the local area.The breakfast buffet was brilliant.We weren`t charged for the children as they are under 5.The dining room was modern and airy.Table were cleared quickly and we didn`t have to wait for one.As well as pastries,cereals,fruit,juices,selection of breads ,there was also a delicious hot buffet .You could also have take away cups and take a coffee outside.High-chairs were readily available.
The hotel is situated about a mile from Bray itself in a much quieter location than the town.It is within driving distance of many attractions and the beautiful Wicklow mountains.The lobby has a bar,big screen TV and plenty of tables.Parking is free.2 staff members,Jessica and Johnathan were a credit to this hotel and nothing was too much trouble and they chatted to my children,even giving them lollipops.When a hotel welcomes children,it gets a big thumbs up from me.
This will be our hotel of choice for future trips and we will definately be returning soon. Stayed April 2011, traveled with family
Guest Reviews
- Once again we had a lovely time in the Ramada Hotel in Bray. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is gorgeous, especially the buffet breakfast. Excellent service at a great price.
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From the minute we arrived (early for check in which caused no hassle) we were greeted and treated so well. Each member of staff were extremely helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The kids were even supplied wit DVDs and colouring packs. The food was excellent and the room was large and very comfortable. Overall the best hotel stay in a while made so by friendly staff and welcome for children. Thank you we will return soon Stayed April 2011.
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As I was travelling from the UK, I did not arrive at the hotel until midnight. The porter had everything ready for me to check in easily and get to bed quickly. The room was lovely and great value for money. He also let me put my room service request for breakfast on my door after the time allocated. One of the nicest and friendliest hotels I have stayed in in Ireland. I travel over quite a lot with work. Stayed April 2011, traveled on business
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Stayed 2 nights on a special offer. Had very spacious family room with 2 double beds and a single. Spotlessly clean and quiet, very comfortable, window definitely not draughty. Excellent service-the fridge, DVD player and single bed were not in the room as advertised when we arrived but the very helpful receptionist sorted it all very rapidly without any fuss. Ideal for Bray and Greystones and surrounding area. Couldn't really fault it and would highly recommend, especially at 129 euros for 2 nights. Stayed April 2011
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Stayed overnight on a business trip for an early meeting nearby the next morning. The room was surprisingly large with a full size old fashioned desk & executive style office chair as well as the usual dresser for the TV etc.
I've given the rooms 4/5 as most of the plug sockets including beside the bed are round 3 pin not rectangular 3 pin; luckily I had a European travel adapter in my bag which worked as a converter meaning I could charge my phone on the bedside locker. Stayed March 2011, traveled on business -
Travelled with friends for long weekend.
Excellent value and service, nothing too much trouble for staff.
Ideal to see more than just Dublin. Stayed March 2011, traveled with friends -
Room was excellent (although shower was a little ineffective), very spacious and comfortable.
Only downside was the noise of other doors opening and shutting in the mornings Stayed March 2011
Here is a list of just some inexpensive or Free activities you and your family can enjoy.
- Bray Head - is a hill and headland, of 241 m, located across the road from our hotel. It forms part of the Wicklow Montains and is a popular spot to take the kids for a hillwalk.
- A day at the Beach- Take the kids to Bray beach for a dip or day at the Amusements, only 5 mins drive away or venture 40 minutes away to 1 of Wicklows most popular beaches Brittas Bay or Silver strand.
- Star Leisure- is an amusment arcade Filled with fun for the whole family.
- Knocksink Woods- Part of the Wicklow Mountains, take the kids on a nature trail only 15mins drive from the hotel.
- Pheonix Park- is the largest enclosed urban Public Park in Europe Located 3km to the north west of Dublin city centre. It measures, with a walled circumference of 16 km that contains large areas of grassland and tree-lined avenues. The park has been home to a herd of wild Fallow deer since the seventeenth century.
- Marley Park- The parkland comprises woodlands, ponds and walks. Also you can enjoy a nine hole par three golf course, tennis courts, BMX cycle track, fourteen football pitches, a cricket pitch, children's playground and a miniature railway run by the Dublin Society of Model and Experimental Engineers. There is also a craft courtyard with home craft shops and coffee shops.
- Howth- really has it all - bracing cliff walks, spectacular vistas, lots of fresh air, a busy harbour and ... seals. If you want to come eye-to-eye with marine mammals, Howth is the place to go. You can spend anything from an hour to a whole day here. There should be enough to keep you amused.
- The National Gallery of Ireland- is not the Louvre, but when visiting Dublin art lovers should make some time available for a leisurely stroll. Situated at Merrion Square and near the National Museum in Kildare Street it is not too out of the way.
- Greystones Playground & Beach - The South Beach in Greystones is about half a mile long. This follows on from the shingly North Beach at the harbour. The beach is easily accessible and is 2 minutes walk away from the railway station and car park. The children's playground is situated adjacent to the beach.
Avondale House and Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.
- The Kitchen Café - serving light lunches to tailored menus for groups.Wine licence.
- Guided tours - House and Forest (booking necessary)
- Children's play area,
- Centenary Walk,
- River walk along the banks of the Avonmore River,
- Exotic Tree Trail,
- Sli na Slainte (path to health walk),
- Cairn Walk,
- Pine Trail,
- Deer Pen,
- Picnic Benches,
- Large car/coach parking area,
- Toilet facilities in car park.
- Limited wheelchair access in some locations.
Admission and Prices at Avondale Forest Park:
Adults €6.50
Concessions €6.00
Children €4.50
Family (2A,2C) €18.50
Great value Friends and Family Saver ticket, available at the Gate Lodge on entering - €20
Covers car parking and visit to the house for 4 friends of family of 4.
Contact:
Ms Jean Costelloe, Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. Tel: 0404-46111 Fax: 0404-46333 E-mail: - jean.costelloe@coillte.ie
Greenan Farm Museums and Maze, Greenan, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow
This tricky Celtic maze will positively puzzle you! A stream flows through it to the pond in the middle and a viewing tower overlooks the excitement below. Unique in design, this hedge maze is the highlight of most people's day.
The Old Farmhouse dates from the 16th century and was a safe house for Irish rebels, such as Michael Dwyer and Andrew Burke, in the 1798 rebellion.
The Dragonfly Walk is a raised wooden walkway that leads through native woodlands and wetlands and has three ponds with raised viewing platforms. It is an unspoilt area, which supports an abundance of wild life such as wild deer, moorhens, frogs and dragonflies.
General Opening Hours from May 1st
10.00 to 18.00
May/June: Tuesday to Sunday
July/August: 7 Days
September: Sundays only
Contact
Phone: 0404 46000
Email: contact@greenanmaze.com
Web: http://www.greenanmaze.com
DART - Train Service
Catch the train just 5mins drive from the hotels.
It takes only 40minutes on the Dart to get to Irelands Capital City Dublin, Where there are plenty of exciting things to do with kids. Visit some Museums; Take a bus tour around the city or even Visit Dublin Zoo. There's more than enough in this city to keep them entertained!
Dublin Zoo
OPENING TIMES
March - September
09:30 - 18.00 (Mon - Sat)
10.30 - 18.00 (Sunday)
October - February
09:30 - Dusk (Mon - Sat)
10:30 - Dusk (Sunday)
Last admission is one hour before closing
TICKETS
Adults: €14.50
Child (under 16): €10.00
Child (under 3): Free
Students/Seniors: €12.00
Special Needs Child: €5.20
Special Needs Adult: €8.30
Family Tickets
2 adults + 2 children: €42.00
2 adults + 3 children: €47.00
2 adults + 4 children: €50.00
HORSERIDING
In County Wicklow a world of choice awaits you. You will find riding centres that cater for all, from trail riding for the more adventurous and Polo for the sporting type. Alternatively, why not explore the miles of breathtaking, scenic Wicklow roads by horse-drawn caravan.
Brennanstown Riding School
(located 5 minutes from the hotel) Holly brook, Kilmacanogue, near Bray, Co. Wicklow Tel: +353 (0)1 2863778 Fax: +353 (0)1 2829590 E-mail: info@brennanstownrs.ie Situated in the beautiful Holly brook Demesne adjoining the magnificent Killruddery Estate, Brennanstown Riding School has excellent indoor & outdoor riding facilities with qualified instruction, catering for all standards of rider (children & adults). Visitors can enjoy cross-country rides & treks on 100's of acres of scenic Wicklow countryside. No dining facilities. Open all year.
Imaginosity
Dublin Children's Museum is Irelands first interactive museum for the under 10s and their families. Imaginosity is a interactive centre for learning that incorporates the latest green technologies and is packed with carefully designed exhibits that reflect children's developmental needs.
There are a myriad of rich interactive experiences to engage in; from meeting the Eco Badger up on the roof garden, and learning about how the unique green building works, to making your way up the Climber past the Wizards Lair and the Rocket Ship to Rapunzels Castle.
Opening Times
Monday 13.30 to 17.30
Tuesday to Friday 09.30 to 17.30
Saturday 10.00 to 18.00
Sunday 10.00 to 18.00
Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00 to 18.00
Admission Prices
Adults and Children (over 3 years) €8.50
Concession €7.50
Toddlers (1-2 yrs) €6.50
Babies (6-12 months) €2.00
info@imaginosity.ie
+353 1 2176130
Shoreline Leisure
Is approximately 2minutes drive from our hotel.
Opening Hours
Monday and Wednesday: 7.00 am - 10.00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 9.00 am - 10.00 pm
Friday: 7.00 am - 9.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Pay As You Go:
Adult Swim € 7.20
Child Swim (4 years up to 15 years) € 4.00
Swim For All € 3.00
Full Access Day Pass € 10.00
Studio Classes: non-member € 7.00
Aqua Classes: Cost per member € 4.00
Cost per non-member € 7.20
Swimming Lessons: (8 week course-40 min lessons):
Children € 90.00
Adult € 110.00
Astro - Pitch Rental Full Peak Hours €60.00
Astro - Pitch Rental off Peak Hours €40.00
Enjoy the changing seasons as you walk around the old estate, taking in the wonderful selection of farm animals, our ornamental walled garden and the car museum which houses Letitia's 1927 Rolls Royce, Naomi's 1936 Austin Tickford and Lily's 1920's Peugeot.
Opening Times: > Monday - Sunday & Bank Holidays 10 am-5 pm.
Tickets Adults €6 Children €3 Concessions €4 Contact details +353 12984301 www.airfield.ie
Clara Lara Fun Park, Larragh, Co. Wicklow
Experience the unique outdoor adventure Park dedicated to providing healthy and creative fun for families and groups of children.
Set in 30 acres of beautiful countryside in the Avonmore River valley with tree houses, Tarzan swings, rope bridges, rowing boats, water slides, rafts, canoes, junior go-carts, BBQs, mini golf, picnic areas, a restaurant and lots more.
The lakes are all man made with a flat gravel bottom and approximately 2 feet deep.
Opening Hours
From May
10.30 - 18.00 weekends only
from 2nd June to 2nd September
10.30 - 18.00
Admission Prices
€9.00 per person
Under 4s and Senior Citizen Free
Access to some of the rides cost extra. The GOLD BAND is a once off further payment of €9.00 and permits unlimited access to all rides to those having one.
Diamond Bowl and Kid Zone, Dublin Road, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Opened since August 2007 a 30,000 sq.ft. Family entertainment centre comprising of 15,000 sq. ft. children's indoor adventure play area (KID ZONE) to suit all areas under 12 years including indoor formula 1 racing cars, water bumpers, slides, ball pools and loads of fun.
A 12 lane Ten-pin bowling alley with computerized scoring system and automated bumpers, Video games arcade including simulators, air hockey and pool tables.
Contact details Tel: +.353 404 65222 info@wicklowbowl.ie
SEALIFE
Sea Life has - a network of marine life aquariums stretching across much of Europe. Each of their attractions offers a unique insight into the lives of myriad creatures from shrimps to sharks. The National Sea Life Bray is situated on the seafront, overlooking the promenade (the longest in Ireland) and the sea. It is 2km from our hotel - 5 minutes.
For information please contact Tel: +353 (0) 2866939 Fax: +353 (0) 2860562 Website: www.sealife.ie
Glenroe Open Farm, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
Get close to a wide variety of farm animals and pets, including Sika deer, sheep, lambs, cattle, pigs, goats, ducks, geese, turkeys, peacocks, hens and chicks. Pets Corner is where the young and curious visitors can hold and pet their favorite furry animals.
The farm includes a 1km Nature Walk to marshlands adjacent to Kilcoole beach.
Overlooking the open farm is a well-equipped playground suitable for toddlers and children up to 12 years old. There is a farmhouse museum and exhibition area in a 350-year-old cottage giving an insight into how our ancestors lived many years ago.
Opening Hours
May to end August: 7 days a week
Monday - Friday: 10:00 to 17.00
Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays: 10.00 to 18.00
Weekends only during March, April, September, October: 10.00 to 17.00
Contact us on +353 1 2872288
mail@glenroefarm.com
Zoom Adventure Play includes An extreme maze of tunnels, spiral slides and obstacle courses.
Four levels of play and excitement, starting way down low to way up high. Four lane astra slide. Double helix slide. Ball Cannons.
www.zap.ie tel: +353 (0)1 2016600
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Fun Things to do with all the Family
Bray is a small town located between the capital city of Dublin and Wicklow the Garden of Ireland. There are many fun and exciting activities to do with the kids within a 1 hours drive from our hotel. We have compiled a few things you may enjoy in the area or close by. Also if you would like to know more please Feel free to contact us here at the Ramada Woodland court hotel.
www.ramadabray.com
Phone: 00353 1 2760258
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