White Sands Hotel near 3Arena offers a vibrant atmosphere with a rooftop terrace and beachfront restaurant. Guests enjoy al fresco meals at The Oasis Bar and Grill or spa treatments. The hotel provides car rentals, complimentary newspapers, and highly praised staff service.
Located in Portmarnock, White Sands Hotel is in the suburbs and near the beach. Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and 3Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Ha' Penny Bridge and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Aviva Stadium. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Portmarnock travel guide
Portmarnock, Portmarnock, County Dublin
What's nearby
Portmarnock Beach
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Malahide Beach
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Trinity College
24 min drive - 21.5 km
Portmarnock Links Course
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Centre
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Dublin Portmarnock Station
4 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Duffy's
4 min drive
Gibney's
4 min drive
Jameson Bar
10 min walk
Insomnia
4 min drive
Fowler's
4 min drive
About this property
White Sands Hotel
Hotel near 3Arena
Consider a stay at White Sands Hotel and take advantage of a nightclub, a rooftop terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Oasis Bar and Grill, features a beachfront location and al fresco dining. In addition to car hire on-site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
A lift, 1 meeting room and a vending machine
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 12 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Oasis Bar and Grill
Things to do
Nightclub
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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2 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
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Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 10 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and from EUR 12.00 for children
Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property will place a credit card authorisation of 10 % for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
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
White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
White Sands Portmarnock
White Sands Hotel Hotel
White Sands Hotel Portmarnock
White Sands Hotel Hotel Portmarnock
Frequently asked questions
Is White Sands Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at White Sands Hotel?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at White Sands Hotel on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$213, including 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 much is parking at White Sands Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at White Sands Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at White Sands Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).
Where is White Sands Hotel located?
Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Trinity College, Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Ha' Penny Bridge. Christ Church Cathedral and Aviva Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
White Sands Hotel Reviews
7.8
Good
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Breakfast was great. The rooms were nice with heated towels & floor. Nice ocean view. The owners just need to add the dining hours to the website for people getting in late or leaving early.
Wonderful location and nice reception staff. Staff attention in the breakfast room was under par - had to ask for service. Breakfast was expensive - but only acceptable.
What lovely hosts who accommodated our 5am arrival and gave us an undisturbed later check out. This made a huge difference having a delay in our arrival and a long flight. The accommodations were clean, quiet and very comfortable. Thank you
Extraordinary location in front of the Irish Sea and Lambay Island and Ireland[s Eye in view and Portmarnock Beach immediately in front.
Nothing negative. A real find.
For publication please use my initials RC
Older building but very well kept it was clean, staff was very friendly and accommodating allowed us weary travelers an early check in. Also if you’re a cat lover there’s some very friendly cats in the neighborhood:) I really enjoyed my stay here
Great location. Wonderful restaurant and bar on site. Modern room.
One caveat - bath tub and shower would be difficult to enter and exit for an older person or someone with a disabilty.