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title: "White Sands Hotel, Dublin: reviews, location & comparison"
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Hotel · ★★★
# White Sands Hotel

Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland

8.1 ·  Very good 181 reviews ·  #135 #135 of 152 in Dublin ·  6.4 Location score
## About White Sands Hotel

White Sands Hotel is a hotel in Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 181 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 13 km from the centre of Dublin. The nearest beach is 130 m away. The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.2 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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## How White Sands Hotel scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Dublin

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **6.4**
-   Beach access **9.9**

Dublin average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Hot tub
-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **25**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **5**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Portmarnock Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin Airport (DUB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dublin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Fry Model Railway Museum1.5 km

## White Sands Hotel: in detail

White Sands Hotel provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. The hotel offers reception assistance, including safety deposit boxes, to ensure guest satisfaction. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hotel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundry service located on the premises. The hotel's room service ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. White Sands Hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Upon arrival, make sure to explore bar and nightclub to experience enjoyable evening entertainment within the premises. White Sands Hotel provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Unwind and conclude each day delightfully by stopping by massage and hot tub, ensuring a soothing experience.

### Compare

## Compare White Sands Hotel with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Portmarnock Resort & Jameson's Golf Links](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/portmarnock-resort-jameson-s-golf-links-dublin/) Hotel ★★★★ 600 m away
    
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## Questions about White Sands Hotel

### How do guests rate White Sands Hotel?

White Sands Hotel has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 181 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Dublin.

### Is there parking at White Sands Hotel?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is White Sands Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Dublin Airport (DUB), is 9.2 km away in a straight line.

### Is White Sands Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 130 m from the hotel.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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