Room
220 sq. ft. / 3 Guests / 1 Double OR 2 Twin Beds
This 220 sq. ft. Room at White Sands Hotel offers a comfortable base in Portmarnock, directly across from Portmarnock Beach on the Coast Road. Designed for up to 3 guests, it suits couples, friends or a small family looking for a simple, well-kept stay close to the coast. Depending on allocation, rooms may look towards the beach or another aspect of the hotel, with daily housekeeping helping keep the space fresh throughout your visit. The Room is arranged as a bedroom with either 1 Double Bed or 2 Twin Beds, with bedsheets and towels provided. A private bathroom includes a shower/tub combination, hair dryer, shampoo, soap, toilet paper and free toiletries. Inside the Room, guests have free WiFi, cable television, heating, an in-room safe, phone, desk and laptop-friendly workspace. An iron and ironing board can be requested, and connecting or adjoining rooms may be requested subject to availability. The Room is non-smoking, and cribs, infant beds, rollaway beds and extra beds are not available. Your stay is supported by the practical comforts of White Sands Hotel, including complimentary WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Limited-hours Room service is available, giving you the option to dine in your Room when offered during service times. This Room is not an all-inclusive booking; food, drinks and any additional services are not included unless specifically stated in the rate you select. It is a straightforward choice for guests who want an en-suite Room, useful in-room amenities and easy access to the coastal setting of Portmarnock.
What's included in this Room?
- Windows facing the beach or another side of the hotel depending on allocation
- 220 sq. ft. Room set up as a simple, functional bedroom
- One double bed or two twin beds, comfortably sleeping up to three guests
- Private en-suite bathroom with a shower/tub combination and free toiletries
- A compact desk and laptop-friendly workspace, kept to understated décor
- No in-room minibar, though limited-hours Room service covers light refreshments
- Cable television, free WiFi, an in-room safe and a bedside phone
- Standard Room rate, with breakfast, spa treatments and dining available separately
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Room FAQs
What does the Room look out onto at White Sands Hotel?
There’s no dedicated view category attached to this entry-level Room, so the outlook depends on allocation — some rooms face toward Portmarnock Beach while others look over another side of the hotel. Whichever aspect you get, the beach itself is only a short walk from the hotel, so a sea view isn’t essential to enjoy it.
How are the beds arranged, and how many guests can the Room sleep?
This category is made up with 1 double bed or 2 twin beds, and it’s designed to sleep up to three guests comfortably. Because cribs and rollaway or extra beds aren’t available, it suits couples, friends or a small family rather than a larger group needing additional sleeping space.
Does this Room have a balcony, terrace or plunge pool?
No — the Room is an indoor, en-suite category without a private balcony, terrace or plunge pool, and White Sands Hotel doesn’t operate an on-site swimming pool for guests. Anyone wanting outdoor space is better served by the beach itself, just a few minutes from the front door.
What is the bathroom like in this Room?
The private bathroom is fitted with a shower/tub combination, along with a hair dryer, shampoo, soap and free toiletries for the stay. It’s a practical, fully en-suite setup rather than a spa-style bathroom, in keeping with the Room’s simple, comfortable style.
How does this Room compare with the hotel's other Room categories?
White Sands Hotel has 58 en-suite rooms in total, including classic sea view rooms, contemporary rooms and two executive sea view rooms. This Room is the most compact of the categories at 220 sq. ft., without a guaranteed sea-facing position, making it the straightforward, budget-minded choice compared with the larger or sea-view-guaranteed rooms.
What's included when you book this Room category?
Guests get daily housekeeping, free WiFi, an in-room safe, cable television and limited-hours Room service. This isn’t an all-inclusive booking — breakfast, spa treatments and other dining are available on-site but charged separately unless your specific rate states otherwise.
Is this Room a good fit for families or longer stays?
It suits couples or a small family of up to three comfortably, though the lack of cribs, rollaway beds or extra beds makes it better for older children than infants. For a short coastal stay it works well, with daily housekeeping keeping things fresh throughout a longer visit.
How far is the Room from the beach and from dining?
White Sands Hotel sits directly across from Portmarnock Beach, with the Velvet Strand around a five-minute walk away. On-site, a full breakfast is served each morning, and there’s a beachfront bar and grill with sea views for meals during the day and evening, alongside limited-hours Room service for the Room itself.
What should guests know before booking a Room at White Sands Hotel?
A photo ID is required at check-in, along with a refundable damage deposit taken by credit card. The hotel is strictly non-smoking throughout, and connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested subject to availability — useful to know if you’re travelling with others in a nearby Room.
What's worth exploring near the hotel during a stay in this Room?
Beyond the beach on the doorstep, Malahide Castle is a short drive away, and the surrounding area is known for its golf courses, including the course adjoining Portmarnock Beach itself. Howth and its coastal views are also within easy reach by car or by rail from nearby Portmarnock station.