The Pottery Restaurant in Arklow

We had a lovely overnight stay recently here. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, from reception staff, to the bar staff and the restaurant staff, all were very friendly and chatty, which was lovely. Food was excellent, in both the bar and at breakfast, good quality food. The bedroom was satisfactory, beds were comfortable, we slept well.

We held a large event in the hotel and they were so professional to deal with. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything was as discussed. They took the time to understand our requirements and delivered above and beyond what we expected. A special mention to Tee, the wedding and events manager. She is a dream to work with. Thank you to Tee and all of the team for looking after us so well.

Had a great night at a recent music event and overnight stay. Staff were exceptional. Good value and food was fantastic. Great band in bar also. Atmosphere was great !

Well Where do We even Begin! For the First, (and Hopefully the Only time) I’ll ever have to write, not just a Hotel Review but a Wedding Venue Review. The Story Starts about 13 Months ago at The Wedding Showcase in Dublin, 2025. Recently Engaged we gathered many Brochures before retreating to review them. Among those that stood out to us was the Arklow Bay Hotel. Upon meeting Tee, the person who would later turn out to be our wedding coordinator we were immediately hooked as unlike many of the other wedding venues we visited, she made everything about us. She Put together as Customised Wedding package which catered to Our Needs, right down to the last little detail. Tee, I'm sure throughout the process, you had many moments where a lot of French language was used in your office given the many "Random" meetings that were never prearranged that I showed up for but from the bottom of our hearts, myself and my now wife, would like to thank you for everything over the last 11 months, and for how smoothly everything went on the day itself. You Calmed both of us down (And Believe me we were both Stressed out of our minds the morning of), and got us through the day, right to the end. Of Course, no hotel is a one person show and to all the Staff of the Arklow Bay Hotel that looked after our guests throughout the day, Thank you for everything. To the General Manager, Ciaran, you've a super team right from Dee at Reception, to Paula & Jennifer on the Floor, Marcus in the Bar, Raphael on Nights, and Paul..... My God, Paul may as well have been a Second Magician on the day during our Wedding Service, given our Guests won't shut up about him since we got home and he even has made an appearance in a few wedding photos! Guys once again, Thank you all for everything! Feels a little bit weird to only be coming to the hotel review now but given I was the groom I got to experience both A Twin Room with my father the night before and the Bridal suite for a couple of nights. The Twin - Very Modern, featuring everything you would expect from a 4 Star Property. The Room was a little bit on the small side, especially for 2 people trying to get ready on the day itself, but that really is my only gripe and if we're being really honest, nit-picking! The Suite - OUT OF THIS WORLD - Huge room, huge bathroom, I can safely say my Bride and her Bridal Party had all the space in the world to Get ready in on the day compared to me and my dad. But what really makes this room special is its panoramic View of the Sea. We were lucky to have the sun actually come up the morning of our big day despite it Being February and let me tell you folks, you could just stand staring out at that view and watch the sunset, it was magical! Myself and my groomsmen did venture over to the Leisure Centre a couple of times and again very modern and lovely swimming pool, steam room, and sauna! As Cliché as it may sound, After All the Stress of the past 11 months, right from 4:30am the morning of the wedding I can safely say myself and my Bride had THE BEST DAY OF OUR LIVES and we can't wait to return for our 1 Year Anniversary! Guys Thank You for Everything! Marcus & Suzanne

Went to see a show there, not much guidance or stewardship for seating and queuing to get in.. so glad we went early to get organised. Bar staff were struggling with the numbers. But everyone was friendly and we had a great time overall. Parking was a challenge as the car park is shared with their leisure centre. Lovely welcoming clean venue, will visit again

Fantastic hotel, very family friendly with great facilities. Staff v friendly and helpful. Great location for visiting a huge amount of attractions. Lovely food with great breakfast selection, excellent bar food and a lovely restaurant.

Great location, excellent food,great atmosphere

Lovely family friendly hotel with friendly staff, great service and beautifully appointed room with lake and sea views! Rooms are very clean, spacious and modern with good sustainability practices! Had a family dinner in the Pottery restaurant which was excellent. Food was delicious and service outstanding, all overseen by the impeccable Nuno who is a credit to the hotel.

Paid €5 for a portion of chips at the Arklow Bay Hotel and was genuinely shocked by how small it was — it would have fit on a saucer. On top of that, they weren’t even cooked properly. I felt completely robbed. My sister ordered a half roast dinner for €15, which actually looked nice and was good value, making the chips even more disappointing. Absolutely ridiculous portion for the price. Would not order again.

Attended a Christmas lunch at this hotel and everything was very good. Parking and access is great and the staff were very helpful. Food was nice and hot which is always good to see even when catering for a lot of people at the same time...