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About Arklow Bay Conference and Leisure Hotel
The 'Arklow Bay' is a newly refurbished hotel tailor–made to reach the high expectations and increasing demands when running a conference or indeed banquet in the modern era. Coupled with a warm friendly ambience and of course our '21st century leisure club', guarantees for a relaxing & enjoyable stay.
Arklow Bay Conference and Leisure Hotel Rooms
The Arklow Bay Hotel boasts 92 ensuite rooms all with telephones, TVs and tea & coffee making facilities.
Arklow Bay Conference and Leisure Hotel Location
The Arklow Bay Hotel is located in Arklow, County Wicklow. Arklow is a unique destination for conferencing or indeed a leisure break and is easily accessible, being only 40 miles from Dublin with both a good road and train network to service it. The Arklow Bay Conference & Leisure Hotel is located on the north side of Arklow, just off the main N11 which by passes the town.
From Dublin or North of Arklow: Take the first exit from the N11, go straight through the roundabout, *following the road past The Statoil Station & again on past Templrainey Church. Continue on along the road until the road veers right, at this point there is a turn to the left (it is signposted). Take this turn and the Arklow Bay Hotel is on the right hand side past the petrol station.
From Wexford or South of Arklow: Take the second exit for Arklow, go over the bridge and take the second exit from the rounabout following the directions as above*.
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Dining Howard's Dining Room: Continuing in the fine tradition of Lord Ralph Howard of Wicklow, you'll find this à la carte restaurant to be of the highest standard of contemporary international cuisine. Accompanied by an expertly hand–picked wine cellar, you will soon realise a wonderful modern restaurant keeping the great virtues of a golden age.
Ferrybank Lounge: Whether it's enjoying the live music and synonymous local craic in our Ferrybank Lounge, or indeed having lunch from our tasty bar menu, you'll find it's a great meeting place day or night!
Conference Centre: As a dedicated conference facility the Arklow Bay Conference & Leisure Hotel has combined all the knowledge from decade of experience with a newly built conference centre, equipped with all the modern necessities. Our Sales and Conference team has been hand–picked for their expertise and professional commitment. Your meeting and conference requirements can then be personally designed with your expectations fully met & surpassed. The conference amenities include a newly dedicated conference centre which holds 200 people in a classroom formation. However within minutes it can be converted into three seperate soundproof meeting rooms each with a 75 people capacity. A dedicated executive boardroom is in close proximity as well as a banquet suite which caters for up to 500.
Weddings: From the moment you arrive to our red carpet welcome, our management & staff will ensure the total success of your reception. We firmly believe that this is the most important & memorable day of your life. To enhance the services offered in the hotel we provide for your wedding... Champagne reception for the bride and groom, Tea & coffee reception on arrival for all guests, Piper available for grand entrance to ballroom, Candelabra and floral decorations on all tables, Colour coordination of the table flowers with the bridal colours. Children's meals available. Vegetarian & other special dietary requirements (special foods requirement must be pre booked), Menu cards, Complimentary accommodation for bride & groom ( over 100 persons ), 10% reduction on normal overnight accommodation rate for 15 rooms held by the wedding party, Assistance with other details (eg bands, photographers etc.) when required.
Leisure Club: A prestigious building with a superb location. The hotel's leisure club overlooks the Arklow estuary where wild swans and geese reside. Exceptional equipment coupled with an elegant decor provides what can only be described as a very special & rare facility. Personal programmes are guided by an enthusiastic management team and compiled to help you on your way. However if it is pure relaxation you crave for, then the jacuzzi and steamroom will be more your thing completed by a leisurely swim in our stunning pool.
Local Activities: Golf, Equestrian, Fishing.
Local Attractions: Glendalough, Vale of Avoca, Meetings of the Water, Wicklow Gaol, Avondale House & Gardens, Greenan Maze & Gardens, Powerscourt House, Gardens & Waterfall. Courttown Harbour – bowls etc To name but a few!
Golf Courses: Arklow Links Golf Course, Wicklow GC, Blainroe GC, Druids Glen Seafield GC, Woodenbridge GC. There are a huge number of courses within the 15/20 mile radius.
Restaurants, Pubs, NightLife: Arklow has a large number of fine restaurants & Cafés. The Town has approx 20 pubs all of which supply there own form of traditional craic! There is one night club in the town on the main street.
