There’s a whole lot happening this Christmas at the award winning Ocean Sands Hotel on the Wild Atlantic Way in Enniscrone. Christmas spa nights and festive markets, fabulous short stay offers, gorgeous gift options and sizzling Christmas calendar highlights give you so many options.
Ocean Spa Christmas Night
The festive season kicks off with the Ocean Spa Christmas Night on Thursday 20th November – a chance to cross a few names off your Christmas list with hampers gift sets and vouchers while you sip Prosecco and nibble canapes. Live music adds to the festive atmosphere. All guests at the Christmas Night will be entered in a fabulous competition with a top prize of a Day in the Ocean Spa for Four followed by Afternoon Tea.
Santa Paws (Saturday 20th December)Santa Paws is a perfect chance to involve everyone in the family in Christmas festivities – even the furry family members. Bring your beloved dog to visit Santa Paws for a family experience to remember. A family ticket costs €50 and includes a donation to the NSPCA. It’s a special festive treat for your pup plus coffee and cookies for up to six people. Well behaved hounds (and people!) only please. Booking is essential as this is a really popular event every year.
Christmas Market (Sunday 30th November)
Now this is a great place to pick up presents for those hard-to-buy-for friends and relatives. The Ocean Sands staff love hosting this festive Christmas Market, bringing together the best of local crafts, arts, and handmade treasures. A glorious assortment of stalls jostle for attention in the hotel lobby and Atlantic Room showcasing their yuletide wares. There’s so much to browse through.
Festive Afternoon Tea by the Sea
Afternoon Tea by the Sea takes on a very seasonal atmosphere once December starts. Expect Christmassy treats, spices and a festive feel-good factor. Treat someone to a leisurely Festive Afternoon Tea – book anytime between 1pm and 3pm (Monday to Saturday) and stay as long as you like. It’s a gorgeous present or a lovely treat for Mums, Aunties and special friends.
The cost is €29.95 per person or €34.95 with a glass of celebration bubbles. The hotel offers a gluten-free option and ask you to request this when you book. Festive Afternoon Tea commences on Monday 1st December and runs through until Saturday 3rd January (excluding 23rd-28th December).
Christmas Elf Lunch & Grotto (Sunday 14th December)
What could be more Christmassy than a festive Christmas Village with craft and food stalls piled with seasonal goodies and gifts? The children love Arts and Crafts with the Elves, and music, crafts, arts, fun and games run all afternoon.
The hugely popular Elf Lunch is followed by a visit to Santa by the Sea in his North Pole Grotto and of course he has a special gift for every single child.
Tickets for the Elf Lunch must be booked and paid for in advance as demand is sky high. The two course festive lunch costs €30 (adult) and €25 (child) which includes a visit to Santa and an age-appropriate gift for each child. Sittings begin at 12.30pm and are every 30 minutes until 5pm.
Admission to the Christmas Village is free of charge and the Elf games are complimentary too. Don’t miss this lovely family occasion – we enjoy it just as much as our guests do!
The Chef’s Table Dining Experience – The Festive Edition (Thursday 11th December)
This intimate festive celebration is a truly unforgettable dining experience by the sea. Ideal for food and wine lovers, the festive edition of The Chef’s Table takes place in the newly refurbished Atlantic Suite with the majestic wild Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop. The elegant meal is a specially designed 7-course menu (wine pairing available) using seasonal, locally sourced produce and ingredients. Curated by award-winning Chef Marcin Szczodrowski, it’s a special night, one to remember for years to come! No need to rush home either –some very special overnight rates are on offer. The Chef’s Table costs just €75 per person.
Seasonal Stays
Give yourself a Christmas present and come and stay at the Ocean Sands for a few days. The hotel has some scintillating offers that won’t hurt your pocket but will do you the world of good. Whisk yourself away to Enniscrone with its long sandy beach and glorious views. You’ll be relaxed, rejuvenated and energised.
Choose from a family Twixmas break where the whole family can relax and have fun together between Christmas and the New Year (you can even bring the family dog to the award winning Pet Friendly Hotel). Or make the Ocean Sands your choice to ring in the New Year with a one or two night getaway complete with a sumptuous celebration dinner. You’ll be surprised at the incredible winter value at this warm and welcoming hotel.
Gift Vouchers
Ocean Sands gift vouchers are a wonderful option as a Christmas present. They can be used for anything in the hotel from overnight stays to dining or spa treatments. It’s a fabulous flexible gift allowing the recipient to choose what they want, when they want it. A thoughtful present that goes beyond the festive season, it’s the gift of time, relaxation, and enjoyment. Gift vouchers are available for all amounts to suit every pocket.
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