Santa by the Sea Experience
Families kick off the festivities with lunch served in the Martello Suite, followed by face painting and a festive disco for children. Visitors then step into Santa's cosy grotto snug to meet Santa Claus in person, where every child receives a special gift. Guests can also round out their visit with a seaside stroll along the beach.
What to Expect
Coastal Santa experience featuring family lunch, face painting, and a festive disco.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Donabate
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Shoreline Hotel
Food & Drink
Adults receive a two-course lunch with tea or coffee, while children have lunch from the kids’ menu; under-threes receive a baby bowl, and takeaway coffee is available from the food truck.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€€
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: €30 per adult, including a 2-course lunch with tea/coffee. Children under 3: €20 per child under 3, including a visit to Santa, Christmas gift and baby bowl. Children over 3: €32.95 per child over 3, including a visit to Santa, Christmas gift and kids menu. Photo with Santa: €10.
- Hours: 2pm–6.30pm.
- Parking: Onsite parking is available.
Tips & Advice
- Put each child's age and gender in the booking notes so Santa has the right gift ready for every child on the day.
- Full payment is due when you book, so have your card ready when you email or call the sales team to reserve your places.
- Keep the refund section of your parking ticket and bring it inside, because it takes part of the parking cost off your bill.
- Ask for a highchair when you book or when you arrive if you're bringing a baby or toddler to lunch.
- Afterwards, walk along the beach or get a coffee from the hotel's takeaway food truck to round off the day by the coast.
Special Events & Promotions
- Photo with Santa for an extra fee
- Santa Overnight Experience package: stay at the hotel the night before your Santa visit
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the kids get to do?
Children have lunch, then a festive disco and face painting. After that they meet Santa in his grotto snug, and every child gets a Christmas gift.
What food is included?
Adults get a 2-course lunch with tea or coffee in the Martello Suite. Children under 3 get a baby bowl, and children over 3 get the kids menu.
How do we book?
Email events@shorelinehotel.ie or call 01 810 9200 and dial 2 for sales. You pay in full when you book.
Is there parking?
Yes, there's plenty of parking on site. Pay at the machines, then bring the refund section of your ticket inside to claim some of it back off your bill.
Are highchairs available?
Yes. You can ask for a highchair when you book or on the day.
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