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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Waterford

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A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A living room with a blue sofa, a wooden bookshelf, and a window with a view of greenery.
A reception area with a blue wall, a chandelier, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.
A restaurant with brick walls, framed pictures, and a chandelier. Tables are set with chairs and dining ware.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a body of water through the window.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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The Quay, Waterford, Waterford
  • Place, Waterford Treasures Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reginald's Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Waterford Crystal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a body of water through the window.

Double Room Single Use

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Waterford

Heart of Waterford.With a stay at this Waterford hotel, you'll be steps from Waterford Treasures Museum and Garter Lane Arts Centre. Spirit Leisure Centre & Spa and St. Patrick's Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterford Treasures Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reginald's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bishop's Palace - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 6 min walk
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tully's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Treacy's Hotel Spa & Leisure Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Timbertoes Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gingerman - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Henry Downes - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Waterford
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 7 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Dooleys Hotel Waterford City also features a vending machine, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star Waterford hotel is smoke free.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dooleys Hotel Waterford City offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Waterford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 to 19.95 for adults and EUR 12 to 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 to 19.95 for adults, and EUR 12.00 to 17.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City to the airport?

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is 6.6 mi (25-min drive) away from the Waterford (WAT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City on Jul 26, 2026 start from CA $211, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City.

How close is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City to the beach?

This hotel is 8.2 mi (28-min drive) from Woodstown Beach and 8.6 mi (21-min drive) from Tramore Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between EUR 15.00 and 19.95 for adults, EUR 12.00 and 17.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City have a pool?

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City does not have a pool.

Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City have a restaurant?

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is home to The New Ship Restaurant, which features Irish cuisine.

Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City to downtown Waterford?

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is 0.2 mi away from Waterford.

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 782 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff, clean rooms, and we'll taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff friendly, breakfast was lovely. Price of pint 8.50 more expensive than the pubs in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

GRAINNE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value, lovely room, very convenient location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cortesy of the staff, location and breakfast offered.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very attentive and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, great walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff from check in to check out Fabulous breakfast as well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Very good hotel with a lovely bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic experience, staff so friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good hotel , staff friendly but just one in the restaurant during breakfast when locating the breakfast table acted discriminatory and not friendly at all , but all others very friendly and the Indian girl very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff on arrival. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast with plenty of staff so no delays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable bedrooms, and great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel fantastic price

Fabulous hotel fantastic breakfast very good staff will come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Nice, clean room and friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to bus station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, comfy bed, staff was beyond friendly. We enjoyed the bar hotel bar in the evening & the breakfast in the morning was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

colin william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel well placed in walking distance of City centre and bus station just across the road
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and service, well located just in front of the bus station
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023