Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

3.0 star property
Waterford hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lobby
Lobby
Front of property – evening/night
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Located in the heart of Waterford City, Dooleys Hotel offers a warm Irish welcome with dry cleaning/laundry services, a cozy bar, and The New Ship Restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. With free WiFi and 7 meeting rooms available for events or conferences.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
The Quay, Waterford, Waterford

What's nearby

  • Reginald's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Whitfield Clinic - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Waterford (WAT) - 25 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB) - 112 min drive
  • Waterford Station - 6 min walk
  • Carrick-on-Suir Station - 25 min drive
  • Thomastown Station - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Treacy's Hotel Spa & Leisure Club
  • ‪Tully's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Granary Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Timbertoes Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bell Pepper - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

Located near a train station, Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is a great choice for a stay in Waterford. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The New Ship Restaurant, which serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, German, Irish, Italian, Malay, Polish, Russian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 113 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The New Ship Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Dry Dock Bar – This pub specialises in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7.50 to 18.95 for adults and EUR 10.00 to 15.00 for children

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 20 December to 1 January:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City currently open?

This property is closed from 21 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dooleys Hotel Waterford City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

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

What is there to do at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as cycling, fishing and hiking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course.

Are there restaurants at or near Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

Yes, The New Ship Restaurant offers Irish cuisine.

What's the area around Dooleys Hotel Waterford City like?

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is in the heart of Waterford, a short 6-minute walk from Waterford Station and 4 minutes' walk from Reginald's Tower. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Food
Parking
Bar
Breakfast
Lobby
Children
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and excellent with a wide range of options. (21 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel, friendly staff, great walkable location.
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This hotel was quiet, comfortable and amazing. The property around the hotel was clean, tidy right on the waterfront and pleasant to walk around. The hotel itself was bright, friendly and clean.
Patricia R., 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location.
philip, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Room was clean and comfortable but you can hear all the noise from neighbouring rooms and the corridors. The staff at the front desk were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very nice. Overall a pleasant stay.
Jodie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel well placed in walking distance of City centre and bus station just across the road
colin william, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good

Great hotel to stay in
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Super friendly staff from check in to check out Fabulous breakfast as well
Donald, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We have stayed at Dooley's before and found it just as good this time. Very nice!
Lyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and clean
Deborah, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location near town center.
Julio, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Can’t fault my stay room very clean great friendly staff excellent
david, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great break away

Great 2 night stay. First time in Dooleys . Fab friendly staff. I'll be back !
Una, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff and property
kevin, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

One night stay

Nice location I in the town centre, nice warm hotel and it was a real treat getting your breakfast served to you in nice surroundings
charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel fantastic price

Fabulous hotel fantastic breakfast very good staff will come back
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel close to bus station
Kieran, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very good hotel with a lovely bar.
Margaret, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We enjoyed our stay
Jacob, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good location with convenient access to parking. Great breakfast.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff was lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic!
nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful hotel. Comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location
Peggy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely night away wedding anniversary . Beautiful meal staff so nice .
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable stay, great food and drink. Staff very helpful . We had a great visit
Liam, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Pub was very nice
Jeffrey, 1-night trip