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.
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.
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
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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
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and excellent with a wide range of options. (21 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
14 Jun 2025
Nice hotel, friendly staff, great walkable location.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 May 2025
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.
Patricia R., 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Mar 2025
Great location.
philip
philip, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
27 May 2025
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
Jodie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Mar 2025
Excellent hotel well placed in walking distance of City centre and bus station just across the road
colin william
colin william, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 Mar 2025
Very good
Great hotel to stay in
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Dec 2024
Super friendly staff from check in to check out
Fabulous breakfast as well
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
10 Apr 2025
Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Apr 2025
We have stayed at Dooley's before and found it just as good this time. Very nice!
Lyn
Lyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Apr 2025
Quiet and clean
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jan 2025
Good location near town center.
Julio
Julio, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Feb 2025
Can’t fault my stay room very clean great friendly staff excellent
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Mar 2025
Great break away
Great 2 night stay. First time in Dooleys . Fab friendly staff. I'll be back !
Una
Una, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Dec 2024
Excellent staff and property
kevin
kevin, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
22 Dec 2024
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
charles, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
8 Aug 2024
Great hotel fantastic price
Fabulous hotel fantastic breakfast very good staff will come back
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
27 Aug 2024
Nice hotel close to bus station
Kieran
Kieran, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Jun 2023
Very good hotel with a lovely bar.
Margaret
Margaret, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jul 2023
We enjoyed our stay
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Aug 2024
Good location with convenient access to parking. Great breakfast.
David
David, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
21 Aug 2024
The staff was lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic!
nicole
nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
5 Nov 2024
Wonderful hotel. Comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Sept 2024
Lovely night away wedding anniversary . Beautiful meal staff so nice .
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
25 Jun 2024
A very comfortable stay, great food and drink. Staff very helpful . We had a great visit