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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

3.0 star property
Hotel in Waterford with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Dooleys Hotel in Waterford City offers a genuine Irish welcome. Guests enjoy practical dry cleaning/laundry services and a cozy bar. The New Ship Restaurant serves meals all day. Free WiFi and seven meeting rooms cater to business needs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Quay, Waterford, Waterford

What's nearby

  • Waterford Treasures Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Reginald's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Patrick's Church - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Medieval Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

Hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a conference center. The on-site Irish cuisine restaurant, The New Ship Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • 7 meeting rooms, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 to 18.95 for adults and EUR 10 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Dry Dock Bar
  • The New Ship Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

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)

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 22 2025 to December 29 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 7.50 to 18.95 for adults, and EUR 10.00 to 15.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City located?

Located in the heart of Waterford, this hotel is steps from Waterford Treasures Museum and Garter Lane Arts Centre. St. Patrick's Church and Reginald's Tower are also within 5 minutes. Waterford Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 350 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 751 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Waterford and the hotel. We almost couldn't fly home from Dublin and we were going to try to go back to Waterford and stay at Dooleys Hotel for as long as we were grounded! Unfortunately, we were able to fly out. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great location with very helpful staff

Hotel is in a great location. You can walk everywhere. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. Good food in the bar. Would stay again if ever visiting Waterford.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Irish vibes

Check in was very helpful and the breakfast setting and food were excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good

Great hotel to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault my stay room very clean great friendly staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Dooley's before and found it just as good this time. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

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

Amazing

Dooleys hotel is amazing the staff are so friendly and the hotel is spotless. The food is really good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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