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Waterford Castle

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a golf course and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Breakfast and dinner served, local cuisine
Lobby
Interior
Point of interest
Located near House of Waterford Crystal, Waterford Castle delights families and golf enthusiasts. Play a round on the course, savor fine dining at Munster Room Restaurant, or explore nearby hiking trails. Kids enjoy the playground while attentive staff ensure a memorable stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
HDTV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
The Island, Waterford, Waterford, X91 Y722

What's nearby

  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 5 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 10 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Reginald's Tower - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 12 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Mount Congreve Gardens - 19 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 19 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reg - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Katty Barry's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shippes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trade Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Olive Tree Tapas & Wine Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Waterford Castle

Upscale family-friendly hotel near House of Waterford Crystal
Located close to Medieval Museum and Reginald's Tower, Waterford Castle provides a golf course, a garden, and a playground. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range and golf lessons. The on-site local cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Munster Room Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and basketball. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and an outdoor tennis court
  • Extended parking, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Waterford Castle feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Select Comfort beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 26.50 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzgerald Bar
  • Kings Channel Clubhouse
  • Munster Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,476 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

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

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
  • Golf course
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 26.50 for adults and EUR 17.00 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 and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Castle Waterford
Waterford Castle
Waterford Castle Hotel
Waterford Castle Hotel
Waterford Castle Waterford
Waterford Castle Hotel Waterford

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterford Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterford Castle?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterford Castle?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterford Castle?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Waterford Castle located?

This family-friendly Waterford hotel is located near the airport, within 3 mi (5 km) of House of Waterford Crystal and Medieval Museum. Reginald's Tower and Mount Congreve Gardens are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Waterford Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 284 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 406 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast and staff were outstanding. The bartender/manager Cal was the most accommodating kind man that truly made me feel like a queen!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great! And so Beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful place I've had the privilege to visit. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterford castle did not disappoint! Beautiful property, ferry ride over to the private island and a friendly staff ready to tell you all about the wallabies and deer that share the island! The castle is gorgeous and the food is fine dining at its best! It is a true old castle so expect authenticity and a minor reduction in modern day amenities, but also know it is absolutely worth it! This stay made our trip highly memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isolated on an island with wonderful grounds to walk. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay here. The staff was fantastic. The rooms had unique charm to each of them. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in waterford castle was a highlight of our trip to Ireland. Only wish we had stayed longer! It is a beautiful property that is peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodie

Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to take care of all needs. Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time here! I highly suggest a reservation for dinner in the Munster room. Big shout out to Dylan and David who were inside bar area. They were so kind and helpful. The grounds are absolutely amazing. Definitely a 10/10 experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myshelle

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

Amazing experience

We stayed at the Waterford castle for 4 nights. Loved every minute of it. Gorgeous views and excellent service. Had breakfast daily in the gorgeous sun room where the meals were especially catered for us. The views from the castle were amazing, beautiful sunsets. Our favorite room was the Rose Suite. Spacious and such a comfortable bed. Staff would go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and to meet your needs. I would recommend staying at Waterford Castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very authentic like which was what our party was wanting, room on second floor was warm and no air conditioning so beware. They do have a fan. Very cool old building
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The castle was amazing. The service at the restaurant was poor. Out of several bottle of wine we ordered and slow service. Food was ok. The pigeon was the best part. We only ordered one desert, but we were charged for 2 three-course meals. We were undercharged due to a server hitting the wrong button on the machine, but then we were hounded later that night and the next day to pay the $70 difference. We left a £30 cash tip and the server pocketed that too. Extremely rude and unprofessional. Not how you treat guests when mistakes are made by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and dinner was delicious. But the beds and pillows were very hard. I would have liked to have a softer pillow option out of the 2.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our suite was amazing! Beautifully decorated, overlooking the island and water towards town. I definitely recommended and would return on a future visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical! Incredibly accommodating and friendly staff. The breakfast was amazing! We hope to return someday!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful grounds and loved the Shuir Suite. It was fabulous and we enjoyed the excellent dinner and breakfast at the Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

deneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Waterford Castle exceeded our expectation!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLINTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite stay in all of Ireland. Will return! The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the suites were HUGE!!! The property was so beautiful. Staff was incredible and the dinner at Munster Room was fantastic. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay! The staff was very accommodating for us when we arrived before check in and the grounds are just beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Castle Hotel. The experience is worth the stay. Don’t plan a a good shower, this was an issue. Rooms could do with a little TLC. Even with the above, you won’t regret staying here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sejour merveilleux dans un magnifique chateau. La chambre etait tres belle, tres spacieuse et avec une superbe salle se bain avec une baignoire sur pieds. Le personnel etait au niveau d’un tel etablissement et mention speciale pour Calo, responsable du bar. Tout etait parfait.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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