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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

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. Tee up with amenities like a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse at this hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and local cuisine. 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.

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A traditional room with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a television, and a fireplace.

Classic Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a dresser, and a vase with flowers.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with large, round, patterned pillows and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Waterford, Waterford Castle is in the historical district and on a river. Medieval Museum and Reginald's Tower are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include House of Waterford Crystal and Mount Congreve Gardens. Tramore Beach and Dunmore East Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Waterford travel guide
Map
The Island, Waterford, Waterford, X91 Y722

What's nearby

  • Waterford Castle Golf Club
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Waterford Station
    19 min drive
  • Dublin Airport (DUB)
    127 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Reg
    9 min drive
  • The Miler
    14 min drive
  • The Riverside Cottage Bar & Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Katty Barry's
    9 min drive
  • The Three Shippes
    8 min drive

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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
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzgerald Bar
  • Kings Channel Clubhouse
  • Munster Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • 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
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterford Castle pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waterford Castle Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 423 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Leanna

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Loved walking the grounds. The dinner was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Amazing property. Wonderful vintage room. Impeccably clean. Food was superb. Overall a must stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

dean

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This Castle was a highlight of our trip around Ireland! The grounds are lovely, the castle is absolutely incredible. Like staying in a fairytale. The restaurant staff are fantastic and the food was top notch! Highly recommend the Waterford Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Glen

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Excellent service and hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

phil

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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The staff was extremely helpful, attentive. The breakfast allowed sampling of Irish dishes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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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
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10/10 Excellent

ANASTASIA

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We had a wonderful time. It was quiet, beautiful sunset with dolphins
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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what a treat to stay here. Lovely castle with beautiful grounds. We had a five star dinner and breakfast was lovely. thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

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This stay five was out of this world. This is a historic castle that has amazing public areas and the private rooms are warm and inviting. Staff was helpful and hands off unless you needed assistance, the main dining room had French service and breakfast in the solarium was a great start to our day. They even had had a visit from Santa and an albino wallabe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jodie

Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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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
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10/10 Excellent

CLINTON

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is amazing and beautiful. Just like the pictures. The staff is excellent and attentive. The dining experience was wonderful. Golf on property is a bit lacking with dirty carts, not enough rental clubs but the staff was nice and the course was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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Isolated on an island with wonderful grounds to walk. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

karen E

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Stunning romantic castle in the peace and quiet of a private island
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely pristine property. The peaceful nature of the surroundings, the elegant well appointed suites, and the high quality dining make it a perfect romantic getaway. The staff were very attentive, friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old castle. Staff very attentive with a lovely resteraunt and included breakfast. Grounds are beautiful and offer the ability for a long hike. Room was comfortable and spacious. Our stay was everything we had hoped for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Like a fairytale!

Beautiful castle and lovely stay! The grounds are gorgeous, the staff welcoming. We had an amazing dinner and breakfast. Comfy bed, very nice amenities. I only wish we couldve stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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Beautiful castle!!! Staff was absolutely wonderful. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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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
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10/10 Excellent

liesl

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Staying in a castle?! On its own island?! In Ireland?! Could there be anything better? Beautiful property with lovely, accommodating staff. It was perfect. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024