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Waterford Marina Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Bar (on property)
View from property
Reception
Located near Christ Church Cathedral, Waterford Marina Hotel offers ocean views from its elva restaurant. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient express check-out option, and practical dry cleaning/laundry services that make longer stays comfortable.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Riverview Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double (Double + Sofa) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Double (Double + Sofa)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room (Accessible)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Riverview Suite | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with satellite channels, TV

Junior Riverview Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Canada Street, Waterford, Waterford

What's nearby

  • House of Waterford Crystal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Medieval Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reginald's Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 7 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reg - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Katty Barry's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Emilianos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Three Shippes - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Trade Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Waterford Marina Hotel

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near House of Waterford Crystal
Located close to Christ Church Cathedral and Bishop's Palace, Waterford Marina Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site Irish cuisine bistro, elva restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and express check-out
  • 1 meeting room, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 82 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • elva restaurant
  • The 1843 Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 431 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Renovated entire property - May 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 5.50 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

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

Hotel Marina Waterford
Hotel Waterford
Hotel Waterford Marina
Marina Hotel Waterford
Marina Waterford
Marina Waterford Hotel
Waterford Marina
Waterford Marina Hotel
Waterford Marina Hotel Hotel
Waterford Marina Hotel Waterford
Waterford Marina Hotel Hotel Waterford

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterford Marina Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterford Marina Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterford Marina Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Waterford Marina Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Waterford, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of House of Waterford Crystal, Bishop's Palace, and Christ Church Cathedral. Medieval Museum is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away. Waterford Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Waterford Marina Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, Great pub, excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful to be on the water..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was lovely, great friendly and helpful staff. Room beautiful and cleaned everyday. Nice bar and music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the staff friendly and engaging. Food service and bar staff were professional and courteous.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The area and the staff were very nice and accommodating. Didnt have dinner there but did order dessert and they were fantastic. Wish we would have been there more than 1 night!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Clean, well appointed bedrooms with comfortable bed. Excellent rainfall shower with good pressure. We ate in the bar and the food was very good and the prices were very reasonable. Breakfast was buffet style but was also excellent. We would definitely recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very quiet, friendly staff. Stones throw from shops etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay . Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Supers location Excellent bed and room Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. The room was spacious and lovely. It’s close to everything and you don’t have to worry about parking. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had lunch and dinner at the restaurant and it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from the room, good value and the bar was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, great restaurant/bar and very walkable to historic district.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service, pleasant staff, would fully recommend for a stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damayanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel close to everything to see and staff really friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to major sites in town, quiet and spacious room with a river view, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went out of their way to assist us. Good full breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel checks off many boxes. As a frequent business traveler of 3 decades I highly recommend Waterford Marina Hotel. Waterford City is also a wonderful destination.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price amd clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Rooms are spacious and in a great location. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet convenient to be able to walk to restaurants, pubs etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is centrally located along the river. It is a short walk to many shops and pubs. The Waterford Crystal factory is a 5 minute walk. Well worth a tour. The hotel staff are very friendly and professional. The breakfast buffet is very good with a good variety of choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just what we we're looking for and more
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful 🙂 and always polite
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

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