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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

3.0 star property

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A buffet with various food items and condiments.
Double Room Single Use | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
A reception area with a blue wall, a chandelier, a reception desk, and a blue sofa.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple seating options, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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The Quay, Waterford, Waterford
  • Place, Waterford Treasures Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reginald's Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, House of Waterford Crystal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Waterford (WAT)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a body of water through the window.

Double Room Single Use

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a conference centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
Dooleys Hotel Waterford City offers 113 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Waterford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dooleys Hotel Waterford City's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Waterford Treasures Museum. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Irish cuisine while dining at The New Ship Restaurant
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Steps from Waterford Treasures Museum and Garter Lane Arts Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 7 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Dooleys Hotel Waterford City also features a vending machine, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star Waterford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 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 centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 367 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 781 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff friendly, breakfast was lovely. Price of pint 8.50 more expensive than the pubs in the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

GRAINNE

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great value, lovely room, very convenient location, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very attentive and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cortesy of the staff, location and breakfast offered.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff, great walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good hotel , staff friendly but just one in the restaurant during breakfast when locating the breakfast table acted discriminatory and not friendly at all , but all others very friendly and the Indian girl very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff on arrival. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast with plenty of staff so no delays.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Very good hotel with a lovely bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable bedrooms, and great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to bus station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location near town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good staff. Good breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Entryway
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

John

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