Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

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

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Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner
Front of property
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
The Quay, Waterford, Waterford

What's nearby

  • Reginald's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterford Crystal Visitors Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tully's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Grattan - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Berkana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Gingerman - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Dooleys Hotel Waterford City

Hotel in the city centre
Consider a stay at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a conference centre. 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), a banquet hall and a vending machine
  • 7 meeting rooms, a lift and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a ballroom and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Czech, English, Filipino, French, German, Irish, Italian, Malay, Polish, Russian, Spanish

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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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 21 December 2025 to 1 January 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 20 December to 1 January:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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.

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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 at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City located?

Located in the heart of Waterford, this hotel is steps away 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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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 341 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 737 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice hotel, friendly staff, great walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

8/10

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

Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel well placed in walking distance of City centre and bus station just across the road
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Super friendly staff from check in to check out Fabulous breakfast as well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Good location near town center.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Can’t fault my stay room very clean great friendly staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great 2 night stay. First time in Dooleys . Fab friendly staff. I'll be back !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice location I in the town centre, nice warm hotel and it was a real treat getting your breakfast served to you in nice surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent staff and property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

Nice hotel close to bus station
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Fabulous hotel fantastic breakfast very good staff will come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Wonderful hotel. Comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

The staff was lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Good location with convenient access to parking. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely night away wedding anniversary . Beautiful meal staff so nice .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

A very comfortable stay, great food and drink. Staff very helpful . We had a great visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

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

10/10

It was a very nice and clean and a lot of thing do if your love it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Pub was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Nice clean room and stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024