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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
Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night
Lobby
Lobby
Located in the heart of Waterford City, Dooleys Hotel offers a warm Irish welcome with dry cleaning/laundry services, a cozy bar, and The New Ship Restaurant serving breakfast to dinner. With free WiFi and 7 meeting rooms available for events or conferences.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is £124
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Room options

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Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Waterford, Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is in the city centre and near a train station. Reginald's Tower and French Church are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Waterford Crystal Visitors Center and House of Waterford Crystal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Waterford and Tramore Racecourse or Dunmore East Adventure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and horse riding.
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Map
The Quay, Waterford, Waterford

What's nearby

  • Reginald's Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Whitfield Clinic - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Treacy's Hotel Spa & Leisure Club - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Timbertoes Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tully's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Henry Downes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Granary Cafe - ‬2 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), luggage storage and a ballroom
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • 7 meeting rooms, wedding services and a lift
  • 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

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
  • 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

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Dooleys City
Dooleys Hotel
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Waterford City Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?

As of 3 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City on 21 Sept 2025 start from £123.73, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. 346 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 746 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

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Irish vibes

Check in was very helpful and the breakfast setting and food were excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very good

Great hotel to stay in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at Dooley's before and found it just as good this time. Very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

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

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault my stay room very clean great friendly staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and property
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Una

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great break away

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

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

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

8/10 Good

charles

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

One night stay

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

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location with convenient access to parking. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very comfortable stay, great food and drink. Staff very helpful . We had a great visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024