Children allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Noise from adjacent rooms
Parking issues
Street noise at night

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
The hotel is described as very clean, but there were issues with noise from neighbors.
Service
9.15
The staff are consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful, with great service overall.
Location
9.15
Numerous reviews highlight the hotel's central location, making it convenient.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms are generally comfortable, but there were complaints about noise from adjacent rooms.
Amenities
8.65
Standard amenities consistent with a good quality hotel, though some facilities are noted to be lacking.
Value for Money
8.65
Given the overall experience and central location, many felt it was fair value.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Food quality is praised as superb, with positive remarks about breakfast and dining experiences.
Overall Experience
8.75
Despite some minor complaints, guests express overall satisfaction with their stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 07:46

Property Description

Central Location in Waterford
Dooley's Hotel, located in the heart of Waterford, offers spacious rooms and authentic Irish breakfasts. Just a short stroll from Christchurch Cathedral, immerse yourself in the vibrant city atmosphere.

Delightful Dining Experience
Indulge in creative Irish cuisine and decadent desserts at The New Ship Restaurant. The bar's diverse menu caters to all tastes, from light snacks to hearty breakfasts and a variety of lunch and dinner options.

Convenient Amenities and Attractions
Relax in brightly furnished rooms equipped with modern conveniences like a TV, complimentary tea/coffee, and ironing facilities. Explore nearby attractions such as the Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre and the Waterford Museum of Treasures.

Book now for a memorable stay at Dooley's Hotel in Waterford!

Important information:

Public parking is at Merchant's Quay car park, opposite the hotel. This is a pay & display car park where you will require a paid ticket on display at all times.

Photo ID is required if paying cash on arrival.

All groups over 10 people will be required to provide a rooming list 7 days in advance of arrival. Payment will be taken on arrival at the hotel for all groups.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 6007 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.75
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p.j • couple • ie
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Eugene • couple • ie
8
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ie
10
Enjoyable with excellent room service
Pros:

Nice clean room close to town

Cons:

Slight smell of varnish in room but not a big issue

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • ie
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
8
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2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • family_with_children • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Fab hotel with friendly staff

Cons:

Bedrooms too hot even with window open and radiator turned off uncomfortable at night…. Shame as lovely lovely

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Rosa • extended_group • gb
10
Superb choice. Very pleased
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff. Room was available before check-in time.

Cons:

No fridge in room.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
8
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2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • ie
7
Would stay again. Nice place, ticks many boxes
Pros:

Breakfast was really good

Cons:

In the bar on Sunday morning there was a visually imapired woman, and the staff were very stand offish... they could have done better.

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • ie
10
Pros:

Hotel was lovely, nice vibe around. Room was fabulous and the bed was super comfy.

Cons:

There was alot of noise outside during the night.

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Marguerite • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Hotel staff in bar were very good polite and helpful as were staff in Breakfast room howevet we had booked breakfast for 10oclock and evetything was been clrared away by 10.20 hardly time to enjoy your cuppa in the morning
rooms were clean bit dated but good hotel price and staff were good only little things to sort to make this toyally amazing

Cons:

Room was cold through the ngt and bathroom heater didnt come on when heating was on didnt like short time in breakfast room think you should have extra time to enjoy breakfast if your away for wkend

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Kyran • couple • ie
10
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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ROSEMARY • couple • ie
9
Great Location
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
楊懷生 • solo_traveller • tw
10
Pros:

The location, the room settings, and cuisines in the restaurant are all perfect!

Cons:

No parking included is a little bit pity

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Claire • extended_group • ie
7
Promising but the food really let it down
Pros:

Room was comfortable, clean and good value.

Cons:

The food 2/3 of that party got was inedible and sent back. Very disappointing and no acknowledgement after enquiring if all was ok 🙂‍↕️

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Jeanette • couple • gb
10
A really lovely clean comfortable hotel with friendly staff but overheated bedrooms
Pros:

A really lovely hotel with friendly staff and comfortable rooms. Centrally located and very well placed to walk to the many historical attractions as well as cosy pubs and excellent restaurants and shops.

Cons:

Big problem for myself and other guests i travelled with was the heat in the bedrooms …. No control at all so made the cosy bedrooms uncomfortable at night

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Moises • family_with_children • ie
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • ie
9
A very pleasant stay overall. Lovely staff
Pros:

Management were verygood in answering two minor requests made

Cons:

The only petty gripe I had was there was no parking which management had already alerted me about.But there was parking across road. One of group had walking difficulties Would have no problem staying there again

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee