Waterloo Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (3279 reviews)
23 Waterloo Road, Ballsbridge , Dublin , ie

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Great breakfast
Cons:
Room size
Bathroom facilities
Odor in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Mostly clean as mentioned, but some rooms had issues with odors and weak lighting.
Service
8.95
Staff is described as very friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.49
Good location, with convenient transport links to the city center.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms are comfy but some guests mentioned small beds and inadequate bathroom space.
Amenities
8.47
Standard amenities for this tier, but some improvements needed in bathroom facilities.
Value for Money
7.93
Generally good value but some complaints about mattress quality.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Great breakfast options noted, including a Full Irish breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall positive experiences shared, with plans to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:37

Property Description

Central Location
Located in central Dublin, Waterloo Lodge is the perfect base for exploring the city. With popular attractions like the Aviva Stadium and St. Stephen’s Green within walking distance, you'll be right in the heart of the action.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience comfort in our restored Georgian Townhouse. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. You'll feel right at home during your stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips
Enjoy the convenience of a bus stop just outside the hotel and a 24-hour reception for all your needs. Take advantage of our luggage storage room for early check-ins or late check-outs. Everything you need for a seamless stay is right here at Waterloo Lodge.

Book now for a delightful stay in Dublin at Waterloo Lodge!

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited.

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and a deposit may apply. Management will get in touch with you to discuss.

The property reserves the right to charge debit cards on the day of arrival.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: DUB

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

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for € 8 per person per night when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3279 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Christina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice hotel tucked away from the busier parts of Dublin
Pros:

The hotel kindly switched our room on arrival so that we could check in early. We ended up with a garden room at the back of the property which felt quiet and secluded. The room was basic but perfectly fine.

Cons:

Not necessarily a bad thing, but the hotel’s location was a bit further out from the town centre of Temple Bar etc, so it was either a 20 minute walk or a quick uber.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
K
kevnat • couple • be
7
degelijk centrumhotel met vriendelijke personeel en ontbijt
Pros:

De vriendelijkheid van het personeel en de rustige ligging in een mooie wijk. Op wandelafstand van het centrum en enkele eetgelegenheden.

Cons:

tapijt op de vloer in de slaapkamer

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • ie
5
Alright but quite overpriced
Pros:

Quiet, great location, lovely staff

Cons:

Shower took 5-10mins to heat up and had very weak pressure, no vanity table with mirror to get ready, was placed in a granny flat out back, bed was quite uncomfortable

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Heike • couple • de
4
Pros:

Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr nett und freundlich.

Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, es gab zu wenig Möglichkeiten, seine Sachen zu verstauen, teilweise sehr in die Jahre gekommen. Die Dusche mit Durchlauferhitzer war extrem laut. Kein Fahrstuhl.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Christian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Adriana • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

La posizione è favorevole agli spostamenti in città, non proprio centrale ma con 30 min siete al Trinity College, la stuttura è collocata in una zona residenziale molto carina che è fornita di diversi servizi (bar, posti dove porter mangiare e market); di fronte all'ingresso dell'hotel troverete la fermata del bus e a 700 m troverete la fermata dell'Aircoach che vi porta in aereoporto. Il personale della struttura è molto disponibile, ci hanno permesso di lasciare i bagagli in deposito dopo il check out, cosa che abbiamo molto apprezzato. Eravamo in una stanza al piano terra, credo che la struttura non abbia un ascensore. La stanza aveva tutto il necessario ma era abbastanza piccola, perfetta per una notte ma gli spazi risicati ci sarebbero pesati se fossero stati più giorni. La sala della colazione era al piano inferiore, c'era abbastanza scelta (al check in viene chiesto preferenze, se fare una colazione irlandese od occidentale).

Cons:

Bagno non finestrato ma con ventola di aspirazione. Ci sono le tende oscuranti ma entra comunque la luce alle prime luci dell'alba.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Gwyneth • couple • us
10
Lovely place to stay in quiet area of Dublin
Pros:

Lovely quiet location, with bus stop right outside and restaurants and shops an easy walk. Staff was warm and helpful. Breakfast was yummy.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Carolin • couple • de
9
Für eine kurze Städtereise super geeignet.
Pros:

Lage und Frühstück

Cons:

Etwas enge Zimmer

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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SUSAN • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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LUCILE • couple • be
8
Pros:

La situation, le style des maisons irlandaises, charmant

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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maria • couple • ar
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Thierry • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Chambre tout confort.
Petit déj royal
Personnel accueillant

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • extended_group • es
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family_with_children • it
8
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Jo • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Location was excellent away from the city. Lovely room nice and clean with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Cons:

NA

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Ella • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Jose Martin • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

The breakfast was lovely and staff were accommodatin.

Cons:

Room was warm but it was a heaf wave. I had to request water for the room, which was annoying, but the staff were very pleasant and brought water bottles to the room.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • extended_group • cz
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee