Waterford Castle

Hotels
Independent
9 (125 reviews)
The Island, Waterford, Waterford, X91 Y722 , Waterford , IE

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Health or beauty spa nearby
Fireplace in lobby
Long-term parking
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Picnic area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Outstanding staff
Beautiful property
Amazing food
Excellent service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.05
The staff was outstanding and accommodating.
Location
9.09
Gorgeous property on a private island.
Room Quality
9.04
Absolutely beautiful grounds and excellent suites.
Amenities
8.57
Golf on the property could be improved.
Value for Money
9.03
The experience was worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
9.08
The food was amazing at both dinner and breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.05
Everything exceeded expectations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:19

Property Description

Recreational Amenities
Practice your swing on the golf course or enjoy a game on the outdoor tennis court during your stay at Waterford Castle.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in local cuisine at the Munster Room Restaurant and cap off your day with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge.

Luxurious Accommodation
Relax in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring cozy fireplaces and Select Comfort beds with premium bedding. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access and unwind with cable programming on flat-screen televisions.

Plan your next event or simply relax and enjoy the amenities at this 4-star property in Waterford. Book your stay at Waterford Castle now!

Important information:

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: WAT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • General

    Property is cleaned with disinfectant

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 125 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 9.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 9.05
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jean family_with_children us
8
Tranquil getaway stay
Pros:

Beautiful grounds , private and lodges are spacious and clean

Cons:

The clubhouse does not serve food everyday this early in the season .

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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diego family_with_children it
10
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Gregory extended_group us
9
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Pradnyesh family_with_children ie
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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paul solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Modern open plan lots of space with high ceilings and very bright

Cons:

70 euro per night for cleaning for pets is crazy way too high

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Anne extended_group fr
8
Cons:

manque diverses choses dans la cuisine .. une autre grande casserole, une grande poêle, une essoreuse à salade , des petits couteaux bien aiguisés ..

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Leah solo_traveller ie
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Stayed in No.23, the whole place was spotless. Not one issue over the two days we stayed. Everything you could need is in the lodge.

Cons:

The electric fire being down low and no guard, we ended up just leaving the fire off because my 2 year old kept going over to it

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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sara2101 extended_group gb
10
As always, a great stay, despite having to go off-site to eat.
Pros:

Cleanliness, location, facilities.

Cons:

Golf club was closed for refurbishment and due to a wedding event we couldn't use the hotel facilities, which meant that we had to go off site to eat. It would have been nice to have been forewarned of this, rather than when I checked in.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
J
Jason family_with_children ie
5
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Elaine extended_group ie
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
A
Annette extended_group ie
8
Pros:

Too expensive for regular big family get together with kids.. lodges good but the castle not very child friendly

Cons:

Being charged 70 € for one night stay for our friends dog ..

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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R Quinn family_with_children ie
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Ankit extended_group ie
5
The 3 bed houses are not very well maintained
Pros:

The property overall was excellent. Location was also very good.

Cons:

The bedroom was acceptable but not particularly well maintained. We found a lump of hair on the bed, which raised concerns about the level of cleanliness. Unfortunately, there was also no hot water when we tried to use the bath around midnight. As it was quite late, we couldn’t contact anyone to resolve the issue, but I would have expected this to be checked before guests arrive—especially as other reviews have mentioned similar problems. Overall, it was quite disappointing. Additionally, the hot water pump was extremely loud and woke us up early in the morning.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Suzie extended_group ie
8
Perfect girls night away for drinks food and a catch up
Pros:

It was our 4th time visiting as a group of 6 friends who just wanted to chill with food and a few drinks . As always it was spotless and such good value for money. Perfect for a night away with friends

Cons:

It has always been so warm. You can’t turn off the electric log fire , just turn it down. So we always have the windows open going to bed. But this is a small thing. We’ve always had a lovely stay.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Emer extended_group ie
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Cait family_with_children ie
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Fiodhna family_with_children ie
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gerry family_with_children gb
9
Beautiful accommodation in a stunning location.
Pros:

Beautiful, modern and clean

Cons:

Too hot. Was a little uncomfortable.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Joseph family_with_children us
3
Pros:

Cool Location

Cons:

We recently stayed here and unfortunately had a disappointing experience. The location itself is beautiful — taking the ferry to the island was really cool, and the surroundings and animals made it feel special.
However, the service fell short. There was no hot water for showers in the morning, and it took three separate calls before anyone came to address it. By the time it was finally fixed, it was too late since we had to leave — which was especially frustrating as we’re a family of five trying to get ready
Also, after booking, we received an email saying there would be a private event during our stay. So there was no access to the Castle. We were fine with that, especially since we were told that the golf club or restaurant would still be available to us if we arrived late — but that turned out not to be the case.
Overall, it’s a beautiful place with a great setting, but the lack of urgency and follow-through from the staff really impacted our experience.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee