Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 6653 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
J
Jibin • solo_traveller • in
8
Pros:

Location and design

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • extended_group • ie
7
Pros:

All over very good. Have stayed numerous times before.

Cons:

Rude man (no uniform) answering door after hours first night we stayed. Reported to reception following morning.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good location. Good room. Friendly and helpful staff

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
L
Liz • couple • gb
10
Can’t fault it
Pros:

Great breakfast, staff very helpful and friendly, an overall great stay

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • gb
9
An excellent hotel
Pros:

Everything

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Christophe • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le bon rapport qualité/prix

Cons:

L'absence et la non prise en charge des parkings extérieurs
Le nombre d' escaliers à utiliser pour accéder à la chambre, un ascenseur inutile car obligation d'utiliser à nouveau des escaliers pour descendre et remonter ensuite....

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Clarke • couple • ie
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
M
Mary • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
H
Hilda • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

Location great. Liked way breakfast ordered and served up.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Angela • solo_traveller • ie
8
Lovely hotel, in great location
Pros:

Dooleys hotel is in a great location on the river side, yet right beside the city's amenities.
The room was very nice & breakfast was superb

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • solo_traveller • nz
9
Pros:

Close to centre and restaurant downstairs

Cons:

Having to pay for parking. Park in longstay car park

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
C
Ciaran • couple • ie
7
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
C
Chloe Louise • family_with_children • ie
10
Excellent
Pros:

We had a great experience in this hotel - friendly staff, lovely buffet breakfast, comfortable and modern rooms. Flat screen TV in the room was great too.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
Z
Zeeshan • solo_traveller • ie
6
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
T
tina • couple • us
5
Won’t stay here again.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

No water bottles. Staff was rude.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • couple • ie
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and how clean everything was.

Cons:

Room at back of property was very noisy from street below.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
V
Vladimir • extended_group • us
6
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • family_with_children • pt
8
Overall it was a good place to stay in Waterford for one night.
Pros:

Good location and friendly staff. Very close to overnight city parking.

Cons:

The rooms can get warm on hot days and opening the window can let in street noise.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • us
9
Lovely hotel in the heart of Waterford, Ireland
Pros:

The location was very central and right across the street from the bus station!
The staff were all very nice and accommodating.

Cons:

Lots of stairs, but the staff also helped me with my suitcase. There is also a lift!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee