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.
Waterford Regional Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Whitfield Clinic - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Waterford (WAT) - 25 min drive
Dublin Airport (DUB) - 112 min drive
Waterford Station - 6 min walk
Carrick-on-Suir Station - 25 min drive
Thomastown Station - 34 min drive
Restaurants
Tully's Bar - 2 min walk
The Grattan - 3 min walk
Berkana - 5 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
The Gingerman - 5 min walk
About this property
Dooleys Hotel Waterford City
Located near a train station, Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is a great choice for a stay in Waterford. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The New Ship Restaurant, which serves Irish cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
7 meeting rooms
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The New Ship Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Dry Dock Bar - This pub specializes in Irish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7.50 to 18.95 for adults, and EUR 10.00 to 15.00 for children
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from December 21 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 20 to January 1:
One of the dining venues
Bar/Lounge
Meeting facilities
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
National rating
Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dooleys Hotel Waterford City currently open?
This property is closed from December 21 2025 to January 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
Does Dooleys Hotel Waterford City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Dooleys Hotel Waterford City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Dooleys Hotel Waterford City and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Dooleys Hotel Waterford City?
Yes, The New Ship Restaurant offers Irish cuisine.
What's the area around Dooleys Hotel Waterford City like?
Dooleys Hotel Waterford City is in the heart of Waterford, a short 6-minute walk from Waterford Station and 4 minutes' walk from Reginald's Tower. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Dooleys Hotel Waterford City Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Food
Parking
Bar
Breakfast
Lobby
Bus station
Restaurant
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, tasty, and excellent with a wide range of options. (21 reviews)
The on-site restaurant and bar served good food with a variety of options, including vegetarian choices. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2025
Great location with very helpful staff
Hotel is in a great location. You can walk everywhere. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. Good food in the bar. Would stay again if ever visiting Waterford.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Irish vibes
Check in was very helpful and the breakfast setting and food were excellent
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Great location.
philip
philip, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Very good
Great hotel to stay in
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Excellent hotel well placed in walking distance of City centre and bus station just across the road
colin william
colin william, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
We have stayed at Dooley's before and found it just as good this time. Very nice!
Lyn
Lyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Super friendly staff from check in to check out
Fabulous breakfast as well
Donald
Donald, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Good location near town center.
Julio
Julio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Can’t fault my stay room very clean great friendly staff excellent
david
david, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Great break away
Great 2 night stay. First time in Dooleys . Fab friendly staff. I'll be back !
Una
Una, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
Excellent staff and property
kevin
kevin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 22, 2024
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
charles
charles, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 8, 2025
A hotel lost in the bygone days
The hotel was a good size, with restaurant, bar, live music.
The room was also a good size with a single bed besides the double bed.
Overlooking the Quay at Waterford.
The hotel did feel tired which was not helped by not having any water for the room, I had to nip to the local store. No safe in the room is unusual.
We enjoyed our stay but probably would not return. This was not really a hotel for us.
If it was brought back to 2025 then who knows.
Dietmar
Dietmar, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Great hotel fantastic price
Fabulous hotel fantastic breakfast very good staff will come back
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
Nice hotel close to bus station
Kieran
Kieran, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 5, 2024
Wonderful hotel. Comfortable. Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent location
Peggy
Peggy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 21, 2024
The staff was lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic!
nicole
nicole, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Good location with convenient access to parking. Great breakfast.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2023
Very good hotel with a lovely bar.
Margaret
Margaret, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2023
We enjoyed our stay
Jacob
Jacob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2024
Lovely night away wedding anniversary . Beautiful meal staff so nice .
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
A very comfortable stay, great food and drink. Staff very helpful . We had a great visit
Liam
Liam, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
Pub was very nice
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
It was a very nice and clean and a lot of thing do if your love it