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About this property

In Waterford’s centre, Dooley’s is a family-run hotel offering spacious rooms and full Irish breakfasts. Guests can enjoy weekend live music, and Christchurch Cathedral is just a 10-minute walk away. Rooms at Dooley’s Hotel are brightly furnished and all feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Each room provides a TV, free tea and coffee, and ironing facilities. The New Ship Restaurant serves creative, Irish cuisine and desserts. The bar offers a range of dishes, including light snacks, cooked breakfasts, and lunch, afternoon, and evening menus. Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre is a 5-minute drive away from Dooley’s, and Waterford Museum of Treasures is a 10-minute walk away.

Families particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a stay with kids.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Linda
    Ireland Ireland
    From entry, all staff members I interacted with were genuinely suited for their customer service and care awards. They all genuinely cared! Clearly all trained extremely well!
  • Sandra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable rooms, great food and friendly staff who went over and above to make our stay lovely.
  • Debra
    South Africa South Africa
    From reception to end staff couldn't do enough to make sure everything was perfect
  • Elaine
    Ireland Ireland
    We didn’t have breakfast but price was very reasonable. Parking was available across from the hotel in council car park €12 for 24 hours so not bad and only a short walk. The location is excellent short walking distance to city centre. Staff were...
  • Paul
    Ireland Ireland
    Clean bright hotel. Lovely warm room. Breakfast was freshly cooked and served to your table not a buffet
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A 3 star hotel better than that all round great experience.
  • Chloe
    Ireland Ireland
    Very central and great atmosphere, staff very nice and room was great size and very clean and comfy
  • Martin
    Australia Australia
    Excellent location, long term car park directly across the road. 12 euro for 24 hours. Very efficient and pleasant check in , twin room comfortable, modern bathroom. Good breakfast. Excellent dinner menu. Highly recommend.
  • Danny
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent service spotless clean very friendly staff
  • Michael
    Belgium Belgium
    The location is very good, the breakfasts were excellent and the staff very courteous and helpful. All of our rooms were very good and comfortable.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • New Ship Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

Dooley's Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$58. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

If you are travelling with children under 13 years, to ensure you pay the correct price please select a rate that has child occupancy specified.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.