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About this property
In the center of Waterford, 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 Center is a 5-minute drive from Dooley’s, and Waterford Museum of Treasures is a 10-minute walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Kimberly
United States
“Staff were incredible! Bar and entertainment were wonderful!” - Sandy
United States
“The breakfast was good. The location is excellent!!!!” - Martha
United States
“This is a nice place. Easy walk from the train station just over the bridge and down a block or two. Helpful front desk. No refrigerators in room but they can hold stuff like medication in their fridge downstairs which is nice. - good location....” - Kelly
Canada
“Everything! Staff were extremely friendly! Location is great too.” - Sheila
United States
“Location, cleanliness, attentiveness of the staff, quality of the breakfast” - James
Ireland
“Breakfast was up to expectations. My partner is coeliac and gluten free options were on offer for both breakfast and dinner. The room was more than adequate and exceeded expectations. The hotel was central and ideally located for access to...” - Ben
Ireland
“Room was lovely and clean. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was delicious and great variety of food provided.” - San
United States
“Right across from the bus station, good location, nice view of the river. 2-min walk from convenience store.” - Jessica
Ireland
“Lovely people to deal with can't wait to next year to be back again” - Lisa
United States
“Centrally located, walkable to lots of sites, and the staff was delightful!”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- New Ship Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
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 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.