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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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Property highlights

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.

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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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Waterford

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    Close to all that the old city had to offer. And, very close to both train and bus stations, making transit to and from Dublin and Airport super easy.
  • Pepe
    United States of America United States of America
    As a solo traveler without transportation I look for establishments close to public transportation. Dooley's is perfect for me. The hotel is not only across the street from the bus station, but is located in a great location for restaurants and...
  • Bernadette
    United States of America United States of America
    The perfect location to be in proximity to the bus or commuter train. Easy walking along the waterfront.
  • Judy
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly staff and the hotel was beautifully decorated for Christmas.
  • Melita
    Greece Greece
    Beautifully decorated hotel, renovated, with a mix and much style, classic and contemporary, very cosy and welcome. The room was specious, warm, having very nice furniture and a kind of classic desk to work on, bright, very comfortable bed with...
  • Maureen
    Ireland Ireland
    The room was very comfortable and clean. There was great choices for breakfast. The breakfast host was so personable and very thoughtful he made the start of our day just fabulous.
  • Christopher
    United States of America United States of America
    The room was spacious and it had a great bar/restaurant in the lobby
  • Claudette
    Canada Canada
    We liked the atmosphere of the hotel. Although an older hotel it is extremely well kept. Rooms are a nice size and comfortable. We had dinner at the restaurant and the food and service was excellent. The hotel is very well located.
  • Martin
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, easy parking (paid) across the street. Bar & restaurant was good, convenient & not too pricey.
  • Seth
    United States of America United States of America
    The standard double room we stayed in had a full and a twin bed. The room was spacious, with a separate closet area, a desk and a small table. We booked for one night and wound up staying for 3. We felt at home.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • New Ship Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Amenities of Dooley's Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

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

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Accessible parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Malay
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Filipino

House rules
Dooley's Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 50 is required on arrival. That's about $51. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-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 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.

FAQs about Dooley's Hotel

  • Room options at Dooley's Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Twin/Double
    • Triple
    • Family
  • Dooley's Hotel is 1,950 feet from the center of Waterford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Dooley's Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Full-body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
  • Yes, Dooley's Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Dooley's Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Dooley's Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Dooley's Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Dooley's Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • New Ship Restaurant