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With a beautiful setting on the River Suir, the luxurious Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort is on a private island completely detached from the mainland. The castle features elegant rooms and suites with stunning views. These individually designed rooms offer also offer free WiFi, goose-down quilts. Contemporary lodges are also available and include three and four-bedroom semi detached properties with a spacious open-plan kitchen/dining area and adjoining living room. Access to the island is by a private car ferry which operates throughout the day. "Complimentary ferry crossing takes 3 minutes and does not need to be reserved in advance, it departs every 15 minutes. Drive up the beech-lined drive to reach the castle and its 800 years of history. Local activities include golfing on an 18-hole course, clay-target shooting, a driving range, tennis and croquet. There are also several nature trails and walking paths to explore.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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

Breakfast Info

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

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Playground


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
or
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
6.7
Low score for Waterford

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maher
    United States United States
    We loved that this property was on an island. This made it so much more private! The hotel and grounds were lovely and well kept. The bed was VERY comfortable and the room very clean. We got fresh towels and the room was tidied for us every...
  • Michele
    United States United States
    Beautifully maintained and decorated. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious.
  • Lee
    United States United States
    Beautiful facility inside and out The hotel is a Castle, and you feel like royalty when you stay here.
  • Larry
    United States United States
    Michael was awesome! Helpful, friendly and kind. All staff was great.
  • Rebecca
    United States United States
    We loved our drinks at the bar, golfing, dinner in the Munster room and the breakfast.
  • Owen
    Canada Canada
    10's across the board. We cannot say enough good things about The Waterford Castle and its's staff. Everything and everyone was amazing! The grounds were beautiful. The rooms in the castle were spectacular! It was a fairytale castle.
  • James
    United States United States
    The hotel was awesome. The food was very good and the location was amazing.
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    It’s a castle…very cool venue - suite, dining, lobby, grounds. reception was outstanding service, bartender served us in the lobby that evening.
  • Brittany
    United States United States
    I had no idea the resort was on an island! What a surprise! it was absolutely beautiful and magical. Loved the Fitzgerald Bar and 7 course dinner! Rooms were spacious and beds were comfy.
  • John
    Ireland Ireland
    Beautiful location so peaceful. Staff were very friendly and helpful especially the reception and breakfast staff.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Musnter Room Restaurant
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Fitzgerald Room Bar
    • Open for
      Lunch • High tea • Cocktail hour

Resort facilities at Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Hiking
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Japanese
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Filipino

House rules
Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 1:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 65 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 18 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Access to the island is by a private car ferry, which operates throughout the day. The ferry crossing takes 3 minutes.

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note portable/disposable barbecues are not permitted.

Please note that lodge guests might not have access to the castle during certain days due to private events. Please confirm with the property prior to arrival.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort

  • Room options at Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
  • Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort has 2 restaurants:

    • Fitzgerald Room Bar
    • Musnter Room Restaurant
  • Yes, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Guests staying at Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Kids' club
    • Tennis equipment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Check-in at Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is 2.3 miles from the center of Waterford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.