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.
“Easy to find. Comfortable rooms. Welcoming front desk. Friendly bar and good food and entertainment”
Angela
United States
“Location was excellent. Directly across from the bus station and on the river. Breakfast was phenomenal and a fantastic value. Friendly staff and very clean. Highly recommend!”
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Janet
United States
“The staff were excellent and helpful dining and breakfast was wonderful can’t say enough how pleasant and warm staff and service were during our stay.”
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Brandi
United States
“The food was amazing! Clean, comfortable and good sized room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.”
Jacqueline
Australia
“Well appointed room. Good facilities and comfortable beds. Lovely view of water and quiet. Staff were super helpful and attended to any questions or needs. Very efficient and friendly.”
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Tanya
United States
“The room was very nice. The area is very walkable. The staff were all very friendly, helpful & professional.”
John
United States
“Excellent food and the live music was exceptional; a mix of contemporary pop and classic Irish songs.”
Diana
United States
“Beautifully maintained, comfortable and the staff was so helpful and kind.”
Page-cote
Canada
“Very beautiful clean large room, the staff were amazing, polite, welcoming, and went out of the way for us. We wanted for nothing”
Kyle
United States
“Dooley's is perfectly central in Waterford right on merchants key. It has comfortable rooms and friendly staff. It has a restaurant and bar on site as well as an option to buy breakfast.”
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Barbra
United States
“Easy to find. Comfortable rooms. Welcoming front desk. Friendly bar and good food and entertainment”
Angela
United States
“Location was excellent. Directly across from the bus station and on the river. Breakfast was phenomenal and a fantastic value. Friendly staff and very clean. Highly recommend!”
J
Janet
United States
“The staff were excellent and helpful dining and breakfast was wonderful can’t say enough how pleasant and warm staff and service were during our stay.”
B
Brandi
United States
“The food was amazing! Clean, comfortable and good sized room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.”
Jacqueline
Australia
“Well appointed room. Good facilities and comfortable beds. Lovely view of water and quiet. Staff were super helpful and attended to any questions or needs. Very efficient and friendly.”
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Tanya
United States
“The room was very nice. The area is very walkable. The staff were all very friendly, helpful & professional.”
John
United States
“Excellent food and the live music was exceptional; a mix of contemporary pop and classic Irish songs.”
Diana
United States
“Beautifully maintained, comfortable and the staff was so helpful and kind.”
Page-cote
Canada
“Very beautiful clean large room, the staff were amazing, polite, welcoming, and went out of the way for us. We wanted for nothing”
Kyle
United States
“Dooley's is perfectly central in Waterford right on merchants key. It has comfortable rooms and friendly staff. It has a restaurant and bar on site as well as an option to buy breakfast.”
Hotel area info
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 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
Cancellation 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 $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 & 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
Cash
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.
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