Top Hotels in County Waterford
Top Things to do in County Waterford
The 10 best hotels in County Waterford, Ireland
Discover the best hotels in County Waterford including Granville Hotel, Treacys Hotel Waterford, The Park Hotel, Waterford Marina Hotel, Faithlegg Hotel, Fitzwilton Hotel, Cliff House Hotel, Dooley's Hotel Waterford, Majestic Hotel, Viking Hotel Waterford.
Things to do in County Waterford
1. Granville Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2044 reviews
The Granville Hotel Waterford overlooks the waterfront & marina in the heart of Waterford City's business & shopping centre. The Granville Hotel, Waterford offers 100 comfortable guestrooms, extensive conference, banqueting and wedding facilities
Traditional hotel with all mod cons
Reviewed By suejL8489EUWe loved this hotel! Initially it felt very old fashioned but we realised that it's more traditional modern. All the sockets in our room had USB ports and the very traditional looking bathroom worked really well. Our room was a bit small but worked well for us and the lift is tiny - so a real problem when the coachloads of US/Canadian tourists are arriving or leaving. Fortunately we were on the 1st floor but it was still a drag to take our cases up and down. Special mention to the breakfast which was amazing - great buffet, including fruit scones, and a very full menu of hot options. I'm kicking myself that I didn't take advantage of the hot porridge, served with a choice of whiskey to "take the edge off the day". Fabulous and very old school - would have loved that breakfast in that wonderful room every day of our week long tour of Ireland. The staff on reception were very lovely and had lots of suggestions of things to do on our next tour stop (Kinsale). We did the Epic Viking Tour while we were there and would thoroughly recommend it
2. Treacys Hotel Waterford
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1967 reviews
Formerly The Bridge Hotel, Treacys Hotel, Spa & Leisure Centre, Waterford is a quality three star heritage hotel that combines modern comfort with quintessential Irish style, featuring spectacular Waterford Crystal chandeliers and rich oak paneling. The hotel is ideally located on the waterfront in historic Waterford, Ireland's oldest city centre. This prime location makes Treacys Hotel, Waterford the ideal base for exploring all that Waterford City has to offer. The hotel has two different dining options Timbertoes Bar or Crokers Restaurant. The hotel also boasts 163 exquisite guest bedrooms, 5 conference suites and state of the art Spirit Leisure Centre, equipped with gym, jacuzzi, sauna and a 20 m heated swimming pool. The in-house Spirit Beauty Spa offers luxurious treatments from enhancements, facials and full body massage. In-room amenities include flat screen TV, work desk, safe, ironing station, tea/coffee maker and free wireless broadband. Waterford City is renowned for its nightlife, from traditional Irish pubs to lively clubs and late night bars, everything you need is right on our doorstep.
early wake up call
Reviewed By Adventure79923found the restrauant very poor waiting staff very young and inexperienced no proper management had to ask where our food was and when recieved it was cold bookedfor 2 eveningmeals only stayed for one. breakfast was good. rooms were comfortable but very small. at 4.30 am the fire alarm was activated and we had to evacuate there was no management to be seen so we did not know if it was safe to return no fire brigade was called. used the fire escape this was well lit clean and the doors were easy to open this was well looked after well done in this area
3. The Park Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1351 reviews
The Park Hotel, Leisure Centre & Self Catering Holiday Homes is the perfect venue for a relaxing getaway break on the beautiful Waterford coastline. The Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line between Dungarvan and Waterford. The hotel is situated on it’s own 5 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the Colligan Estuary; and adjacent to Dungarvan Bay, and Dungarvan Town Centre. Dungarvan is a lively town with a list of award winning restaurants, Bars, and with only a 5 minute drive to 3 Golf Courses and the beautiful Clonea Beach – this is Paradise for all discerning holiday makers who want quality food, accommodation, service, shopping, sight-seeing, golf, combined with a truly Irish social life to enhance the trip. Set on an excellent road network you will not spend your holiday on the road or stuck in traffic.
Dungarvan holiday
Reviewed By kennedyjohn797A great stay at The Park Hotel in Dungarvan - they have been busy painting and maintaining the facilities during lock-down, so the place looked great. Really friendly staff - happy to help at all times. Thanks for a great trip.
4. Waterford Marina Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1626 reviews
The warm comfortable 3 star hotel is situated in the heart of Waterford City on a well maintained cobbled road overlooking the banks of the River Suir. Our Waterfront Bar and Bistro offer locally sourced food and drink for you to savour before exploring our wonderful city. Enjoy a stroll along Scotch Quay onto The Mall where you will find internationally renowned Viking Triangle which is a corner stone of Ireland's Ancient East and home to Medieval Museum, Bishops Palace, House of Waterford Crystal, Reginalds Tower, Christ Church Cathedral and much more. Explore our wonderful coastlines with Waterford’s Copper Coast being one of sweetest strips of coastline in the country. Stretching from Fenor to Stradbally, it’s a European Geopark named for the copper mines that populated it in the 19th century, and spills over with cliffs, coves, sea stacks and coastal views. The Waterford Marina Hotel is an ideal choice for all visitors to our City and County with Heritage, Shopping and Nightlife all on our doorstep.
Thin walls
Reviewed By eugenetehyjDespite the relatively nice view of the waterfront, I could hear my neighbour's snore filling the entire room for the whole night as if they were in the same room. Don't book a room in this hotel if you want to get a good night's sleep.
5. Faithlegg Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2602 reviews
Set in a stunning woodland location with fabulous views over the Suir estuary in County Waterford, Faithlegg is a beautifully restored 18th Century mansion at its heart. Situated just 6 miles from Waterford, it’s a charming destination for a leisure break, wedding, meeting or conference. Dining is always a pleasure at Faithlegg, where talented Award Winning Head Chef Jenny Flynn takes pride in creating delicious dishes showcasing the very best of local ingredients in the two AA rosette award winning Roseville Rooms Restaurant. The Aylward Lounge in the main house and the Red Cedar Lounge in the Golf Club are the perfect choice for a more casual dining experience. With 66 hotel bedrooms including 2 spacious suites in the new wing and 14 master bedrooms in the original house, guests of Faithlegg can also enjoy access to the health and fitness centre including swimming pool, kiddies pool, sauna & steam room' tennis courts, bike hire (seasonal), and treatment Suites.
Excellence Hotel
Reviewed By si0bhanp0werYou wont be disappointed picking Faithlegg Hotel, the customer service was excellent. A special mention to Dominic who works in the restaurant, his customer service was outstanding. Everyone we met across our visit was excellent, highly recommend.
6. Fitzwilton Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 364 reviews
The Fitzwilton Hotel, is located in the heart of Waterford City Centre and only 50 metres from the city's main train and bus station. The hotel also offers free on-site parking (limited availability) and free hi-speed WI-FI. All the city's main attractions are but a brief pleasant stroll from our doorstep - Medieval Museum, Viking Longboat, Museum of Time, King of the Vikings to mention but a few. The hotel comprises of 90 sumptuous rooms and suites, each individually designed and decorated to the highest of standards. Many of these large spacious rooms offer the unique feature of floor to ceiling windows which give stunning views of the river Suir and the cityscape. Dining at the Fitzwilton is an easy option with both Restaurant and Bar available onsite. The Restaurant is renowned locally and further afield for its stunning dishes and for its mouth watering steak dishes, this restaurant will satisfy the most demanding of palettes in the most comfortable and enjoyable surroundings. For a more relaxed dining experience, relax and unwind in the funky Met Bar serves a delicious bar menu throughout the day and evening time. With soft leather lounges and modern lighting and art features, the Met Bar also serves an array of quirky cocktails, international wines and beers. The hotel is located in the very heart of Waterford City so everything you need is but a short walk away. If you are coming to visit the world famous Waterford Crystal factory, walk the beaches of Dunmore, cycle the spectacular Waterford Greenway or simply want to explore the delight and history of the 'oldest city in Ireland' you can be guaranteed of doing it in style at the Fitzwilton Hotel. "We look forward to welcoming you." Room Description: All rooms at the Fitzwilton hotel are en-suite and come with shower and or bath facilities. The hotel offers a variety of rooms types such as: Double Rooms - comprising of large double Bed, Twin Rooms - comprising of large double & Single bed, Triple Rooms - comprising of three single beds.
Mid term break
Reviewed By BridgetW267It was a faboulus hotel staff and food was lovely and staff very helpful and friendly and looked after us really wel will be back again soon food was delious and the hotel was amazing and breakfast was lovely
7. Cliff House Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2898 reviews
The Cliff House Hotel. A Hotel For Seaside Luxury regarded as one of the finest small luxury five-star hotels in Ireland, The Cliff House Hotel is a 39-room Irish seaside boutique hotel in the traditional fishing village of Ardmore. Our privately owned hotel also features an intimate Irish destination spa as well as the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Ireland outside Dublin. The building seems to defy gravity, clinging to a cliff on the south side of Ardmore Bay where there has long been a fishing village. From sun-drenched terraces and private balconies it is possible to see Ardmore’s golden sands, lobster pots and dolphins that play out on the water. All our luxury rooms and suites are sea facing while many are interconnected to provide family-friendly configurations. Our intimate destination spa, The Well, is a key attraction.
Luxurious Retreat
Reviewed By 426geraldineExcellent food, rooms with a view, friendly knowledgeable staff. Very enjoyable stay. Michelin star House restaurant is amazing, the staff are excellent in their knowledge and attention to detail. Will definitely return.
8. Dooley's Hotel Waterford
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1477 reviews
Dooley's City Centre Hotel, Waterford is a family run hotel in the heart of the Sunny South East. Dooley's Hotel is just a few minutes walk from the main shopping, business & cultural centres in Waterford.
overnight visit
Reviewed By BQ2310I booked on the internet and when i arrived i was meet at reception and checked in very quickly, the lady running reception was very efficient. The room allocated to me was quiet and located at the back of the hotel. The room was very clean, tidy and welcoming. Having ventured out for the evening and arriving back quite late "After 12" i needed to gain access with the night porter, the lady arrived within a couple of minutes, Pleasantly asked if i had had a good evening and wished me a good night, the bed was very comfortable and i had a great night's sleep. I arrived down earlier than booked for Breakfast and that was no problem, the Staff in the restaurant were lovely and nothing was a problem for they. i watched and listened to the manager training in some new staff in a most professional way and also appeared to be complementing the other staff for doing their job well, a class set of management skills. Check out was easy and after a short chat about my plans for the day with the receptionist i was on my way. i would have no hesitation staying here again. Lovely experience, lovely people.
9. Majestic Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 438 reviews
The 4 star Majestic Hotel is located in the sunny south east of Ireland, overlooking Tramore Bay with its impressive 5km stretch of golden beach and sand dunes and is less than 10km from the historical city of Waterford. The hotel is the perfect location for your overnight or extended stay when visiting Waterford or touring the beautiful South East. Situated just a short stroll from the beach, the hotel is ideally situated for guests who wish to relax and spend their free time walking, surfing, swimming, sunbathing or just taking in the beautiful scenery of Tramore Bay, the beach and sand dunes.
Loved the stay
Reviewed By rosemarytroyReally appreciate the helpfulness and the courtesy of the staff, especially Ann and Jack! All the staff were very warm and welcoming and made if a very comfortable stay. Ambience was good with a good mixture of modern and old-fashioned comfort.
10. Viking Hotel Waterford
Overall Ratings
4 based on 739 reviews
The 3* Waterford Viking Hotel is the perfect base in the South East of Ireland just outside Waterford City. The hotel is ideally situated adjacent to the junction of both the M9 and N25. The Viking Hotel offers space, comfort and style, and capitalises on its strategic location on the outskirts of the historic Viking City. Close to Waterford City Centre to capture the night life and culture that Waterford has to offer, but sufficiently outside to avoid the hustle and bustle, and congestion, and offers Free Parking. This hotel is truly the gateway to Dublin (2 hours), Cork (80 mins), and just minutes from the Waterford Train Station, and several shopping centres. This Hotel is Paradise for all discerning holiday makers who want quality food, accommodation, service, shopping, sight-seeing, golf, combined with a truly Irish social life to enhance the trip. Set on an excellent road network you will not spend your holiday on the road or immersed in traffic.Offering great value rates, in comfortable surroundings and with a warmwelcome guaranteed – making it the ideal choice for Waterford City Hotels.Best Rate Guaranteed on our Waterford Accommodation.The hotel offers modern, comfortable rooms with lots of added benefits.Rooms are designed with guests’ comfort in mind. Unwind in spacious,bright rooms and enjoy a heavenly sleep in the sensational beds. There is free WiFi throughout the entire hotel. The menu offers a Mediterranean twist on traditional Irish ingredientsand dishes with a superb wine list of recognisable wines from the newworld.
Excellent staff - drab property
Reviewed By Richardthetraveler99The staff at the Viking are excellent. From check-in to restaurant/bar, they were probably some of the most attentive in our two week trip across Ireland. I can't say enough about them. The property itself has ample free parking. The main lobby is inviting enough. However, once you get into the area with the rooms, it reminds me of a college dormitory. The hallways are dark and narrow. The carpet is tired. We booked an "upgraded" room of Executive King. The room is old with very old dormitory-like furniture. For example, the desk appeared to be made of oak with the finish pealing and several old burn marks in the wood. The bed was awful. It was super hard (I like hard beds - this was way too hard). It was also a "king" which meant they pushed two smaller beds together. Lying on the seam where the beds came together was terrible. The carpeting was thin and dirty. The bathroom was dated but clean. The shower and sink had excellent water pressure. The shower has one of those 1/2 glass doors which is so popular these days. The bar area is bright and service was excellent. The restaurant is attached and is very bright with several large screen TV's playing sports games. The food and service were very good. The seating has several different options in case you are traveling alone. We had the free breakfast in the morning. There were plenty of options and everything was well stocked. Servers were there to ensure everything stayed stocked and cleaned up used dishes etc. The location is convenient off of the highway but you will need to drive to get to the city center. It is about a 10 minute drive. If you are worried about Covid, the staff at the Viking were the best at wearing masks. Everyone wore one and wore it properly. We aren't Covid sensitive but I mention this here for those that are. Overall, this property has its pros and cons. If you are OK with a dated room and an uncomfortable bed, this could be an option for you. For us, we won't be back as there are many other options in the area.
