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Dooleys Hotel

Three Star

The Quay, Waterford, Waterford Show on a map

Superb 9.2/10 thumb up

Rated 9.2 by GoIreland customers
(24 ratings)

Dooley’s Hotel is a city centre 3* hotel with a river side location. The 3rd generation family owned and managed hotel caters for the corporate or leisure visitor. Enjoy the style and comfort of The New Ship Restaurant & Dry Dock bar. Dooley’s has a number of dining options offering Early Bird and a la carte menus. The Dry Dock Bar provides live music every Friday and Saturday throughout the year and traditional Irish music Wednesday’s during the summer season.

The Rita Nolan Suite conference centre caters for conferences and social events of every kind.

 

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Directions

Dooley’s Hotel is located on the Quay in Waterford City. As you approach Waterford City, across Rice bridge turn left onto the Quay (N25). Dooley’s Hotel is on the right opposite the bus station.

Directly across from the hotel is a 24 hour car park. Cost of €5.50 for 24 hours. Pay each time you exit. Concession parking for the Hotel Residents, obtain your token from reception.

GPS co ordinates are longitude / latitude -7.11639404296875 / 52.2630621054592

Within Walking Distance

Dooley’s Hotel is in Waterford City, which boasts a host of activities as well as being a perfect base for the exploration of the south.

Some of the Waterford City Tourist Attractions within Walking Distance:
* House of Waterford Crystal
* Reginald’s Tower
* Christchurch Cathedral
* Edmund Rice Museum
* Medieval City Walls
* Live Theatre and Arts Centre
* Waterford City Walking Tours
* Prime Shopping District
* Greyfriars Municipal Art Gallery
* SOMA Contemporary Art Box

Within 10kms

Championship Golf Courses: Waterford, Faithlegg, Tramore, Dunmore East.

Waterford Castle, Williamstown, Dunmore East Fishing Village,  Tramore Seaside Resort,  Suir Valley Railway,Copper Coast Touring Route, Mount Congreve Gardens.

 

Within driving distance there is horse riding, surfing, adventure centres, paint balling, walking, kayaking, children’s activities and much more.

Description

This family run hotel has a central; waterfront location in the historic heart of Ireland’s oldest city, just a stone’s throw from the shopping, culture & renowned restaurants of Waterford City and is in easy access of public transport.

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Room Features (Back to top)

Dooley’s Hotel offers ensuite rooms with TV, telephone, voicemail.  These well appointed bed rooms will not leave you with out the essentials in the form of hairdryer, iron/ironing board, trouser press and tea/coffee making facilities. WiFi is also available in the hotel at €3.50 per hour or €7.50 per 24 hours

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Total Score 9.2/10 (from 24 reviews)

  • 9/10 for Rooms
  • 9/10 for Staff/Service
  • 9/10 for Restaurant
  • 10/10 for Recommend to a friend
  • 9/10 for Check-in
  • 9/10 for Cleanliness
  • 9/10 for Bar
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10/10

Anonymous from Cork

Stayed 04-2013
A few friends

9/10

Peter from Wheelers Hill

Stayed 06-2012
Mature couple

Friendliness and the cleanliness of the room.Very enjoyable breakfast, as well.

9/10

Anonymous from Dublin 13

Stayed 04-2012
A few friends

Hotel was great good size room, very clean, central to everything in the city. Staff were brilliant and very friendly. Breakfast was great. Great atmosphere in bar. Really enjoyed my stay and very cheap.

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Dooley’s hotel is well known for good food and has a range of menus to suit all. 

The New Ship restaurant offers the best of Irish produce in a creative way, providing cuisine of a truly Irish & European flavour and delicious desserts.

The Dry Dock Bar serves a mouth-watering array of hot and cold dishes and snacks that are available throughout the day. The Dry Dock Bar provides traditional music every Wednesday in season and live music on every Friday and Saturday throughout the year.

Accessible Accommodation.  Validated Accessible Scheme Category 2
Babysitting Service on Request, Children’s Meals Available.
Cot available on Request.   High Chair Available.
Family Friendly.

Accessible Accommodation

  • Guide Dog Welcome

Childrens Facilities

  • Babysitting Service on Request
  • Childrens Meals Available
  • Cot Available on request
  • Family Friendly
  • High Chair Available

Credit Cards

  • Access Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Laser
  • Maestro Card
  • Visa

Facilities

  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Banqueting
  • Bar
  • Car Parking - Chargeable Nearby
  • Central Heating
  • Conference Facilities
  • Express Check Out
  • Four Poster Bedroom(s)
  • Laundry Service
  • Lift
  • Restaurant

In Room Facilities

  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access - Chargable Wifi
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • No Smoking
  • Tea/Coffee Facilities
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Trouser Press

Meals And Drinks

  • A La Carte Menu(s)
  • Bar Food Served All Day
  • Carvery Lunch
  • Licensed To Sell Alcohol
  • Licensed To Sell Wine
  • Packed Lunches On Request
  • Table d Hote Menu(s)

Nearby Leisure

  • Angling.
  • Bicycle Hire.
  • Boating.
  • Entertainment.
  • Forest Park.
  • Golf Course.
  • Hill Walking.
  • Horse Riding.
  • Pitch And Putt.
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Rock Climbing
  • Sailing.
  • Sandy Beach.
  • Shopping Centre
  • Snooker.
  • Squash Court.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor.
  • Tennis Court.
  • Traditional Music.
  • Walking Distance of Bar/Shop
  • Water Sports.

On Site Leisure

  • Entertainment
  • Traditional Music

Recommendations

  • AA Recommended