Waterford Castle

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with golf course and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Interior
Point of interest
Lobby
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$500
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
The Island, Waterford, Waterford, X91 Y722
  • Waterford Regional Hospital
    6 min drive
  • Uluru Bar & Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Waterford Station
    19 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT)
    26 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Shower/bath combination
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Waterford

A family-friendly stay in Waterford awaits you at Waterford Castle. You'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from House of Waterford Crystal and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Medieval Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a golf course, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The fine-dining restaurant, Munster Room Restaurant, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fitzgerald Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and light fare. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court along with access to golf lessons and a driving range. 2476 square feet (230 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Waterford hotel include Reginald's Tower and Mount Congreve Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Waterford Regional Hospital - 6 min drive
  • House of Waterford Crystal - 9 min drive
  • Medieval Museum - 9 min drive
  • Reginald's Tower - 10 min drive
  • Waterford Crystal Factory - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Waterford Station - 19 min drive
  • Waterford (WAT) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Reg - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Katty Barry's Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Shippes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee Ardkeen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Waterford Castle

Family-friendly hotel with golf course and 24-hour front desk
Waterford Castle offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor tennis court. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2476 square feet (230 square metres) and includes conference space. The family-friendly Waterford Castle also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This 4-star Waterford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2476 sq ft of conference space
  • 230 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1600
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Waterford Castle offers 19 accommodations with fireplaces and espresso makers. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Croatian, English, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 26.50 for adults and EUR 17 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Fitzgerald Bar
  • Kings Channel Clubhouse
  • Munster Room Restaurant

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Golf course
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,476 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Golf course
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 65.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 25.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 26.50 for adults and from EUR 17.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 25.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 65.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

Castle Waterford
Waterford Castle
Waterford Castle Hotel
Waterford Castle Hotel
Waterford Castle Waterford
Waterford Castle Hotel Waterford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterford Castle?

Waterford Castle offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterford Castle?

As of 24 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterford Castle on 1 Jan 2025 start from AU$499.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Waterford Castle?

Yep, Waterford Castle has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Waterford Castle?

The closest beach to Waterford Castle is Tramore Beach (12.1 km).

What makes Waterford Castle a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Waterford Castle.

Is Waterford Castle family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Waterford Castle is a hit with families.

Does Waterford Castle serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterford Castle?

No, Waterford Castle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waterford Castle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterford Castle?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Waterford Castle?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waterford Castle Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 374 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 374 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what a treat to stay here. Lovely castle with beautiful grounds. We had a five star dinner and breakfast was lovely. thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Glen Riddle Lima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay in waterford castle was a highlight of our trip to Ireland. Only wish we had stayed longer! It is a beautiful property that is peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jodie

Beautiful grounds
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family had a wonderful stay here. The staff was fantastic. The rooms had unique charm to each of them. We would definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time here! I highly suggest a reservation for dinner in the Munster room. Big shout out to Dylan and David who were inside bar area. They were so kind and helpful. The grounds are absolutely amazing. Definitely a 10/10 experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

deirdre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning romantic castle in the peace and quiet of a private island
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

liesl, Windermere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in a castle?! On its own island?! In Ireland?! Could there be anything better? Beautiful property with lovely, accommodating staff. It was perfect. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The castle was amazing. The service at the restaurant was poor. Out of several bottle of wine we ordered and slow service. Food was ok. The pigeon was the best part. We only ordered one desert, but we were charged for 2 three-course meals. We were undercharged due to a server hitting the wrong button on the machine, but then we were hounded later that night and the next day to pay the $70 difference. We left a £30 cash tip and the server pocketed that too. Extremely rude and unprofessional. Not how you treat guests when mistakes are made by the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all staff working were very friendly, couretous and accomodating. I enjoyed the amenities, atmosphere and the food really impressive. thanks for a lovely night in your castle. what I did not like was booking through a third party to learn if needed of their cancellation policy being 42 days in advance!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myshelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
We stayed at the Waterford castle for 4 nights. Loved every minute of it. Gorgeous views and excellent service. Had breakfast daily in the gorgeous sun room where the meals were especially catered for us. The views from the castle were amazing, beautiful sunsets. Our favorite room was the Rose Suite. Spacious and such a comfortable bed. Staff would go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and to meet your needs. I would recommend staying at Waterford Castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely place to stay. Being on the island takes you away from the hustle and bustle. We took this as a “pause” from our tour of Ireland. David in the bar and Antonio in the restaurant go out of there way to make sure you enjoy your stay. Feel like an Earl!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a slight hiccup while checking in, but it was corrected quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Dinner
The castle and the ground are magnificent and the rooms beautiful. I have traveled extensively over the last 40 years, and then that time I have had no finer meal, then was served at the castle for dinner. Clearly the work of one of the finest chefs imaginable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

AISLINN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a fairytale!
Beautiful castle and lovely stay! The grounds are gorgeous, the staff welcoming. We had an amazing dinner and breakfast. Comfy bed, very nice amenities. I only wish we couldve stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023