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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Waterford, Ireland

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Nestled in 2 acres of lush, award-winning gardens, Diamond Hill is located 5 minutes’ drive from Waterford City, offering tranquil countryside views and free parking. Hearty, full Irish breakfasts are served, and free Wi-Fi is provided.

friendly people and comfortable place

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8.2
Very good
1,273 reviews
Price from
€ 89
per night

The Granville Hotel in Waterford overlooks the River Suir and is a 5-minute walk from St Patrick’s Cathedral. It offers free internet access and, an award-winning restaurant.

Rooms at the Hotel Granville include bathrooms with baths, showers and heated towel rails. They also have safety deposit boxes and there is a 24-hour room service menu.

Loved this hotel, we found ourselves at a loose end after our ferry back to France was cancelled due to adverse weather. With little time to research we booked in at the Granville. Our one night turned into two and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. It's a delightfully old fashioned hotel, with attentive friendly staff. The bar is lively and the restaurant was very nice. Our evening meals were very good and the wait staff attentive. Breakfast was also very good. We had a view of the river from our room and were able to easily walk around everything Waterford had to offer from the hotel. I hope we get back to Waterford and I'd definitely stay at The Granville Hotel again.

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8.8
Fabulous
3,273 reviews
Price from
€ 170
per night

Offering spacious rooms, free parking, and hearty Irish breakfasts, Waterford Viking Hotel is less than a 10-minute drive from Waterford city centre. It features free Wi-Fi, and daily carvery lunches.

Each bright room at the Viking Hotel has satellite TV and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms also feature a private bathroom and hairdryer.

clean rooms very comfortable and great staff.

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8
Very good
1,739 reviews
Price from
€ 134
per night

Faithlegg House Hotel is located on the River Suir Estuary, 5 miles from Waterford Airport. The Treatment Suites and leisure club comes with a pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym and the hotel also offers an award-winning double AA Rosette restaurant and bedrooms with countryside views.

For me, it has to be the staff. Was attending a friends wedding and naturally for any destination wedding - there is a lot of alcohol. The staff were so warm and so accommodating to very random requests some of the guest had. The quality of hospitality and mannerisms are quite rare to find.

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8.8
Fabulous
1,991 reviews
Price from
€ 179
per night

The Elva Restaurant offers fine cuisine on its a la carte and table d’Hote menus. The spacious 1843 Bar boasts a lovely riverside terrace and live entertainment at weekends. In the comfortable lounge guests have access to internet facilities.

Very modern hotel, very clean. Excellent location

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8.2
Very good
3,358 reviews
Price from
€ 134.10
per night

In Waterford’s centre, 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.

Location was good and staff was really friendly and cooked breakfast was very nice plus you had so much too choose from

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8.5
Very good
3,926 reviews
Price from
€ 149
per night

This boutique, 4-star hotel offers spacious, stylish rooms with plasma-screen TVs in the heart of Waterford City. Guests can make use of limited free parking, free Wi-Fi and a chic restaurant and bar.

With modern decor and wood furnishings, each room includes a large, sleek private bathroom with a bath, shower, and hairdryer. Rooms include a hospitality tray with free tea and coffee, a safe, and a spacious work station. Many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning river views.

extremely obliging staff, very nice place, comfortable rooms

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8.3
Very good
2,549 reviews
Price from
€ 155
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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Boutique hotels that guests love in Waterford

  • Avg. price/night: € 170
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,273 reviews
    Everything! We loved the beautiful design and history of the hotel. The location is perfect as you step out the door and the city centre is right there. The bedroom was so nice, comfortable and quiet. Above all, the staff were fantastic! From the first hello at the reception desk to the very busy wait staff in the bar and the restaurant, they couldn't do enough for us. We can't recommend it highly enough. ☺️
    Annie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 179.10
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,358 reviews
    It was close to the city but not in the middle of it. Right beside the river, beautiful. The interior design was fabulous and the staff were absolutely lovely and so accommodating.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 18 reviews
    House conveniently located, close to city centre. Now the best part: one you walk in it looks like from design magazine, you just want to put your slippers on and just stay there. Fantastic interiors and well equipped kitchen. Highly recommended 👌
    Wojciech
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 179.10
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,358 reviews
    Breakfast was a really gorgeous selection to suit everyone for an amazing price. The staff were so lovely and friendly, the location is amazing and the room was beautiful. Will definitely be back!
    Shelley
    Family with young children
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 58 reviews
    It's a nice place It's in a good location Clean Very central Good bed. Nice design. Good kitchen
    Jade
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 170
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,550 reviews
    A great hotel in a walking distance to train station and the city centre. Great reception. The room was spotless, with a large bathroom - very well designed. Great bar!
    Gabriela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 179.10
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,358 reviews
    beautiful river room lovely staff nice bed gorgeous shower
    Seán
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 390
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 149 reviews
    It was lovely! Great villa! Great location, what a stunning castle!
    Joey
    Family with young children
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 191 reviews
    Irish hospitality at its very best - warm, generous and relaxed. Our room was stunning - beautifully designed with a contemporary bathroom, a separate dressing room and a balcony. Everything was immaculate. The surroundings are equally special and peaceful. A joy to watch the horses out in the fields. John Joe’s fresh scones are delicious, as are his breakfasts made with local produce. An unforgettable place to which we hope to return one day.
    Caronne
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: € 170
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,273 reviews
    Gorgeous hotel - really well designed and maintained. We had a room with a river view which was lovely and very comfortable. Breakfast was excellent and the service was exceptional considering how busy they were. Fantastic location.
    Carol
    Young couple