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Waterford Castle Hotel

4.0 of 5
The Island, Ballinakill, Waterford, Ireland
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Ranked #1 of 15 hotels in Waterford
4.5 of 5 stars 254 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Dining room(13)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • Golf course(8)
  • Very good(6)
  • Ferry ride(6)
  • Would highly recommend(5)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Private Island(4)
  • Beautiful setting(3)
  • Dunmore East(3)
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PatrickDevitt
Arklow, Ireland
Senior Contributor
24 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012 NEW

We had our wedding in Waterford Castle in early January. From beginning to end, we were most impressed with the staff and the facillities of the Castle. We found the management flexible and helpful. The lodges provided excellent budget (you can't call them budget in real terms as they are better than many 5* hotel suites I have stayed) accommodations.... More

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Irishimp17
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

I indulged myself on a recent trip to Ireland, and drove from Co Mayo to Waterford just to spend a night here, and I'm so glad I did! My room was lovely, a corner room that I was able to leave the windows open and listen to the sounds of the birds. From my window, I could believe I was... More

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memo3
Aosta, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

04/01 - 05/01/2012 This was our third castle, the most magnificent of our honeymoon. But we were not in pairs, our daughter (4 1/2 years) was... The Queen! We only stayed one night, but we were able to enjoy the thousand conveniences of castle. Particular the fact that the castle can be reached only with a small ferry-boat (24/24). More

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LaGracie
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
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I will admit upfront that perhaps I may be a small bit biased as this was the location for my wedding. We hired the castle exclusively for the weekend and had all our family and friends stay with us either in the castle or hotel lodges. We also stayed for the night of the tasting dinner. Firstly the staff at... More

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seahorse88
Dublin
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15 reviews
12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We are a family of 5, with 3 young kids and stayed in a lodge for 2 nights. The lodge is the best Ive ever stayed in, spotlessly clean, modern and as comfortable as a 5 star hotel. The beds are so comfy and underfloor heating such a luxury. Al rooms en suite. We didnt do very much but thats... More

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RED0205
Tipperary, Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I have stayed at Waterford Castle on three occasions and have always been very happy with the experience. The biggest thing for me is the excellent service and the welcome I receive. From the minute I make the enquiry about the booking I always feel that my custom is appreciated and I am made feel that they genuinely care that... More

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JudyandHutch
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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Stayed here for two nights during a short trip to Ireland. The hotel is on an island and the only way to reach it is by ferry which I am assured runs 24/7. I was expecting to pay but it is Free. The hotel itself is an old castle and as such has a few minor maintenance problems. The staff... More

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DollyRo
Ireland
Reviewer
3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Myself, husband, and two smallies, 3 and 1, stayed at one of the Lodges for 5 nights from 28th December 2011. The Lodges were fantastic, and allowed us to cook ourselves. However, we had intended eatting in the "casual" restaurant each night of our stay. Upon checking in, we were given extensive menus. However, when we tried to book, it... More

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Adam H
Tucson, Arizona
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I took my wife here as part of our honeymoon tour through Ireland. We chose the romance package and were truly looking for something romantic and unique - which we found. The castle is quite beautiful, and the grounds were a delight to explore. The dinner was a bit too formal for our liking, and the next time we stay... More

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Alan_O_D89
Cork, Ireland
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Stayed here a month ago with my girlfriend. This little review could in no way sum up the time we had there but here it goes...The place was fantastic! The castle, the setting, the dinner, the breakfast, the cocktails, the room, everything! The only problem I had with the place was the fact we couldn't stay longer. The dinner was... More

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