Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee of approximately GBP 9.95 per person.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 11:00. Late check-out is available for a fee of GBP 15.00, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is situated on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Derry City Walls and Enagh Lough. It is 1.4 miles from St. Columb's Park and 1.5 miles from St. Brecan's Ruins.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

One child aged 12 years or younger stays free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds or cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 20.00 per night, and advance request is required for confirmation.

Stay at Waterfoot Hotel in Londonderry

Average nightly price at Waterfoot Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$91
February	$96
March	$87
April	$91
May	$120
June	$119
July	$112
August	$121
September	$106
October	$112
November	$99
December	$92

What guests think

Across reviews of Waterfoot Hotel, guests frequently praise the friendly, welcoming staff and note good on-site parking and a generally convenient, quiet base for visiting Derry, with several appreciating a warm check-in and helpful local tips.

Rooms are often comfortable and spacious but can feel dated, and several mention TV reception problems. Several reviews warn of loud noise from weddings or late functions, which can seriously disturb sleep. Dinner and bar experiences are frequently praised, while breakfast ranges from very good to average or limited. Expect friendly service and good value, but check for event nights and room details if you’re sensitive to noise or older decor.

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Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Plenty of on site parking is praised, and the Snug bar gets positive mentions. The hotel hosts weddings or functions that can create late night noise, and some describe the property as a little tired.

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10

Gary

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice food, the “snug bar” was great. Exceptional barman Kevin was very friendly and great to chat too - needs a pay rise!

10

Stephanie

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff and great family room. Easy parking and good quality breakfast. Would stay again. Receptionist was easily friendly. Good price.

10

Callum

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel l, staff very helpful and attentive. Martin in the snug bar particularly helpful and very customer focused.

10

Richard

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was good but a little out of the centre of Derry and had a playlist throughout the communal areas of the hotel that seemed to range from heavy metal to 1990’s. Rooms ok and overall good breakfast. It’s very much a wedding hotel so if you staying a weekend be prepared !

2

David

Sep 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Don't book if there is a function on, the staff are great but the other guests are noisy and it travels. Especially if there is a wedding, we got no sleep due to noise issues. Would not recommend, they did refund one nights stay because of the noise but it was awful to experience as we were travelling early next day.

10

Joanna

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is clean, modern and tastefully decorated. The standout factor though is the absolutely fantastic staff - every single member was friendly, helpful and accommodating. A special mention needs to go to Stephanie on reception and the barman in The Snug. Breakfast was good.

10

Patricia

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay in the Waterfoot hotel, reception staff were very helpful and the bar staff in The Snug were brilliant! So very helpful and great craic! It really felt like a wee local pub! Thank you Marty!

6

Peter

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a typical conference hotel that is now a little tired. Good car parking.

10

Gillian

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Plenty of parking space and the staff at check in were very warm and welcoming. Good selection at breakfast and very quiet location. Great for when travelling for work.

10

Nathan

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially David in the dining room and Marty in the snug. The only issues were that one room we had did have some mould on the ceiling and that the roundabout the hotel is situated on is terrible to get onto. The roundabout could really be doing with traffic lights although this is out of the hotels control. Great food and the rooms are a great size for 2.

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Cleanliness

Generally clean throughout, with several reviews calling rooms spotless and housekeeping very good. Occasional issues include mould or odour and some maintenance problems such as heating or lighting not working.

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10

Dawn

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was just an overnight stay that was convenient to the airport where we had to pick up a hire car. The room was clean and nice and the staff very friendly and helpful

2

Andrew

Dec 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room very neglected, poor lighting with lamps not working, towels in the bathroom. Issue with breakfast so left without having any.

6

Tony

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, very busy during my stay, which is a good sign. Unfortunately the noise from revellers leaving the function room below my window was very loud between 23.00 and 02.00. This impacted sleep considerably. It must be stated that it was a Friday night so what can I expect. While my room was beautiful, there was an odour from what seamed like stagnant water, not from the bathroom, turning the fan on released the issue.

10

Patricia

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception check in, housekeeping was very good. Staff in restaurant & Bar were super good. Breakfast & other meals were delicious. We had an excellent stay. Also lady at reception gave us directions to a pathway alongside the Foyle which took us into the City, there is a bus service which stops just before Caw roundabout if you don't fancy the walk back.Hotel is a hidden gem.There is a busy roundabout just before access to the Hotel but the pathway into the city is really pleasant & gives a good walk. There is good access for cars over the Foyle bridge to the City, Letterkenny erc.

10

Joanna

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a wonderful stay. The hotel is clean, modern and tastefully decorated. The standout factor though is the absolutely fantastic staff - every single member was friendly, helpful and accommodating. A special mention needs to go to Stephanie on reception and the barman in The Snug. Breakfast was good.

8

Barbara

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and convenient.

10

Florentina

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean, welcoming staff

8

victor

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely spotless but tired looking room. Mattresses are hard. Room and bathroom are big. Food in the restaurant 10 out of 10. Friendly staff. Breakfast was average

10

Nathan

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially David in the dining room and Marty in the snug. The only issues were that one room we had did have some mould on the ceiling and that the roundabout the hotel is situated on is terrible to get onto. The roundabout could really be doing with traffic lights although this is out of the hotels control. Great food and the rooms are a great size for 2.

8

Sylvia

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room very clean and tidy No bathroom shelf though to store toiletries Breakfast was disappointing ordered omlettes they were very dry and tough so we only ate a little of them

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable and spacious but can feel dated, and several mention TV reception problems. Noise from weddings or late functions affects some stays.

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8

Colin

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An overall good hotel with decent size family room and a nice bathrooms. Let down by a poor TV and dodgy aerial. The restaurant was excellent and great room service.

10

edna

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the front desk were so kind and helpful, especially Stephanie. She suggested a place to stop off on our way back to Dublin (The Ulster American Folk Park well worth the stop) and even went out of her way to mail a post card for us! (thank you!) The only drawback was no air conditioning in the rooms. Thankfully it was a cool night.

10

Daniel

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was a pleasure. Kristen was phenomenal, very helpful and professional. Well done :) The hotel was really nice. The only low point was that the room was quite cold. The heating system didn't start till later. When we arrived, the room was cold. But, taking this aside, the stay was amazing.

10

HILARY

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very welcoming and professional. Evening meal was fantastic. Quiet, comfortable rooms. Very convenient for going into town and exploring the area.

2

C

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this hotel, as my son had a competition the next morning. We were kept awake until the early morning as there was a party on with load music. the soundproofing is terrible. When I tried to ring reception, the phone was not answered. Yet when I rang, the line was answered.

4

Emma

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bedrooms are rundown and need a revamp. Wouldn’t stay again.

6

Mark

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Toilet leaked and heating didnt work

8

Martin

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and warm rooms.

10

Sarah

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was fine though a little dated and bed very comfortable. Staff were great and both dinner and breakfast were superb!

8

victor

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely spotless but tired looking room. Mattresses are hard. Room and bathroom are big. Food in the restaurant 10 out of 10. Friendly staff. Breakfast was average

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful across reception, bar and restaurant teams, with several staff named for great service. A few guests reported unhelpful or unresponsive reception during problems.

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Jennifer

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a lovely warm welcome on arrival. Yasmin was the star for us...very friendly & went the extra mile to be kind & locate me a safety pin for a dress malfunction. Made an effort to acknowledge us each time we passed reception. Bar staff fast, efficient & attentive & 2 did the work of 5. Food lovely & recommend dinner & breakfast there.

10

edna

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the front desk were so kind and helpful, especially Stephanie. She suggested a place to stop off on our way back to Dublin (The Ulster American Folk Park well worth the stop) and even went out of her way to mail a post card for us! (thank you!) The only drawback was no air conditioning in the rooms. Thankfully it was a cool night.

10

James

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were lovely.

10

Daniel

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in was a pleasure. Kristen was phenomenal, very helpful and professional. Well done :) The hotel was really nice. The only low point was that the room was quite cold. The heating system didn't start till later. When we arrived, the room was cold. But, taking this aside, the stay was amazing.

10

Gabrielle

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely staff

10

HILARY

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very welcoming and professional. Evening meal was fantastic. Quiet, comfortable rooms. Very convenient for going into town and exploring the area.

2

C

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this hotel, as my son had a competition the next morning. We were kept awake until the early morning as there was a party on with load music. the soundproofing is terrible. When I tried to ring reception, the phone was not answered. Yet when I rang, the line was answered.

2

Andrea

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at hotel reception and manager are completely unhelpful. Any requests were met with the response that because I used a third party website for booking they accepted no responsibility for anything. The hotel should not be included on third party websites if the same standard of customer service cannot be expected. Reception staff and manager were rude and unhelpful. I will never return and would advise others to seek alternative accomodation.

10

Gabrielle

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff b friendly and professional. Food fab

10

Patricia

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a great stay in the Waterfoot hotel, reception staff were very helpful and the bar staff in The Snug were brilliant! So very helpful and great craic! It really felt like a wee local pub! Thank you Marty!

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Location

A bit outside the city centre but convenient for visiting Derry and road links; several mention a quiet setting and easy car access. The nearby roundabout can be tricky.

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10

Dawn

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was just an overnight stay that was convenient to the airport where we had to pick up a hire car. The room was clean and nice and the staff very friendly and helpful

10

Patricia

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception check in, housekeeping was very good. Staff in restaurant & Bar were super good. Breakfast & other meals were delicious. We had an excellent stay. Also lady at reception gave us directions to a pathway alongside the Foyle which took us into the City, there is a bus service which stops just before Caw roundabout if you don't fancy the walk back.Hotel is a hidden gem.There is a busy roundabout just before access to the Hotel but the pathway into the city is really pleasant & gives a good walk. There is good access for cars over the Foyle bridge to the City, Letterkenny erc.

10

Diana

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff, comfy bed. Location a bit out of town.

10

HILARY

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very welcoming and professional. Evening meal was fantastic. Quiet, comfortable rooms. Very convenient for going into town and exploring the area.

10

Richard

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was good but a little out of the centre of Derry and had a playlist throughout the communal areas of the hotel that seemed to range from heavy metal to 1990’s. Rooms ok and overall good breakfast. It’s very much a wedding hotel so if you staying a weekend be prepared !

8

Benoit

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to park with friendly staff. They provided us with great advices on city parking and places to eat/drink. Our room was big but a little bit outdated.

10

Kurt

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, friendly staff and very convenient spot in Derry

8

Barbara

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, comfortable and convenient.

10

Gillian

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Plenty of parking space and the staff at check in were very warm and welcoming. Good selection at breakfast and very quiet location. Great for when travelling for work.

10

Nathan

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, especially David in the dining room and Marty in the snug. The only issues were that one room we had did have some mould on the ceiling and that the roundabout the hotel is situated on is terrible to get onto. The roundabout could really be doing with traffic lights although this is out of the hotels control. Great food and the rooms are a great size for 2.

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Dining

Dinner and the bar are frequently praised, with many enjoying tasty meals and the Snug. Breakfast feedback is mixed, ranging from very good to average, with some dry dishes or limited choice noted.

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Jennifer

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a lovely warm welcome on arrival. Yasmin was the star for us...very friendly & went the extra mile to be kind & locate me a safety pin for a dress malfunction. Made an effort to acknowledge us each time we passed reception. Bar staff fast, efficient & attentive & 2 did the work of 5. Food lovely & recommend dinner & breakfast there.

8

Colin

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An overall good hotel with decent size family room and a nice bathrooms. Let down by a poor TV and dodgy aerial. The restaurant was excellent and great room service.

10

Gary

Feb 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice food, the “snug bar” was great. Exceptional barman Kevin was very friendly and great to chat too - needs a pay rise!

10

Teresa

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super hotel, lovely food and friendly and welcoming staff

10

HILARY

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very welcoming and professional. Evening meal was fantastic. Quiet, comfortable rooms. Very convenient for going into town and exploring the area.

10

Gabrielle

Nov 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff b friendly and professional. Food fab

10

Sarah

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was fine though a little dated and bed very comfortable. Staff were great and both dinner and breakfast were superb!

10

Gillian

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Plenty of parking space and the staff at check in were very warm and welcoming. Good selection at breakfast and very quiet location. Great for when travelling for work.

8

victor

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely spotless but tired looking room. Mattresses are hard. Room and bathroom are big. Food in the restaurant 10 out of 10. Friendly staff. Breakfast was average

8

Sylvia

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room very clean and tidy No bathroom shelf though to store toiletries Breakfast was disappointing ordered omlettes they were very dry and tough so we only ate a little of them

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Waterfoot Hotel

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