Is parking available at the hotel?

Parking is available at the property, but it is limited. It is on-site and uncovered. No reservation is required.

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

Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee. The cost ranges from approximately EUR 7.50 to 18.95 for adults and EUR 10.00 to 15.00 for children.

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

The standard check-in time is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:30 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is centrally located in Waterford, just 0.1 km from Waterford Treasures Museum and 0.2 km from Garter Lane Arts Centre. Other nearby attractions include St. Patrick's Church and Reginald's Tower, both within a 0.3 km distance.

Dooley's Hotel Waterford

Average nightly price at Dooley's Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$124
March	$133
April	$150
May	$167
June	$173
July	$172
August	$160
September	$162
October	$159
November	$141
December	$139

What guests think

Across the reviews of Dooley's Hotel, travellers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff, the central waterfront location by the bus and train links, and the quality breakfast, noting it as tasty, well run, and with good options.

Rooms are generally comfortable and clean, though several mention dated decor, occasional noise from corridors or outside, warm temperatures due to no AC, and missing in-room extras like a fridge or safe. Guests often enjoy the bar and restaurant, including live music and generous portions, while a few found prices high or a meal underwhelming. Parking is in a paid public lot across the road and the building has many stairs; overall, expect a friendly, convenient base for exploring Waterford.

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Facilities

Facilities include a lively bar with live music and welcoming common areas. Parking is in a paid public lot across the road; several guests found it confusing or costly, and the building has many internal stairs even with lifts.

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Tamara

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay if you want to visit the Waterford Crystal Factory. It is an easy walk which takes about 10 minutes. The hotel has been expanded and upgraded from when we stayed there in 2012. The parking area across the street is privately owned now, but you do get a big discount for staying at Dooleys. The staff is friendly and professional.

10

Beverly

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great - opposite bus station, 10 min walk to train station, Viking triangle. Our favourite, regular place to stay in Waterford.

10

Sarita

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great easy location. Parking easy to find other side of the road, 11€/24 hrs. Check in quick and easy, nice lobby. Lovely lobby. Room nice and spacious with tea tray. Very quiet. Food in the restaurant was very good and service excellent! Highly recommend, really made our stay. Nice atmosphere as well. Only negative was arrival there was smoking just in front of the entrance which was a bit gross walking past.

10

Mary

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, probably one of the best in Waterford..... Parking is a bit confusing just... My advice ring before you land to arrange your parking situation.

10

David

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location with convenient access to parking. Great breakfast.

10

Charles

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, convenient parking and super clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

8

Jennifer

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at Dooley's Hotel. The food was delicious, both for breakfast and in the bar. We enjoyed the live music at night, and it was a comfortable stay. The only issue was you can hear what everyone is doing above you. Luckily we had ear plugs to drown it out, but sometimes it sounded like folks playing rugby at 3am! Other than that, the room was comfortable and the staff was amazingly helpful!

8

Anthony

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location good room, parking a bit of a pain across the road, with short term and long termed a bit of confusion. But easy to sort. Staff helpful.

10

Fionnuala

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely, clean and comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had difficulty working out the parking on the quay. More advice on rates and times would be useful for guests with cars.

6

Vera

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of stairs even with elevators, there was stairs up and down everywhere to get to the room and then in the room there were more stairs to lift luggage.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are generally clean, with many guests praising tidy, spotless spaces. A few report lapses like dusty surfaces, stained grout, or missed spots in rooms.

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Teresa

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel in good location, staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was cooked fresh, very tasty and plenty of choice. A little disappointed that bedside cupboard tops were dirty with cup stains and full of dust, bathroom was spotless and rest of hotel couldn't fault

10

Patricia R.

May 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was quiet, comfortable and amazing. The property around the hotel was clean, tidy right on the waterfront and pleasant to walk around. The hotel itself was bright, friendly and clean.

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Zara

Sep 9, 2023

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First off - the hotel doesn’t have its own parking, but I believe the description on Expedia claims it has parking. Second - the room I was given was the most uncomfortable night in Ireland for me. It was a back corner room above a loud bar where loud stereo music played till past midnight. Room was humid and stuffy so I had to leave a window open. Mind you, this was the most expensive of my hotels in Ireland. To make matters worse, I was greeted by a yellow rag sitting in the trash bin as soon as I entered the room, and the hand towel in the bathroom had hair on it. Needless to say, I never got to relax here. The staff seems clueless.

10

Sarah

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were really friendly and the food was good. However the tv in the room was quite small....would have expected a bit better for the cost of the room. There was also rubbish behind the tv unit, so that obviously hadnt been cleaned very well. We also got woken multiple times in the night because of drunk people outside and then delivery lorries at 4am. Overall our stay was good but I dont think we would stay in the hotel again.

10

Tiago

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast.

10

Deborah

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Quiet and clean

8

Stephanie

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I really wanted to like this property! It’s in a beautiful location and has great views! The dining option in the hotel are also great! However the shower caulking and grout had something black/blown on it. Only a handful of the staff were friendly and welcoming. I could hear a lot of external noise from my room.

10

Rosemary

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dooleys hotel is amazing the staff are so friendly and the hotel is spotless. The food is really good

10

Ronald

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean room and friendly staff. Enjoyed my stay

10

Declan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff on arrival. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast with plenty of staff so no delays.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and often spacious, with some offering quay views. Several guests noted dated decor, small TVs, and noise from corridors or outside; temperatures can run warm due to no AC, and fridges or safes are typically not provided.

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Ian

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was too warm and TV was unreliable and too small for the size of room

8

Jodie

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable but you can hear all the noise from neighbouring rooms and the corridors. The staff at the front desk were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very nice. Overall a pleasant stay.

6

Eric

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No air conditioning. Found a fan too late. Opened window for air but too noisy

10

M

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed here 3 nights with our 3 month old. From the moment we arrived the staff were very cheerful and accommodating. We don't usually go for breakfast when away but as it was included we thought why not?! Breakfast was tasty, good variety of options especially as I'm a vegetarian. The staff set us up a table away from everyone with our baby where there was plenty of space for the pushchair, definite bonus. The family room was spacious, the beds comfy and the water in the shower hot. I've seen a few reviews who said it was cold - if that was the case I'd say they have resolved that, we had to turn our radiator down. It was great that we could alter the temperature and even open a window. The only let down was that they did not have fridges available for the rooms and my daughter's milk. However they did provide ice buckets and allow us to store things in their fridge downstairs. We ate dinner and lunch in the bar, the food was tasty and generous in size. Our only suggestion would be to stock 0.0 Guinness. Overall a great stay - particularly for a 3*. We would definitely stay again.

8

Mary

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice room, clean and comfortable. Two things that were a shame - it was cold. We stayed in November during very wet and windy weather and the heating in our rooms wasn’t on. Secondly, I would say 99% if the staff were lovely and attentive, and there were plenty of staff but the receptionist were not friendly a

8

Sonja

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and nice rooms. However our bathroom should get a little renovation and you could hear the noises of the surrounding area.

10

Sarah

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were really friendly and the food was good. However the tv in the room was quite small....would have expected a bit better for the cost of the room. There was also rubbish behind the tv unit, so that obviously hadnt been cleaned very well. We also got woken multiple times in the night because of drunk people outside and then delivery lorries at 4am. Overall our stay was good but I dont think we would stay in the hotel again.

10

Robin

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place except we had a heard of elephants in the room above at 5am

6

Dietmar

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was a good size, with restaurant, bar, live music. The room was also a good size with a single bed besides the double bed. Overlooking the Quay at Waterford. The hotel did feel tired which was not helped by not having any water for the room, I had to nip to the local store. No safe in the room is unusual. We enjoyed our stay but probably would not return. This was not really a hotel for us. If it was brought back to 2025 then who knows.

4

Valerio Maria Giuseppe

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location in ottima posizione. Personale cordiale e attento. Manca il frigo in camera. Moquette da eliminare.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive, and accommodating across reception and dining, with staff often resolving issues helpfully. A few guests reported unfriendly interactions or slow responses in isolated cases.

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Michael

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful, the hotel was clean and warm. The cleaning staff did an excellent job every time. We used a cot bed that unfortunately was not set up properly and fell down a few times that we had to rectify ourselves. Restaurant and food was to an excellent quality, if a little pricey but the bar was surprisingly clean and bright. We enjoyed the breakfast every day and had a variety of foods for everyone, including a vegan cooked breakfast. Unfortunately, when other guests did disturb us we felt that the staff didn't do enough and this had to be escalated to management, but the following day they did respond very quickly. Unfortunately for anyone who stayed that one night may not have seen the rectification of the matter. Overall it was an enjoyable stay.

10

Julia

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic experience, staff so friendly and attentive.

10

Robert

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk staff is particularly friendly and helpful. There was a bit of a confusion with our reservation and they worked with us to resolve it. All the time, they remained very positive.

10

Vanessa

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Cortesy of the staff, location and breakfast offered.

10

Sarah

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a great location. You can walk everywhere. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. Good food in the bar. Would stay again if ever visiting Waterford.

10

Natalia

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very good hotel , staff friendly but just one in the restaurant during breakfast when locating the breakfast table acted discriminatory and not friendly at all , but all others very friendly and the Indian girl very friendly.

8

Robert

May 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Best part of any hospitality industry is the people and the front desk staff was awesome. Especially Gisele.

6

D

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unhelpful staff at check in. They acted like they were doing me a favour by checking us in. We needed to park our car in the area the website implied they provided. Very expensive parking and needed to set up an online account with personal information they should not have needed.

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Pierre

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property well located. 2nd time staying at Dooleys. First room wasn’t great..shower tray overflowed and room was quite small compared to 1st stay. They changed our room and got a great room. No complaints after this about the room. Service and politeness of staff very good. Only gripe with hotel was that we purchased bottled water to take to bed for two nights running only to find that the water BB date was 24th Aug 2024…and date of visit was nov 2024. It won’t make us ill as only two/three months old but makes you wonder what else could be out of date….?

8

David

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were very attentive and friendly

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Location

Central, walkable base for sights, with the bus station across the road and the train station a short walk away. Many reviewers found it convenient for exploring Waterford.

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Andrew

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walking to most tourist sites in Waterford

10

colin william

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel well placed in walking distance of City centre and bus station just across the road

10

Christopher

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location was very convient. I came into waterford on bus. The bus station is directly across from hotel

10

David

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, friendly staff, great walkable location.

10

Beverly

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is great - opposite bus station, 10 min walk to train station, Viking triangle. Our favourite, regular place to stay in Waterford.

10

Julio

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location near town center.

10

philip

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location.

10

Sarah

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is in a great location. You can walk everywhere. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. Good food in the bar. Would stay again if ever visiting Waterford.

10

Charles

Mar 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, convenient parking and super clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

10

Crystal

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was in a great location to all of the Waterford sights. It was really close to the train station as well. The rooms were large and clean.

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Dining

Breakfast draws frequent praise for quality, choice, and smooth service. Many enjoyed tasty bar and restaurant meals and live music, though a few found prices high or a meal underwhelming.

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Doris

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this property! Warm and helpful staff. The restaurant food was fantastic. Waterford was our favorite spot in Ireland; so much to see , all within walking distance. Bonus, the bus stops in front of the hotel!

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M

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed here 3 nights with our 3 month old. From the moment we arrived the staff were very cheerful and accommodating. We don't usually go for breakfast when away but as it was included we thought why not?! Breakfast was tasty, good variety of options especially as I'm a vegetarian. The staff set us up a table away from everyone with our baby where there was plenty of space for the pushchair, definite bonus. The family room was spacious, the beds comfy and the water in the shower hot. I've seen a few reviews who said it was cold - if that was the case I'd say they have resolved that, we had to turn our radiator down. It was great that we could alter the temperature and even open a window. The only let down was that they did not have fridges available for the rooms and my daughter's milk. However they did provide ice buckets and allow us to store things in their fridge downstairs. We ate dinner and lunch in the bar, the food was tasty and generous in size. Our only suggestion would be to stock 0.0 Guinness. Overall a great stay - particularly for a 3*. We would definitely stay again.

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Connie

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was beautiful. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The breakfast was wonderful. We were served our food. We ate dinner in the bar restaurant. It was delicious and more than we could eat. Fabulous location as well.

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Janet

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is pretty basic. The staff were really nice. We had to park our car across the street and drag our luggage over a busy road. There is not much can be done about this as the hotel is situated in the city center. You do have to pay for the car parking. The restaurant in the hotel was not the best the food was not great I couldn’t eat mine but the staff were really nice. The hotel is pretty dated but we only stayed one night. It’s alright to stop over one night but if we were to stay longer I would not select this hotel. Thanks

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Tiago

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Lovely staff. Excellent breakfast.

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MICHEL

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hôtel familial parfait tant pour la qualité du personnel, des équipements que du petit dejeuner Bar restaurant excellent également avec musique live A recommander pour un sejour à Waterford

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Ita

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel comfortable,clean ,the bar food wasn’t promoted enough in the evening,and parking was very expensive

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Jennifer

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We really enjoyed our stay at Dooley's Hotel. The food was delicious, both for breakfast and in the bar. We enjoyed the live music at night, and it was a comfortable stay. The only issue was you can hear what everyone is doing above you. Luckily we had ear plugs to drown it out, but sometimes it sounded like folks playing rugby at 3am! Other than that, the room was comfortable and the staff was amazingly helpful!

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nicole

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was lovely and accommodating. Breakfast was fantastic!

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Declan

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff on arrival. Clean and comfortable room. Excellent breakfast with plenty of staff so no delays.

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1 $128	2 $131	3 $132	4 $132	5 $135	6 $135	7 $148
8 $132	9 $132	10 $132	11 $135	12 $129	13 $131	14 $160
15 $135	16 $135	17 $135	18 $133	19 $135	20 $158	21 $194
22 $145	23 $148	24 $145	25 $145	26 $157	27 $173	28 $194
29 $151	30 $153

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