Waterford Hotels

County Waterford is located in the South East Region of Ireland. Ireland’s South East includes Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford and Waterford. County Waterford has a varied landscape with the mountain ranges of the north of the County, including the Knockmealdown Mountains and the Comeragh Mountains and to the south the dramatic coastline defines the landscape. When travelling around Waterford you will find a wide variety of hotel and guesthouse accommodation to choose from.

Waterford is the main city in the county and is one of the oldest cities in Ireland. It is a walled city dating back to Viking times. The city retains much of its medieval character, including the Viking Triangle and Reginald’s Tower. The Waterford Treasures at the Granary traces over 1,000 years of the city’s history. The city is home to Waterford Crystal and is also well known for its musical and theatrical traditions, such as the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera.

There are many attractions to visit throughout the county including the Lismore Castle and Gardens, which was originally built in 1185 and was re-built by the Duke of Devonshire in the mid-19th century. Mount Melleray Abbey, near Cappoquin, which was the first abbey founded in Ireland after the Reformation. Curraghmore House near Portlaw, which has been home to the Marquis of Waterford since 1170. King John’s Norman Castle in Dungarvan, which was founded in 1185 and Dungarvan County Museum. The Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral is the presumed burial site pf St. Declan. Cappoquin House & Gardens is a fine example of an 18th century Georgian mansion. The Copper Coast European Geopark is one of the only one of its kind in Ireland and one of 17 in Europe.
You can enjoy a day at the race in Waterford at Tramore Racecourse.

There are a number of walking routes around County Waterford, including the Faithlegg Forest Walks, the Nire Valley, the Comeragh and Knockmealdown Mountains, Kilclooney and Colligan Woods, Rath Beag Loop in the Rathgormack area, An Coinigear Walk near Ring and Glenshelane Forest Trail. There are also cycling routes to explore, for example, from Cappoquin and Waterford.

Other activities to be enjoyed in the county include angling, surfing, sailing, equestrian pursuits and Golf.  There are a number of fine Golf courses in Waterford, including, Faithlegg House Hotel & Golf Club, Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Club, Dunmore East Golf Club and Waterford Golf Club.

the Ireland Hotels site features 35 hotels and guesthouses in County Waterford. To find a place to stay, use the Accommodation Search box on this page to select a hotel or guesthouse in County Waterford. Or why not browse through our great Value Breaks and special offers available on the site, which feature, Family Breaks, Spa Breaks, 4 and 5 star Hotel Breaks, golf and other activity breaks and City Breaks.