Travelling with kids can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to finding the right accommodation for the whole family. Waterford, located in the beautiful country of Ireland, offers a plethora of family hotels that cater to the needs of both parents and children alike. From spacious rooms to kid-friendly amenities, these hotels are perfect for families looking to make the most of their trip to Waterford.
When choosing a family hotel for your trip to Waterford, it’s important to consider the unique needs of your children. From baby-proofing options to children’s menus, these hotels go above and beyond to ensure that your little ones are well taken care of. Additionally, many family hotels in Waterford offer complimentary cribs, high chairs, and even babysitting services, giving parents the opportunity to enjoy some much-needed downtime while on vacation.
In addition to the family-oriented amenities, many of the hotels in Waterford offer convenient central locations, making it easy for families to explore the city without the hassle of long commutes. With attractions such as the Waterford Treasures Museum and the Copper Coast Geopark just a short distance away, staying in a family hotel in the heart of Waterford can make for a stress-free and memorable experience for everyone.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the top reasons why choosing a family hotel when travelling to Waterford, Ireland is a great option for families. From the range of amenities to the centralized locations, these hotels offer everything a family needs to make the most of their trip to this beautiful city. Whether you’re traveling with toddlers or teenagers, there’s a family hotel in Waterford that’s perfect for your family’s needs. Stay tuned to discover why these hotels are the ideal choice for families visiting Waterford, Ireland!
Best Family Friendly Hotels in Waterford
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This modern accommodation, just a stroll from the commercial district of Waterford, is a mere 0.7 km from the 1860s Clock Tower. The Fitzwilton Waterford is also only a short stroll from Rice Bridge, and a short stroll from a bus stop.
Entertainment in the area includes The Apple Market Event Venue approximately 0.8 km from the charming property.
The rooms are decorated with bright interior and offer complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea makers. Guests can use a shower together with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. The big private bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Some units boast stunning views of the river.
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Waterford Marina Hotel
The accommodation is about 5 km from Waterford airport and within 550 metres of such cultural venues as Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum. Medieval Museum is relatively near the Marina, while House Of Waterford Crystal is only a 7-minute walk away.
The property is nearly a 5-minute drive from Waterford Nature Park and other main attractions of Waterford.
Furnished with a work desk, the 81 rooms also include such conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with coffee/tea makers. For more comfort, hair dryers and dressing gowns together with a power shower are provided.
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Woodlands Hotel & Leisure Centre Waterford
The property is about 10 km from Waterford airport and around 3.8 km from such cultural venues as Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum. This 3-star hotel is also around 3.7 km from Bishop's Palace in Waterford.
The accommodation is around 4 km from Waterford Nature Park and other main attractions of Waterford.
This property has 53 rooms, some of them comprise a seating area and a kitchen, and have self-catering options such as a coffee machine. A tub and a separate toilet, along with hair dryers and bath sheets, are featured. The units also face the garden. In addition to a separate bedroom, a villa also offers a kitchen for self-catering purposes.
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Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre
The accommodation has a riverside setting only a few metres from Waterford Nature Park, while natural sights like People's Park are nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Places of worship to visit less than a 5-minute walk from the Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre Waterford include Christ Church Cathedral.
Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Garter Lane Arts Centre, which are approximately 0.8 km away.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Along with coffee/tea making equipment, these modern units offer wireless Internet and a television with satellite channels for your comfort. Providing a sauna and a hot tub, some bathrooms have a hairdryer and towels.
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Waterford Viking Hotel
The modern accommodation is based within a 4.2-km distance of the Restored 18th-century catholic Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity and within a 4.2-km distance of Coumshingaun Lough. Business travellers will enjoy being close to the 13th-century fortress "Reginald's Tower" (4.5 km) and the 1860s Clock Tower (4.2 km).
You can easily find Waterford Nature Park within a 2.9-km distance of the hotel.
Some of the 110 stylish rooms are equipped with an iron with ironing board and air conditioner, as well as entertainment amenities such as Wi-Fi. A tub and a separate toilet, together with such amenities as complimentary toiletries and bathrobes, are also at guests' disposal. Certain units overlook the hills.
Hotels in Waterford
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | The Fitzwilton Hotel |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Waterford Marina Hotel |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | Woodlands Hotel & Leisure Centre Waterford |
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Dooley'S Hotel
The property is situated in the middle of Waterford, just a stroll from a bus stop. House Of Waterford Crystal is within a 12-minute walk of the Dooley'S, which is also set within 5 minutes' stroll of Garter Lane Arts Centre.
Located just a pleasant stroll from the comfortable accommodation, Christ Church Cathedral is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Some of the 270 spacious rooms are equipped with individual climate control and an iron, as well as entertainment amenities such as cable channels. A shower, together with such amenities as hairdryers and towels, are also at guests' disposal.
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Treacy'S Hotel Spa & Leisure Club Waterford
The accommodation is about 10 km from Waterford airport and 12 minutes on foot from such cultural venues as Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum. St. Patrick's Gateway Centre Cultural Center is relatively near the Treacy'S Hotel Spa & Leisure Club, while Garter Lane Arts Centre and Meagher's Quay are both nearby.
This Waterford property stands 12 minutes on foot from Christ Church Cathedral, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Furnished with a work desk, some of the 132 rooms feature ironing facilities and air conditioning along with complimentary wireless internet and a laptop. For more comfort, hair dryers together with a sauna and a hot tub are provided.
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Travelodge Waterford
The centre of Waterford can be reached within 15 minutes' walk of the accommodation. The 3-star hotel is also within an 11-km distance of John's River.
Located not so far from Edmund Rice Heritage Centre Visitor Center, this property puts the city at your fingertips.
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with cable channels as well as coffee/tea makers, and some of them comprise a dining area and a kitchen. Guests can make use of a bathtub and an additional toilet along with guest toiletries and bath sheets. The units also face the garden.
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The countryside property is located in a coastal area of Waterford, within 15 minutes' drive of Meagher's Quay. When staying at the Rhu Glenn Waterford, guests will be about a 15-minute drive from the 1860s Clock Tower.
The accommodation stands at a distance of 6 km from the Restored 18th-century catholic Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
The en suite units are equipped with smoke detectors to keep you safe. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi together with coffee/tea making machines are provided. They feature bright bathrooms with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower as well as a shower cap and towels. The units boast pretty views of the countryside.
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The designer property is located nearly a 15-minute walk from Garter Lane Arts Centre and around 3.7 km from People's Park. Around 27 km from the luxury hotel, business travellers will find the 1860s Clock Tower.
There is the 13th-century fortress "Reginald's Tower" around 3.1 km from this modern accommodation.
Guest rooms are equipped with a writing desk, as well as a stone fireplace for guests' comfort. Along with a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, they also have wireless Internet to keep you entertained. Bathrooms come with a spa bathtub and a separate toilet together with hairdryers and towels. Some units include views of the city.
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Garter Lane Arts Centre is about 6 km from the accommodation, while Waterford airport is 10 km from it.
This 3-star hotel is within 25 minutes' walk of Mount Congreve House and Gardens.
The private bathrooms are fitted with a bathtub and an additional toilet together with hairdryers and towels. Some of the spacious units have views of the garden.
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The Dyehouse Bed & Breakfast Waterford
The property is about 10 km from Waterford airport and not so far from such cultural venues as Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum. When staying at the Dyehouse Bed & Breakfast Waterford, guests will be only 0.9 km from Christ Church Cathedral.
The accommodation lies within 5 minutes' drive of People's Park.
Shared bathrooms include nice touches such as towels.