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Surrounded by woodlands on a private 310-acre island on the River Suir, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is an elegant enclave in Ireland that enjoys a truly enchanting setting. Come to the water's edge, where the island's ferry crosses a channel of centuries to the golden age of luxury travel. With a fascinating history, world-class golf, award-winning dining and traditional Irish hospitality, the hotel tenders an exquisite and unforgettable vacation.
Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
The Island
Ballinakill
Waterford, Ireland
X91 Y722
Nearest Airport: DUB
We did an 11 day driving trip of Ireland and we wanted to ensure that we experienced one bona fide "castle" stay. Well, this place filled that desire and then some. It was a truly remarkable place and property. From top to bottom, we had an ideal time in an idyllic setting. From the castle itself, the dining, the staff, the golf, the property and the local wildlife including several deer and a wallaby, it was everything we could have imagined and more. We would highly recommend.
James H
My husband and I had our wedding reception here in April and it was an unbelievable experience from start to finish. The venue is so beautiful, inside and out. We were able to take stunning couple's photos on the grounds and the dining room and reception area were perfect for our celebrations. The bedrooms are luxurious and unique, all the guests who stayed were so impressed! The staff are beyond helpful and Antonio really went above and beyond to keep the whole day running smoothly. Our wedding coordinator, Gillian, was incredibly helpful and professional throughout the entire wedding planning process. Nothing was ever an issue for her and she made us feel very safe and confident that our day would be a success. I really can't thank everyone at Waterford Castle enough for creating the most memorable day for us both and our friends and family.
shaunab34 - Waterford, Ireland
Waterford Castle is hands down the most wonderful place! The setting is exquisite and we were so thrilled to be able to have it as our wedding venue! Gillian the wedding coordinator is unbelievable, she is always there to help, nothing is ever any trouble and her calm demeanour throughout the entire experience made it such a pleasure to plan! Not only Gillian but the entire team at WC are amazing, special shout-out to Marie, Antonio and of course Kal behind the bar! The staff are always so friendly and made us feel so special every time we stayed! Our friends and family were in awe of the delicious food served at our wedding and could not stop raving about the service! Not to mention the amazing accommodation in the castle and the nearby lodges! It’s so lovely that there is space for everyone, no one has to leave the island and the exclusivity of the entire castle makes it so much more special! Everything is impeccable, the food, service, staff, venue….Gillian even managed to make it stop raining for the big day! Waterford Castle is such a magical place and it is a privilege to get married there, and wonderful to know that you can return again and again to celebrate more happy occasions! We cannot recommend it enough! We know we were not their only wedding but WC have always made us feel so special, like we were the most important people to ever cross the arch doors and for that we are truly grateful! We cannot wait to return again to the place where we were treated like family and friends!Waterford Castle in the island will always hold such a special place in our hearts!
fionac12018 - Cork, Ireland
Top marks Waterford Castle 👏👏 Had a wonderful Golf outing to Waterford Castle resort recently. Gillian O’Dea’s exceptional organisational skills made it so easy to liase and ensure smooth running and comfort for 37 Ladies from West Kerry Ceann Sibéal/Dingle Golf Links. From the friendly check in staff to the Golf Manager Val and Melanie, and Stevan and his attentive team for excellent catering and crowd control! Great food - varied menus. We had a wonderful stay. The Lodges were well equipped, super comfortable and spacious. The trails and Golf course itself were terrific, plenty of wildlife and much too many trees !!!⛳️ The Ferry crossing made you feel you were ‘leaving your troubles on the shore’ A nice local mantra - Great venue - we will be back.
Milestone H
I went to Waterford Castle with a group of friends for a golf trip over 3 days. On the first night, a few of us dined in the Castle itself which we agreed had amazing food. Golf on both days was very enjoyable with the course in impeccable shape. We dined in the Clubhouse, in the King's Channel on the following 2 nights and again the food was excellent. Service in both Castle and Clubhouse was exemplary particularly as renovations were still ongoing. We stayed in the Lodges which were both spacious and comfortable. A special thank you to Gillian who did a great job in helping to organise the trip for over 30 ladies. I will be back!
Margaret P
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"My most recent trip was to Waterford Castle Golf & Country Resort in Ireland. I couldn't possibly say enough about this luxurious castle. The accommodations were outstanding as was the entire hotel staff. Each and every person catered to our every whim. Access to the island was made incredibly easy and enjoyable. The staff was always friendly and anxious to do whatever was required to make our stay perfect.
-D. Pettengill