Gorgeous! Just absolutely stunning in every detail. The bathrooms are a work of art! Tbr gigantic…read morefireplace in the entrance is so cozy and burned with areal wood that cracked and smelled glorious. The afternoon high tea service was utter perfection. Highly recommend! And the white wallaby that lives in the grounds is so exciting to spot.

My daughter & I spent the night here on July 4th & all I can say is WOW!! Talk about being in the…read morelap of luxury! Can you imagine taking a ferry from the town of Waterford to "the island" without even getting out of your car, then drive the roads that are lined with trees while looking at all wonderful scenery & foliage only to land in front of this spectacular castle where you would be spending the night (or more if you're lucky!)? Let me just say it's pretty wild & if you can afford it, even for one night as I did, I would do it as it's a once in a lifetime thing! Now there are 2 types of accommodations at the Waterford Castle. The castle itself & the "lodge" which is not physically attached to the castle, it's just a tad bit down the road but it is still eloquent in its own right. It's additional accommodations to the castle. My review will be based on the "castle" as that is where we stayed & loved it!! First off, accommodations are not cheap, whether it be the castle or lodge. But with that said the castle is the epitome of elegance & luxury! And to me, this is a once in a lifetime experience so go big or go home! When you drive up & walk through the castle doors you feel like you've found paradise & are about to fall back into time. But when you enter your room (and each room has its own name & is unique in its own way) you know you're in Heaven. The beds are large, comfy & fluffy, when you walk in you'll notice a chocolate on each pillow, the room was huge! They had an armoire for storing your clothing, TV, windows to open, chairs to relax in & the bathroom...OMG I loved the pull chain on the toilet! Too funny! And the huge bear claw tub - to die for!! We arrived later in the evening & the dining room was just getting ready to close for new service (5 or 10 minutes left), however the person who was checking us in at the front desk said that he would tell them we were coming. This allowed us to be escorted to our room with our luggage as well allow me to park my car in the appropriate area (you can park in front of the castle to check-in, unload your luggage, etc., but have to move it for long term which is just a very short walk). And I must say that out of all the places I've had the pleasure of staying at in Ireland, Paris & Rome, this was the only place that had wash clothes in the bathroom. What can I say, small things like this make me happy. The Munster Room Restaurant was spectacular, this is what fine dining is all about! I really wanted to take pictures of the dining room & our food but my daughter was a tad bit embarrassed. Ok, she was thoroughly embarrassed & said no one else was doing it so I shouldn't (There were only 2 other tables with 2 people at each, but it was the end of the dining time so I'm sure there were probably more earlier). I did manage to get a few shots of the room we were dining in as well as 1 picture of our dessert but that's it. There was a pianist playing lovely music, after he left they scrolled through some channels of music, one of which had the Bee Gee's singing Stayin' Alive...I almost told them to go back to that station. ha ha Eating in the dining room is 60 EU each person, it's a 5 course meal & is fabulous! They do have room service but from what they told me the selection is limited. The breakfast was good & served in a different dining room from dinner. There are several things laid out for you to serve yourself (juice, coffee, fruit, muffins, etc.) & then there is a menu with main course so to speak to choose from (Irish Breakfast, Eggs Benedict, omelets, etc.). Now after being seated it took quite a while before anyone even bothered to ask us if we were ready to order (15 minutes or so) but we did notice that they were quick to attend to other guests who were seated way after us. Not sure what was up with that. When they finally came to take our order my daughter ordered Eggs Benedict & I ordered an omelet with no cheese. The food arrived in a decent amount of time but when I cut into my omelet it was oozing with cheese & didn't even have what I asked for on the inside of the omelet (completely different omelet). I had a hard time trying to flag someone down as the person that took our order was nowhere to be found. Finally got the attention of a gentleman who took the omelet back. Sadly it took so long for the correct omelet to make its appearance at our table that my daughter had already finished her meal. She loved her Eggs Benedict, my omelet tasted ok but I was just disappointed in the service from start to finish in the dining room for breakfast. This would be a 5 star review however, with the breakfast fiasco I took away 1/2 a star so I consider this a 4-1/2 review. All-in-all this was a fabulous experience & I am glad we got to spend one night here (wish it were more to so we could explore). The place was clean, organized, the staff was great & pleasant. This is definitely a must for those traveling to Waterford.

Recently, I stayed at Waterford Castle on a trip to Ireland and I can't recommended it enough! The…read morebuilding itself is beautiful, the service and staff were super friendly and accommodating. They offer full Irish breakfast in the morning as well as a pre fixed dinner option. The rooms are historic but with modern features. The property is much larger than just the hotel - it also features a golf course, clay shooting, animals and more. It's located on its own island and you access it by ferry. Truly an amazing experience!

Beautiful setting and the lodge itself was spacious, but the overall experience fell short…read more Interactions with the reception staff were consistently unhelpful, and it was difficult to get clear answers or any flexibility with simple requests. There was also a surprising amount of construction happening, which took away from the peaceful atmosphere we expected. We had no hot water for showers in the mornings. There were basic maintenance issues like towel racks coming off the wall and missing blind slats. The beds were small, held a lot of heat, and were uncomfortable to sleep in. There was also trash left on the balcony. For the price and the way it is marketed, I wouldn't consider this a resort. Food options had very limited hours, and outside of golf and clay shooting there wasn't much else to do. A pretty island, but the service and overall guest experience did not match the price or the setting. I wouldn't recommend it based on our stay.

What a beautiful place. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is mouthwatering…read more I enjoyed our evening so much, it was worth going and I would love to have a party there.

The favorite spot in our Irish holiday. Dinner was amazing. We stayed here for two nights and plan…read moreon returning here on our next visit. We don't golf but took a wonderful walk and enjoyed the scenic views. The service was impecible. It was a lovely place to stay and it's only a few minutes away from the Waterford city centre. I also life that its on its own private island.

My husband and I we fortunate enough to find this location on B&B Ireland. We only stayed one night…read moredue to our itinerary but it was a day and night to be remembered. The view from the property is unbelievable. The hosts are the most kind and gracious people. We we're traveling using public transport only and Susan and Desmond were so helpful, looking up schedules, locating the best boarding spots, and even going to far as to give us a lift into Waterford to further verify our transportation options. Our room was beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Ireland. Susan even makes her own vegan sausage. if you ever find yourself in Irelands southeast coast, you should go out of your way to stay at Samuel's Heritage. You won't regret it.

My wife and I just got back from our first ever trip to Ireland. We flew into Dublin, spent a few…read morenights in Kilkenny, then bounced around most of the country for the rest of the week, staying in B&B's most of the way (save two nights in a hotel in Kilkenny). This was our first B and B experience ever, and the first of four on this trip. First, let me just say that the Samuels Heritage is beautiful. Their location, the views, the home itself, are all amazing. The place is VERY well kept, clean and perfectly appointed. Our room included a double and twin beds, a great bathroom, and was very nicely decorated and presented. Susan met us upon arrival, and other than my own lack of understanding of B and B's, was extremely helpful. Breakfast was great the next morning, and given our "quite compressed" timelines, we didn't have too much time to linger around and stay. We have full Irish breakfast, lots of cereal and fruit options, GREAT Coffee and tea, and just excellent service all in all. Susan goes a long way to make every effort and consideration, and we hope to be back again someday - - and I really can't say enough about the location and facility itself. The first, and quite easily the best stay of our trip!

Cute and close to the castle, but you will be disappointed if used to better service. You better…read moreorder everything you want at breakfast the first time out, because they will not be back for anything more, not even water. The servers studiously avoid making eye contact to see if you want anything else. We were out all day except from about 2:30-4:30 and left the service sign on our room the whole time we were out -- it was never serviced. Ok but for this price you should demand better. This is essentially a three star hotel.

Exceeded our expectations across the board! This inn is so charming, and full of personality, and…read morethe grounds are truly spectacular. And, wow!... the breakfasts are outstanding, and so beautifully presented. But what made this place truly special are the kind and caring people who worked there. We really enjoyed getting to know them, and their stories. Our favorite places for dinner and within walking distance were: Rive Gauche, Rinoccini, Zuni, and Petronelli. Enjoyed a private walking tour by Pat Moylan, Kilkenny Walking Tour that the Butler house lined up for us. Pat is truly passionate about the history of Kilkenny, and we learned so much! And, Waterford was a quick day trip by train. Highly recommend the walking tour by Jack Burtchaell (meet at the Granville Hotel).

Highly, highly recommend adding this to your Cork bucket list! The reading tour is 10 euros; I…read morebelieve the audio tour was 15 euros. We got to tour the prison grounds and learn about life in the prison, all while doing the reading tour. It was very eye opening, but very informative as well.

I know it's unfair to compare this to other jail tours in Ireland but it's really hard not to. The…read morearchitecture was gorgeous but the history was all quite surface level. I do appreciate them trying something different in tackling the stories of the jail and its prisoners.

The owner, Des, is truly the most wonderful host. He was so very friendly and accommodating for us…read moreduring our stay at the Coach House. He went so far as to provide us with a ride to town when we wanted to go out to eat for dinner. My husband is on a strict diet due to allergies, and Des was able to provide us with gluten-free toast for breakfast, which was fantastic. The room itself had a wonderful view and was so cute and homey. The whole house is decorated very nicely and has dried flowers all over. This is a very historical home with an abandoned castle on its grounds, which you can explore at your leisure. In the sitting room was a book about the history of the castle and how it came to its current state. It was very interesting and Des was able to provide some additional insight on this matter as well as other local history. Were we to visit Waterford again, we would most definitely stay at the Coach House again. Thank you, Des!

This is a SUPERB place to stay; Located on the grounds of what was once an impressive castle, Des…read morehas done a spectacular job renovating what was the coach house for the castle into the most welcoming, comfortable B&B imaginable. Spectacular views of the countryside, quiet and peaceful and a breakfast that can't be beat. If you're travelling in Co. Waterford, Ireland, this is THE place to stay