The Tower Hotel
The Tower Hotel Waterford City has an enviable riverside location in the Viking Triangle in the City Centre directly opposite Reginald’s Tower, where the Mall meets the Quay.
Situated in the heart of Waterford City it offers the city’s most central location.
A perfect base to explore Ireland’s Ancient East, Waterford’s vibrant Viking Triangle showcases the best the city has to offer.
The Tower Hotel and Leisure Centre is one of the most popular family friendly hotels in Waterford. It is perfectly located close to many attractions for kids offering a perfect base for a family holiday.
The hotel is within an hour to a wide range of children’s fun activities including, Waterford Greenway, Waterford Suir Valley Railway, Hawkeye Falconry, Park and Playgrounds, Petting Zoos and Farm, Museums, Dunmore East and Tramore. It is an excellent base for families looking to make the most of their holiday!
Family Friendly Deals
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Family Activities Waterford
Families are always welcome at the Tower Hotel. The Hotel is very well located for family breaks, in close proximity to all activities including the famous Waterford Greenway,
Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46 km off-road cycling and walking trail along the former Great Southern and Western railway line which runs between Ireland’s oldest city of Waterford and Dungarvan.
The Waterford Greenway transports you through time and tide; from Waterford’s Viking City through the Industrial age, along the River Suir, out by Mount Congreve Gardens, through Kilmacthomas, across eleven bridges, over three impressive viaducts and through a 400m long tunnel; with spectacular views of the River Suir, Comeragh Mountains and the Copper Coast en route.
Just a short distance away, families can enjoy The Irish Museum of Time, Irish Silver Museum, Waterford and Suirvalley Railway, Hawkeye Falconry,Waterford County Museum to name but a few.
There are also plenty of beautiful beaches just a short drive away from the hotel. With so much to do in the area you’ll be spoiled for choice all year round!
Family Friendly Accommodation
The Tower Hotel & Leisure Centre Waterford, a Neville Hotel, offers newly refurbished accommodation in all their guest bedrooms, including deluxe king bedded rooms, family rooms, deluxe riverview rooms and riverview suites and a limited number of accessible rooms. We have a choice of room types to suit your requirements. Bedrooms are furnished in a contemporary but warm style and offer a comfortable and well equipped retreat at the end of your busy day.
All of their bedrooms have been completely re-furbished to a very high standard and all are now air-conditioned.
Dining in Hobson Restaurant
Overlooking Waterford’s quayside Hobson’s restaurant at The Tower Hotel serves locally sourced, seasonal cuisine. With its central location, great views and elegant setting, the restaurant has become a popular dining destination for Waterford’s most discerning diners and hotel residents. The Lunch and Dinner Menus have been devised by the Head Chef and is sure to satisfy the most discerning of diners.
The Restaurant serves a hearty breakfast daily as well as producing an excellent menu available every evening for dinner.
They also have a brand new Kids Menu, so be sure to check it out!
Waterford restaurants are spoiled being so close to Dunmore East Fishing village, allowing the serving of the finest local fish and seafood. All the Meat and Poultry is all sourced locally, which is prepared and served with the freshest of seasonal ingredients.
Tower Hotel Leisure Centre
The Leisure Centre boasts great leisure facilities including:
- 20m Swimming Pool
- Toddler Pool
- Sauna
- Fully Equipped Gym
The friendly and professional Leisure Centre staff will be delighted to assist you both in the gym and the pool. Their 20-metre deck pool has dedicated swim only lanes for those keen to practice their lengths or to improve their general fitness. They have a separate toddler pool for the kids and also offer a number of classes such as aqua aerobics, parent toddler swimming classes as well as adult and children’s swimming lessons.
Directions to The Tower Hotel
Train
The nearest train station to the hotel is Plunkett Station which is approximately 10 minutes walk from the hotel or a 5 minute drive.
Bus
Bus Eireann main station is approximately 5 minutes walk from the hotel situated On the Quay side in Waterford City.
Ferry
The Tower Hotel is located approximately 82 km from Rosslare Harbour, on arriving to Rosslare take N25 towards New Ross and Waterford.
From Dublin : Head south on the M9 – 98 miles / 158 kms
From Cork : Head east on the N25 – 78 miles / 126 kms
From Shannon : Head southeast on the N18/N24 – 95 miles / 153 kms
From Rosslare Harbour : Head west on the N25 – 51 miles / 82 kms
