Ireland’s only true island golf course surrounded by the River Suir, accessed by complimentary car ferry. WCGC enjoys idyllic seclusion located minutes from Waterford city centre, 90 mins from Dublin and Cork.
The Island Garden Lodges are the perfect golf getaway catering to groups & families with 45 self-catering family lodges - sleep six - 3 double bedrooms + sofa bed). The Island’s 16th Century Castle offers 19 luxurious bedrooms. Top quality food is offered at the King’s Channel Clubhouse and the Castle’s 2AA Rosette Munster Room Restaurant. The 18-hole par 72 Des Smyth designed course, located on the 310-acre private island is ranked in the top 30 parkland courses in Ireland by Golf Ireland.
The par-72 6814-yard golf course covering an area of over 200 acres on the Island Resort, combines the best of parkland and woodland areas including numerous scenic and strategically challenging features.
My wife and I booked a 1-night stay in Waterford Castle as part of a Covid Staycation tour this month. From the outset the welcome and friendliness of all the staff was fantastic, the Castle room was lovely and full of character and the whole atmosphere of the place was wonderful. So much so that we immediately booked for a second night and were extremely well looked after in this regard. We availed of the fine dining option on our first night and the food and service were first class. We had casual dining on the second night and it was also superb. I would also mention that the breakfast was the best of all the hotels we stayed in on our trip. I played the golf course and it was in very good condition in a beautiful setting. All in all we had a terrific experience and will definitely be back.
Pamila C
September 2020
We recently stayed in Waterford Castle and could not recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived the staff were nothing but welcoming and helpful. The Castle is amazing along with the beautiful walks around the island. The food was delicious and our only issue was we could not stay longer. Also for those who golf my partner really enjoyed the course and even saw some deer in the early hours teeing off. Fantastic break and really look forward to staying with you again soon
John B
July - 2019
Golf break Stayed here for a two night golf break recently,we had a room on the third floor facing the front of hotel room was of good size very comfortable bed and a very big bathroom.The bathroom was a real eye catcher green tiles and a floral sink old type toilet with wooden toilet seat and a free standing bath with shower.Bfeakfast was very good something for everyone,we ate the night in the Munster room food was excellent and ate in clubhouse the second evening again food was excellent staff were very polite even though the second evening they were totally under staffed there was a pink lady’s golf day and were not prepared for it we had to wait for a hour to get our order taken we didn’t mind it was worth waiting for one of the waiters came to set our table and apologised for the wait I will definitely come back again fabulous golf course.
FCM
July - 2019
"Exceeded Expectations" I stayed here last week and was very impressed with the castle and it well exceeded my expectations. It is an authentic Castle and the rooms are sizeable, the bed very comfortable and the bathroom was beautiful with a free standing bath in it. Dinner was very good in the beautiful dining room overlooking the deer in the gardens, I walked the scenic route of the grounds while my husband walked the golf course and both amenities were excellent. Staff were friendly and as the grounds are extensive, I would recommend the lodges for larger groups/families. A delightful stay and I would not hesitate returning.
Connie J
June - 2019
Gorgeous views from every point in the castle. The Waterford Castle Hotel and Golf Resort is simply wonderful. Gorgeous views of the Waterford area from all areas of the hotel. Once in Waterford it is a very quick ferry ride over to the hotel. The golf course is beautiful and in wonderful shape to play 18 holes. The service was great as was the food. Felt very special here.
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