There are several hotels in Dungarvan that make a great base to explore the Waterford coast from.
Dungarvan is a great place for a weekend away; there’s plenty of things to do in Dungarvan during the day and there are plenty of great restaurants in Dungarvan to kick-back in at night.
There are also some brilliant B&Bs and hotels in Dungarvan that make the perfect base for a weekend by the sea.
The best hotels in Dungarvan
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The first section of the guide tackles our favourite hotels in Dungarvan, from the brilliant Park Hotel to the gorgeous Gold Coast Resort and more.
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1. The Park Hotel
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I’d argue that the Park Hotel is one of the best hotels in Waterford. Looking right over the Colligan River, The Park Hotel is set on 5 acres of gardens.
The upscale hotel and leisure centre is one of the more popular Dungarvan hotels, and for good reason.
The reviews online are solid and they offer a range of en suite rooms from double up to large family rooms. It’s conveniently just 5 minutes away from the centre of Dungarvan Town, if you want to head off on a wander.
Otherwise, the leisure centre has a gym, sauna and steam room where you can completely relax after a day out exploring. It’s also one of the few hotels in Dungarvan with a swimming pool.
2. Gold Coast Resort Dungarvan
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Located outside of town and overlooking the incredible bay area and 18-hole championship golf course, the Gold Coast Resort is one of the more popular Dungarvan hotels, especially if you want to enjoy a round of golf.
They have a wide range of options to suit everyone from hotel rooms to self-catering villas and cottages.
A full Irish breakfast is served every day at the hotel for all guests to enjoy, plus you can also head down to the Bunker Bar later in the day for a drink.
The onsite health centre includes a spa, steam room, sauna, and 20 metre indoor pool, including a separate kids pool for the little ones.
3. Lawlors Hotel
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By far one of the most popular places to stay in Dungarvan, Lawlors Hotel is situated on Bridge Street in the middle of town.
As a traditional, family-run hotel it has a range of room types, including single, twin, double and family, all with a TV, en suite and tea and coffee making facilities.
The stylish hotel is also complimented with a great restaurant on-site.
They offer a full Irish breakfast to all guests every morning, plus you can always head back there for a relaxing dinner as well, served with locally sourced ingredients.
4. Macs Townhouse Dungarvan
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Right on the edge of the harbour, Macs Townhouse have a variety of stylish and newly refurbished apartments on offer.
There are one to two-bedroom apartment options, some of which can house up to seven people (with added sofa beds), making it a good option for large groups.
The apartments are also self-catering, with open plan living including a lounge, kitchen and dining area so you can manage your own meals.
If the weather is nice, the apartments even offer a terrace so you can soak up the sun with a cup of tea in hand.
5. Dun Ard
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Situated 10km south of Dungarvan in the picturesque Gaeltacht of Ring, this bed and breakfast is a beautiful place to stay for a cosy escape by the sea.
It’s also close to Ardmore village, making it a nice base to explore more of the coast.
They have double rooms with en suite bathrooms, a flat screen TV, free toiletries and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Guests can also access the sunroom which opens out onto a large balcony, which is perfect for those warm summer days.
A full breakfast is also provided each morning, so you can head off exploring full of energy.
6. Accommodation @ 32
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This super stylish apartment right in the centre of Dungarvan is a beautiful place to stay if you’re looking for self-catering options.
The large two-bedroom apartment can sleep up to four people, with a flat screen TV, living room, a fully equipped kitchen and one bathroom.
It’s location right on O’Connell Street makes it perfect for exploring the town on foot.
You’re a stone throw from some of Dungarvan’s best restaurants and you’re a short spin from the starting point for the Waterford Greenway.
7. Tannery Townhouse
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With a more central location, Tannery Townhouse is a polished guesthouse right on Church Street and it’s part of the award-winning restaurant and cooking school run by Chef Paul Flynn.
The comfortable en suite double rooms all have plenty of natural light, a flat screen TV, fridge and tea and coffee making facilities.
You can enjoy a full breakfast each morning and a stay is not complete without a meal at the onsite Tannery restaurant and wine bar. It’s also a short, 15-minute drive from Clonea Beach.
What places to stay in Dungarvan have we missed?
I’ve no doubt that we’ve unintentionally left out some brilliant places to stay in Dungarvan from the guide above.
If you have a place that you’d like to recommend, let me know in the comments below and I’ll check it out!
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent much of the last 13 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 40 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.