Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort

The Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is counted among the most renowned castle hotels in Ireland. It is located on a private island in the Suir River in south of the island and is considered one of the most beautiful historic golf resorts in the world. The famous 18-hole championship golf course also belongs to the unique castle hotel – the same course that was designed in 1992 by world famous Ryder-Cup Player Des Smyth. The championship course with par 72 is 6,230 meters long and travers a large and beautiful forest and park area on the picturesque river island. The layout of the golf course is characterized by attractive, wavy fairways and subtlety contoured greens that were carefully added to the natural landscape. Four very beautifully designed water hazards pose both athletic and optic challenges at the Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort. An aesthetic highlight is s also the beautiful Swilken Bridge on the course. Next to the cozy club house is the very well-stocked Waterford Castle Golf Shop which offers rental equipment and golf lessons with professional golf instructors. For golf enthusiasts, the Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is a must on any Ireland trip. The gorgeous hotel can be reached by ferries that travel to the resort with its lodges and majestic golf course every fifteen minutes