| the leisure centre has an indoor pool, a kids' pool and a gym, while the spa has a steam room, a sauna and a jacuzzi. the straightforward rooms feature en suite bathrooms, tvs and free wi-fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking equipment. breakfast is available (fee). overlooking waterford marina, this elegant hotel is a 4-minute walk from christchurch cathedral and a 10-minute walk from garter lane arts centre. suites are more refined in style and add separate living areas. other amenities include a 400-person conference room and free parking. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. dining options include a bistro restaurant, a seafood restaurant and a bar with river suir views
Cork Airport 1 hr 50
King Of The Vikings (3 min) Tintern Abbey (46 min)
Restored ruins of a 13th-century Cistercian abbey, featuring guided tours & a tearoom. John F Kennedy Arboretum (34 min)
Huge area with 4,500 trees & shrubs from around the world, plus a lake, playground & hilltop views. Curraghmore House (34 min)
Historic mansion with a preserved interior on 2,500-acre grounds, including a grotto made of shells. Hook Lighthouse (1 hr)
Guided tours of a 800-year-old lighthouse building with on-site shop, cafe and sweeping area views. Reginalds Tower (1 min)
Circular 13th-century waterside defence tower with a large collection of archaeological artefacts. Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant Experience (30 min)
Reproduction 1840s emigrant vessel with exhibits, guided tours & costumed interpreters, plus a cafe. Waterford Treasures: Medieval Museum (Treasures of Medieval Waterford) (3 min)
Striking museum housing a 13th-c. choristers' hall & 15th-c. wine vault, with costumed reenactments. Mount Congreve Gardens (17 min)
Formal historic garden & woodlands open seasonally, with a plant shop selling coffee & ice cream. House of Waterford Crystal (2 min)
Guided factory tours of the high-end crystal makers with a large store selling their products. Loftus Hall (56 min)
A 14th century residence open for spooky tours with a climbing wall and zip wire for kids. Hook Peninsula (58 min)
Lighthouse, beach, and architecture Christ Church Cathedral (4 min)
Elegant, neoclassical Georgian-style cathedral with an ornate stained-glass window & a gift shop. Waterford Treasures: Bishop's Palace (Treasures of Georgian Waterford) (2 min)
Historic palace offering tours by costumed guides & local artifacts dating to the 17th century. Hook Head (1 hr 1)
Rocky promontory with one of the world's oldest working lighthouses & rich migratory birdlife. | 
