Tom's Alpaca Cottage

Waterford · Ireland

Tom's Alpaca Cottage

HostelPunk Score
75% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 102 reviews
Best in Waterford 3rd best in Ireland

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (26)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Postal Service Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Wi-Fi Recycling Bins Linen Included Reading Light Towels Not Included Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Panoramic Views Tea & Coffee Making Facilities CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms

Prices

Dorms $46 / night
Privates $65 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

Canada FEMALE 25-30 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 100%

lovely plqace to stay and rest, very much a home-away-from-home environment. The host, Tom, generously shared his time making excellent recommendations and helped me plan my itinerary for the remainder of my trip. 11/10, would stay again!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Nov 8, 2025 Atm 80%

Tom’s cottage was a great stay, very clean and plenty of space in the female only dorm. Tom took a genuine interest in getting to know each of his guests and made each of us feel very welcome! Contacting him was very easy and they are currently working my to expand the amount of bathrooms and beds available in the hostel. I would greatly recommend this hostel!

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Oct 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Fantastic property. Tom was so accommodating and friendly. Had so many amazing recommendations. Location wise, was perfect, not too far from Waterford, but far enough that it was incredibly peaceful and relaxing.

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Switzerland MALE 25-30 Sep 23, 2025 Atm 100%

Had a great stay. Tom is super friendly and insightful. The hostel feels very safe and cozy and provides a good atmosphere to meet people.

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Australia FEMALE 25-30 Sep 19, 2025 Atm 60%

This is a lovely small house, clean and comfortable beds. Only one bathroom for the whole hostel, one small room to hang out in and tiny kitchen. The accommodation is a 30 minute walk along the side of the road into the nearest country town and a 3 hour walk into Waterford. There are limited buses from the nearest town into Waterford. It was a comfortable stay.

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Netherlands FEMALE Sep 13, 2025 Atm 60%

We had a really warm welcome when we arrived. The staff is very friendly and facilities were okay. The wifi only in the kitchen. There wasn’t much noise during evening and night. So that was very nice. However the mattress was not working for us: we both felt the coil in the mattress in our hips…. The toilet is in the bathroom. We wanted to leave in the morning (check out time 10) so we had to ask people wait for taking a shower.

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Ireland FEMALE Sep 6, 2025 Atm 100%

Nicest, most welcoming, most reasonable hostel i have ever stayed in Tom and his wife are very friendly and helpful

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Aug 30, 2025 Atm 100%

We only stayed one night at Tom’s beautiful property but would’ve loved more! It was so gorgeous and quiet here. Tom was very helpful with knowledge of where to travel next !

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Ireland MALE Aug 26, 2025 Atm 100%

Super friendly host family. All areas kept scrupulously clean. Beds and bed linen excellent in the large bunk room where I stayed. Fellow guests a friendly and considerate group from various countries. Would definitely stay again.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Aug 14, 2025 Atm 80%

An sich richtig gut und sauber, aber die Küche ist sehr klein und es ist 1 Badezimmer, wo auch die Toilette drin ist. Es kommt kaum warmes Wasser und allgemein wenig Wasser aus der Dusche. Die Zimmer sind gut. Ein zweites Bad wäre gut und eine etwas größere Küche mit mehr Utensilien

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Canada MALE Aug 3, 2025 Atm 80%

Horrible location no idea why it’s listed as Waterford when it’s a 30 euro trip to town everything else was average

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Aug 1, 2025 Atm 100%

Tom was lovely and the hostel was great. I would definitely recommend a car.

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France MALE Jul 28, 2025 Atm 80%

Tom m'a expliqué d'une manière complète ce dont j'avais besoin. Il prend le temps. Je l'ai trouvé passionné et investi dans l'organisation et la tenue de son établissement. Je me recommande. Vladimir.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Jul 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Awesome hostel. Very friendly host. The nearest town is about a 25 minute walk. There's a small supermarket and a busstation which connects to Waterford.

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Netherlands MALE Jul 19, 2025 Atm 80%

Dag Tom, ik heb goede herinneringen aan ons korte contact en mijn verblijf in je hostel. Ik heb geen verbeterpunten. Met vriendelijke groet, Richard (19-21 juli)

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England MALE Jul 17, 2025 Atm 60%

Adequate accommodation the shower was terrible a mere dribble of barely lukewarm water

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France FEMALE 31-40 Jul 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Tom is very friendly and happy to help you with recommandation for what to visit. The accommodation is clean.

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England FEMALE Jun 30, 2025 Atm 80%

Rough and ready.Only a single bathroom. Wifi erratic, reliable only in the kitchen. Host, Tom, pleasant.

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Jun 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Tom is super nice and hospitable, this would be an excellent hostel for a family or a group, especially if they have a car. For young solo backpackers with no car, if you intend on visiting Waterford the location of this hostel is inconvenient. A 15 minute bus ride from the city with busses only running every hour or so. The one complaint I do have is that there were no lockers for belongings. Tom explained the area is extremely safe and he is vigilant with making sure everyone is respectful.

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Switzerland FEMALE Jun 21, 2025 Atm 80%

Ein 2. WC wäre wünschenswert

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