FITZWILTON HOTEL
35 Minutes from Tramore Racecourse
From Only €158 pp
The 4* Fitzwilton Hotel is one of our most popular Hotels to stay in for the Tramore Festival. Ideally located on the edge of Waterford City, just 35 minutes from Tramore Racecourse. You can stay from 2 nights to a whole week.
This boutique, 4-star hotel features spacious, stylish rooms with plasma-screen TVs in the heart of Waterford City. Guests can use limited free parking, free Wi-Fi and a chic restaurant and bar. With modern decor and wood furnishings, each room includes a large, sleek private bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and hairdryer. Rooms include a hospitality tray with free tea and coffee, a safe, and a spacious work station. Many rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning river views. The Fitzwilton Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the main city train/bus station and a 5-minute walk from Waterford shopping and entertainment district. Relaxed and contemporary, The Fitzwilton Hotel has modern art and funky lighting. The Chez K's Restaurant is one of the most popular and best known in Waterford. It serves fine cuisine in a relaxed and intimate environment. The Fitzwilton's Met Bar has a long list of wines, cocktails and beers, with food a mouth watering bar menu available throughout the day.
To get your fast quote simply select the Package you want, then the Number of Guests you wish to book for and the TOTAL PRICE will be displayed for you. If you would then like to book just click the Green Button and a secure booking form will open where you can fill out your personal and card details.
QUOTE & BOOK
WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Tramore Festival
The Tramore August Festival takes place between the 13th and 16th August 2026
WHEN YOU BOOK
Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you can chose to pay a €100 deposit or Pay In Full. Either way your payment to us is fully refundable anytime up until 10/07/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
AFTER YOU BOOK
Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. From 31 days through event no refunds are possible but you may be able to change some minor details.
LOCATION
The Fitzwilton Hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Waterford city train/bus station and a 5-minute walk from Waterford shopping and entertainment district. Waterford City is 105kms from Cork Airport, which is the closest Airport with international flights.
ARRIVING BY CAR
For those arriving by car, we offer a limited on-site car park on a first-come, first-served basis, with ample additional parking along the quays, just a 2-minute walk away. Waterford City is always busy, especially during working hours. Directions are available here
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Private Transfers are available to and from anywhere with our travel partner, Platinum Driving Services. You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 7 or more guests we can offer Private return coach transport from €250 each way.
CHECKING IN
Please go to Hotel reception and check in. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
Fitzwilton Hotel Guest rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
The Chez K's Restaurant is one of the most popular and best known in Waterford. It serves fine cuisine in a relaxed and intimate environment. The Fitzwilton's Met Bar has a long list of wines, cocktails and beers, with food a mouth watering bar menu available throughout the day.
THE RACES
Thursday evening starts the festival with a 7 race National Hunt card. Friday is a BBQ evening with lots of different food available to try with the feature race the EY steeplechase.Saturday you can enjoy the speed of flat racing while embracing great fashion during the annual style evening Sunday is an afternoon meeting jumps card, there will be 7 races to enjoy.
RACE TRANSPORT
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday our transport will depart from the Hotel at 15:00. On Sunday our transport will depart the Hotel at 12:30. Where the transport drops you off is where you'll catch the transport back to the hotel 30 minutes after racing concludes on all race days. Your guest manager will be on hand to assist on the outward and inbound journeys.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Please collect your race tickets from our Guest Manager no later than 15 minutes before departure each day. When you arrive at the racecourse entrance you will have your ticket scanned and you are free to enjoy your day. Hospitality Guests will be directed by Waterford and Tramore Racecourse staff to the area they are booked into.
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the last week of July which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Tramore Festival please do email us HERE
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn