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Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Terrace/patio
Beach/ocean view
Standard Double Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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O'Briens Place, Youghal, Cork
  • Place, Youghal Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Youghal Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Strand Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Sea view

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Sea view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Hill view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Hill View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Hill view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Hill view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Hill view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Sea view

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Sea view

About the neighborhood

Youghal

Beachfront retreat .Your stay at this Youghal hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Aquatrek and Youghal Lighthouse. Fox's Lane Folk Museum and Youghal Golf Club are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Aquatrek - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Youghal Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Youghal Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Front Strand Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Red House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Midleton Station - 23 min drive
  • Cork Airport (ORK) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quays - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Red Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Roma Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

4-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Walter Raleigh Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Youghal hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1776
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Walter Raleigh Hotel offers 41 accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Youghal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 18.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 18.50 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National rating

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Walter Raleigh Hotel to the airport?

Walter Raleigh Hotel is 33.3 mi (52-min drive) away from the Cork Airport (ORK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Walter Raleigh Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Walter Raleigh Hotel.

How close is Walter Raleigh Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Walter Raleigh Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Walter Raleigh Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Walter Raleigh Hotel have a pool?

Walter Raleigh Hotel does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Walter Raleigh Hotel have a restaurant?

Walter Raleigh Hotel is home to Blackwater, which features Irish cuisine.

Does Walter Raleigh Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Walter Raleigh Hotel to downtown Youghal?

Walter Raleigh Hotel is 0.5 mi away from Youghal.

Walter Raleigh Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 239 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 239 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 239 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 239 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 239 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom in our accessible bedroom was excellent, however, the bedroom itself was small and getting a wheelchair in would be difficult. Overall disappointing for a 4star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shaun

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were great, very friendly and exceptionally helpful. The room was cleaned to a high standard every day. There were several quiet corners to sit in but still feel part of the hotel. The food was excellent with a wide choice. The bar area was very comfortable and the staff exceptional. Access to the car park was simple with plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking on site. Bar and restaurant were great. The staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older hotel with quaint rooms and a very good restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marcy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older hotel. The restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location, great staff, wonderful food, and lovely comfortable room.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walter Raleigh Hotel

Amazing and will return shorty. Beautiful hotel and very comfortable. Very friendly staff. Lovely area with great walks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at the Sir Walter Raleigh Hotel. It’s a gorgeous setting and our room looked right out over the water, such a view! Staff were lovely and breakfast was spot on. The room was on the smaller side, and the window could do with replacing as the bottom panel spoiled the view a little, plus we noticed some traffic noise in the mornings. But honestly, those are tiny things compared to how much we loved it here. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic area

Hotel has parking at the rear excellent location just a stone throw away from the beach. The staff are very friendly and informative of the area. Breakfast was plenty full. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay lovely room and sea view, staff were very friendly and helpful excellent breakfast and very comfortable beds. Will look forward to return some time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick, Warrington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the third year we have stayed at The Walter Raleigh Hotel. As always the staff were fantastically friendly and the food in the restaurant was superb. The rooms are comfortable with all the facilities you would expect from a hotel of this standard. This will certainly not be our last visit, I can highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Our stay was very relaxing and couldn’t ask for better👌
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Excellent restaurant and menu. Clean rooms. Great car parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay,lovely place beach was just out side we,had a sea view from our,room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed for one night away for break beautiful hotel and amazing staff we also got a beautiful room with the front view 😍 will be back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a disappointment from waiting over ten minutes without acknowledgment to check in through being made to feel like we were an inconvenience by turning up. It could be a great hotel if they took pride in training their staff and to removing debris around the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel, with exceptional service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed stay! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming staff & lovely sea views.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location and staff were brilliant. The restaurant food was very nice and not overly expensive. The hotel itself is somewhat tired and would benefit from a refurb. But I would stay here again yes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025