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Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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The Walter Raleigh Hotel by the sea offers a peaceful retreat with an inviting garden and convenient coffee shop. Travelers enjoy fine dining at Blackwater restaurant, practical dry cleaning/laundry services, and complimentary WiFi throughout, making unwinding effortless.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Hill View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
O'Briens Place, Youghal, Cork

What's nearby

  • Aquatrek - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Youghal Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fox's Lane Folk Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clock Gate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Red House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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
  • ‪Shipmates - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

Upscale hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Walter Raleigh Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Irish cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Blackwater, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and wedding services
  • A lift, tour/ticket information and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 1-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Blackwater
  • The River Cafe
  • The Walter Restaurant Bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Babysitting
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1776
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately EUR 18.50 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise 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

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

Walter Raleigh Hotel
Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal
Walter Raleigh Youghal
Walter Raleigh Hotel Hotel
Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal
Walter Raleigh Hotel Hotel Youghal

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter Raleigh Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Walter Raleigh Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Youghal hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Aquatrek, Youghal Golf Club and Youghal Lighthouse. Fox's Lane Folk Museum and Youghal Heritage Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Walter Raleigh Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel to stay in with great breakfast. The town is also great to walk around in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view to the sea was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

Angas

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

Enda

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and very nice food and room Katie in reception & Brian in restaurant were really nice. Definitely be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hotel in a brilliant location. will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

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

Bernie

We were made so welcome and there is a beautiful atmosphere in this hotel. Definitely going back for more
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Amenities
Lovely restaurant and bar
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very good

The team was very accommodating, I was attending a wedding that began before check in
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel & all the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely property with a very nice breakfast. Parking was easy and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent property - staff are brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

This is a beautiful hotel in the perfect spot opposite the sea. The staff are all really friendly and the food in the restaurant is out of this world
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely small hotel well located looking over the town park and the river estuary. Food and drink were excellent, as were the staff who made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean and the staff was very nice. It was also very well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Family stay 2022

Very friendly staff. Excellent location very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Requested air conditioning but property still came up. Shame on hotel and Expedia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025