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Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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

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Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Hill View

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

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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)
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

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Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

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About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and concierge services are onsite.
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Walter Raleigh Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Aquatrek. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Blackwater, a fine-dining restaurant that serves Irish cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Aquatrek and 5 minutes by foot from Youghal Lighthouse
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Blackwater - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves dinner only.
The Walter Restaurant Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
The River Cafe - Onsite café. Open daily.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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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

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Donal

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Travelled with family
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

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

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

6/10 Okay

Brett

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

10/10 Excellent

Mick, Snells Beach

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