Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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O'Briens Place, Youghal, Cork
  • Place, Youghal Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Red House
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Redbarn Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cork (ORK)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Hill View

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

Standard Twin Room, Hill View

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

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

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

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

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

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

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About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
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

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

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

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

Reviews

Walter Raleigh Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

JULIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great property that has been updated. Friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic and roomy room. Comfortable beds. Roomy bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derrick, Warrington

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Judith

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

Early break

Great view and location. Friendly reception for check in. Fantastic food. Will have no problem in staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

mr ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Definitely not a 4 star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carmel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024