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Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
$130
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Hill View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

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

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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
(9 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Hill View

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

4-star Youghal hotel with restaurant
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.
Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This 4-star property offers access to a business center and meeting rooms.

Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Walter Raleigh Hotel has designated areas for smoking.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekdays.
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 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

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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-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

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 220 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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 traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor McLean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoni

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brid

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot . Beside the beach . Friendly staff . Very clean and food was fabulous. Good price to .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Great location, bright and comfortable!

We loved our stay at the Walter Raleigh, Jason and staff were very accommodating, especially with an early check in, and complimentary tea and scones while waiting! The rooms were bright and clean with wonderful views of Youghal harbor and bay! Brian greeted us back to the hotel on our second night, where we enjoyed a night cap in the gorgeous bar.
Sunrise from bedroom window
Breakfast Room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place to stay.

Comfortable hotel, with wonderful views of the sea from front facing rooms. Traffic can be noisy though. Staff seemed to be scarce - often no-one on reception, or in bar, but those who were on duty were very willing and helpful. We were a large family group, and they went out of their way to keep us together for breakfast and dining - service was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our time at this hotel. We were pleasantly surprised by how lovely, clean and spacious the room was. Everything about the hotel was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked via Expedia for 4 nights half board. On checking out was told half board meant 4 nights bed, breakfast and 2 evening meals so had to pay for extra 2 meals. The double room was tiny really only a single. Otherwise couldn't fault the staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023