Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
View from property
Front of property
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
The current price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

Standard Twin Room, Hill View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

Highlights

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

About the area

Youghal

At Walter Raleigh Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Aquatrek and Youghal Lighthouse. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The fine-dining restaurant, Blackwater, serves Irish cuisine and is open for dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. On weekday mornings full breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Youghal hotel include Fox's Lane Folk Museum and Youghal Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Aquatrek - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Youghal Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Front Strand Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Red House - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Redbarn Beach - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quays - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Roma Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Clancy’s Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Regal Cinema - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
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 centre and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Walter Raleigh Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in 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
  • Conference 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
  • Lift
  • 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 baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Youghal hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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: from 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-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
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-authorise 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 all 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

Walter Raleigh Hotel
Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal
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Walter Raleigh Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Walter Raleigh Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walter Raleigh Hotel on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$219.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Yep, Walter Raleigh Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Yep, Walter Raleigh Hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Front Strand Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, windsurfing and fishing.

Does Walter Raleigh Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, full brekkie is on offer weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

No, Walter Raleigh Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Irish cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Youghal Golf Club is a short 9-minute walk away.