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Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
View from property

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Champagne service
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Champagne service
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Sea View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
Champagne service
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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

  • Youghal Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clock Gate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Youghal Heritage Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Front Strand Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 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
  • ‪The Red Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Roma Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen - ‬16 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
  • 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 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
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

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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Walter Raleigh Hotel Hotel Youghal

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.

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.

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

Jane

Travelled with family
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

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

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