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Walter Raleigh Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests relax in a peaceful garden setting or savor exceptional cuisine at Blackwater restaurant while attentive staff ensure a seamless stay

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The Walter Raleigh Hotel by the sea offers a peaceful retreat with an inviting garden and convenient coffee shop. Travelers enjoy fine dining at Blackwater restaurant, practical dry cleaning/laundry services, and complimentary WiFi throughout, making unwinding effortless.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 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
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Champagne service
  • 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
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Youghal, Walter Raleigh Hotel is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Front Strand Beach and Redbarn Beach, while Fox's Lane Folk Museum and Ardmore Pottery & Gallery are cultural highlights. Aquatrek and Perks Entertainment Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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O'Briens Place, Youghal, Cork

What's nearby

  • Youghal Golf Club - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Youghal Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Garden Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Red Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Roma Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tradehouse Central - Bar & Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Walter Raleigh Hotel

Upscale hotel by the sea
Consider a stay at Walter Raleigh Hotel and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site Irish cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Blackwater, serves dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and concierge services
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 1-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

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-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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter Raleigh Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walter Raleigh Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Walter Raleigh Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Youghal hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Aquatrek, Youghal Golf Club and Youghal Lighthouse. Fox's Lane Folk Museum and Youghal Heritage Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Walter Raleigh Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patricia

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

Jane

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely older hotel. The restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 2 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

John

Our stay was very relaxing and couldn’t ask for better👌
Stayed 2 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

Bernadette

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

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

Derrick

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

Angas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were great, very friendly and exceptionally helpful. The room was cleaned to a high standard every day. There were several quiet corners to sit in but still feel part of the hotel. The food was excellent with a wide choice. The bar area was very comfortable and the staff exceptional. Access to the car park was simple with plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mick

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

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

jean

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel & all the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Orla

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

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

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

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great on-site parking! Friendly staff and good breakfast! Wish they had shampoo and conditioner in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

Lorna

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

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

Sandra

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

4/10 Poor

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Donal

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