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Walter Raleigh Hotel

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

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

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Hill View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Hill View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Hill View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Hill View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, Hill View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Sea View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Twin Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
O'Briens Place, Youghal, Cork

What's nearby

  • Aquatrek - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Youghal Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Front Strand Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Red House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Redbarn Beach - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles

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
  • ‪The Red Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Farrells Bar - ‬3 min drive

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 center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and wedding services
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi, espresso makers, and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs 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 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
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?

Check-out 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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