Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal, Youghal ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

O'Briens Place, Youghal, Ireland, .

The Walter Raleigh Hotel is an 18th-century Georgian boutique hotel located on the scenic sea front promenade of Youghal in East Cork. This historically significant town is known as the gateway to Ireland's Ancient East and offers a blend of heritage and modern attractions. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean while experiencing traditional Irish hospitality. The hotel serves as a convenient base for exploring nearby attractions, including a Blue Flag beach and Youghal Golf Club.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located approximately 34 miles from Cork City, easily accessible by road. Youghal itself is known for its historic charm and offers key attractions such as a picturesque lighthouse and a beautiful park opposite the hotel. Guests can enjoy the town's sandy beaches and nearby golf courses, enhancing their overall experience.

Rooms

All guestrooms at the Walter Raleigh Hotel feature tasteful furnishings and modern amenities, including free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Specific accommodations include double and twin rooms, many offering sea or garden views. The hotel also has a suite with a separate living area and scenic vistas of the ocean. Each room is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities, ensuring guest comfort during their stay.

Eat & Drink

Dining options include the Walter Restaurant, which serves a classic menu of local dishes with sea views, and Raleigh's Wine Bar, designed in a Parisian style, offering a sharing-focused menu. The Tea Room provides exquisite afternoon tea, including specialty sandwiches and cakes, prepared on a pre-booked basis. The Blackwater Restaurant serves breakfast with options sourced from local producers.

Leisure & Business

Guests benefit from complimentary access to the nearby Aura Leisure Complex, featuring pools, a whirlpool, a sauna, and a gym. The hotel has conference facilities, including the large Adelphi Ballroom, which can accommodate up to 300 guests and is suitable for various events. For leisure activities, scuba diving, windsurfing, and golf are popular pursuits within the area.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Junior Suite

Max:

2 persons

1 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Suite

Max:

2 persons

1 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

1 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Youghal2300 ft

Airports

Cork (ORK) 33.6 mi

Waterford (WAT) 47.2 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast!

“The breakfast was delightful, featuring a lovely variety that set a positive tone for the day.” view full review

Superb Sea View!

“Our room offered a stunning sea view, adding a tranquil touch to our stay and making it truly special.” view full review

Comfortable Room!

“Though a bit small, the room was incredibly clean and comfortable, providing a cozy retreat after a long day.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
Babysitting/Child services
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

O'Briens Place, Youghal, Ireland, .

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O'Briens Place, Youghal, Ireland, .

City landmarks

Church

Collegiate Church of St Mary Youghal

4800 ft

149 North Main Street Youghal

Youghal Clock Gate Tower

2800 ft

Seafield

Perks Entertainment Centre

1.1 mi

Youghal greyhound stadium

4700 ft

4 Ashe St

Saint Mary's Church

3500 ft

Millennium Garden of Time

4700 ft

Muir Cheilteach

Youghal Beach

1.3 mi

Greencloyne

North Abbey

1.1 mi

Beach

Claycastle Bay Beach

1.1 mi

Claycastle

1.6 mi

Redbarn

2.0 mi

Farm

Ardmore Open Farm and Mini Zoo

3.7 mi

Nearby

Rosario 15 Friar Street

Regal Cinema

2000 ft

Youghal Front Strand to Claycastle

Youghal Boardwalk

1700 ft

Unnamed Road

Loreto Convent

400 ft

Restaurants

The Quays

2700 ft

Nelson Quay

La Bella Roma by Luigi

2800 ft

90 North Main Street

Rendezvous Restaurant

2800 ft

61/62 South Main Street Just rigth next to clock gate

Priory Coffee Co

3500 ft

56 North Main Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

small rooms

dining options

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.3

Service

8.5

Dining

7.8

Stuart

United Kingdom, May 2024

8.2/10

Staying at this hotel was a cozy experience with clean and comfortable rooms, although slightly on the small side. The service was excellent and friendly, offering conveniences like room service and housekeeping. The location, right by the beach and within walking distance of shops, was ideal, but the dining options could use some improvements.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, though a bit on the small side, were clean and comfortable.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, offering room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated facing the beach and in walking distance to shops and sightseeing spots, making it fantastic for a relaxing stay.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities, including the pool and beach access, provided a great way to unwind during the stay.

clean

small rooms

Anne

United Kingdom, March 2024

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were spotless, offering a lovely view of the strand, with comfy beds and a decent shower. The service was top-notch, and the location was spectacular, just across the road from the Youghal prom and a beautiful beach. Dining was delicious, although breakfast was only mediocre. The price was reasonable, considering the value provided overall.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were great - very clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the strand.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, with friendly and accommodating staff.

Location

10.0

The location was spectacular, right across the road from the Youghal prom and a beautiful beach.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was yummy, although breakfast could be improved.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel had great facilities with a huge lobby area and comfortable seating.

Thomas

United States of America, June 2023

7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms felt quite cramped, but they were clean and well-equipped, and the bed was very comfortable. The traffic noise was a constant presence, but I had the best view of the ocean and the park. The hotel's common areas were spacious and well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were a good size, very clean, and well-equipped. The bed was very comfortable, and I had the best view of the ocean and the park.

Service

7.0

The service was satisfactory with room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping available. I found it to be efficient and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located just on the edge of town with the Youghal prom and a beautiful beach across the road. It was well-organized to explore the south coast, offering a good selection of activities.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was pleasant, especially when eating on the terrace. The food was delicious, and having breakfast served on the veranda with a wonderful view of the coast was a great start to each day.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, with a good selection available. Although nothing extraordinary, they served their purpose well during my stay.

Anthony

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.4/10

The hotel offers lovely spacious rooms accommodating even small children with clean linen and a comfortable sleigh bed for adults. However, some rooms were small and noisy, impacting the overall stay experience. The value for money aspect could be improved.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were lovely with lots of space for two smallies to move around, two cot beds in place, clean linen for them also, and a lovely sleigh bed for ourselves.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent with room service, dry cleaning, and housekeeping provided efficiently.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, offering sea views and being close to the beach, providing a refreshing stay experience.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful with a delicious buffet including cooked-to-order items setting up the day nicely. However, there was a slight issue with temperature consistency.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were convenient and met the needs of guests during their stay.