About
This friendly hotel has lovely views of the sea and estuary and offers well-priced food. It is a good base for visits to Waterford, Cashel, Cork, and Cobh. Walter Raleigh Hotel is between Waterford and Cork Airport, 40 minutes from Cork Harbour. Enjoy real Irish hospitality in a town by a Blue Flag beach, where there are facilities for children and for adults. Parkview Restaurant offers a traditional daily set meals, or you can dine in the popular bar. The hotel can host Civil Registry marriages.
467 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.2
- Staff
- 9.3
- Location
- 9.2
What Guests Say
- “staff was fabulous—very helpful and friendly. location had wonderful sea views. restaurant was excellent. our room (sea view) was…”
- “Beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Olive greets you upon your arrival and she is so kind and helpful, answering all questions and giving…”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Beachfront
- Business Center
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/4Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
- Accessible by lift
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Deluxe Suite with Sea View
- Accessible by lift
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
1/4Double Room with Sea View
- Accessible by lift
- Additional toilet
- Bath or Shower
- Bathrobe(s)
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What Guests Loved
Based on 467 reviews
Pros +
- staff was fabulous—very helpful and friendly. location had wonderful sea views. restaurant was excellent. our room (sea view) was spacious and well done
- Beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Olive greets you upon your arrival and she is so kind and helpful, answering all questions and giving good advice. All the staff in the bar and the restaurant were also lovely. The breakfast was superb, fresh and abundant. The room was fine, comfortable with everything you need. Excellent water pressure in the shower. And the sea....is just across the street.
- Lovely hotel. Great location with gorgeous sea views. Room was lovely and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back
Cons -
- The restaurant was very cold and also the hallway’s.The food was overpriced.Lack of towels & spare pillows.We had to move rooms as the toilet wasn’t working in the first room.
- A little dated but all in all could not complain
- More vegetarian options
staff was fabulous—very helpful and friendly. location had wonderful sea views. restaurant was excellent. our room (sea view) was spacious and well done
Beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Olive greets you upon your arrival and she is so kind and helpful, answering all questions and giving good advice. All the staff in the bar and the restaurant were also lovely. The breakfast was superb, fresh and abundant. The room was fine, comfortable with everything you need. Excellent water pressure in the shower. And the sea....is just across the street.
Lovely hotel. Great location with gorgeous sea views. Room was lovely and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back
The hotel was beautiful. Very clean, very friendly staff and lovely food. The room was spotless, the bed was very comfortable and a great shower. Highly recommend staying here and will return in the summer. Great hotel experience.
They bed & shower.
The restaurant was very cold and also the hallway’s.The food was overpriced.Lack of towels & spare pillows.We had to move rooms as the toilet wasn’t working in the first room.
Beautiful hotel! Food was excellent! Our room was lovely and quiet with sea views! Staff were extremely friendly and helpful! We had a beautifull relaxing break away! Beautifull beach boardwalk nearby! We will return again ! This was our 3rd visit!
Excellent hotel. Value for money . Great location.
A little dated but all in all could not complain
Comfortable roomGood breakfast
More vegetarian options
Beds very comfortable, walking distance to the town, food was lovely
Breakfast and room excellent , nice touch also giving voucher for coffee & scone when we arrived
Bedrooms were lively and location great
Some of the furniture was stained and a little tired looking
Location, friendly staff, cozy room, complimentary tea & scones, and many things.
Location of hotel was nice with views across the water. We were given complimentary tea and scones upon arrival which was an unexpected treat. Staff were helpful and polite. Dinner in the bar was good, but staff were having to work very hard to cover the number of guests dining.Breakfast was pleasant in a lovely room overlooking sea.
Bathroom was tired and shower over the bath.Room was quite small and definitely not deluxe/superior in any obvious sense.
The location is good and the staff were pleasant.
When the window was closed the was a loud whistling all night. The noise was loud enough to make it difficult to sleep.
Food was excellent the bar could have been bigger as all tables set for food so space to sit for a drink was limited
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I didn't have dinner but the room was a disaster, stains on the carpets and sheets,
I was staying with my two sons 9 and 11 as I'm a widower 4yrs now, my 11yr old son found stains on his sheets and what I believe to be pubic hair on the sheets also the pillow covers, I basically put the sheets outside the door in the hallway, it was midnight when we got back there so I didn't bother making a thing of it at the time, i was very disappointed as we were looking forward to our night away.
The hotel was in a great location.Staff were friendly and warm .The room was great beautiful views over water.
I believe there’s a significant opportunity to elevate the hotel and unlock its full potential. For instance, hosting tea dances in the ballroom could be a charming addition to the offerings. Given that it's the only hotel left in Youghal, it could play a pivotal role in bringing the community together and attracting visitors.Manager and staff was obliging.
Location, food, staff
All the food was fantastic and served by helpful and friendly staff.
We are seasoned hotel guests and maybe we set the bar to high. We were expecting the room to be bigger and the bar lacked atmosphere. We still enjoyed our stay and I don't like moaning. Would I go back again? Yes because now I would be more aware
This is a very pleasant, sensitively renovated old hotel, with lovely views of a nearby park and of the sea from the rooms at the front of the hotel. The breakfasts was the best we had during a month long trip round Ireland. Dinner too was good.
Although our room was comfortable and pleasant, the carpet was stained and there could have been more attention to things like dusting.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Beachfront
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests available
Business facilities
- Business Center
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 12:00 PM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children are not allowed. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that guests will need to provide a credit or debit card when checking in at the hotel. This card will be preauthorised to cover any damages during the stay. Please note that the lead guest must be aged over 21 years. Please note group bookings for more than 3 rooms cannot be accommodated at the property.Managed by a private host
Location
O'briens Place, Youghal



