Housed in a charming 18th-century building facing the sea, the Walter Raleigh Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, combines historic elegance with contemporary services and a picturesque beachfront location among the scenic shores of Youghal Bay. Featuring 40 spacious, tastefully decorated guestrooms, state-of-the-art facilities and easy access to Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, our boutique hotel is the perfect hub for families, couples, groups and corporate guests travelling to Youghal for business or in search of a relaxing coastal break.
All our rooms and suites boast refined furnishings and vintage touches attesting to the building’s past, and include modern conveniences such as prime-quality bedding and mattresses, an ensuite bathroom with a bathtub or a walk-in shower, complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access, tea-and-coffee-making facilities, an ironing board with an iron, and a desk. Some accommodations offer spacious living areas with sofas, a Nespresso machine and striking ocean views.
Make your stay in Youghal efficient and hassle-free thanks to the Walter Raleigh Hotel’s outstanding services and amenities. Start your day with a delicious, complimentary buffet breakfast featuring an assortment of sweet and savoury products, and enjoy comforts such as a 24-hour reception desk with multilingual staff, an on-site bar and restaurant open for lunch and dinner, free on-site parking, afternoon tea, and extensive, flexible meeting spaces designed to host business events, private gatherings, banquets, and larger celebrations.
Ideally located in front of Youghal’s beach, on the scenic promenade overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Blackwater River’s Estuary, the Walter Raleigh Hotel provides direct access to the local cultural and natural wealth. An unmissable stopover along the Wild Atlantic Way, Youghal boasts a rich past characterised by its maritime heritage, and is easily reachable from Cork, Waterford and Dublin. The hotel is one kilometre from the bus station, while Midleton train station is approximately 25 kilometres away. Cork Airport is 50 kilometres from the property.