Walter Raleigh Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

About this property

This friendly hotel has lovely views over the sea and estuary and offers good-value food. It is a good base for visits to Waterford, Cashel, Cork City and Cobh. Walter Raleigh Hotel is between Waterford and Cork Airport, 40 minutes from Cork Harbour. Enjoy real Irish hospitality in a town beside a Blue Flag beach, where there are facilities for children and for adults. Parkview Restaurant offers a traditional table d'hôte menu, or you can dine in the popular bar. The hotel can host Civil Registry marriages.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 double bed
US$464 for 3 nights
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Junior Suite with Sea View
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$543 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Sea View
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  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
Sea view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Carpeted
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
  • Hand sanitiser
Max adults: 2
US$137 per night
Original price
US$484.64
Late Escape Deal
- US$72.70
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$411.95
US$137 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$129 per night
Original price
US$453.84
Late Escape Deal
- US$68.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$385.76
US$129 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Room
Sea view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$155 per night
Original price
US$546.25
Late Escape Deal
- US$81.94
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Total before taxes
US$464.31
US$155 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Junior Suite with Sea View
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Free cot available on request
Private suite
Sea view
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$181 per night
Original price
US$638.66
Late Escape Deal
- US$95.80
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Total before taxes
US$542.86
US$181 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Joseph
    Ireland Ireland
    “Nice hotel with lovely rooms and a fantastic view. Bathroom facilities are excellent, and the shampoo, conditioner, and soap were all first class. Breakfast choice was excellent and served really hot. Good range of options for food in the evening....”
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Cleanliness, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, great breakfast, comfortable bed, good location.”
  • Kevin
    Ireland Ireland
    “Everything about our stay was excellent, all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Super choice of breakfast all of which were very good.”
  • Dalton
    Ireland Ireland
    “Everything about the hotel was lovely and relaxing, the staff were great too!”
  • O
    Ireland Ireland
    “Absolutely beautiful hotel very friendly staff and the breakfast was outstanding would definitely stay here again!”
  • Bridget
    Ireland Ireland
    “Everthing exceptional staff clean comfortable good food”
  • Katrina
    Ireland Ireland
    “Very friendly staff and beautiful place. Brian the manager couldn't do enough to help. Will go back”
  • Nick
    Ireland Ireland
    “The staff were friendly and helpful the food was excellent”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very clean and modern , staff very friendly and helpful Food very good”
  • Chris
    Ireland Ireland
    “The view from the sea view rooms is beautiful with early morning sun that you don't see til you open the curtains as the blackout is really good. In the evening then the sun is behind the hotel so it's highlighting the scenery in front of you. It...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Walter Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Irish • International
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.