Aherne's Townhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant

Hotels
8.9 (121 reviews)
163 North Main Street , Youghal , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Dirty carpets
Overpriced for a 4-star hotel

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Several comments about dirty carpets and the scruffy rear area.
Service
9.95
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.99
Location noted as convenient and quiet.
Room Quality
8.44
Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but with outdated furniture.
Amenities
8.97
On-premises bar and restaurant received compliments.
Value for Money
8.43
Some reviews suggest the hotel is overpriced, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.48
Breakfast and dinner noted as high quality and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
8.95
Mixed experiences, but generally enjoyable with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 12:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in individually decorated rooms with antique furniture and deluxe amenities at Aherne's.

Award-Winning Dining
Savor exquisite seafood at the renowned on-site restaurant, featured in prestigious travel and food guides.

Convenient Location
Explore the charming seaside town of Youghal and easily venture to nearby attractions like Youghal Golf Club and the vibrant city of Cork.

Experience luxury, culinary excellence, and convenience at Aherne's in Youghal, County Cork. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 121 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 8.44
Amenities: 8.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 9.48
Overall Experience: 8.95
J
John couple ie
8
Relaxing, friendly experience.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food in Aherne's is excellent. Do not pass the seafood options

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
P
Patrick couple ie
6
Okay for a night
Pros:

Breakfast good location very quiet

Cons:

Room could be a little cosy outdated furniture

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Adam couple ie
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
E
Eveanne couple ie
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple ie
9
Great stay in youghal
Pros:

Very comfy room, great shower, lovely breakfast

Cons:

Na

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
C
Colin couple ie
9
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
8
Great welcome from all staff
Pros:

Clean and spacious

Cons:

Scruffy rear area

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
C
C couple gb
5
Somewhat marred by the experience on our second night
Pros:

breakfast and location fine

Cons:

Terrible and disturbing noise during dinner caused by a party of 9 men shouting and laughing. Waitress was asked to tell them to be quiet. She would not. Other diners were angry and one couple left pretty soon. My wife spoke to one of the men as he was leaving. No apologies from him. Receptionist was approached as we were leaving the following morning - he appeared not to care and in fact walked away.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
P
Philip couple ie
6
Nice friendly helpful staff, but place needs a bit of TLC to make it more pleasant.
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Common areas had dirty carpets and sofas in sitting room were dirty also. So on entering the building my experience was not good

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
L
Lynne couple gb
3
This should not be rated a 4 star hotel and is way overpriced.
Pros:

Food was good and the accommodation was clean.

Cons:

Shower was difficult to operate and ran cold for the second person. TV wasn’t working as in a previous review. Stairs were poorly lit and dangerous at bottom. Bunch of keys needed for entry to each area. No lift for heavy cases.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
10
Comfortable room, very good food and wonderful hosts
Pros:

Very welcoming hosts, clean, quiet and spacious room, bar & restaurant (wonderful meal, with a perfectly poured Guinness) are on premises, lovely breakfast was included as well

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
M
Mary Ann couple ie
10
Lovely people great food
Pros:

It was amazing

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
John couple ie
9
Beautiful treat for any occasion
Pros:

Very comfortable, lovely staff, beautiful food , all good.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
S
susan family_with_children gb
9
2025-08-15 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple nz
10
Would definitely go back again
Pros:

Staff were wonderful. Our room was very clean and spacious food was amazing

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
J
Jean-Louis solo_traveller gb
8
Very friendly, definitely staying there again
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and the food in the restaurant was second to none.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Martina solo traveller ie
8
Very good
2025-06-24 via Nuitee
J
John young couple gb
9
Superb
2025-06-20 via Nuitee
K
Kay young couple ie
9
Lovely family guesthouse!
Pros:

Bedroom, food, staff…

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
K
Ken young couple ie
10
Exceptional
2025-04-26 via Nuitee