Aherne's Townhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant

Hotels
8.9 (130 reviews)
163 North Main Street , Youghal , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Fishing
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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Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but with outdated furniture.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!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 130 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
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Dafydd solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller gb
10
New management doing a wonderful job!
Pros:

It’s beautifully presented with huge rooms, lots of light, antique furniture, very comfortable beds, spotlessly clean. Wonderfully welcoming people, an absolutely delicious selection of food for breakfast (probably the best breakfast that I’ve ever had in a stay away)! The townhouse is attached to a restaurant and bar which is also great, but there’s a lot of privacy with a lovely little breakfast room full of light and crisp linen tablecloths, and a beautiful lounge to relax in which was so elegant and comfortable. I would happily have stayed for much longer!

Cons:

Nothing. It was a lovely stay. The place was under new management (I knew the previous owners who were terrific) and I was worried that standards would have slipped but absolutely not—it was wonderful.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
solo_traveller ie
5
Pros:

Breakfast and food excellent ,

Cons:

The milk was gone off in bedroom ,no iron ,had to ask for one , my partnwr was told they had none , but when i asked thwy got us one , curtain in shower very dangerous ,for a large person your all tangled up in it , missed 1 breakfast but was still charged for it ,

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller ie
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Marianne couple ie
10
Ahernes was a little bit of the old ring experienced in the present. Loved it.
Pros:

Welcoming staff and quaint property.

Cons:

Liked it all.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Nice staff Jason very welcoming. Room and bathroom were a little dated, but bed very comfortable.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Margaret family_with_children ie
10
It was amazing
Pros:

Food was amazing staff were amazing would highly recommend

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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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
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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
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Eveanne couple ie
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Adam couple ie
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple ie
9
Great stay in youghal
Pros:

Very comfy room, great shower, lovely breakfast

Cons:

Na

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

Clean and spacious

Cons:

Scruffy rear area

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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