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Rooms were described as spacious and comfortable, but with outdated furniture.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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Nancy • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful and warm, a welcome so typical of the best in Irish hospitality! Thank you, Julie and John
Pros:

The Finns are the hosts, and they are extraordinary in welcoming guests. The breakfast was superb, with Edith making sure all is delicious, and John cooks. It's wonderful to stay at Aherne's with such hospitality

Cons:

All was great! I didn't drive so I can't comment on parking, etc.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Jonathon • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Lovely staff

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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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
R
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
M
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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Adam • couple • ie
10
2026-01-19 • 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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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
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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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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