Arnolds Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (1013 reviews)
Main Street , Dunfanaghy , IE
+353 74 913 6208

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Delicious food
Comfortable accommodations
Cons:
Room temperature issues
Slightly dated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Rooms were clean and comfortable, though slightly dated.
Service
8.98
Staff were warm, friendly, and accommodating throughout the stay.
Location
9.02
Excellent location, providing easy access to the beach and stunning sea views.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms were described as warm, comfortable, and spacious, with some dated aspects.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities included a cosy reception area and good dining options.
Value for Money
8.96
Very good value for the quality of the stay, particularly for the breakfast.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Food was described as excellent, with specific praise for breakfast and dinner.
Overall Experience
8.98
A memorable stay with plans to return, highlighting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 06:27

Property Description

Stunning Views and Award-Winning Dining

Arnold's Hotel in Dunfanaghy village offers breathtaking views of Sheephaven Bay and Horn Head, along with easy access to the sandy beach of Killahoey Strand. Guests can enjoy horse-riding activities and dine at the renowned Seascapes Restaurant, recipient of an AA Rosette award.

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Cuisine

The en suite rooms at Arnold's Hotel are elegantly decorated and equipped with free wifi and parking. Seascapes Restaurant showcases local produce with a variety of seafood, ethnic, and vegetarian options, while the Whiskey Fly Bar offers bar food and live Irish music. Indulge in popular homemade desserts and hearty full Irish breakfasts daily.

Convenient Location and Special Offers

Located in North Donegal, the hotel is a short drive from Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park. Guests can take advantage of discounts on fishing trips, craft shops, and golfing at Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Experience the best of Donegal at Arnold's Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the property is located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BFS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1013 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 8.98
Location: 9.02
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Mark • couple • gb
10
Excellent lovely hotel , excellent location , very friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

Excellent historic hotel lovely

Cons:

No smart tv , although did have wi fi

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • au
8
Overall I enjoyed my stay at Arnotts ,its in a great location to visit Donegal scenic areas
Pros:

breakfast was very good, Hotel had a great selection of choices.

Cons:

The Bathroom was very modern but the water pressure from shower was not very strong and hence was not great for an overall refreshing experience after a long days drive.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ash • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were super warm (for me)

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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amanda • couple • gb
9
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Chantal • family_with_children • fr
10
Étape très agréable et confortable
Pros:

Hôtel très confortable, superbe vue sur la baie.Au centre du petit village.
Personnel très aimable.
Repas parfaits

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • us
1
Pros:

Too old without maintanence

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • gb
8
Overall, very enjoyable.
Pros:

Staff and location were excellent. Food was good and the hotel has a cosy atmosphere.
View from bedroom was amazing. Pleasant town.

Cons:

Bathroom (although the room was refurbished ) was too compact for comfortable movement.
Not sufficient to detract from a positive experience. Will likely return. 🙂

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • us
2
Pros:

Abandoned. Rooms and devices very old. It’s collapsing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • ie
10
Staff, food and rooms were all top class. Keep up the good work. Thank you!
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast were both freshly cooked and very tasty, Staff were so helpful and friendly. The room was comfortable and cosy. Booking, check-in and check-out were all easy and prompt.

Cons:

There is nothing that I didn't like, all good !

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • ie
6
Short and pleasant overall.
Pros:

Great location, lovely staff, really nice breakfast.

Cons:

Rooms were quite small. A little more cleaning would go along way

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Having explained about my friend's retirement after thirty years in the NHS, I was so happy to receive a complementary upgrade to a Seaview room for three; the view was fabulous! The food was delicious (we had breakfast both mornings and dinner on Sat evening) and the staff were also so friendly and helpful. I have stayed here a number of times and will continue to come back!

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Michele • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Great breakfast

Cons:

Shower was poor

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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karin • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra • solo_traveller • mt
9
Donafaghy Base
Pros:

Location is good, staff were lovely. Both dinner and breakfast very good. Room was nothing special but adequate. Close to a beautiful beach.

Cons:

Given the location, I think it was quite expensive, more than large cities.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overnight in Donegal
Pros:

Nice Staff
Comfortable
Good breakfast
Great location

Cons:

Maybe a bit too expensive?

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
9
We had a fantastic stay as part of 60th birthday celebrations - hotel provided excellent service throughout - would reco
Pros:

Welcoming, clean and very comfortable

Cons:

Rooms are a bit dated

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee