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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Micol • couple • it
10
Ottimo hotel con ottimo ristorante
Pros:

Tutto

Cons:

Nulla

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Staff very pleasent. Room very comfortable clean and warm

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • gb
10
A little gem in a beautiful village
Pros:

A beautiful environment with great staff. Very clean and tidy. A fabulous breakfast and a beautiful pint of Guinness

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • gb
8
Good choice in Dunfanaghy
Pros:

Nice rooms, good staff.
Good breakfast choices.
Comfy beds.
Right in centre.

Cons:

Noisy gig downstairs went on until late. But I’m sure that’s not every night.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Denis • solo_traveller • ie
9
Pros:

Homely.

Cons:

Music...( sorry)..

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
5
Lovely but could be so easily better
Pros:

Lovely Donegal mindset
location great

Cons:

Silly little issues:
No water in rooms
Having to weirdly book for breakfast if staying
Young staff working hard within their training but systems not great and issues then arising- managers could easily fix but didn’t seem knowledgeable.
Could so very easily be perfect but not- still decent and nice.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • gb
8
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Anne-Marie • couple • gb
10
A little piece of heaven.
Pros:

Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent. Great evening dinner menu too. Fabulous location.

Cons:

Having to leave

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Gregorio • solo_traveller • it
6
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location. Nice breakfast

Cons:

My single bed against a wall on one side

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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TheDextersOnTour • Family • Dublin, County Dublin
10
Yet another flawless stay at this incredible hotel!
Pros:

For the second summer in a row, we stayed at Arnolds hotel, Dunfanaghy. It is one of those rare hotels that is across the board outstanding. The staff, the accommodation, the food, the hygiene...they just do everything right. Year one we captivated over a late pint by staff member Sterling and his encyclopedic knowledge of all things Dunfanaghy. This time it was the wonderfully charismatic James who entertained us in the evening. Both are an absolute credit, and we look forward to speaking to them again soon! Even though we were not lucky with the weather this time, our stay was no less enjoyable.

If you are holidaying in this part of Donegal, do not hesitate to stay in Arnolds. It was the best decision we made for our initial holiday in this stunning part of Ireland, and we repeated this summer also. In fact, we have already booked to stay next Summer!

2026-08-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Erwin • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • extended_group • gb
9
Perfect
Pros:

Location was perfect. Breakfast also very good. Coffee could be better, lacked flavour. Reception staff friendly and very helpful.
Hotel very accommodating providing a front facing room for international visitors.

Cons:

The coffee

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Very good position with a lovely view. Excellent position for visiting surrounding area.
Pros:

Breakfast very good . Liked the view from room.

Cons:

Towel rail in bathroom was on for a long time hence extra heat in an already warm room .

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Aidan • couple • ie
9
Pros:

Staff so friendly and so attentive, a credit to hospitality in Ireland. How to do it right. Compliments to all.

Cons:

Location.. Dunfanaghy a great place, superb for hospitality and golf.Dunfanghy golf course a jewel. Great sandy clean beaches. Lovely scenery. Weather a bonus. Arnolds hotel so convenient.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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835conorh • Friends getaway
10
Fantastic for groups of golfers
Pros:

Fantastic experience at Arnolds who looked after our large golf group brilliantly. Would highly recommend for large travelling groups.

2026-08-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Oonagh • couple • gb
4
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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susan • family_with_children • gb
9
Lovely
Pros:

Excellent location, a home from home, excellent staff, comfortable. Full of character. Very well run!

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Volker • extended_group • de
9
Nicht günstig aber gut.
Pros:

Gute Lage. Straße in der City direkt am Meer. Parkplatz hinterm Hotel (war voll!); 🏍️unmittelbar(!) vor dem Hoteleingang kostenlos an der Straße abgestellt. Pubessen mittags ok. Abendessen gediegen. Frühstück individuell (auch veggie) und liebevoll zubereitet.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee