Arnolds Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (905 reviews)
Main Street , Dunfanaghy , ie

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Packed lunches
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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

8.8
Based on 905 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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Ruth couple gb
9
Lovely friendly atmosphere in a very good position overlooking the sea front.
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were very good.
Aishline was a very caring and helpful staff member. I don’t know how to spell her name.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Micheal couple qa
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Micheal family_with_children qa
10
Excellent
Pros:

Extremely hospitable hotel. Owners of hotel done everything to make sure everything was good

Cons:

Everything

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Terry couple au
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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sandyb622 Couples Fermoy, County Cork
10
A gem to be experienced at the end of a long drive
Pros:

Our first ever visit to Arnolds Hotel was a treat and will definately be repeated.This family (4th generation) hotel is an example of personal attention seldom experienced except in a business where the staff are working in an environment where they are well trained, support each other, are prepared to multitask when needed, and enjoy their jobs,being led by owners who lead from the front.
Good food well presented by a chef who provides a menu that gives sufficient choice, supplemented each day , with specials for the day.
Bedrooms and bathrooms are not enormous but clean and comfortable. Excellent beds. Sea views are lovely from the front rooms but don't be disappointed if fully booked and you only have the others left. You'll sleep just as well- if you remember to turn down the radiator first!- because the views and beaches as you tour during the day are spectacular.

2026-04-22 via Tripadvisor
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Teresa couple gb
8
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
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Anthony extended_group gb
8
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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hambled Family
10
Excellent overall
Pros:

A wonderful family-run hotel with friendly, helpful staff and loads of charm. The restaurant is excellent. The rooms are very comfortable. I couldn’t find fault with my stay even if I’d wanted to, other than I’d like a few more vegetarian options, but what I had was very tasty indeed. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Arnold’s.

2026-04-15 via Tripadvisor
9
980doloresd Friends getaway Swords, County Dublin
10
Yummy homemade soup and soda bread
Pros:

Stopped for a bowl of soup, soda bread and tea. Very pleasantly surprised. Homemade vegetable soup and homemade soda bread was lovely, washed down with a big pot of tea. Our server, Lucy, was so pleasant and helpful...a real little ray of sunshine!

2026-04-13 via Tripadvisor
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LoveTravel547152 Couples Belfast City Region, Northern Ireland
10
Arnolds....perfection
Pros:

Yet again another fantastic visit to Arnolds and Dunfanaghy.
Donegal Time is very important to myself and my partner and Arnolds never fails to make our stay perfect.
We go because we can completely relax, de-stress and forget about the pressures of daily life and work. Arnolds makes that happen for us.
Breakfast choices are excellent and while we didn't have dinner in Arnolds we know the menu is great too.
Our room was clean and the bed perfectly comfortable.
Make no mistake we will be back again and again.
Huge thanks to all the team at Arnolds.

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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Bart couple us
9
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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AMCVN Family London, England
10
Relaxed, Cosy and Charming
Pros:

Arnold’s, Dunfanaghy

We went early at 18:30 and were glad we did — it filled up quickly and had a great buzz as the evening went on.

The brisket was absolutely delicious — rich, tender and full of flavour, exactly what you hope for on a grey evening. Others loved the chowder and fish and "proper" chips.

Service was spot on. Aoife was charming, efficient and struck that perfect balance of being attentive without hovering.

The whole place has a relaxed, cosy feel, and everything ran smoothly with quick, unobtrusive service.

A really enjoyable dinner from start to finish — just done properly.

2026-04-08 via Tripadvisor
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Jacinta couple gb
4
Comfortable hotel
Pros:

Breakfast was cold, haven’t move since covid time, had to book a time slit for breakfast. Majority of hotels do buffet breakfast where you help yourself

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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ElizabethBamforth Family London, England
10
Would recommend
Pros:

A really friendly hotel, staff cannot do enough for you. In the heart of the village so near lots of great pubs tho their own whiskey fly bar is really nice. Our room was bright and cheerful. Everything really clean, good breakfast.
Well priced for what you are getting.

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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Teppo family_with_children fi
8
Nice place to stay overnight near some of the prime attractions in the area.
Pros:

Good location next to the bay, parking both on premises and across the street. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Rooms are a bit worn, and the temperature on the cool side for our liking.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Julie couple ie
8
Pros:

Location and staff

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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512peterg Couples
10
Great stay
Pros:

Stayed one night with my wife can’t fault hotel great staff food and room no complaints at all we will be back ,thankyou

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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Shane solo_traveller ie
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
10
A very well run hotel, lovely staff, fantastic place to stay, highly recommend.
Pros:

Very friendly staff, the food was delicious, clean and tidy hotel, on Saturday night there was an Irish Folk band on, they were brilliant, it was great to hear local music.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Farrelly couple ie
9
Great stay, lovely friendly staff, great location, beautiful scenery, fantastic fresh tasty food
Pros:

Beautiful location, just beside the beach for nice stroll after fantastic breakfast. The selection was great and all freshly made. All staff very friendly and accommodating fir all your needs

Cons:

Bathroom needs a light over the mirror. Also a nightlight in the bedroom would be a good addition

2026-03-29 via Nuitee