Arnolds Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (921 reviews)
Main Street , Dunfanaghy , ie

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 921 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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JOHN • couple • gb
9
Pros:

good breakfast, excellent location, and great evening meals

Cons:

Maybee needs an update, but a great place to stay

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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alangaston99 • Couples
10
Can't get better than this.
Pros:

A delightful relaxed stay in very comfortable accommodation. Staff excellent and very helpful. Restaurant very good and flexible about to meet requests. They prepared lovely Irish boiled potatoes just for us - a great treat for an Irish expat! Altogether a wonderful stay. Couldn't have been better. Oh, and I haven't mentioned the location which is superb.

2026-06-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Irene_Ron • couple • ie
8
Perfect place for a night in Dunfanaghy
Pros:

The room was nice and comfortable. Grear breakfast!

Cons:

The building could use a bit of renovation

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • ie
8
Could have been better
Pros:

Great food, lovely staff

Cons:

Bed quilts were heavy & bulky, pillows also.
Our room only had a light curtain, so it was bright from when sun came up.
A box of tissues and a fridge in the room would have been good

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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R7075URtommym • Family
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

Another fabulous stay at Arnolds, bed and breakfast was lovely. Staff brilliant as always, Kathy on reception is a superstar. Sorted our next trip for next year already. Highly Recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2026-06-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Paul • couple • gb
7
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • extended_group • ie
10
All the staff were top class
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • nl
6
Prima, vooral vanwege de omgeving
Pros:

De ligging is mooi, prachtige omgeving.
Vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

De plakkerige tafels bij het eten.
Dit kwam door de lak, maar is niet prettig.
Daardoor lijken ze vies.

Onze kamer was boven de pijp van de keuken, daardoor rook het niet aangenaam in onze kamer.
En de douche was matig, qua waterstraal

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Good value hotel in Dunfanaghy
Pros:

Great location in the centre of Dunfanaghy. Nice refurb of bathrooms. We were given an upgrade without asking. Good breakfast and dinner.

Cons:

Double glazing failure obscuring view

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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viv1512020 • Couples
8
Great stay by the sea
Pros:

We recently spent a night in Arnold’s Hotel Dunfanaghy.
We had a room overlooking the sea.
We were looked after very well by Aisling and her team.
Food for dinner and breakfast was excellent. Great variety.
We hope to return to this hotel when we are in the area again.

2026-06-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Ann • family_with_children • gb
10
A we wonderful comfortable,traditional hotel.
Pros:

Wonderful..traditional hotel..best place we stayed in on our trip...very relaxing place..going back!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • ie
9
Great location, food and comfort!!
Pros:

Really lovely hotel right on the beach, view is beautiful and the hotel is so cozy and comfortable. The staff were fantastic from check in, to the restaurant and the bar. The food in the restaurant was unreal, highly recommend.

Cons:

Nothing at all to say here, we had a great trip and would definitely stay again if we found our way back here.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Annemarie • family_with_children • gb
8
Would stay again
Pros:

Breakfast was terrific - highly recommend!

Cons:

Rooms a bit tired and could do with an upgrade but had a nice homely feel to the place. All staff very pleasant and helpful.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay apart from the weather
Pros:

Tasty and a goog choice

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Q1058BTlisal • Solo travel
10
You really must stay at the Arnolds Hotel.
Pros:

What a lovely hotel! The staff was so attentive. I needed a refrigerator and they set up the smallest, but most adequate refrigerator in my room that met my needs. The shortbread cookies were melt-in-your-mouth delicious! I brought some home to share with my staff. The breakfast wait-staff was kind and so accommodating. If we asked for modifications to the menu, it was always met with a 'can-do' attitude. Our room was lovely with a view overlooking the bay. We enjoyed exploring around Dunfanaghy and County Donegal. The Country Market on Saturday morning warmed my heart. It had a good selection of fresh vegetables, flowers, baked goods, and more. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. We certainly hope to return and stay at the Arnolds Hotel again.

2026-06-08 • via Tripadvisor
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David • couple • ie
8
Happy to recommend
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly and efficient staff.

Cons:

Small note about the shower pressure but other than that, all good.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Cara • couple • gb
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette • couple • gb
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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JeremyPFreeman • Friends getaway
10
Walking group enjoy home comforts at Arnolds
Pros:

We were a walking group staying 4 nights. Very friendly staff, food good and hotel very comfortable.There were 13 in our group. We could retire to lovely drawing room every evening to chat and some music.

2026-06-04 • via Tripadvisor
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aidan171 • Friends getaway
10
Super good
Pros:

Another super weekend stay at Arnold's in the vibrant town of Dunfanaghy.
All staff again super helpful and friendly.
Great selection of food for breakfast.
Most definitely will be back.

2026-06-02 • via Tripadvisor