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Arnolds Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the oceanside firepit with stunning views, then head out for cycling and horseback riding adventures just steps from this coastal retreat

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A room with a large window offering a view of a coastal landscape, including hills and a body of water. - Arnolds Hotel (Dunfanaghy)
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Arnolds Hotel overlooks the ocean near Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Killahoey Beach. Guests can cycle or go horseback riding on the property, unwind by the cozy firepit, and dine at Seascapes restaurant with garden views. The attentive staff enhances the tranquil experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Twin Room (Standard Twin Room - Above the bar)

A hotel room with two beds, teal bedding, a painting of a sunset, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Twin Room (Standard Twin Room - Above the bar)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed - Above the bar

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a radiator, and wall-mounted lights.

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed - Above the bar

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Standard Double Room - Above the bar)

A room with a red sofa, a yellow armchair, a bed with a blue bedspread, and a view of the sea through a window with blue curtains.

Double Room (Standard Double Room - Above the bar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Triple Room (Standard Triple Room - Above the bar)

A room with a large window offering a view of a coastal landscape, including hills and a body of water.

Triple Room (Standard Triple Room - Above the bar)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE RUN OF HOUSE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunfanaghy, Arnolds Hotel is near the beach. Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Cloughaneely Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Killahoey Beach and Horn Head. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Carrigart Riding Stables. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Dunfanaghy travel guide
Map
Main Street, Dunfanaghy, Donegal

What's nearby

  • Dunfanaghy Stables
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Killahoey Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marble Hill Strand
    9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Patsy Dan's
    2 min walk
  • The Rusty Oven
    2 min walk
  • Muck 'n' Muffins
    2 min walk
  • Starfish Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Cafe Go Leor
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Seascapes

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Rating provided by Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority of Ireland, source of official star ratings for accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnolds Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Arnolds Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Arnolds Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Arnolds Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Arnolds Hotel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Dunfanaghy hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Workhouse. Killahoey Beach and Horn Head are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Arnolds Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast staff were very helpful nothing was no trouble this was my second time staying will return again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay in Arnolds Hotel. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean and comfortable, food was tasty and bar was cosy. We would definitley book to go again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and very supportive of all our needs. Wonderful food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent dinner and breakfast at the onsite restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely retirement stay this time. Room excellent with refurbished bathroom. Food excellent with lovely attentive staff, well done girl’s especially ABBIE. Can’t wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel staff are lovely great breakfast comfy bed and excellent location Can’t wait to return
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeri

Great staff and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GOOD FOOD, GOOD BREAKFAST.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff who go above and beyond to serve. Breakfast served to table. Bed could have been a bit more comfortable but for the cost it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel on the sea front,friendly staff and excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent and entertainment was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculate and just the right temperature, food was beautiful and such friendly and welcoming staff, Maryellen was so friendly and helpful. Definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very nice little hotel in a nice town. Food was very good - both dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in perfect location for a visit to Dunfanaghy. Very good restaurant onsite, and easy walk to additional restaurants, plus pubs and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs E

Liked: Amenities
Lovely friendly atmosphere, rooms fantastic sea view, most enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a very pleasant and comfortable stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Egil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing stay

Friendly staff, quiet room, good bed and a bathtub: A relaxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and quiet room with a really comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very kind and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay again. Great staff and food. Lovely staff and relaxing break
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Samuel

Homely atmosphere and superb friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to all pubs and restaurants in the village The ONLY hotel in the village
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Room fine. Front desk was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay

We stayed for one night. The staff were very friendly, very comfortable bed and nicely decorated room. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024