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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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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 Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is €142
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb

Room options

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Cots/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room - Above the bar

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room - Above the bar

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Toaster
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Dunfanaghy, Arnolds Hotel is near the beach. Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Cloughaneely Golf Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Killahoey Beach and Horn Head. Travelling 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 km
  • Dunfanaghy Golf Club
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Killahoey Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Horn Head
    13 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Shack
    9 min drive
  • Huckleberry Coffee Shop
    8 min drive
  • Patsy Dan's
    2 min walk
  • Cafe Go Leor
    9 min drive
  • Second Edition
    5 min walk

About this property

Arnolds Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Dunfanaghy Golf Club
Located close to Dunfanaghy Workhouse and Killahoey Beach, Arnolds Hotel provides a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling and horse riding at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, Seascapes, features ocean views and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and smoke-free property
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Outdoor furniture and games
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 28-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, toasters and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 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

  • Smoke-free property

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 major 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Arnolds Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arnolds Hotel?

As of 29 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arnolds Hotel on 6 Feb 2026 start from €142.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Arnolds Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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).

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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. 141 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 220 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Jeri

Great staff and nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs E

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely location

Lovely location in Dunfanaghy. Easy check-in. Friendly helpful staff and good breakfast. Room was ok, but bathroom a bit tight and towels really need upgrading - perhaps I expected more for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful reception staff in this iconic hotel which oozes history of celebrations from past eras. A lovely regal presence as soon as you enter with vibrant red sitting room around a fireplace. Our room was large with tasteful velvet drapes showcasing a delightful water view. Such a lovely stay - Thank you Arnolds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay, the hotel is very central, the Sunday roast was superb. Staff were great, overall a perfect night qway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely atmosphere in the hotel and the staff allowed you to feel very at home, customer service outstanding and we would definitely stay again. Thank you Arnold’s 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere, staff very attentive & helpful. Great location for interesting walks & variety of beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Well run busy hotel

Very comfortable throughout. Good food. Great, friendly service. Shame about the derelict building opposite not within their control of course. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful when it came to drying our wet clothes at no extra cost
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay at Arnold’s, was thankful they were able to extend our stay. Staff were amazing and friendly. Lovely scenery and walkable throughout the town. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The service - Legend

The service, was exceptionell! The kindness and friendliness, wow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel. Staff very helpful. Food very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024