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Arnolds Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel near Dunfanaghy Golf Club

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Golf
Daily full breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Standard Double Room - Above the bar | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Main Street, Dunfanaghy, Donegal
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Horn Head
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room - Above the bar | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room - Above the bar | Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dunfanaghy

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Dunfanaghy hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Workhouse. Also, Killahoey Beach is within 2 miles (3 km) and Horn Head is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • 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 - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Horn Head - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Go Leor - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Arnolds Hotel

3-star beach hotel near Dunfanaghy Golf Club
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. The family-friendly Arnolds Hotel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours).

This 3-star Dunfanaghy hotel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Arnolds Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated accommodations include dining tables. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Games
  • Horseback riding/rentals

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arnolds Hotel to the airport?

Arnolds Hotel is 25.5 mi (33-min drive) away from the Donegal (CFN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arnolds Hotel?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arnolds Hotel on Nov 20, 2025 start from $131.49, excluding 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.

Does Arnolds Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arnolds Hotel.

How close is Arnolds Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.7 mi (2-min drive) from Killahoey Beach and 3.8 mi (8-min drive) from Marble Hill Strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arnolds Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arnolds Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Arnolds Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arnolds Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Arnolds Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Arnolds Hotel have a pool?

Arnolds Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Arnolds Hotel have a restaurant?

Arnolds Hotel is home to Seascapes, which features ocean views.

Does Arnolds Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arnolds Hotel to downtown Dunfanaghy?

Arnolds Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Dunfanaghy.

Arnolds Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 215 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience and the modernised restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeri

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARY

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

6/10 Okay

NEVILLE

Liked: Room comfort

Could do better

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheenaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with partner
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

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

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

Sinead

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Traveled with family
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

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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