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Arnolds Hotel

Property class: 3
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Killahoey Beach

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A room with a large window offering a view of a coastal landscape, including hills and a body of water.
A golf course with a water body and hills in the background.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy hills, and a clear sky.
A breakfast table with a coffee pot, utensils, and food items.
A picnic area with a stone bench and a wooden picnic table, overlooking a body of water and a sunset sky.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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, Killahoey Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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 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
  • Horn Head - 11 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patsy Dan's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rusty Oven - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Galley - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Arnolds Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Killahoey Beach
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

  • Bed sheets 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
  • Individually decorated
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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 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.

Property class

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

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 Oct 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arnolds Hotel on Nov 26, 2026 start from $146, 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.

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. 157 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with wonderful friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely staff and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds uncomfortable, overpriced but friendly staff. Good location to explore Donegal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel. Very enjoyable stay. Lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with a breakfast included. Right on Main Street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great base to explore Donegal, great staff and incuded bfast was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property exceeded our expectations
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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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8/10 Good

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

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and cosy room. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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

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

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

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

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

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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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the ambience and the modernised restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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