Arnolds Hotel

3.0 star property

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
Fireplace
Golf
Individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

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 Stables
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Golf Club
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunfanaghy Workhouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Donegal (CFN)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room

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

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

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

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Dunfanaghy

Arnolds Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Workhouse. This 30-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

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

  • ‪Muck 'n' Muffins - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huckleberry Coffee Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Harbour Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Arnolds Hotel

Guests staying at Arnolds Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a garden. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. This beach hotel also has wedding services.
28-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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 free cancellation available at Arnolds Hotel?

Arnolds Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Arnolds Hotel?

As of Jun 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arnolds Hotel on Jun 17, 2026 start from $214, 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.

What's there to do near Arnolds Hotel?

Located steps from Dunfanaghy Stables, this hotel is in Dunfanaghy, and within a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Workhouse and Dunfanaghy Golf Club. You'll also find Doe Castle and Killahoey Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Arnolds Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Arnolds Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Arnolds Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Arnolds Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Arnolds Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an ocean-view restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Does Arnolds Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Arnolds Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Arnolds Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Seascapes.

Does Arnolds Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Arnolds Hotel.

Does Arnolds Hotel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Arnolds Hotel?

The closest major airport to Arnolds Hotel is Donegal (CFN), which is 25.5 mi away (33 minutes by car). Another top airport is Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield), which is located 24.7 mi away (34-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Arnolds Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Arnolds Hotel that offer a balcony.

Does Arnolds Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Arnolds Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Arnolds Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 233 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

Robert

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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8/10 Good

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
GOOD FOOD, GOOD BREAKFAST.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

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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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Sinead

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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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

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

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
Verified

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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6/10 Okay

Terry

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

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

Great stay

Had a lovely weekend at Arnolds. Comfortable room, great food and fantastic staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food also great Breakfast choice staff friendly room beautiful newly decorated Tops marks Busy place highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

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