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 Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • 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 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room - Above the bar

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

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About this property

Arnolds Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, wedding services and a garden are on-site.
Arnolds Hotel offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated accommodation includes dining tables. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Arnolds Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Dunfanaghy Stables. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy ocean views while dining at Seascapes
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals and bicycles to rent
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Workhouse
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.
Seascapes – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant only serves dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

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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Arnolds Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 232 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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

CHARLES

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeri

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mrs E

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

6/10 Okay

Terry

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

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

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
Verified

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