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Arnolds Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with restaurant, near Dunfanaghy Golf Club

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Overlooking the ocean, Arnolds Hotel offers a tranquil retreat near Dunfanaghy Golf Club. Explore the nearby Killahoey Beach or enjoy cycling and horseback riding on site. With a cozy firepit, garden views from Seascapes restaurant, and helpful staff on hand.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Bike rental

For families (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is $180
$204 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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
  • Marble Hill Strand - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Donegal (CFN) - 33 min drive
  • Letterkenny (LTR-Letterkenny Airfield) - 34 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Arnolds Hotel

  • Arnolds Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Dunfanaghy Golf Club and Dunfanaghy Workhouse. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Seascapes, which serves dinner and offers ocean views. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 30 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Toys
  • Children's books

What to do

  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Beach access
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Toaster
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Dining table
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Seascapes - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 per person

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Does Arnolds Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arnolds Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Arnolds Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arnolds Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Arnolds Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arnolds Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Arnolds Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Arnolds Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arnolds Hotel?

Yes, Seascapes offers ocean views.

What's the area around Arnolds Hotel like?

Arnolds Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Dunfanaghy Workhouse and 7 minutes' walk from Dunfanaghy Golf Club.

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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

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a varied menu, delicious food, and excellent service. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, lovely staff and good food.
teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
JUNE, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and excellent dinner and breakfast at the onsite restaurant!
Thomas, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

GOOD FOOD, GOOD BREAKFAST.
CHARLES, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel staff are lovely great breakfast comfy bed and excellent location Can’t wait to return
Deirdre, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great staff and nice location.
Jeri, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were excellent and entertainment was excellent
Brian, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel on the sea front,friendly staff and excellent food
Alison, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A very nice little hotel in a nice town. Food was very good - both dinner and breakfast.
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in perfect location for a visit to Dunfanaghy. Very good restaurant onsite, and easy walk to additional restaurants, plus pubs and shopping.
Deborah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a very pleasant and comfortable stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful
Robert, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room fine. Front desk was friendly and courteous.
Terry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly atmosphere, rooms fantastic sea view, most enjoyable.
Mrs E, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing staff, very kind and attentive.
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing stay

Friendly staff, quiet room, good bed and a bathtub: A relaxing stay
Egil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and quiet room with a really comfortable bed
Pauline, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay again. Great staff and food. Lovely staff and relaxing break
Sinead, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient to all pubs and restaurants in the village The ONLY hotel in the village
Robert, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Homely atmosphere and superb friendly staff
Samuel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great stay

We stayed for one night. The staff were very friendly, very comfortable bed and nicely decorated room. Would stay again
Laura, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We had a wonderful stay, the hotel is very central, the Sunday roast was superb. Staff were great, overall a perfect night qway.
Desmond, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly atmosphere, staff very attentive & helpful. Great location for interesting walks & variety of beaches
Nelson, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 😊
JANE, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Lesley, 1-night trip