About this property
In Dunfanaghy village, Arnolds has views of Sheephaven Bay, Horn Head and the sandy beach of Killahoey Strand. It offers many horse-riding activities and a restaurant with an AA Rosette award. Rooms at Arnold's Hotel are en suite, tastefully decorated with free wifi available and free parking. With bay views, Seascapes Restaurant uses quality local produce. There are seafood, ethnic and vegetarian choices. The homemade desserts are popular. Full Irish breakfasts are served every day. The Whiskey Fly Bar has real open fires and serves bar food daily, with live traditional Irish music during the season. Arnold's Hotel is in North Donegal, an easy drive from Ards Forest Park and Glenveagh National Park. Hotel guests get discounts for lake fishing trips, village craft shops and green fees at Dunfanaghy Golf Club.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Philip
Ireland
“Staff, location and facilities were excellent, being comfortable and welcoming.” - Brendan
United Kingdom
“Very warm and attentive staff throughout the hotel. Comfy and spacious room. Good value food and drink,” - Angela
United Kingdom
“We have been visiting Arnold’s hotel for 35 years. The hotel has always been somewhere very special to us and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.” - Paul
New Zealand
“The staff were very friendly and helpfull. Our accommodation was neat and clean. There was off street parking. There was a full cooked breakfast served in the restaurant that was very good.” - Grace
United Kingdom
“The location was very good. The room was a good size, although the bathroom was dated.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“I wanted to write a review to say how friendly, efficient and hard working all the bar, kitchen and restaurant serving staff are at the Arnold hotel. We stayed two nights on a very hot 1st weekend in July. Dunfanaghy was busy with visitors at...” - Donald
United Kingdom
“Great location facing the sea in a very pleasant coastal village” - Jim
United Kingdom
“Hotel in centre off the village, nice views out onto the water, a few nice pubs in the village. Had to leave early in the morning for the boat departure, staff arranged a continental breakfast early morning, helpful and pleasant.” - Fiona
United Kingdom
“A welcoming old school hotel. Friendly, helpful staff, delicious food.” - Vonla
United Kingdom
“Lovely small hotel. Room was very comfortable and clean. Great breakfast and The live music in the bar in the evening was 3 guys which were amazing. Would stay again.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Arnolds Restaurant
- CuisineIrish
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Please note that the property is located on upper-level floors with no lift access.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.