Reviews of No 2 The Arch
The Diamond, Carndonagh, Ireland
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewConvenient location.
Music from the bar and people talking very loudly outside it until after 1:00AM. Only window was a skylight about 20 feet up that I couldn’t close, so I got all the noise.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re pleased you found the location convenient and the room comfortable, we’re very sorry that the noise and room setup affected your night’s sleep. We understand how important a restful stay is, and this isn’t the experience we want for our guests. We’ll review how best to manage expectations around weekend music and noise, and look at practical improvements where possible. Your comments are appreciated and will help us improve.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re pleased you found the location convenient and the room comfortable, we’re very sorry that the noise and room setup affected your night’s sleep. We understand how important a restful stay is, … Show more
Reviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt’s brand spanking new, right in the centre. Staff were wonderful. Proper tea mugs in room.
No breakfast( even continental or just biscuits with tea). I was on a weekend so loud noise till 1am. Did speak to staff and they explained it’s from next door. It was the weekend so maybe weekdays it’s fine?
Thank you for your kind words about our team and facilities — we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and the little touches like proper tea mugs in the room. We unfortunately do not have catering facilities which is why we list without breakfast. We are always happy to give recommendations for cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance. Weekend nights in the town can be lively, and while the noise usually settles before 1am, we understand this can impact light sleepers. Thank you again for your comments, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back, perhaps on a quieter weekday stay.
Thank you for your kind words about our team and facilities — we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and the little touches like proper tea mugs in the room. We unfortunately do not have catering facilities which is why we list without break… Show more
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were great
Will be back
Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Our team will be delighted to welcome you back to The Arch again soon!
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewLocation is great, easy to find, plenty of parking outside.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and found both our staff and location such a highlight. We’re glad everything worked out smoothly with your booking, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back to The Arch again.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and found both our staff and location such a highlight. We’re glad everything worked out smoothly with your booking, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back to The… Show more
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery clean unfortunately bit noisy downstairs 😕
Noise went on till late in pub
Thank you for your kind comments about the cleanliness and comfort of your stay — we’re delighted you rated us so highly. We’re sorry the pub noise carried later than expected and disturbed you. Being right on the Diamond does mean the atmosphere can be lively at times. We appreciate your feedback and would love the chance to welcome you back to The Arch again.
Thank you for your kind comments about the cleanliness and comfort of your stay — we’re delighted you rated us so highly. We’re sorry the pub noise carried later than expected and disturbed you. Being right on the Diamond does mean the atmo… Show more
Reviewed: 20 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewPlace was clean & comfortable
It is a little compact but it was fine, there is no window but a sky light but didn't bother us!!
Thank you for your lovely review. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to The Arch anytime.
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewFriendly and happy to help at all times. Easy to deal with.
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted you found our team friendly and helpful throughout your stay — it’s exactly the experience we want for our guests. We’d love to welcome you back to The Arch again soon.
Reviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat location. Lovely comfy bed and nice linen. Very clean.
Would have been nice to have extra things such as complimentary biscuits and bottle water
Thank you for your feedback. We also appreciate your suggestions. We’d be happy to welcome you back to The Arch.
Reviewed: 11 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewIt was clean and in a central location
Their was no window in the room, just a small sky light in a shaft. The room was noisy with chat from the pub downstairs and little sound proofing between hallway and bedrooms.
Thank you for your feedback. Your comments are appreciated and will help us consider ways to improve the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to The Arch in the future.
Reviewed: 25 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVery clean,.recently renovated room.
The room was above a pub, which we knew, but the noise was unbearable. We expected noise.til midnight, but we ended up phoning the host at 2.15am as the racket was so loud from downstairs. I think it was a.private party - but don't let out the rooms if you are expecting noise.til that late. It's not reasonable
Reviewed: 10 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewRoom was very comfortable
It was directly over pub n music was loud
Reviewed: 5 August 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewBed and pillows were so comfortable. Loved the mugs for the tea.
No blind on the velux window. It would be nice to have had some biscuits.
Reviewed: 5 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWas spotless. Crisp bedding, really comfortable bed. Yes there is a little noise from the bar below but that is stated when booking. Shower was lovely. Can't fault thie place at all.
Reviewed: 3 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewBreakfast wasn't included. Room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable.
Nothing
Reviewed: 16 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewBeth and Hanna looked after us very well, The time was spotless to to a very high standard, we didn't get a chance to try the hot tub maybe next time
We liked it all