Name: Arnolds Hotel
Address: Main Street, Dunfanaghy, Ireland, Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, IE
Price range: US$178–US$278 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

Across many reviews, Arnolds Hotel stands out for genuinely friendly, accommodating service, comfortable rooms—often quiet with sea views—and a central seafront location that’s walkable to pubs, restaurants, shops and beaches, with breakfast and the onsite restaurant frequently praised.

Guests also appreciate cozy lounge spaces and easy or nearby street parking. A few reviews mention minor refresh needs like tired carpets or towels, occasional food seasoning or temperature issues, and a derelict building opposite that affects the outlook. Expect a friendly, comfortable base in Dunfanaghy.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the popular onsite restaurant and bar, cozy lounge areas, and easy or nearby street parking.

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10

Janet

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable beds, duvets and pillows. Lovely quiet room overlooking the rear garden. Breakfasts were fantastic! Evening meals good, nice spacious dining room. Waiting staff were polite, friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Lounge area was cosy and comfortable, desk staff were friendly and helpful. We will be back.

10

Jasmine

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a wonderful stay. My husband and I are traveling on our honeymoon and they made it so special for us. From special notes and Prosecco in our room to remembering where we wanted to sit for dinner and putting us in the same spot for breakfast. Rooms are nicely updated (carpets are a bit tired) but the location, trad music, bar and restaurant are amazing. Highly recommend a stay at the Arnold's Hotel.

10

Jean-Michel

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon séjour d'une nuit dans l'hôtel Arnolds face à la mer. Possibilité de parking gratuit dans la rue face à l'hôtel. Restaurant dans l'hôtel très populaire et cuisine internationale de bon niveau.

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10

Mary

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. The room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was a real joy - proper menu with food cooked to order and polite servers - not the self service buffet we are all used to these days. The atmosphere in the lobby and lounge is warm and homely. We cannot fault the hotel and will recommend it to family and friends.

10

Deborah

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in perfect location for a visit to Dunfanaghy. Very good restaurant onsite, and easy walk to additional restaurants, plus pubs and shopping.

10

Julie

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful reception staff in this iconic hotel which oozes history of celebrations from past eras. A lovely regal presence as soon as you enter with vibrant red sitting room around a fireplace. Our room was large with tasteful velvet drapes showcasing a delightful water view. Such a lovely stay - Thank you Arnolds

8

Robert

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable throughout. Good food. Great, friendly service. Shame about the derelict building opposite not within their control of course. Easy parking.

10

Robert

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to all pubs and restaurants in the village The ONLY hotel in the village

10

Rebecca

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the ambience and the modernised restaurant.

10

Thomas

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and excellent dinner and breakfast at the onsite restaurant!

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean, with several mentions of immaculate or spotlessly clean spaces; a few note tired carpets or towels needing an upgrade.

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10

Jasmine

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a wonderful stay. My husband and I are traveling on our honeymoon and they made it so special for us. From special notes and Prosecco in our room to remembering where we wanted to sit for dinner and putting us in the same spot for breakfast. Rooms are nicely updated (carpets are a bit tired) but the location, trad music, bar and restaurant are amazing. Highly recommend a stay at the Arnold's Hotel.

10

Anne

22 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From check-in to check-out we were looked after very well by friendly and efficient staff. We were given a free upgrade to a sea view room. The room was large, clean, warm and very comfortable. The bathroom was also spotlessly clean and warm with toiletries provided. We had a lovely meal in the restaurant that night. There was a well varied menu and service was good. There was also a large selection on the breakfast menu - I would definitely recommed the eggs royale. We hope to be back at Arnolds in the not too distant future.

8

Nicola

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Camera spaziosa e curata. Bagno moderno e di buone dimensioni, con spazi per appoggiare oggetti. Colazione varia e di ottima qualità. Personale gentile e premuroso.

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Karen

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

6

Lesley

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Barbara

29 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly, clean and comfortable. Very good breakfast

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often quiet, with many being spacious or newly updated and several offering sea views; a few mention dated elements or a tight bathroom.

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10

Jasmine

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a wonderful stay. My husband and I are traveling on our honeymoon and they made it so special for us. From special notes and Prosecco in our room to remembering where we wanted to sit for dinner and putting us in the same spot for breakfast. Rooms are nicely updated (carpets are a bit tired) but the location, trad music, bar and restaurant are amazing. Highly recommend a stay at the Arnold's Hotel.

10

Allison

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good sized comfortable room in this hotel. The hotel breakfast is very good and included both hot and cold options. Hotel is located in heart of village and close to other shops and other bars. Reception was happy to give directions on local beauty spots.

10

Mary

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. The room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was a real joy - proper menu with food cooked to order and polite servers - not the self service buffet we are all used to these days. The atmosphere in the lobby and lounge is warm and homely. We cannot fault the hotel and will recommend it to family and friends.

8

Nicola

13 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Camera spaziosa e curata. Bagno moderno e di buone dimensioni, con spazi per appoggiare oggetti. Colazione varia e di ottima qualità. Personale gentile e premuroso.

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Julie

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful reception staff in this iconic hotel which oozes history of celebrations from past eras. A lovely regal presence as soon as you enter with vibrant red sitting room around a fireplace. Our room was large with tasteful velvet drapes showcasing a delightful water view. Such a lovely stay - Thank you Arnolds

10

patricia

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly welcome, large, comfortable room with view. Good food and service The area is spoilt by derelict hotel opposite but this didn't spoil our visit. We would recommend.

6

Lesley

12 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Teresa

18 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Delicious food also great Breakfast choice staff friendly room beautiful newly decorated Tops marks Busy place highly recommend

10

Egil

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, quiet room, good bed and a bathtub: A relaxing stay

10

Ann

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arnold’s was just perfect. Location is perfect, right in the town and the most beautiful beaches. The staff are super friendly, after a confusion with Check In, staff were excellent and handled situation brilliantly.Out room was beautiful with the most outstanding views across the bay.. we will def be coming back. And would recommend it!

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Service

Service is consistently friendly, attentive, and helpful across reception and dining, with staff handling requests and issues efficiently.

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10

Janet

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable beds, duvets and pillows. Lovely quiet room overlooking the rear garden. Breakfasts were fantastic! Evening meals good, nice spacious dining room. Waiting staff were polite, friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Lounge area was cosy and comfortable, desk staff were friendly and helpful. We will be back.

10

Michelle

22 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was fantastic and very helpful!! We had car trouble and they were wonderful about helping us!

10

David

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were excellent. All staff were eager to please and were professional throughout our stay. Unfortunately, the food slightly let us down. My wife's main course kn our first evening was overly salted so she had to leave it. I tried it and also found it salty. First day breakfast was good but 2nd day breakfast was warm but not hot. Other than these minor points, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

10

Joakim

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The service, was exceptionell! The kindness and friendliness, wow!

10

Mary

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. The room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was a real joy - proper menu with food cooked to order and polite servers - not the self service buffet we are all used to these days. The atmosphere in the lobby and lounge is warm and homely. We cannot fault the hotel and will recommend it to family and friends.

10

Kathleen

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful stay at Arnold’s, was thankful they were able to extend our stay. Staff were amazing and friendly. Lovely scenery and walkable throughout the town. Can’t wait to return!

10

Julie

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Delightful reception staff in this iconic hotel which oozes history of celebrations from past eras. A lovely regal presence as soon as you enter with vibrant red sitting room around a fireplace. Our room was large with tasteful velvet drapes showcasing a delightful water view. Such a lovely stay - Thank you Arnolds

10

Jay

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful when it came to drying our wet clothes at no extra cost

10

Karen

16 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ann

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arnold’s was just perfect. Location is perfect, right in the town and the most beautiful beaches. The staff are super friendly, after a confusion with Check In, staff were excellent and handled situation brilliantly.Out room was beautiful with the most outstanding views across the bay.. we will def be coming back. And would recommend it!

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Location

Seafront and central in Dunfanaghy, walkable to pubs, restaurants, shops, and beaches, and a good base for exploring Donegal; a couple of reviews mention a derelict building opposite.

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10

Allison

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had a good sized comfortable room in this hotel. The hotel breakfast is very good and included both hot and cold options. Hotel is located in heart of village and close to other shops and other bars. Reception was happy to give directions on local beauty spots.

8

Jeri

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and nice location.

8

Alison

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel on the sea front,friendly staff and excellent food

10

Jean-Michel

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon séjour d'une nuit dans l'hôtel Arnolds face à la mer. Possibilité de parking gratuit dans la rue face à l'hôtel. Restaurant dans l'hôtel très populaire et cuisine internationale de bon niveau.

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Kathleen

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful stay at Arnold’s, was thankful they were able to extend our stay. Staff were amazing and friendly. Lovely scenery and walkable throughout the town. Can’t wait to return!

10

Robert

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great base to explore Donegal, great staff and incuded bfast was excellent.

10

Nelson

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly atmosphere, staff very attentive & helpful. Great location for interesting walks & variety of beaches

10

Deborah

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in perfect location for a visit to Dunfanaghy. Very good restaurant onsite, and easy walk to additional restaurants, plus pubs and shopping.

8

Robert

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable throughout. Good food. Great, friendly service. Shame about the derelict building opposite not within their control of course. Easy parking.

10

Robert

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to all pubs and restaurants in the village The ONLY hotel in the village

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and variety, including cooked-to-order options, and dinners at the onsite restaurant are well regarded; some note occasional seasoning, temperature, or seafood variety issues.

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10

Janet

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable beds, duvets and pillows. Lovely quiet room overlooking the rear garden. Breakfasts were fantastic! Evening meals good, nice spacious dining room. Waiting staff were polite, friendly and efficient, nothing was too much trouble. Lounge area was cosy and comfortable, desk staff were friendly and helpful. We will be back.

10

David

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were excellent. All staff were eager to please and were professional throughout our stay. Unfortunately, the food slightly let us down. My wife's main course kn our first evening was overly salted so she had to leave it. I tried it and also found it salty. First day breakfast was good but 2nd day breakfast was warm but not hot. Other than these minor points, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

10

Marjory

9 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend! A great place to stay. Recommend the excellent sea view rooms. Excellent breakfast and great dinner in the Bistro

10

Jean-Michel

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Très bon séjour d'une nuit dans l'hôtel Arnolds face à la mer. Possibilité de parking gratuit dans la rue face à l'hôtel. Restaurant dans l'hôtel très populaire et cuisine internationale de bon niveau.

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Mary

22 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay. The room was quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was a real joy - proper menu with food cooked to order and polite servers - not the self service buffet we are all used to these days. The atmosphere in the lobby and lounge is warm and homely. We cannot fault the hotel and will recommend it to family and friends.

10

Maggie

15 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

My husband & I really enjoyed every aspect of our stay. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful & efficient. Breakfasts were delicious with lots of variety. Also we dined in the hotel every night. Again food was of the highest quality & we saw no reason to dine elsewhere

10

Deborah

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in perfect location for a visit to Dunfanaghy. Very good restaurant onsite, and easy walk to additional restaurants, plus pubs and shopping.

8

Anne

3 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Really liked the hotel and the staff. Nothing was too much bother. Diappointed that there were not more fish options on the menu! Also the seafood linguine contained very little fish. The breakfast menu was extensive, plenty of variety .Food was very tasty. Overall it was a very pleasant stay.

8

CHARLES

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

GOOD FOOD, GOOD BREAKFAST.

10

Thomas

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and excellent dinner and breakfast at the onsite restaurant!

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Month	Average price
January	US$176
February	US$158
March	US$144
April	US$154
May	US$185
June	US$198
July	US$197
August	US$212
September	US$198
October	US$160
November	US$145
December	US$139

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8 $202	9 $227	10	11	12
13	14 $197	15 $225	16 $198	17 $202	18 $227	19
20 $198	21 $202	22 $203	23 $206	24 $202	25 $231	26
27 $206	28 $202	29 $203	30 $202

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $203	2 $216	3 $278
4 $183	5 $183	6 $205	7 $178	8 $183	9 $202	10 $274
11 $182	12 $183	13 $183	14 $190	15 $183	16	17
18 $207	19 $183	20 $183	21 $183	22 $190	23 $219	24 $214
25 $212	26 $212	27 $194	28 $194	29 $199	30 $207	31 $207

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