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Hotel Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables

Beachfront. Property is on or right next to the beach. Beachfront
Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables

Main Street, . Dunfanaghy, Ireland – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 300 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
300 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Location

    9.5

  • Total

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

Lovely historic architecture. Friendly host and staff. Beautiful views.

Marshall Ireland

Excellent location for overnight stay as we drove through beautiful north Donegal. First visited the district in 1963! The hotel was welcoming and comfortable with good food and large bedroom. Love the wide pillows which fit the super-king size bed!

Mary Ireland

Location, location, location! This hotel overlooks a lovely Bay and the beach is across the road from the hotel. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and this all made our stay (2 nights) very pleasant. The area of Dunfanaghy is absolutely amazing and a good location to explore all the great things around there.

Tanja Ireland

A family owned hotel with total focus on the guests

Garrow United Kingdom

Location. Excellent friendly staff. Main street close to everything in the village including pubs and centra. The beds were comfy and the shower was hot. The Full Irish breakfast was tasty and hot, excellent coffee and mushrooms.

Shannon United States of America

Great location for exploring the Gaeltacht area of Donegal. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants within walking distance so no driving required in the evenings!

Tonry Ireland

The location is excellent for access to the lovely village of Dunfanaghy. This is a comfortable little country hotel with excellent parking facilities.

Cr39 United Kingdom

Staff were exceptional, nothing is a problem and they were so accommodating. They are doing an excellent job especially in this covid climate. Location also great.

Lmac15 United Kingdom

Had a great overnight stay here. Hotel was lovely, very comfortable, great location. Room was lovely with view of sea. Had breakfast and dinner must say food was exceptional. Staff were very friendly and could not do enough for us. Will definitely stay there again. Fabulous place Dunfanaghy.

Yvonne Ireland

Lovely breakfast,everything was good,friendly staff,love the location.

Noreen Ireland

Excellent location!

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8.2
Very Good
300 reviews
  • 9.5

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
  • Highly rated for:
    Nearby beaches
  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Great neighborhood
  • Highly rated for:
    Very comfy beds
  • Highly rated for:
    Great breakfast
  • Highly rated for:
    Great breakfast
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Lovely historic architecture. Friendly host and staff. Beautiful views.”
    Marshall Marshall Ireland Ireland
  • “Excellent location for overnight stay as we drove through beautiful north Donegal. First visited the district in 1963! The hotel was welcoming and comfortable with good food and large bedroom.”
    Mary Mary Ireland Ireland
  • “Location, location, location! This hotel overlooks a lovely Bay and the beach is across the road from the hotel.”
    Tanja Tanja Ireland Ireland
  • “A family owned hotel with total focus on the guests”
    Garrow Garrow United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location. Excellent friendly staff. Main street close to everything in the village including pubs and centra. The beds were comfy and the shower was hot.”
    Shannon Shannon United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location for exploring the Gaeltacht area of Donegal. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants within walking distance so no driving required in the evenings!”
    Tonry Tonry Ireland Ireland
  • “The location is excellent for access to the lovely village of Dunfanaghy. This is a comfortable little country hotel with excellent parking facilities.”
    Cr39 Cr39 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were exceptional, nothing is a problem and they were so accommodating. They are doing an excellent job especially in this covid climate. Location also great.”
    Lmac15 Lmac15 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Had a great overnight stay here. Hotel was lovely, very comfortable, great location. Room was lovely with view of sea. Had breakfast and dinner must say food was exceptional.”
    Yvonne Yvonne Ireland Ireland
  • “Lovely breakfast,everything was good,friendly staff,love the location.”
    Noreen Noreen Ireland Ireland

In Dunfanaghy village, Arnolds has views of Sheephaven Bay, Horn Head and the sandy beach of Killahoey Strand. It offers many horseback riding activities and a restaurant with an AA Rosette award.

Rooms at Arnold's Hotel have private bathrooms, with scenic views and room service. Guests get free car parking and internet access. Free newspapers are available in the lobby.

Arnold's Hotel has an Equestrian Centre, offering riding lessons and trail rides. Some guest discounts are available.

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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Bar
Beachfront

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낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

냨 Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

끉 Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

끸 Free private parking available at the hotel

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  • Marshall Ireland

    “Lovely historic architecture. Friendly host and staff. Beautiful views. ”

  • Mary Ireland

    “Excellent location for overnight stay as we drove through beautiful north Donegal. First visited the district in 1963! The hotel was welcoming and comfortable with good food and large bedroom. Love the wide pillows which fit the super-king size bed!” Read more

  • Tanja Ireland

    “Location, location, location! This hotel overlooks a lovely Bay and the beach is across the road from the hotel. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful and this all made our stay (2 nights) very pleasant. The area of Dunfanaghy is absolutely amazing and a good location to explore all the great things around there.” Read more

  • Garrow United Kingdom

    “A family owned hotel with total focus on the guests”

  • Shannon United States of America

    “Location. Excellent friendly staff. Main street close to everything in the village including pubs and centra. The beds were comfy and the shower was hot. The Full Irish breakfast was tasty and hot, excellent coffee and mushrooms.”

  • Tonry Ireland

    “Great location for exploring the Gaeltacht area of Donegal. Lots of nice pubs and restaurants within walking distance so no driving required in the evenings!”

  • Cr39 United Kingdom

    “The location is excellent for access to the lovely village of Dunfanaghy. This is a comfortable little country hotel with excellent parking facilities.”

  • Lmac15 United Kingdom

    “Staff were exceptional, nothing is a problem and they were so accommodating. They are doing an excellent job especially in this covid climate. Location also great. ”

  • Yvonne Ireland

    “Had a great overnight stay here. Hotel was lovely, very comfortable, great location. Room was lovely with view of sea. Had breakfast and dinner must say food was exceptional. Staff were very friendly and could not do enough for us. Will definitely stay there again. Fabulous place Dunfanaghy.” Read more

  • Noreen Ireland

    “Lovely breakfast,everything was good,friendly staff,love the location.”

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  • Hello, have you music at weekends and any thing on for Halloween. One more thing, do you do gluten free Afternoon tea. Regards Marie

    Good Afternoon, At the minute inline with covid 19 guidlines we do not have live music in the hotel. We will have the Halloween schedule ready in the coming weeks Kind regards Aoife


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  • Hello, is this room at the front of Arnolds Hotel...Lisa W

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  • Do you have a lift in the hotel ?

    Good evening, We don not have a lift within the hotel, but the rooms can be accessed with a ramp to the rear of the hotel. Kind regards Aoife


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  • Hello, have you music at weekends and any thing on for Halloween. One more thing, do you do gluten free Afternoon tea. Regards Marie

    Good Afternoon, At the minute inline with covid 19 guidlines we do not have live music in the hotel. We will have the Halloween schedule ready in the coming weeks Kind regards Aoife


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  • Hello, is this room at the front of Arnolds Hotel...Lisa W

    Sorry what date do you arrive


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    Good evening, We don not have a lift within the hotel, but the rooms can be accessed with a ramp to the rear of the hotel. Kind regards Aoife


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    17.8 miles
  • City of Derry Airport
    33.4 miles
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    Food: Irish

    Menu: À la carte

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Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
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  • Pets are not allowed.

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  • Live music/Performance
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Library
  • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Pets are not allowed.

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  • Guests staying at Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet

  • The prices at Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables is 500 feet from the center of Dunfanaghy.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables.

  • Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables has 1 restaurant:

    • Arnolds Restaurant

  • Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental (additional charge)
    • Library
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables by:

    • Car 50min

  • Room options at Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • BBasic Room

  • Check-in at Arnolds Hotel & Riding Stables is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.4
  • Comfort8.3
  • Value for money7.5
  • Location9.5
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