Hotels on the beach in Donegal County, Ireland
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Donegal County. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in September 2026.
The List 6 Amazing Beach Hotels in Donegal County
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1 Dunagree Bed & Breakfast Greencastle
Dunagree Bed & Breakfast in Greencastle provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The bed and breakfast provides garden views and a sun terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The rooms are equipped with heating facilities. Stroove Beach is a 7-minute walk from the bed and breakfast, while Guildhall is 24 miles away.
Address Lower Road, Shroove, Greencastle, Donegal Show on map- Water sports facility
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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2 Cherrytree House B&B Moville
Offering mountain views, Cherrytree House B&B in Moville provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. With free private parking, the property is 11 miles from Guildhall and 12 miles from Walls of Derry. The bed and breakfast offers sea views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, free toiletries, and walk-in shower. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. Continental and full English/Irish breakfast options with fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruit are available. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Buncrana Golf Club is 13 miles from Cherrytree House B&B, while Donegal County Museum is 29 miles away.
Address Cabry, Quigleys Point, off the R238 Show on map -
3 Puffin Lodge Killybegs
Puffin Lodge in Killybegs provides adults-only accommodations with a private beach area, a garden, and a terrace. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The guest house has private entrance. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The guest house features some units with sea views, and each unit has a kettle. At the guest house, units have a seating area. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fruit, juice, and cheese are available. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Fintra Beach is 1.5 miles from the guest house, while Slieve League is 13 miles from the property. Donegal Airport is 40 miles away.
Address Glenlee Show on map -
4 The Harbour Inn
Buncrana
Just 3 minutes' walk from the beach in Buncrana, The Harbor Inn sits on a hillside overlooking the sandy beaches of Lough Swilly. The Harbor offers spacious bedrooms with private bathrooms, breakfasts freshly cooked on request, and free parking. The rooms at the Harbor Inn all feature a TV, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. The Harbor Bar serves a bistro-style menu using fine local produce. There are 4 large plasma-screen TVs showing live sports and there is live music every Saturday night. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel. Buncrana town center has a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants. There is plenty of stunning countryside walks surrounding the Inn. The Northwest Golf Club is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is Derry, which is a 25-minute drive away.
Address Derry Road Show on map -
5 Ceecliff House Culdaff
Ceecliff House in Culdaff provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. Walls of Derry is 25 miles away, and Ballyliffin Golf Club is 10 miles from the bed and breakfast. At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Buncrana Golf Club is 17 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Guildhall is 24 miles from the property.
Address Bunagee Road Show on map -
6 Arnolds Hotel
Dunfanaghy
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, with scenic views and room service. Guests get free car parking and internet access. Free newspapers are available in the lobby. 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.
Address Main Street Show on map
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