Fanad Head Lighthouse on the northern coast of Donegal is one of Ireland's most dramatically situated lighthouses, its white tower perched on a rocky headland above crashing Atlantic surf at the entrance to Lough Swilly — the second-longest fjord in Ireland — with views across to the Malin Head peninsula and the Inishowen. The 6 hotels below are the best-rated places to stay between 15 km and 17.4 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal, listed closest first. Guest scores and distances come from Booking.com, checked September 2026.
Our Picks — Portsalon
15 km away
About 15 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 337 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 337 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
15.1 km away
About 15.1 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal. Guests score it 9.0 out of 10 across 1,294 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.0 guest score from 1,294 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
15.1 km away
About 15.1 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal. Guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 453 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.3 guest score from 453 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
15.7 km away
About 15.7 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal. Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 across 78 Booking.com reviews.
★ 9.1 guest score from 78 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
15.8 km away
About 15.8 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal. Guests score it 8.8 out of 10 across 562 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.8 guest score from 562 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
17.4 km away
About 17.4 km from Fanad Head Lighthouse Donegal. Guests score it 8.3 out of 10 across 60 Booking.com reviews.
★ 8.3 guest score from 60 Booking.com reviews · Many rooms include free cancellation
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