Title: Ardara Travel Guide: Best of Ardara, County Donegal Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ardara](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Hotels.d6125332.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ardara](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Holiday-Rentals.d6125332.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Ardara](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Ardara.d6125332.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ardara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ardara.d6125332.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ardara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara.d6125332.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ardara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Karthikeya Pandit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7cc065d21a9f70a3904f00b14dc420e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Karthikeya Pandit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7cc065d21a9f70a3904f00b14dc420e0.jpg) ![Photo by Patrick Mccallan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/967afba18f69fb402694d839f9cca16b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Patrick Mccallan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/967afba18f69fb402694d839f9cca16b.jpg) ![Photo by Liam Lysaght](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c12586f5ec1622faf5a6d0432035fe00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Liam Lysaght](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c12586f5ec1622faf5a6d0432035fe00.jpg) ![Photo by Wunder Blume](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f14c76b080a49364ab9d1efcfd17910f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Wunder Blume](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f14c76b080a49364ab9d1efcfd17910f.jpg) ![Photo by Tati](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f2639a20d2491f8b2893d3fd88712911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tati](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f2639a20d2491f8b2893d3fd88712911.jpg) ## Visit Ardara Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Ardara - Top Holiday Rentals in Ardara ![Woodhill House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2460000/2459500/2459494/ee3a27bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodhill House Wood Road, Ardara, County Donegal £109 3 Oct - 4 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Ardara. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort ... 9/10 Wonderful! (196 reviews) "wonderful house, great room and breakfast." Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F10%2F2025&endDate=04%2F10%2F2025&selected=2459494&PinnedHotelID=2459494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125332) ![Atlantic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111430000/111424400/111424328/w1150h914x1y4-889b1cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Atlantic Coast Ballyganny, Donegal Stay at this holiday home in Ardara. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Stephen ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) Beautiful surroundings "While the house is older and showing its age, it's a beautiful location and the host was extremely nice (even left some welcoming gifts)." Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=111424328&PinnedHotelID=111424328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125332) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=111424328&PinnedHotelID=111424328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125332) ![Owen Tucker View House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98050000/98044300/98044205/6980f8c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Owen Tucker View House 13 Aran Court, Ardara, County Donegal £509 27 Sept - 28 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Ardara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Ardara Heritage Centre and Ardara Fort are located ... 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(1 review) Beautiful surroundings "While the house is older and showing its age, it's a beautiful location and the host was extremely nice (even left some welcoming gifts)." Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Hotels-Atlantic-Coast.h111424328.Hotel-Information) ![MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99286000/99285936/668a1c3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### MAGHERA CAVES COTTAGE, family friendly in Ardara, County Donegal Ardara Stay at this cottage in Ardara. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Assaranca Falls and Dorlin Strand are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) "What an amazing experience! There was plenty of room for our family of 5. The house was equipped with everything we needed. The views are incredible driving to the cottage through the mountains and valleys. And the beach! I wish we could have stayed longer just to enjoy it more. It’s just ..." Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Hotels-MAGHERA-CAVES-COTTAGE.h99285936.Hotel-Information) ![Donegal 3Beds Cottage - PetsOK, Family,FreeParking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77980000/77978200/77978187/dfb1487b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Donegal 3Beds Cottage - PetsOK, Family,FreeParking Ardara, County Donegal Stay at this cottage in Ardara. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Stephen Bennett Studio Gallery and Ardara ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Hotels-Lovely-Cottage-On-The-Loughros-Peninsula.h77978187.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ardara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6125332&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Owenea-Bridge-Standing-Stone-Ardara.d6174374.Attraction) #### Ardara Heritage Centre You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ardara Heritage Centre during your trip to Ardara. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Heritage-Centre-Ardara.d553248621532489716.Attraction) #### Ardara Fort You can find out about the history of Ardara with a stop at Ardara Fort. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Fort-Ardara.d6174376.Attraction) ## Reviews of Ardara 5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 5 4 - Good 0 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Lovely little town. A pity that, like everywhere else, a growing number of its small shops are closing down. Nice friendly little bars. ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveller Gorgeous beaches nearby ## Cities near Ardara ![Photo by Jason Harron](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/bc217859a1a1fc205fddfe9c6d7f2bd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Glenties [](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenties.dx6174441) ![Photo by Henry McCrea](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/87bc8070f77951124e0357d5b9ede63a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Naran [](https://expedia.co.uk/Naran.dx6352821) - Cities near Ardara - Places of interest [Glenties](https://expedia.co.uk/Glenties.dx6174441)[Naran](https://expedia.co.uk/Naran.dx6352821)[Crowkeeragh](https://expedia.co.uk/Crowkeeragh.dx553248635974562225)[Owenea Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Owenea-Bridge.dx553248635975852244) - [Assaranca Falls](https://expedia.co.uk/Assaranca-Falls-Ardara.d6174367.Attraction) - [Glengesh Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Glengesh-Pass-Ardara.d6086121.Attraction) - [Dorlin Strand](https://expedia.co.uk/Dorlin-Strand-Ardara.d6216183.Attraction) - [Ardara Fort](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardara-Fort-Ardara.d6174376.Attraction) - [Sandfield Pitch and Putt Course](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandfield-Pitch-And-Putt-Course-Ardara.d6173987.Attraction) - [Donegal Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Donegal-Castle-Donegal.d6183115.Attraction) - [Slieve League](https://expedia.co.uk/Slieve-League-Carrick.d6086113.Attraction) - [Mullaghmore Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Mullaghmore-Beach-Mullaghmore.d6086057.Attraction) - [Classiebawn Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Classiebawn-Castle-Mullaghmore.d553248621532489074.Attraction) - [Rossnowlagh Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Rossnowlagh-Beach-Rossnowlagh.d6086099.Attraction) - [Dooey Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Dooey-Beach-County-Donegal.d553248635928111457.Attraction) - [Bundoran Adventure Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundoran-Adventure-Park-Bundoran.d553248621562624916.Attraction) - [Narin & Portnoo Golf Club](https://expedia.co.uk/Narin-Portnoo-Golf-Club-Naran.d553248621563222700.Attraction) - [Diamond Obelisk](https://expedia.co.uk/Diamond-Obelisk-Donegal.d553248621532988029.Attraction) - [Ardnamona Gardens](https://expedia.co.uk/Ardnamona-Gardens-Donegal.d6203611.Attraction) - [Daniel O'Donnell Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Daniel-ODonnell-Museum-Donegal.d553248621532489715.Attraction) - [Narin Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Narin-Beach-Naran.d6086129.Attraction) - [Tramore Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Tramore-Beach-Naran.d6086127.Attraction) - [Donegal Bay Waterbus](https://expedia.co.uk/Donegal-Bay-Waterbus-Donegal.d6183144.Attraction) - [Bundoran Golf Club](https://expedia.co.uk/Bundoran-Golf-Club-Bundoran.d6179730.Attraction) - [Silver Strand](https://expedia.co.uk/Silver-Strand-Glencolmcille.d6086117.Attraction) - [Killybegs Maritime and Heritage Visitor Centre](https://expedia.co.uk/Killybegs-Maritime-And-Heritage-Visitor-Centre-Killybegs.d6174320.Attraction) - [Muckross Head](https://expedia.co.uk/Muckross-Head-Carrick.d6086111.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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