The Donard

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Donard in Newcastle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring baths, showers, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or bar, enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, and utilise the outdoor seating and picnic areas. The bed and breakfast provides a lift, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and full-day security. Prime Location: Located 51 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, The Donard is a 3-minute walk from Newcastle Beach. Nearby attractions include Down Cathedral (20 km) and The Belfast Empire Music Hall (47 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
3 single beds
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Rebecca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and absolutely wonderful young man on reception/breakfast. All staff a credit to the hotel. Great central location and nice big bed”
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant staff, Kevin and all his team were lovely Big comfy rooms, ideal location, great hotel Thanks for a lovely stay”
Ciara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming, they were friendly and helpful.”
Caroline
Ireland Ireland
“The staff were very helpful and polite.. The hotel was spotless”
Desmond
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in centre of town. Great for hiking start point for Slieve Donard. Room was spacious and water nice and hot after a long day hiking. Kevin looked after us very well with an early checkout and continental breakfast ready for us.”
Diane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good value for money The room was very comfortable and very clean Staff were very helpful and very pleasant”
Dorris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Large, comfortable room with great views. Friendly staff. Dog bed and bowls provided for our spaniel. We will be back!”
Mrskh21
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff couldn't have been nicer, the room was perfect and the location was great perfect for our trip away”
Donna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything we have been going here for many years the place just feels so homely”
Doreen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Service was outstanding!Kevin at reception was a credit to this hotel he helped me and my husband that has walking difficulties with everything that we needed, Thank you so much Kevin for a most enjoyable stay at the Donard hotel hope to see you...”

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.