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Tara Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Belfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fireplace
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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36 Cromwell Road, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1JW
  • Place, Queen's University of Belfast
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Belfast Botanic Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Belfast

Located in Belfast City Centre within a 5-minute walk of Queen's University of Belfast, Tara Lodge is within a 15-minute stroll of Belfast Botanic Gardens. This 34-room, 4-star guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Queen's University of Belfast - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ormeau Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Belfast City Hall - 13 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Botanic Station - 3 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie May's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaffe O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Umi Falafel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tara Lodge

Guesthouse in Belfast with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Tara Lodge offers free WiFi in public areas and a meeting room. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with digital channels and DVD players. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Other amenities include coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Tara Lodge.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Property is also known as

Tara Belfast
Tara Lodge
Tara Lodge Belfast
Tara Hotel Belfast
Tara Lodge Belfast
Tara Lodge Guesthouse
Tara Lodge Guesthouse Belfast

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Tara Lodge?

Tara Lodge offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Tara Lodge?

This guesthouse is situated in Belfast City Centre within a short 7-minute walk of Belfast Botanic Gardens and also 12 minutes on foot from Ulster Hall. You'll also find Ulster Museum and Grand Opera House less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Tara Lodge?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Tara Lodge feature a casino?

No, Tara Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tara Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Tara Lodge good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Tara Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Tara Lodge have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Tara Lodge offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Tara Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Tara Lodge.

Does Tara Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How far is the airport from Tara Lodge?

The closest major airport to Tara Lodge is Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), which is 4.8 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is located 20 mi away (38-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Tara Lodge?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Tara Lodge.

Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 865 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 865 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 865 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 865 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 865 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie Josee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Tara Lodge. The hot, custom order breakfast was incredible. Great place to stay overnight while travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Seattle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property. Very conveniently located, on-site parking, excellent breakfast. Everything was top rate. Would not hesitate recommending this property to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merrilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so responsive and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean new and updated in Jan!!!! Staff friendly and accommodating Matt night person was fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel which is very accessible to the city

Kind and knowledgeable staff made the hotel a lovely stay x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast area, very friendly and helpful staff. Botanical gardens were relatively close walking distance. City center was 1 1/2 to 2 mile walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms very basic but clean. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was well done.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Great stay. Staff were lovely, beds comfortable, great location, delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, New London

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of lots of shops, pubs, restaurants. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The only drawback for our room is it was on a busy street so at times quite noisy. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was top notch. Great choices and very professional and happy staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge was absolutely beautiful. Very good location, lovely staff, great service, very clean, quiet, safe parking and we will definitely be back! A lovely little haven in Belfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel and reasonably priced

All staff that we had contact with at Tara Lodge were excellent. They all were friendly, efficient and welcoming. Our room was spacious, clean and very well serviced each day. Breakfast was exellent and plentyful. The only issue was parking however we were aware of this at the time of booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a variety of restaurants. Possible to walk to bus station, city hall and downtown area. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Wonderful breakfast included. This smaller hotel was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Street was a bit noisy but the hotel gave us fans. Facility was very nice and the staff was outstanding. The breakfast was fabulous!! Beds were comfortable and location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean, great location, staff very friendly. Breakfast was wonderful. Will definitely stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, friendly staff who made our stay that little bit more special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Middletown

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the spacious room and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Parking was a snap. The area was quiet with the exception of the trains. After the first night we hardly noticed them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025