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The Donard

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lounge
Game room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Located within a 5-minute walk of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, The Donard is within a 15-minute stroll of Newcastle Beach. This 19-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with in-room amenities like sitting areas, electric kettles, and Smart TVs.
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What's nearby

  • Mourne Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tollymore National Outdoor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Great Jones -craft & kitchen- - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Percy French - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Donard

The Donard features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. This bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include sitting areas, electric kettles, and portable fans. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Property Registration Number Guest Accommodation license

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

Donard Hotel
The Donard Hotel
The Donard Newcastle
The Donard Hotel Newcastle

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Donard?

The Donard offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Donard?

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Donard on Jun 8, 2026 start from $154, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see near The Donard?

This bed & breakfast in Newcastle is within a 10-minute walk of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Beach. You'll also find Royal County Down Golf Course and Tollymore Forest Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Donard?

No, there isn't parking at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Donard feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Donard doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Donard?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is The Donard good for couples?

Couples staying at this bed & breakfast will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a garden and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at The Donard?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Donard feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Donard doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Donard allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Donard and the property also provides food and water bowls for pets.

Are there connecting rooms at The Donard?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How close is the airport from The Donard?

The closest major airport to The Donard is Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City), which is about 27.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Donard?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Donard.

The Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldnt have got a better room room 201 lovely views of the town and mountains just wish had more than a night to stay... did not sample food so cant comment on that... small critique the windows on outside could be cleaned other than that perfect bed was comfortable as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel staff is so friendly I would 100% be going back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

alwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Excellent stay -) 1st class service Friendly and helpful staff excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the seafront & local shops & restaurants Lovely breakfast in spacious dining room. Glad to have a King bed Great base for our Game of Thrones Tollymore forest walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Great helpful staff. Would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean staff friendly and helpful centrally located near to several amenities and cafes, shops etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely excellent service, room, and staff!! Recommended. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Great time at the Donard

The room was great with a large bathroom and a comfortable bed. The hotel itself was beautiful, great location, the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Cute Hotel

Had a wonderful stay at this lovely antique hotel. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Excellent rooms, well worth the money. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very friendly staff, room comfortable but a bit dated . Good value for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

Beautiful time in Newcastle

Lovely hotel, room was lovely...kids loved the bunked beds! Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Briiliant location to go exploring a walk up the moutains stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Starfish

Reception staff friendly and welcoming and an added bonus that it was dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Excellent

First time I stayed and staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Great room and very clean, and hotel also in great location. Overall highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. My room was huge with beautiful views! The staff were friendly and very helpful. Also the location is perfect amd convenient for walking everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Staff Was amazing. Great breakfast in the morning. So helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Donard is an older property that is well positioned on the main road in Newcastle. Very friendly and nice staff makes up for the older rooms that are not air conditioned and a bit noisy due to the cars, trucks and motorcycles going by on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025