See all properties

The Donard

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Newcastle with a 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Donard

BBQ/picnic area
Restaurant
Exterior
Game room
Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD
  • Place, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

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

Double or Twin Room

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

View all photos for Triple Room

Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

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

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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.
View more B&B in NewcastleOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Tollymore National Outdoor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Niki's Kitchen Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Donard

Bed & breakfast in Newcastle with a 24-hour front desk
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.

Similar properties

Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Avoca Hotel
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, 151 reviews
Avoca Hotel

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

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
  • 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.

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.

What can I see near The Donard?

This bed & breakfast in Newcastle is within a 10-minute walk of Newcastle Beach and Tollymore National Outdoor Centre. 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 a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a nature reserve and a 24-hour front desk.

Does The Donard have a hot tub?

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.

Does The Donard have connecting rooms?

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.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Donard?

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

The Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

One lovely night away.

Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William, Dorado

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

W Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, good location, room really nice but endless problems with the TV control and the bathroom could do with a refit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

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

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

8/10 Good

Darren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

niall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the donard. Excellent facilties and a professional and courteous staff. Fantastic games room which my children really enjoyed. Room exceeded expectations. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

B

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

Overnight stay

The room was spotless and the staff were welcoming and helpful. There was a complimentary continental breakfast which was nice. The decor could probably do with updating, but this didn’t really affect my stay. This was a lovely hotel at a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Enniskillen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Staff and Friendly Atmosphere.

Arrived earlier than expected and we were greeted by friendly cheerful staff who checked to see if our room was ready. To our delight the room was ready and we were able to check in. All the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them.The beds were great with really good mattresses.The continental breakfast was plentiful and really set us up for our journey home.The rooms are a bit outdated but they are clean and spacious and well worth the money paid. If you didnt bring your car there is a bus station and a taxi service located a short walk from the hotel which can be a real bonus at times. We thoroughly enjoyed are stay at The Donard Hotel and would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

Convenient hidden gem.

Great location. Terrifically friendly welcome and help guiding us. Parking is easy and free.
Pubs down the street
Near the hotel
Our triple.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024