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Tara Lodge

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a laptop, a chair, a bed, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 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 Queens Film Theatre. The 34 rooms at this 4-star guesthouse include coffee makers, TVs, and pillowtop beds.
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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 - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Belfast City Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Botanic Station - 3 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Tara Lodge

Tara Lodge offers free WiFi in public areas and a meeting room. Limited parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
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

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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 limited 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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.

Property class

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Tara Lodge?

As of Sep 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tara Lodge on Sep 13, 2026 start from $128, 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 Tara Lodge?

This guesthouse is situated in Belfast City Centre within a 10-minute walk of Belfast Botanic Gardens and Queens Film Theatre. You'll also find Ulster Hall and Ulster Museum less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Tara Lodge?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

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.

What do couples enjoy most about Tara Lodge?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will value amenities like a pillowtop mattress, a city view in some accommodations, as well as 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 a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge 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 available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is located 19.7 mi away (41-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Tara Lodge?

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

Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 820 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 948 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast superb Room comfortable n clean Parking great Good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual, handy for everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the kindest staffs I think I've met in all of my years traveling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a central and convenient place for Belfast. Staff are gold standard and facilities are perfectly maintained and so clean. A home from home that is so comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Parking onsite (but limited) Clean and wonderful room Comfortable bed Attentive staff for breakfast Great location…about 15-45 min to almost everything of interest in the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a neighbourhood that has seen better day but is showing signs of renewal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and kind staff greeted us with a big smile. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, comfortable room, great extras
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
spacious comfortable rooms, secure parking, enjoyable breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Handy for University and city centre. Only drawback no onsite bar, but plenty of pobs and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brigid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem of a Hotel . Staff are so friendly, room was perfect and the table service breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MTeresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, comfortable, clean and superb staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Christopher A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very homely hotel with so many positive aspects, particularly the staff who were always keen to help with a range of support from directions, maps & local detail, pack-up breakfasts, discounts on local restaurants, etc. Be aware that parking is limited (plenty of street parking) & there is a railway at the back (though the latter was not busy or overly noisy).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, friendly and helpful. Made our stay a great experience. Would definately recommend. Thank you for a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in the heart of Belfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where clean. Staff was very helpful, breakfast was excellent, parking was minimal but there was parking available on the street though not much was still able to get a street parking spot close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beds, great breakfasts and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very helpful. They were welcoming. Breakfast was beautifully presented and delicious. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Georgette

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
It was so clean and the staff was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable room, nice location, great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Any kind of restaurant in the next block. Easy to park. Fantastic room as well as breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026