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The Donard

3.0 star property
B&B in Newcastle

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BBQ/picnic area
Family Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Game room
Exterior
Restaurant
In the heart of Donard Hotel, experience a tranquil retreat surrounded by nature. Unwind in the garden or stay connected with in-room WiFi. The 24-hour front desk and luggage storage ensure a seamless stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 6 min drive - 1.0 km

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

The Donard is a great choice for a stay in Newcastle.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 47
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held showerheads
  • Portable shower seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number Guest Accommodation license

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Donard offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Donard does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Donard?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Donard?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Donard.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Donard?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Donard and nearby?

The Donard has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around The Donard like?

The Donard is a short 6-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and 12 minutes' walk from Royal County Down Golf Course.

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The Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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.
William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute Hotel

Had a wonderful stay at this lovely antique hotel. Can't wait to return!
Nicholas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay. Staff Was amazing. Great breakfast in the morning. So helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable
KAREN, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money
Ortho, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

The Donard Hotel in Newcastle fitted our needs for an overnight stay exactly - a centrally located hotel with good sized rooms, a very comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. The team worked well together but a special shoutout to Kevin who went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The town of Newcastle is an attractive seaside town but also an excellent starting point to climb Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which was the reason for our stay here. I am pleased to say we achieved our objective and rewarded ourselves with large ice cream sundaes from Morelli's wonderful establishment on the seafront.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Whilst the staff were excellent and the main areas and breakfast were pleasant, the room was disappointing and not as expected based on the website photos. We were shown bright, modern and airy rooms online but we were given a dated and dark one instead. The views outside are of flat roofs with dead plants and a broken aerial. Our bathroom had an avocado green suite with very old fixtures. It was very clean but came across as dingy. We slept well and the beds were comfortable. However, I would not have booked if the online content had been completely honest. It didn't feel like a treat. Tonight we are in a different guest house along the coast in Warrenpoint, at a similar price. It is head and shoulders above the Donard with a balcony and sea view. Sorry, I am just being honest. I feel bad because the staff were lovely.
Gayle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely excellent service, room, and staff!! Recommended. Will be back
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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W Patrick, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely property, good location, room really nice but endless problems with the TV control and the bathroom could do with a refit.
Kerry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel staff is so friendly I would 100% be going back
Daniel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Very friendly staff, room comfortable but a bit dated . Good value for the price
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room. Great helpful staff. Would visit again.
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
niall, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
CHRISTINE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money.

Only small teeny weeny thing that only effected the male sex! The toilet seat did not stay up when needed, but sorted it with a piece of folded toilet paper jammed to keep it up, so no problem. the staff were brilliant and the continental breakfast was great. Nice quiet bedroom and comfy bed. We'll be back. Many thanks Donard staff.
ALAN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful staff!
Matt, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Robert, 1-night trip

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