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.
Royal County Down Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Tollymore Forest Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Murlough National Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Slieve Donard - 21 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Quinns Bar - 3 min walk
O'Hares Lounge Bars - 12 min walk
The Strand - 9 min walk
Chaplin's Bar - 4 min walk
Shimna Diner - 1 min walk
About this property
The Donard
The Donard is a great choice for a stay in Newcastle.
Languages
English
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 for free
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 120
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Front entrance ramp
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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 that you 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 on-site 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
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2025
Very nice room. Great helpful staff. Would visit again.
Stewart
Stewart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Apr 2025
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
Lisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Mar 2025
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
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Great hotel will definitely stay again
alwyn
alwyn, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept 2024
Fantastic stay
Excellent stay -) 1st class service
Friendly and helpful staff excellent location
Petr
Petr, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Matt
Matt, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 Aug 2024
Great location
James
James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
Cute Hotel
Had a wonderful stay at this lovely antique hotel. Can't wait to return!
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
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
Tara
Tara, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
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.
Tanya
Tanya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
Excellent stay. Excellent rooms, well worth the money. Very central.
philip
philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Sept 2024
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
Florence
Florence, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 Jul 2024
Comfortable clean staff friendly and helpful centrally located near to several amenities and cafes, shops etc.
Valerie
Valerie, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Oct 2024
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice free breakfast.
heather
heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
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
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2024
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
KAREN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
Briiliant location to go exploring a walk up the moutains stunning
Kevin
Kevin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Reception staff friendly and welcoming and an added bonus that it was dog friendly
Starfish
Starfish, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Excellent
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jun 2024
Staff very friendly
Olive
Olive, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
We loved the room size and staying at front of hotel was fab. Dog loved his stay too! Staff very good, very helpful & friendly. We will definitely stay again, very reasonably priced too and we got continental breakfast free of charge! Joanne 💜
Cakers
Cakers, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Friendly and welcoming staff
Starfish
Starfish, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
Its very well located and surprisingly quiet once your in the rooms the staff we dealt with kevin and Katie were very friendly and onliging kevin offered to help us with our luggage on two occasions the bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water in the bathroom the continental breakfast was good and its complimentary it has something for everyone a selection of cereals ,breads ,pastries and fruit etc
sandra
sandra, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Aug 2024
Staff where very friendly and helpful, location is excellent but the rooms are tiered and unclean