Tara Lodge

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, desk, chair, and a wardrobe.
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

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, Ormeau Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Belfast

Tara Lodge puts you in the heart of Belfast, within just a 10-minute stroll of Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Additionally, you'll find a lift. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Belfast City Centre guest house include Belfast City Hall and Titanic Belfast.

What's nearby

  • Queen's University of Belfast - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ormeau Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Victoria Square Shopping Centre - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lee Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Train Café & Depot - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tara Lodge

As a guest of Tara Lodge, you'll find room service (during limited hours) and a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Belfast guest house is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Tara Lodge offers 34 accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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 prioritised
  • 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 for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tara Lodge.

National rating

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

What is the cancellation policy at Tara Lodge?

Tara Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tara Lodge?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tara Lodge on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$246, 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.

Is parking available at Tara Lodge?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Tara Lodge?

The closest beach to Tara Lodge is Ballyholme Beach (21.2 km).

Does Tara Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, guests can't get enough of the cooked-to-order breakfast here! Offered on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tara Lodge?

No, Tara Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tara Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Tara Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 917 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 917 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 917 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 917 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 917 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

Louise

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A absolute little gem. There was always a service with a smile. The breakfast was delicious and lots of great choices Not too far from the city centre and nearby to a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient, clean and no queue for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

guanxiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is cosy, and the breakfast is brilliant as always! The staff are polite and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an overall excellent place. The staff, the breakfast and the room were all very good. Absolutely no complaints. If you have business at QUB it is a perfect location. Plus it is a very short taxi ride from Grand Central Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect hotel to get over jetlag and start exploring Belfast. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was quite nice and included a buffet as well as eggs to order. I appreciated that the hotel provided parking, and the location was incredible. This hotel was a very good value for the price. The Tara Lodge exceeded my expectations and was an excellent start to a wonderful holiday in Ireland. I would definitely stay here again given the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really helpful and friendly staff who responded quickly when we asked if we could check in early, and stored our bags. Great location, amazing breakfast, really comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, friendly staff who made our stay that little bit more special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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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

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice little Hotel - surprisingly quiet considering it's location - only a 10 min walk to the town hall. Staff were very friendly and excellent service - would stay again when in Belfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Great hotel which is very accessible to the city

Kind and knowledgeable staff made the hotel a lovely stay x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

azita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, but certainly dated. Staff was nice. The breakfast wasn’t great, so we went over to Maggie May’s around the corner. The location was perfect - super convenient to get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, attentative and courteous staff. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel with a terrific breakfast. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely Staff, little touches in room like proper milk for tea, birthday message, clean, spacious relaxing, great breakfast, free parking (a major plus in Belfast) A great little find in a great area near Botanical Gardens. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Tara Lodge. The hot, custom order breakfast was incredible. Great place to stay overnight while travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025