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The Donard

3.0 star property

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Outdoor seating with tables and chairs, a clear sky, and a street with buildings and signs.
A cozy restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, hanging light fixtures, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.
A spacious room with a ping pong table, pool table, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.
A cozy seating area with a blue velvet sofa, two beige armchairs, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue and yellow bedspread, and a blue wardrobe.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Newcastle

At The Donard you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Beach. Highlights at this B&B include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other amenities include a picnic area, luggage storage and a lift. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Newcastle B&B include Royal County Down Golf Course and Tollymore Forest Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mourne Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tollymore National Outdoor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Life Adventure Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dundrum Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Percy French - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Donard

The Donard offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and a lift. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newcastle bed & breakfast.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Donard offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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

  • No on-site 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Donard?

The Donard offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to The Donard?

Yep, The Donard is a short 6-minute walk from Newcastle Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Donard?

No, there is no spa at this property. La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge is a short 13-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Donard?

No, The Donard does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Donard?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Donard?

Furry friends are welcome at The Donard, with food and water bowls on offer.

Is there a golf course on site at The Donard?

There isn't one on site, but Royal County Down Golf Course is a short 12-minute walk away.

The Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the middle of Newcastle handy for whatever your plans
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the hotel were excellent, nothing was too much trouble.Stayed in triple hotel room, while the view was disappointing the room was fine. Bed’s comfortable and comfortable old definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptionally great value for a busy seaside town such as Newcastle. Check-in staff was excellent as were the rest of the staff we met. The continental breakfast was absolutely adequate and free, so great value. Room facilities were adequate as well and the bathroom was great with plenty of hot water and shower get, shampoo etc.. Great location, free parking right outside and nearby. Highlight was The Donard being so dog friendly and dog welcoming. Definitely now my place of choice to stay when we visit Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldnt have got a better room room 201 lovely views of the town and mountains just wish had more than a night to stay... did not sample food so cant comment on that... small critique the windows on outside could be cleaned other than that perfect bed was comfortable as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

alwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Petr

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Excellent stay -) 1st class service Friendly and helpful staff excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable clean staff friendly and helpful centrally located near to several amenities and cafes, shops etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Cute Hotel

Had a wonderful stay at this lovely antique hotel. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Excellent rooms, well worth the money. Very central.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Briiliant location to go exploring a walk up the moutains stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely excellent service, room, and staff!! Recommended. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Starfish

Reception staff friendly and welcoming and an added bonus that it was dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024