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The Donard

2.0 star property

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Enter the vibrant Street Food & Beer Garden, where outdoor seating areas and lush gardens await.
Café seating area with wicker chairs and tables, offering a view of the street.
Classic hotel room with a large bed, nightstand, and dresser, set against a backdrop of elegant damask wallpaper.
Relax in the indoor recreational area with a pool table, foosball table, and cozy seating area.
Relax in a cozy seating area with plush sofas and armchairs, perfect for casual dining or socializing.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Royal County Down Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Triple Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

The Donard

Bed & breakfast in Newcastle with a 24-hour front desk
This bed & breakfast features a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a picnic area. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request
The Donard offers 19 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Donard, you're just a quick walk from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and 6 minutes on foot from Newcastle Beach
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 Newcastle bed & breakfast.

Languages

English

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
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • 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

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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

The Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Enniskillen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

PHYLLIS

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs s e

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Travelled with group
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