About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Donard in Newcastle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring baths, showers, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or bar, enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, and utilise the outdoor seating and picnic areas. Additional facilities include a lift, 24-hour front desk, housekeeping service, and full-day security. Convenient Location: Located 59 km from George Best Belfast City Airport, The Donard is a 3-minute walk from Newcastle Beach. Nearby attractions include Down Cathedral (20 km) and The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Colman (34 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Caroline
Ireland
“The staff were very helpful and polite.. The hotel was spotless” - Desmond
United Kingdom
“Great location in centre of town. Great for hiking start point for Slieve Donard. Room was spacious and water nice and hot after a long day hiking. Kevin looked after us very well with an early checkout and continental breakfast ready for us.” - Diane
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good value for money The room was very comfortable and very clean Staff were very helpful and very pleasant” - Dorris
United Kingdom
“Large, comfortable room with great views. Friendly staff. Dog bed and bowls provided for our spaniel. We will be back!” - Mrskh21
United Kingdom
“The staff couldn't have been nicer, the room was perfect and the location was great perfect for our trip away” - Donna
United Kingdom
“Everything we have been going here for many years the place just feels so homely” - Doreen
United Kingdom
“Service was outstanding!Kevin at reception was a credit to this hotel he helped me and my husband that has walking difficulties with everything that we needed, Thank you so much Kevin for a most enjoyable stay at the Donard hotel hope to see you...” - Sinead
United Kingdom
“Fast check in. Great location. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Comfortable beds. Tea and coffee in room. Complimentary toiletries bag. Plenty of towels and shower gel shampoo and conditioner” - Theresa
United Kingdom
“We had a spacious room with all the toiletries we needed and a little bag with a toothbrush and other necessities that were provided. Staff were very helpful. Would definitely go back.” - Brendan
United Kingdom
“Excellent from start to finish. Room was big and bed very comfortable”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.




The fine print
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.