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The Donard

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Newcastle with a 24-hour front desk

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BBQ/picnic Area
Family Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Games room
Restaurant
Exterior
The Donard Hotel offers a quiet retreat surrounded by nature. Guests can relax in the garden or use the in-room WiFi to stay connected. The hotel provides practical amenities including a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage that help create a hassle-free experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Newcastle is home to The Donard. Royal County Down Golf Course and La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Community Cinema. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Life Adventure Centre, or consider a night out at Rocky Mountain Cottage.
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Map
29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 5 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Niki's Kitchen Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mrs Colemans Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hugh McCann's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Nugelato - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Donard

Bed & breakfast near the bay
The Donard provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • A nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at The Donard offer comforts, such as separate sitting areas, in addition to
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

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 stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Donard pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Donard?

This bed & breakfast doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Donard?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Donard?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Donard located?

Situated in Newcastle, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Beach. Royal County Down Golf Course and Tollymore Forest Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Donard Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Donard is an older property that is well positioned on the main road in Newcastle. Very friendly and nice staff makes up for the older rooms that are not air conditioned and a bit noisy due to the cars, trucks and motorcycles going by on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, good location, room really nice but endless problems with the TV control and the bathroom could do with a refit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alwyn

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

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

niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the donard. Excellent facilties and a professional and courteous staff. Fantastic games room which my children really enjoyed. Room exceeded expectations. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

8/10 Good

James

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay. Staff Was amazing. Great breakfast in the morning. So helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

W Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starfish

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

Cakers

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