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The Donard

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

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Exterior
Restaurant
Double or Twin Room
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

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 free in-room WiFi. .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

  • Newcastle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Slieve Donard - 21 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪O'Hares Lounge Bars - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Strand - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Shimna Diner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Donard

Bed & breakfast in Newcastle with a 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 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 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.

Languages

English

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

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

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
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.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Donard?

As of 29 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Donard on 13 Apr 2025 start from AU$197.67, 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.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with group
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

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

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

8/10 Good

Aisling

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Donard was such a wonderful stay. The room was a little dated compared to our other recent stays in Ireland, but the staff's friendliness and helpfulness made us feel so at home. We really loved the concierge staff and the warm and friendly Irish way of making us comfortable. The continental breakfast was a great start to the day. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very well located and surprisingly quiet once your in the rooms the staff we dealt with kevin and Katie were very friendly and onliging kevin offered to help us with our luggage on two occasions the bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water in the bathroom the continental breakfast was good and its complimentary it has something for everyone a selection of cereals ,breads ,pastries and fruit etc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024