Donard Hotel
$147
/ night
Avg. for October
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$147
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Donard Hotel average $114 in November, the cheapest month, and $147 in October, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $118 |
| February | $119 |
| March | $117 |
| April | $129 |
| May | $128 |
| June | $125 |
| July | $143 |
| August | $144 |
| September | $138 |
| October | $147 |
| November | $114 |
| December | $128 |
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About this property
Cozy bed & breakfast with a garden, picnic area, and 24-hour front desk, just a short walk from Newcastle Beach.
Location
When you stay at Donard Hotel in Newcastle, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Beach. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tollymore Forest Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal County Down Golf Course.
Family Room
Housekeeping
Free Breakfast
24-Hour Front Desk
Location
29 Main Street, Newcastle, Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Room options
4
Double Or Twin Room
1 Queen Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 6
11 ft²
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3
Family Room
1 Full Bed
and 2 Bunk Beds
Sleeps 8
11 ft²
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2
Triple Room
3× Twin Beds
11 ft²
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Guest reviews of Donard Hotel
8.1
Very good
Based on 434 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
6%
Couple
43%
Family
25%
Group
21%
Solo
3%
What guests think
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Across recent reviews, The Donard is praised for its friendly, welcoming staff and central Newcastle location, with many guests finding rooms comfortable and good value, while noting the property’s older decor and occasional street or pub noise in front-facing rooms.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, The Donard is praised for its friendly, welcoming staff and central Newcastle location, with many guests finding rooms comfortable and good value, while noting the property’s older decor and occasional street or pub noise in front-facing rooms.
The complimentary continental breakfast is frequently described as tasty and plentiful. Housekeeping is generally reliable, with many guests noting good upkeep. Several travellers appreciated dog-friendly provisions. A practical choice for short stays and exploring the area.
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Facilities
Guests repeatedly note pet-friendly policies, with dog amenities provided. Occasional comments about parking vary by experience.
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10
Maureen
Jul 14, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The Owner was very obliging nothing was too much trouble animal friendly which was excellent for my niece and her dog
The Owner was very obliging nothing was too much trouble animal friendly which was excellent for my niece and her dog
8
Elizabeth
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay in very central hotel. Dogs catered for with bed blanket and bowls in the room on arrival. Some areas could do with refreshing but the frienliness of the staff more than make up for a few flaws in decor. Would happily return. Ps thanks for the birthday balloons and banner.
Lovely stay in very central hotel. Dogs catered for with bed blanket and bowls in the room on arrival. Some areas could do with refreshing but the frienliness of the staff more than make up for a few flaws in decor. Would happily return. Ps thanks for the birthday balloons and banner.
10
Marc
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Terrifically friendly welcome and help guiding us. Parking is easy and free.
Great location. Terrifically friendly welcome and help guiding us. Parking is easy and free.
8
Mrs Wendy A
Jun 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful friendly staff. Accommodation a bit tiered in need of upgrade, good breakfast. No on street parking
Very helpful friendly staff. Accommodation a bit tiered in need of upgrade, good breakfast. No on street parking
10
Cakers
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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 💜
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 💜
10
Martin
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
10
Starfish
Jul 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Reception staff friendly and welcoming and an added bonus that it was dog friendly
Reception staff friendly and welcoming and an added bonus that it was dog friendly
10
niall
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Most guests describe rooms as clean or spotless, with reliable housekeeping. There are isolated complaints about cleanliness or worn fixtures.
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10
Paul
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
10
Florence
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
8
heather
Oct 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice free breakfast.
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice free breakfast.
8
Lisa
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
CHRISTINE
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Martin
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
6
Steven
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Staff where very friendly and helpful, location is excellent but the rooms are tiered and unclean
Staff where very friendly and helpful, location is excellent but the rooms are tiered and unclean
10
Jennifer
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
6
Gayle
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Whilst the staff were excellent and the main areas and breakfast were pleasant, the room was disappointing and not as expected based on the website photos. We were shown bright, modern and airy rooms online but we were given a dated and dark one instead. The views outside are of flat roofs with dead plants and a broken aerial. Our bathroom had an avocado green suite with very old fixtures. It was very clean but came across as dingy. We slept well and the beds were comfortable. However, I would not have booked if the online content had been completely honest. It didn't feel like a treat. Tonight we are in a different guest house along the coast in Warrenpoint, at a similar price. It is head and shoulders above the Donard with a balcony and sea view. Sorry, I am just being honest. I feel bad because the staff were lovely.
Whilst the staff were excellent and the main areas and breakfast were pleasant, the room was disappointing and not as expected based on the website photos. We were shown bright, modern and airy rooms online but we were given a dated and dark one instead. The views outside are of flat roofs with dead plants and a broken aerial. Our bathroom had an avocado green suite with very old fixtures. It was very clean but came across as dingy. We slept well and the beds were comfortable. However, I would not have booked if the online content had been completely honest. It didn't feel like a treat. Tonight we are in a different guest house along the coast in Warrenpoint, at a similar price. It is head and shoulders above the Donard with a balcony and sea view. Sorry, I am just being honest. I feel bad because the staff were lovely.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious layouts, large beds, and family options, but decor is often dated and front-facing rooms can be noisy from the street or a nearby pub.
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philip
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Excellent rooms, well worth the money. Very central.
Excellent stay. Excellent rooms, well worth the money. Very central.
10
Linda
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
10
Florence
Sep 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
Staff were lovely. Room basic but very clean. Very convenient would stay again.
10
Cakers
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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 💜
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 💜
8
William
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
CHRISTINE
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Martin
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
10
Tanya
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
6
Gayle
Aug 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Whilst the staff were excellent and the main areas and breakfast were pleasant, the room was disappointing and not as expected based on the website photos. We were shown bright, modern and airy rooms online but we were given a dated and dark one instead. The views outside are of flat roofs with dead plants and a broken aerial. Our bathroom had an avocado green suite with very old fixtures. It was very clean but came across as dingy. We slept well and the beds were comfortable. However, I would not have booked if the online content had been completely honest. It didn't feel like a treat. Tonight we are in a different guest house along the coast in Warrenpoint, at a similar price. It is head and shoulders above the Donard with a balcony and sea view. Sorry, I am just being honest. I feel bad because the staff were lovely.
Whilst the staff were excellent and the main areas and breakfast were pleasant, the room was disappointing and not as expected based on the website photos. We were shown bright, modern and airy rooms online but we were given a dated and dark one instead. The views outside are of flat roofs with dead plants and a broken aerial. Our bathroom had an avocado green suite with very old fixtures. It was very clean but came across as dingy. We slept well and the beds were comfortable. However, I would not have booked if the online content had been completely honest. It didn't feel like a treat. Tonight we are in a different guest house along the coast in Warrenpoint, at a similar price. It is head and shoulders above the Donard with a balcony and sea view. Sorry, I am just being honest. I feel bad because the staff were lovely.
10
Tara
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Service
Service is a standout, with repeated praise for warm, proactive staff who assist with early check-ins, lost items, and luggage. Guests consistently feel welcomed and well looked after.
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10
Daniel
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing hotel staff is so friendly I would 100% be going back
Amazing hotel staff is so friendly I would 100% be going back
10
Marc
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Terrifically friendly welcome and help guiding us. Parking is easy and free.
Great location. Terrifically friendly welcome and help guiding us. Parking is easy and free.
10
Petr
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay -) 1st class service Friendly and helpful staff excellent location
Excellent stay -) 1st class service Friendly and helpful staff excellent location
10
KAREN
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a fantastic stay. Staff Was amazing. Great breakfast in the morning. So helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable
We had a fantastic stay. Staff Was amazing. Great breakfast in the morning. So helpful and went above and beyond to make us comfortable
10
sandra
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
CHRISTINE
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Martin
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
8
Christopher
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
10
Stewart
May 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice room. Great helpful staff. Would visit again.
Very nice room. Great helpful staff. Would visit again.
10
Elizabeth
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Donard Hotel in Newcastle fitted our needs for an overnight stay exactly - a centrally located hotel with good sized rooms, a very comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. The team worked well together but a special shoutout to Kevin who went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The town of Newcastle is an attractive seaside town but also an excellent starting point to climb Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which was the reason for our stay here. I am pleased to say we achieved our objective and rewarded ourselves with large ice cream sundaes from Morelli's wonderful establishment on the seafront.
The Donard Hotel in Newcastle fitted our needs for an overnight stay exactly - a centrally located hotel with good sized rooms, a very comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. The team worked well together but a special shoutout to Kevin who went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The town of Newcastle is an attractive seaside town but also an excellent starting point to climb Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which was the reason for our stay here. I am pleased to say we achieved our objective and rewarded ourselves with large ice cream sundaes from Morelli's wonderful establishment on the seafront.
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Location
Central location makes walking to the seafront and shops easy, and it is a convenient base for Tollymore and Slieve Donard. Some front-facing rooms may pick up street or pub noise.
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James
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location
Great location
10
Richard
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Located right in the center of Newcastle. Great service. Good Price.
Located right in the center of Newcastle. Great service. Good Price.
10
Susan
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Paul
Dec 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
Right in the heart of Newcastle. Staff very friendly and room was very clean. Would recommend.
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William
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Martin
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
Stayed just for 1 night having stayed the same time last year. Staff were superb, friendly and welcoming, they acknowledged they remembered us! We noticed the small touches like the amenity kit in the room containing toothpaste, razor etc etc - just about anything you'd have forgotten! Lovely big bed, everything felt clean and loved in what's clearly an older property. Breakfast was continental, seems more choice with mini pastries added alongside cereals, breads for toasting, fruit, yoghurt, tea, coffee and a pot brought to our table - it's possible to upgrade to a fry. Only issue we encountered wasn't the hotels fault - lots of noise from cars revving on the road and the pub downstairs - wasn't the easiest to sleep with a front facing room, but once we did we did well! A shout of thanks for calling me promptly to say I'd left my jacket!
10
Tanya
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Jennifer
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Elizabeth
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Donard Hotel in Newcastle fitted our needs for an overnight stay exactly - a centrally located hotel with good sized rooms, a very comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. The team worked well together but a special shoutout to Kevin who went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The town of Newcastle is an attractive seaside town but also an excellent starting point to climb Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which was the reason for our stay here. I am pleased to say we achieved our objective and rewarded ourselves with large ice cream sundaes from Morelli's wonderful establishment on the seafront.
The Donard Hotel in Newcastle fitted our needs for an overnight stay exactly - a centrally located hotel with good sized rooms, a very comfortable bed and very friendly and helpful staff. The team worked well together but a special shoutout to Kevin who went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our stay. The town of Newcastle is an attractive seaside town but also an excellent starting point to climb Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland's highest mountain, which was the reason for our stay here. I am pleased to say we achieved our objective and rewarded ourselves with large ice cream sundaes from Morelli's wonderful establishment on the seafront.
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Kevin
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Briiliant location to go exploring a walk up the moutains stunning
Briiliant location to go exploring a walk up the moutains stunning
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The complimentary continental breakfast is widely praised for being tasty and plentiful. One reviewer felt the selection was limited.
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Susan
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Linda
Aug 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
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Millie
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel itself was alright. Good location. Continental breakfast only, very limited, no cheese or ham. No hot water for shower.
Hotel itself was alright. Good location. Continental breakfast only, very limited, no cheese or ham. No hot water for shower.
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ALAN
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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sandra
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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james
Jun 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were friendly. Food was excellent.
Staff were friendly. Food was excellent.
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Sean
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, room was lovely...kids loved the bunked beds! Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
Lovely hotel, room was lovely...kids loved the bunked beds! Breakfast was lovely. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again
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Lisa
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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CHRISTINE
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Tara
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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From 14:00 to 23:00
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FAQs about Donard Hotel
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary breakfast is served daily. Specific serving hours are not mentioned.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets can be arranged by contacting the property directly. Service animals are exempt from any pet policies.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including some accessible public areas and facilities.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Newcastle, a short walk from Newcastle Beach. Nearby attractions include Royal County Down Golf Course and Tollymore National Outdoor Centre.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not mentioned.
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