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Tara Lodge

Property class: 4
4-star guest house near Titanic Belfast

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, desk, chair, and a wardrobe.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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36 Cromwell Road, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1JW
  • Place, Queen's University of Belfast
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Belfast Botanic Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Opera House
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a laptop, a chair, a bed, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Belfast

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of this Belfast City Centre guesthouse, you'll find Queen's University of Belfast and Queens Film Theatre. Belfast Botanic Gardens and Crown Liquor Saloon are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queen's University of Belfast - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ormeau Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Opera House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Botanic Station - 3 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Maggie May's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaffe O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tara Lodge

4-star guest house near Titanic Belfast
As a guest of Tara Lodge, you'll find room service (during limited hours) and an elevator. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Belfast guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Tara Lodge offers 34 accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tara Lodge.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Property is also known as

Tara Belfast
Tara Lodge
Tara Lodge Belfast
Tara Hotel Belfast
Tara Lodge Belfast
Tara Lodge Guesthouse
Tara Lodge Guesthouse Belfast

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tara Lodge to the airport?

Tara Lodge is 4.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tara Lodge?

As of Sept 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tara Lodge on Oct 4, 2026 start from CA $149, excluding 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.

Does Tara Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tara Lodge.

How close is Tara Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is 14.9 mi (36-min drive) from Ballyholme Beach.

Does Tara Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Tara Lodge, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Tara Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Tara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs GBP 20.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Tara Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Tara Lodge have a pool?

Tara Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Tara Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Tara Lodge to downtown Belfast?

Tara Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Belfast.

Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 957 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 957 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 957 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 957 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 957 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast superb Room comfortable n clean Parking great Good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as usual, handy for everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of the kindest staffs I think I've met in all of my years traveling.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a central and convenient place for Belfast. Staff are gold standard and facilities are perfectly maintained and so clean. A home from home that is so comfortable and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Parking onsite (but limited) Clean and wonderful room Comfortable bed Attentive staff for breakfast Great location…about 15-45 min to almost everything of interest in the city
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and kind staff greeted us with a big smile. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge is a lovely hotel. Everyone working there is so kind and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious! I had smoked salmon and eggs and porridge with berry compote. In a word, yum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, comfortable room, great extras
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a neighbourhood that has seen better day but is showing signs of renewal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A hidden gem of a Hotel . Staff are so friendly, room was perfect and the table service breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, comfortable, clean and superb staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
spacious comfortable rooms, secure parking, enjoyable breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Handy for University and city centre. Only drawback no onsite bar, but plenty of pobs and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay in the heart of Belfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very homely hotel with so many positive aspects, particularly the staff who were always keen to help with a range of support from directions, maps & local detail, pack-up breakfasts, discounts on local restaurants, etc. Be aware that parking is limited (plenty of street parking) & there is a railway at the back (though the latter was not busy or overly noisy).
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, friendly and helpful. Made our stay a great experience. Would definately recommend. Thank you for a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beds, great breakfasts and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable room, nice location, great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where clean. Staff was very helpful, breakfast was excellent, parking was minimal but there was parking available on the street though not much was still able to get a street parking spot close.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
It was so clean and the staff was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and very helpful. They were welcoming. Breakfast was beautifully presented and delicious. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026