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The Donard

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Newcastle B&B

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD
  • Place, Mourne Mountains
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newcastle Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a blue and yellow bedspread, and a blue wardrobe.

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Newcastle

In Newcastle .Within a 10-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Beach. Royal County Down Golf Course and Tollymore Forest Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mourne Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tollymore National Outdoor Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Villa Vinci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bunned - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Scoper’s - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Donard

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Newcastle B&B
The Donard offers its guests a garden, a picnic area, and an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newcastle bed & breakfast.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Donard offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Portable shower seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Donard to the airport?

The Donard is 36.3 mi (66-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Donard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Donard.

How close is The Donard to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is a short 6-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and 11.6 mi (23-min drive) from Tyrella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Donard offer free breakfast?

The Donard does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Donard?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Donard?

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

Is there free parking at The Donard?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Donard have a pool?

The Donard does not have a pool.

Does The Donard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Donard to downtown Newcastle?

The Donard is 0.2 mi away from Newcastle.

The Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice big rooms, wonderful place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the center. Lot of restaurants and pubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay. Clean hotel centrally located. Staff very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bedroom and ensuite, beds comfortable great nights sleep, staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, reasonable price, good location, complimentary breakfast was nice, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location brilliant but a bit noisy at night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central - free parking nearby - staff could not have been nicer & anymore helpful - complimentary continental breakfast - mini games area for kids
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in the middle of Newcastle handy for whatever your plans
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful 2 day stay in this hotel. The room was spotless and very well equipped. I cannot praise the staff enough as they were all so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The buffet continental breakfast was excellent with a good selection of cereals, pastries, fruit and yogurt, the croissants were particularly delicious. We will definitely be returning in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Location, friendly staff, rooms are very clean but a bit tired, that said good value for money. Good budget option, I would go back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to hotel when we visit Newcastle a couple of times a year. All the staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. The rooms are lovely and the beds are so comfortable. There is a choice of breakfast but we always have the buffet, which is included in the price, as we dont really like a fry in the morning. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were beyond friendly and accommodating. A little noisy when the pubs let as it’s on the Main Street, but great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Nice big rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the hotel were excellent, nothing was too much trouble.Stayed in triple hotel room, while the view was disappointing the room was fine. Bed’s comfortable and comfortable old definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptionally great value for a busy seaside town such as Newcastle. Check-in staff was excellent as were the rest of the staff we met. The continental breakfast was absolutely adequate and free, so great value. Room facilities were adequate as well and the bathroom was great with plenty of hot water and shower get, shampoo etc.. Great location, free parking right outside and nearby. Highlight was The Donard being so dog friendly and dog welcoming. Definitely now my place of choice to stay when we visit Newcastle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldnt have got a better room room 201 lovely views of the town and mountains just wish had more than a night to stay... did not sample food so cant comment on that... small critique the windows on outside could be cleaned other than that perfect bed was comfortable as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024