[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Donard Bed & breakfast in Newcastle with a 24-hour front desk ![BBQ/picnic area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/3b383b2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/f440b33e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/a024b5e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/7b52726b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/be893c57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 8 - Oct. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-08&endDate=2025-10-09&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 9 - Oct. 10](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 17 - Oct. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=101822633&PinnedHotelID=101822633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/c096f23d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room 9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Hair dryer Private bathroom Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/bc13b351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Electric kettle - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ![Family Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101830000/101822700/101822633/7b52726b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Quadruple Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Heating Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Electric kettle - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNewcastle-Hotels-Donard-Hotel.h101822633.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNewcastle-Hotels-Donard-Hotel.h101822633.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.21423%2C-5.88861&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8H2JAyBxJZmpyHK3_idgVJr00So=) 29 Main St, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AD #### What's nearby - Newcastle Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Tollymore Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Murlough National Nature Reserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km - La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Royal County Down Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.0 km #### Getting around - Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Niki's Kitchen Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Quinns Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk - ‪Hugh McCann's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Villa Vinci - ‬1 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: - A nature reserve, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage - An elevator Room features All guestrooms at The Donard boast comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Other amenities include: - Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers - Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles ## Similar properties ![Apartment, Private Bathroom, Mountain View | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78770000/78764300/78764215/bffd82d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Central Apartment 3B Newcastle - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Outdoor space - Mountain view 2.0 1 review CA $312 CA $412 total includes taxes & fees Oct 9 - Oct 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=78764215&PinnedHotelID=78764215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16320000/16314000/16313949/w743h503x4y4-ab0350da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kilmorey Arms Hotel Newry - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 206 reviews CA $216 CA $260 total includes taxes & fees Nov 6 - Nov 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=16313949&PinnedHotelID=16313949&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite 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. - Elevator (47 inch wide door) - Front entrance ramp - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator ### 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 free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property 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 ### 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? > Check-out 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Donard Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 55 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 9.0/10 Amenities ### 8.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 9.0/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel May 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing hotel staff is so friendly I would 100% be going back ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Jun 25, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/315ec885-4d5c-49a6-951d-4dc1b4c00628-1750867123025.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79104b99-808b-4701-a8ef-a4dbe5118190-1750867122999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Susan Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### William Jul 10, 2025 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. ##### William Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller May 18, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Very friendly staff, room comfortable but a bit dated . Good value for the price ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alwyn Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel will definitely stay again ##### alwyn Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petr Sep 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastic stay Excellent stay -) 1st class service Friendly and helpful staff excellent location ##### Petr Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer Mar 30, 2025 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 ##### Jennifer Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### niall Apr 25, 2025 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. ##### niall Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kerry Jun 1, 2025 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. ##### Kerry Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### James Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### James Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very friendly and helpful staff! ##### Matt Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again ##### Linda Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas Oct 21, 2024 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! ##### Nicholas Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara Sep 2, 2024 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 ##### Tara Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Valerie Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable clean staff friendly and helpful centrally located near to several amenities and cafes, shops etc. ##### Valerie Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### philip Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay. Excellent rooms, well worth the money. Very central. ##### philip Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya Oct 10, 2024 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. ##### Tanya Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean Aug 29, 2024 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 ##### Sean Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christopher Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 👍 ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Jul 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Briiliant location to go exploring a walk up the moutains stunning ##### Kevin Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAREN Sep 17, 2024 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 ##### KAREN Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Starfish Jul 15, 2024 Reception staff friendly and welcoming and an added bonus that it was dog friendly ##### Starfish Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### heather Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable. Nice free breakfast. ##### heather Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### W Patrick Jun 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service No ##### W Patrick Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james Jun 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Friendly Staff were friendly. 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