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Slieve Donard

5.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Cocktail bar

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub

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Downs Road, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AH
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Royal County Down Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View King or Twin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View King or Twin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Slieve Deluxe King or Twin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Slieve Deluxe King or Twin)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort King or Twin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort King or Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Slieve King Suite)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Slieve King Suite)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Slieve Double)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Slieve Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Sea View King or Twin)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Sea View King or Twin)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Resort Sea View King or Twin)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Deluxe Sea View King or Twin)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Deluxe Sea View King or Twin)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Deluxe Sea View King or Twin)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Slieve King or Twin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Slieve King or Twin)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Slieve Double Double)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Slieve Double Double)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View King Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View King Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View King Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Slieve Junior Suite)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 King Bed (Slieve Junior Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View Junior Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View Junior Suite)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View (Slieve Sea View Junior Suite)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Newcastle

When you stay at Slieve Donard in Newcastle, you'll be on the boardwalk/promenade, within a 15-minute walk of Royal County Down Golf Course and Newcastle Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tollymore Forest Park.

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 5 min drive - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinns Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪O'Hares Lounge Bars - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Strand - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chaplin's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shimna Diner - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Slieve Donard

Elegant beach hotel and indoor pool
Slieve Donard offers 180 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 180 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy local cuisine at J.J. Farrall's, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Newcastle? This hotel has 14246 square feet (1323 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 11 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
J.J. Farrall's - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Percy French Inn - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Lighthouse Lounge - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
Afternoon tea - This café serves lunch only. Open daily.
The Wolf - This cocktail bar serves dinner only. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Afternoon tea
  • J.J. Farrall's
  • Lighthouse Lounge
  • The Percy French Inn
  • The Wolf

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • 14,246 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 50 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 50 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Donard
Donard Slieve
Slieve Donard
Slieve Donard Newcastle
Slieve Donard Resort
Slieve Donard Resort Newcastle
Donard Hotel Newcastle Slieve
Donard Hotel Slieve
Slieve Donard Hotel Newcastle
Slieve Donard Resort And Spa Newcastle, Northern Ireland
Slieve Donard Resort And Spa Newcastle Northern Ireland
Slieve Donard Resort Spa

Slieve Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just 1 night was memorable

My mum uses a Zimmer and the acces for her limited mobility was amazing. The staff truly went over and above from the second we walked in to the bar, restaurant, concierge, restaurant, spa etc.... I don't know how they get to know everyones names as so many people go through the door every day. Everyone was exceptional. The bed was like sleeping on a cloud. Food was out of this world. We weren't bothered too much yet, restaurant seemed to know just by a look, that we were going to ask for something or needed something. The place is warm, airy, fresh and the atmosphere was cheerful. Thank you so much. You made my Mums day and night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ciara

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property inside and out - impeccable service, wonderful dining options, and convenient location. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERALDINE

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location and setting but overpriced

I would love to give this hotel a 5star review but unfortunately it was lacking in quite a few ways. The location and setting is superb. Newcastle is a fantastic town with amazing scenery overlooking our gorgeous mournes. Check in was perfect reception was so friendly and informative. Our room looked the part but the bathroom was a bit underwhelming and could do with a refurbish. However is was clean and good shower. The spa area was also underwhelming.. sorry. We waited until family time was over but the swim noodles where still lying about as was bits of food,plastic cups and a used plaster on the floor beside pool. I think they should consider a more eco alternative to the plastic cups at water fountain. The sauna and steam room was lovely with an amazing sea view but you have to look past all the parked cars. I don’t think the £315 price for room was justifiable unfortunately Breakfast was really good. Loads of Choices and great quality food. Waiting staff were really attentive and courteous. Breakfast room was stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr.G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay, such a lovely location/hotel & very well looked after during our visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Absolutely wonderful, terrific service beautiful hotel and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Beautiful stay at the Slieve Donnard, would highly recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gordon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Well below par.

I booked slieve donard as I wanted to treat my wife to a comfortable weekend as it was our anniversary, and I’ve heard many good things about this property. Unfortunately for us it wasn’t anything like that. The girl at reception was rude as I checked in, I put it down to having a bad day, but she was the same every day. (Our booking was 2 nights) when we went to our room it was nothing like what was on the hotels.com Website. There were broken tiles on the floor, stains on the walls, musty smell. Etc.. So I tried to call reception, but the phone didn’t work. So I went down to reception, and waited quite a while before the receptionist came out from the adjoining room, I told him ( a different receptionist) I wasn’t happy, and was given another room. I could go on and on, but frankly I shouldn’t be doing this . As i rarely complain. I rate it 3 stars, Not worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely one night stay here to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. I had emailed the hotel before arrival to let them know of the occasion, and they kindly gave us a room upgrade and left a note and cupcakes in the room. Acknowledgements like this really make a hotel stand out and we were very happy. It was the first time we had stayed since the refurbishment, and all areas of the hotel are beautiful. The room itself was stunning, with views of both of the sea and the Mournes. We are local enough so the sight isn’t uncommon to us, but looking out at it from the hotel room was just spectacular! All the staff are very kind, courteous, friendly and hardworking. We dined in the town but had a couple of cocktails each in the Wolf bar which were very high quality. We appreciate a good cocktail! The breakfast buffet was lovely. Thank you for making this a memorable occasion :-)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aster Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

Stayed here for business trip for 2 weeks, staff were very friendly, courteous and accommodating! Rome are cleaned everyday and always smelling fresh and comfortable to sleep. Will be back again at SD hotel…thank you for a wonderful and comfortable experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerardene

Definitely not 5star any longer

5star prices but really 3star aervuce,bittle water in room seem to be a premium in 4 days had one bottle, toilet rolls no spare rolls in 4 days,coffee and tea in room was used in first day and was never replenished. Some staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
We had a really lovely stay however I had been with my husband bedore
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Proper 5* experience

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything was 5*, couldn't be better
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mcneill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025