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Slieve Donard

5.0 star property

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Cocktail bar

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym

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Downs Road, Newcastle, Northern Ireland, BT33 0AH
  • Royal County Down Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Newcastle Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tollymore Forest Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City)
    ‪65 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Room)

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

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Accessible Room)

  • 23.1 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)

  • 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)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Slieve Double Double)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Slieve Double Double)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Slieve Double Double)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Newcastle Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Slieve Donard - 18 min drive - 8.9 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Beach yoga
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space (14246 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 11

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

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

Accessibility

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

More

  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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 30 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 30 per day

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. 661 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel
Had a fantastic 2 night stay at the slieve donard hotel,staff are amazing and friendly, got an upgrade room with fantastic seaview, the spa was amazing especially the jacuzzi, could sit in it all day,only slight negative comment would be,we booked a table in jj farrells restaurant on the Friday evening for a festive dinner, but were told that they weren't starting the festive menu for another few days breakfast was absolutely superb, an amazing choice,,thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back next year all being well
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
Amazing hotel and location. Clean comfortable and close to beach and walking distance to town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been before it was refurbished a year ago to the style it would have been when it was built was beautiful there is nothing bad i can say about it just excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Travelled with family
I preferred my 1st visit last Nov. Hotel -stunning location. Entrance hallway was beautifully decorated. quick check in but when got to room our keys wouldnt work. A cleaner kindly let us in. I tried to call recept to ask Concierge to bring us new keys but the phone did not work. We had our dog stay with us which was great but i felt that our room had a " dog" smell when we entered the room. Couldn't open windows. Some of the decor of the room looked a little grubby (e.g door frame in bathroom, chipped paint , a lamp that didnt plug in). Wasnt impressed for being a 5 star hotel. Delighted we can bring our dog but do feel hygiene standards need to be at highest. There was hair pins lying on my floor from a previous guest. Bathrooms at recept were disgusting and not cleaned all evening. Bin was over flowing by end of night. We had a lovely evening in the bar - fantastic singer. Thankfully had read reviews about the service charge added to all drinks bills. Paid £24 for 2 gins to then get a bill for £26.40. I went to bar myself for rest of night. Tips should be at customers discretion. Got a dirty glass at one point. When i asked for another glass the bar man just lifted the drink and threw it down the sink. He couldnt find another glass as they were all dirty so offered me an alternative then looked annoyed i asked for fruit. not 5* standards. Breakfast was just ok,cooked breakfast not great and we were put in drawing room without being asked. Didnt have same feel.

4/10 Poor

Eugene

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing to the max
Sauna at 65 degrees Eye stinging pool (chlorine doesn't sting, urine does!) Drafty room, wind whistling through the door (no opening window!) Very very poor dinner; forgot the sides, chicken served tepid, steak chewy as an old boot House keeping woke us clattering Hoover's etc very early Kept awake by other residents using lift opposite room; cm's gap at bottom of door inviting all noises in Check out at 11, house keeping banging on the room door at 5 past, 10 past... Had been looking forward to staying at the Slieve for some weeks. Plan was walking the Mournes then enjoying the spa. Disappointed to the point of frustration Would strongly recommend eating dinner elsewhere Lovely staff, great location but an abysmal experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
The staff were so friendly and attentive. We adored the sea view room, perfect size, massive, comfortable bed and everything you need - a fridge, and wine cooked, tea, coffee etc. breakfast was delicious and had lots of options. The spa was lovely - only negative of the whole trip was the sauna was not hot enough. But it won’t put us off going back :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aster Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly cold!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing Weekend Break
It was our first time in the part of Ireland and we had a wonderful stay, we really couldn't have asked for more. Unfortunately we missed the option of getting a sea view but I believe we could have selected this if we spotted the follow up email but apart from the we had a stay that will live long in our memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We didn’t like that the room was very small! Four steps to the bed from the door! The hotel was very, very warm and the windows only opened an inch. There was no bath and only one bathrobe in the room. The bathroom wasn’t very clean either. The hairdryer in the room had poor performance and there was only one socket at the door for to plug it in, Overall are stay was average at best! Very unimpressed for a 5 star hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spa overnight stay
Lovely relaxing spa trip. Room was amazing and well designed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anniversary Overnight
We had such an amazing time once again at this beautiful hotel . We obviously plan another stay some time soon . Such a lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as a family with our small baby for our wedding anniversary for 3 nights. As a 5 star hotel you expect top class luxury but I think the days of that are gone. The staff were so inexperienced. I know everyone has to start somewhere but there is a lack of training from reception to bar/restaurant staff. Our room was nice but lighting poor for doing hair etc. no coffee or tea in room and the door was ate which looked like teeth marks and carpet torn obviously from the hotel being dog friendly so left the room looking grubby. The bar for food and drink was expensive and there was no atmosphere. The Saturday night there was entertainment and it was poor to say the least. We’ve stayed in better 3 star hotels for a fraction of the price as here is very expensive. Only thing I will rate is the leisure facilities and a big shout out to Ciara who done my massage in the spa. Such a lady and fantastic at her job.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rev Mervyn, Belfast

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve now stayed a few times, however this was the 1st time since the complete refurbishment, absolute wonderful and excellent staff as always!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aster Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing and staff are very nice kind and fantastic! Very guest oriented and extremely friendly and helpful! Will be coming back soon! Aster
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Vivienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only complaint we had was that the water was cold for shower and sink. Disappointing. One the things you look forward to in evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mairtin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the corridors running between the Bedrooms, the fitted carpets kept the areas very quiet, so was not troubled in the night. All the staff were always polite and well prepared to answer any matters raised. We have used the Hotel many times over the years, the basic quality has always been excellent, as it was this time under the new management. We will come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024