• Ocean view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping

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Now part of Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, Slieve Donard is undergoing a refurbishment. Nestled at the foot of the Mountains of Morne, the magnificent Slieve Donard stands among six acres of immaculate private grounds. A golden strand of beach borders one side while the mighty Royal County Down golf course frames the other. This lovingly maintained Victorian hotel, just 30 miles south of Belfast and 90 miles north of Dublin, is home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas and is perfect for a short break, residential conference or grand event.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Slieve Donard has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 3, 2010
Hotel chain/brand:
Graduate

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher

Free Parking Available On Site

Activities:

Tennis court

Fitness center

Golf course (within 2 miles)

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 full bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mathilde
    FranceFrance
    Very nice place, first time for us in a castle! The breakfast was well provided The bed was very comfortable The spa with jacuzzi facing the sea is a big plus
  • Katherine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff where so friendly and help. Everything was wonderful
  • Jason
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    A touch of history. Views and comfort. Heated pool!!
  • Mark
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    We had an upgrade that was unexpected - we were blown away with the room! Fabulous view, really comfy bed and lovely bathroom. Wonderful!
  • Mary
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    We loved the swimming pool great time to spend with family
  • Melissa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The spa pool and hot tub and sauna facilities were very nice. We had an executive room with an ocean view and it was very large and very nice. The breakfast was very nice
  • Julieanne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Location is fantastic great views, staff are so polite and on hand to help when needed.
  • Michele
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Class so welcoming was all decorated for Christmas ,really enjoyed spa
  • Raymond
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    Breakfast: Excellent buffet with great variety of choice and to a high standard. Spa: Best I have ever experienced at no additional charge.. Room: Very comfortable with plenty of room.
  • Patti
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff was amazing!! They were so accommodating and friendly.

Property questions and answers
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  • Does this price include use of the spa? Thank you.

    All guests staying in the hotel can avail of full use of the Leisure facilities. Spa treatments booked will incur an additional charge.
    Answered on 25 January 2020
  • Does the include use of the leisure facilities

    Yes all guests staying in the hotel can avail of full use of the Leisure facilities. Please note there are restricted timings for children using the l..
    Answered on 25 January 2020
  • Does this rate include use of the spa facilities?

    Yes all guests staying in the hotel can avail of full use of the Leisure facilities. Please note there are restricted timings for children using the l..
    Answered on 25 January 2020
  • Does booking a double room gain your access to the spa? Or is that of an extra price?

    All guests staying in the hotel can avail of full use of the Leisure facilities. Spa treatments will incur an additional charge.
    Answered on 25 January 2020
  • Is there an extra charge for pet

    Good afternoon and thank you for your message. We do charge an additional £50 per dog per night
    Answered on 28 April 2022
  • Do all rooms have a private en suite bathroom? The room choice makes it sound like some rooms do not have a private bathroom?

    All our rooms have private en suite bathroom.
    Answered on 16 March 2023
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Area info *

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Oak Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Irish • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Percy French Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Irish • Local • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort Facilities at Slieve Donard
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

Sustainability initiatives

This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

Slieve Donard takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Debit card Slieve Donard accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Booking cancelations should be made by 15:00 on the day prior to arrival, to avoid fees. This only applies to bookings with free cancellation policies.

The hotel is currently undergoing a refurbishment. The refurbishment is set for completion for Summer 2023 (date subject to change). During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Please inform Slieve Donard of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Slieve Donard

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Slieve Donard can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Slieve Donard is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Slieve Donard on this page.

  • Yes, Slieve Donard is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Slieve Donard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Slieve Donard is 1,950 feet from the center of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Slieve Donard has 2 restaurants:

    • Percy French Restaurant
    • The Oak Restaurant

  • Slieve Donard offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Tennis court
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness classes
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness
    • Locker rooms
    • Yoga classes
    • Bike tours
    • Tennis equipment
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Beach
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages

  • Room options at Slieve Donard include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Suite