Slieve Donard
Downs Rd, Newcastle, BT33 0AH, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 2345 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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
France
- 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, 2010Hotel chain/brand: Graduate
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Good Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
Mathilde
France“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 America“The staff where so friendly and help. Everything was wonderful” 
JasonUnited States of America“A touch of history. Views and comfort. Heated pool!!”- Mark
United Kingdom“We had an upgrade that was unexpected - we were blown away with the room! Fabulous view, really comfy bed and lovely bathroom. Wonderful!” 
MaryUnited Kingdom“We loved the swimming pool great time to spend with family”- MelissaUnited 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”
- JulieanneUnited Kingdom“Location is fantastic great views, staff are so polite and on hand to help when needed.”
- MicheleUnited Kingdom“Class so welcoming was all decorated for Christmas ,really enjoyed spa”
RaymondUnited 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.”- PattiUnited States of America“The staff was amazing!! They were so accommodating and friendly.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
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 2020Does 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 2020Does 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 2020Does 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 2020Is there an extra charge for pet
Good afternoon and thank you for your message. We do charge an additional £50 per dog per nightAnswered on 28 April 2022Do 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- Still looking?
Area info *
Restaurants2 Restaurants On Site
- The Oak Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Irish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Percy French Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Irish • Local • European
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Resort Facilities at Slieve DonardGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Beachfront
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Beachfront
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Tennis court
- Sitting area
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- Safe
- 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
- Opening times
- Pool/Beach towels
- 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
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- English
Sustainability initiatives
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
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.
Cash
Debit card
Slieve Donard accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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
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Check-in at Slieve Donard is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Slieve Donard on this page.
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Yes, Slieve Donard is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Slieve Donard may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Slieve Donard is 1,950 feet from the center of Newcastle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Slieve Donard has 2 restaurants:
- Percy French Restaurant
- The Oak Restaurant
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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
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Room options at Slieve Donard include:
- Double
- Quad
- Suite
