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.
Newcastle is home to The Donard. Royal County Down Golf Course and La Belle Femme Nail Bar & Beauty Lounge are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Tollymore National Outdoor Centre and Newcastle Community Cinema. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Life Adventure Centre, or consider a night out at Rocky Mountain Cottage. Visit our Newcastle travel guide
The Donard provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a nature reserve
Luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
40-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Grab bar in shower
Grab bar near toilet
Hand-held showerhead
Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
Portable shower seat
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs on site
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Portable fan
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number Guest Accommodation license
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 does it cost to stay at The Donard?
As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Donard on 15 Mar 2026 start from RM483, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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?
Checkout 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.
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Reviews
The Donard Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Lovely hotel triple room was amazing staff were lovely breakfast gud certainly stay again
Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
William
10 Jul 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.
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
The room was spotless and the staff were welcoming and helpful. There was a complimentary continental breakfast which was nice. The decor could probably do with updating, but this didn’t really affect my stay. This was a lovely hotel at a good price.
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.
We loved the room size and staying at front of hotel was fab. Dog loved his stay too! Staff very good, very helpful & friendly. We will definitely stay again, very reasonably priced too and we got continental breakfast free of charge! Joanne 💜
Its very well located and surprisingly quiet once your in the rooms the staff we dealt with kevin and Katie were very friendly and onliging kevin offered to help us with our luggage on two occasions the bed was very comfortable and there was plenty of hot water in the bathroom the continental breakfast was good and its complimentary it has something for everyone a selection of cereals ,breads ,pastries and fruit etc
sandra
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Christopher
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Donard was such a wonderful stay. The room was a little dated compared to our other recent stays in Ireland, but the staff's friendliness and helpfulness made us feel so at home. We really loved the concierge staff and the warm and friendly Irish way of making us comfortable. The continental breakfast was a great start to the day. We would definitely book again!