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Slieve Donard

5.0 star property
5-star beach hotel with 3 restaurants

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub

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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)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 290 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 28 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 236 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 249.1 sq ft
  • 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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • 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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 290 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 269 sq ft
  • 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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Slieve Double Double)

  • 344 sq ft
  • 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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 430 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 344 sq ft
  • 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) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Seaside stay .You'll find Royal County Down Golf Course and Newcastle Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Newcastle hotel. Also, Tollymore National Outdoor Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Life Adventure Centre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Royal County Down Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Newcastle Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tollymore Forest Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Murlough National Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Slieve Donard - 18 min drive - 5.6 miles

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

5-star beach hotel with 3 restaurants
Slieve Donard offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 14246 square feet (1323 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a sauna, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Slieve Donard. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Newcastle hotel is smoke free.

  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 14246 sq ft of conference space
  • 1323 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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: GBP 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Slieve Donard to the airport?

Slieve Donard is 36.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Slieve Donard?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Slieve Donard on May 7, 2025 start from $233.56, 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.

Does Slieve Donard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Slieve Donard.

How close is Slieve Donard to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Newcastle Beach and 11.8 mi (31-min drive) from Tyrella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Slieve Donard offer free breakfast?

Slieve Donard offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Slieve Donard?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Slieve Donard?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Slieve Donard?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Slieve Donard have a pool?

Slieve Donard features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Does Slieve Donard have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like local cuisine and light fare.

Does Slieve Donard have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is Slieve Donard to downtown Newcastle?

Slieve Donard is 0.3 mi away from Newcastle.

Slieve Donard Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 655 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1000 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Over all good stay

Good stay, no queue or delay at check in Room was nice and bar service was good. Though Still haven’t sorted the pool is to cold and the jacuzzi is way way to hot There was also a lot of kids in the pool so bit more noisy than expected
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is at least our 40th time at the SlieveDonald over the last 30 years and our stay was excellent. Beautiful spa room and a lovely meal on Sunday night at Percy French restaurant and a lovely spa treatment for my wife. Will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Louise

And for breakfast at 9.40 had to wait for 35 minutes to be called by room number. There was hard cheese, ends of bread, waited a further 20 minutes for tea and toast. Awful!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had a great stay. Overall very good. Some things could do with being updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Perfect family Christmas hotel

We stay in the Slieve Donard each Christmas with our children and always have the best time with the best service. Everything is spotless and nothing is ever too much trouble. Always grateful for our little slice of heaven this time of year
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinead

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Myself and my husband went down with 17-year-old daughter to stay one night we had a great time in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Maureen

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

10/10 Excellent

nina

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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