Slieve Donard Resort & Spa, Newcastle – 4 Star

Nestling at the foot of the Mountains of Mourne, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa stands in six acres of immaculate private grounds. A golden strand of beach borders one side while the mighty Royal County Down golf links frames the other. This lovingly maintained Victorian hotel is now home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas and is equally suited to a short break, residential conference or even grander events.

The hotel boasts 180 luxurious bedrooms, including 100 new Executive and Resort rooms and six magnificent Suites, many of which have stunning panoramic views over the Mountaine of Mourne and County Down coastline. All bedrooms are finished in tasteful, traditional styles with every modern comfort, including our famous cloud beds. Add this to the Spa facilities and proximity to one of the world’s finest golf courses and you have a holiday destination or conference centre capable of proudly taking stage with the world’s best resorts.

Just 30 miles south of Belfast and 90 miles north of Dublin, the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is perfect for touring and sightseeing, and although you may never want to venture away from our sumptuous luxury and exquisite surroundings, there are a range of must visit local attractions all within close proximity to the Hotel. The Mountains of Mourne are on our doorstep and are a fantastic walking and climbing experience. Tollymore Forest Park, which is just a few minutes drive away, is simply breathtaking and Silent Valley, Castlewellan Country Park, Murlough Bay Nature Reserve are all nearby. Less than ten miles away lie the delights of Downpatrick, home to St Patrick’s Visitor Centre and Grave, (a world Christian Heritage Site) and countless opportunities for horse riding, fishing, sailing, off-road driving, mountaineering and windsurfing.

At the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa guests can experience the finest culinary delights in all our restaurants, and our chefs pride themselves on using the finest fresh local seasonal produce to create an array of delicious menus. Breakfast, dinner and our famous Afternoon Tea and Sunday Lunch are served in the famous Oak Restaurant, with its charming beams and fabulous central fireplace. The hotel boasts an extensive range of dining and socialising options including, Chaplin’s Bar and the Spa’s Lighthouse Lounge. The Percy French Inn, complete with log fire, is a cosy informal bar and restaurant which lies within the resort – perfect for a tasty lunch or pint by the fireside.

Our world class Spa facilities rival any other Spa in Europe. Designed in conjunction with ESPA, the world’s leading Spa company, the Spa is situated over two floors, with stunning views across the Irish sea and the Mourne Mountains. The Active Floor on the ground level incorporates a magnificent 20 metre Swimming Pool and Vitality Pool, which enjoy the amazing views of the coastline, along with a range of heat experiences and a high tech Fitness Studio. An extensive range of Spa therapies are available in one of the 16 luxurious treatment rooms on the first floor, using the ESPA product range.

Accommodations :

Stay in Luxury Accommodation in Northern Ireland

The 4 star Slieve Donard Resort and Spa in County Down offers 180 comfortable and stylish bedrooms, including Classic, Superior, Executive and Resort rooms as well as 6 luxury suites.

Picture it, you wake up after a wonderful night’s sleep, you draw the curtains and immediately breathe in the most magnificent views across our landscaped grounds, 
Royal County Down golf course or the spectacular Mourne Mountains and Irish Sea coastline.

The inside of your hotel room is traditionally tasteful, comfortable 
and inviting. The recently refurbished and luxurious rooms are the ultimate haven to relax in. Our King Coil cloud beds have an extra thick mattress and the plumpest pillows and duvets we could find 
to help ensure you drift away and enjoy a perfect nights sleep!

CLASSIC ROOMS

Classic Rooms at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa are perfect for those wanting a relaxing night away. These stylish and comfortable rooms are available as Single, Double and Twin rooms. Each room is decorated to create a tranquil atmosphere to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

These rooms DO NOT have a Sea view and some may have restricted views.

Bed size and Occupancy:
Classic Single Room 1 x Double Bed Occupancy 1 adult
Classic Double Room 1x Queen Bed Occupancy 2 adults
Classic Twin Room 2x Single Beds Occupancy 2 adults

SUPERIOR ROOMS

Superior rooms at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa are stylish and comfortable and are available as Single, Double and Twin rooms. Superior rooms are more spacious than Classic rooms. Each room is decorated with relaxation in mind to ensure you have a restful and enjoyable stay.

After a stroll along the promenade and dinner in the Oak Restaurant retreat to your room were a great nights sleep awaits you in our comfy, cosy ‘Cloud Beds’!

Many of these rooms have a Sea view, however some may have restricted views.

Bed size and Occupancy:
Classic Single Room 1 x Double Bed Occupancy 1 adult
Classic Double Room 1x Queen Bed Occupancy 2 adults
Classic Twin Room 2x Single Beds Occupancy 2 adults

EXECUTIVE ROOMS

Executive rooms at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa are stylish and comfortable and are available as Single, Double and Twin rooms. Executive rooms are more spacious than Superior rooms and include sea views or views over the Golf course and comfortable seated area. Each room is decorated with relaxation in mind to ensure you have a restful and enjoyable stay.

After a stroll along the promenade and dinner in the Oak Restaurant retreat to your room were a great nights sleep awaits you in our comfy, cosy ‘Cloud Beds’!

Bed size and Occupancy:
1 x King Size Bed Occupancy Min 1 adult Max 2 adults

RESORT ROOMS

Resort rooms at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa are stylish and comfortable and are available as Single, Double or Twin rooms. Resort rooms provide that extra luxury, modern and more spacious than Executive Rooms these rooms include stunning sea views, Mourne Mountain views or views over the Golf Course. Each room includes a comfortable seated area and separate bath and showers. These rooms are decorated with relaxation in mind to ensure you have a restful and enjoyable stay.

After a stroll along the promenade and dinner in the Oak Restaurant retreat to your room were a great nights sleep awaits you in our comfy, cosy ‘Cloud Beds’!

Bed size and Occupancy:
Double Room 1 x King Size Bed Occupancy Min 1 adult Max 2 adults
Twin Room 2 x Single Bed Occupancy Min 1 adult Max 2 adults

Dining :

Fine Dining Restaurant in County Down

From the sophisticated sumptuousness of the Oak Restaurant to the Lighthouse Lounge serving fresh and healthy delights such as smoothies, salads and sandwiches to a perfect pint by the fireside in the Percy French, your appetite and expectations will be well and truly satisfied at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa – the perfect place to eat in Down.

 Golf :

Play the number 1 Golf Course in the World. (Golf World)

Stay at the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa for your golf break in Northern Ireland and you can pretty much step out of your comfy bed and onto the world famous Royal County Down golf course.

A favourite with golfers like Tiger Woods and Rory McIIroy, this challenging links features in the Top World Courses list of every recognised golf critic and magazine. Royal County Down have been host to the British Seniors, the Walker Cup and numerous other prestigious championships and in 2015 it was home to the Irish Open!

There are a wide range of other excellent courses within an easy drive of the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa, including Kilkeel, Warrenpoint and the stunning links of Ardglass. The other Royal Courses at Portrush and Belfast are both within a 90 minute drive.

Spa :

PAMPER PARADISE

What if you could stop the world? Just for a moment. Or an hour or two as the case may be at the Slieve Donard Resort & Spa. Melt into a full body massage. Soak in the Vitality Pools – and breathe in the stunning views across the Irish Sea.

Spread across 2 floors, the ground floor caters for active souls with a first class gym, pool, rock sauna, amethyst steam room, vitality pools, Zen Fitness Suite & drench showers. The top floor however, is pamper paradise. World famous ESPA spa treatments including hot stone therapies, facials, tailor made massage, pedicures and manicures ensuring you soothe your soul during your spa break in Northern Ireland.

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