Slieve Donard Resort and Spa

Slieve Donard Resort and Spa frequently asked questions

Who owns the Slieve Donard Resort and Spa?

Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is owned by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, a collection under Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners. The resort was bought from Hastings Hotels in 2021, marking Marine & Lawn's first property in Northern Ireland.

How do you get to Slieve Donard Resort and Spa?

Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is on Downs Road in Newcastle, Co. Down. It's 30 miles south of Belfast on the A24, 85 miles north from Dublin, and there's plenty of free parking available on site. Newry Station is the nearest train station, which operates a direct service to Belfast and Dublin, and is approximately 30 minutes away by car. It's also about one hour by bus from Newry.

What is included in a spa day at Slieve Donard Resort and Spa?

What is included in a spa day at Slieve Donard Resort and Spa depends on the experience that you book. Spa facilities include three saunas, three steam rooms, and three hot tubs, a 20-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, drench showers, a gym, and relaxation lounges. There are 11 treatment rooms where therapists use ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

What is near Slieve Donard Resort and Spa?

On the Irish Sea coast by Newcastle Bay, the hotel faces south to the Mountains of Mourne, making it a tranquil retreat and a beautiful base from which to explore the surrounding area. Nearby attractions include:

• Royal County Down Golf Club
• Mourne Mountains
• Tollymore Forest Park
• Newcastle Beach

When was Slieve Donard Resort and Spa built?

Slieve Donard Resort was originally built in 1898 as a railway hotel by the Belfast and County Down Railway. Since then it's played host to famous names, including Charlie Chaplin. The hotel has undergone several refurbishments since then.

What amenities does Slieve Donard Resort and Spa have?

Slieve Donard is a five-star hotel with views over the Mourne Mountain and County Down coastline. It has 180 rooms and suites offering modern hospitality combined with the hotel’s original Victorian grandeur. There are two restaurants - J.J. Farrall’s is the main restaurant named after Slieve Donard’s architect, and the Lighthouse Lounge for a cosy café experience, while Wolf Bar is the hotel’s social centre.

Spa facilities include three saunas, three steam rooms, and three hot tubs, a 20-metre indoor pool, a hydrotherapy pool, drench showers, a gym, and relaxation lounges. There are 11 treatment rooms where therapists use ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

Accessible facilities include:

• There are two fully accessible double rooms with two double beds and a full wet room.

What are the food and drink options at Slieve Donard Resort and Spa?

There are two restaurants - J.J. Farrall’s is the main restaurant named after Slieve Donard’s architect, and the Lighthouse Lounge for a cosy café experience, while Wolf Bar is the hotel’s social centre.

How many treatment rooms are there at Slieve Donard Resort and Spa?

There are 11 treatment rooms where therapists use ESPA products in a range of face and body treatments.

What time is check in/check out?

Check-in at Slieve Donard Resort and Spa is at 3pm and check-out is 11am. The spa is open from 9am to 9.30pm. It is suggested you check your specific arrival times however for your spa break, as well as any changes for bank holidays.