Slieve Donard Resort and Spa: Review and rate
Part of the Hasting Hotels Group, the majestic Slieve Donard Hotel is heaped in luxury. From its recently refurbished bedrooms complete with king bed and scrumptious duvets to its magnificent coastal location and trio of restaurants, it has been designed to suit all tastes. This article provides you with an overview of Slieve Donard Resort and Spa.
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Location
The location of the Slieve Donard is first class. On the edge of the seaside town of Newcastle which overlooks the Irish Sea and Dundrum Bay, the Mourne Mountains keep watch over the Donard.
Transport
Belfast International Airport is 48 miles away, George Best Belfast City Airport is 33 miles away and the Port of Belfast ferry terminal is 34 miles away.
Amenities
Spa
The ESPA designed spa offers a range of top class, rejuvenating treatments including a full body massage, facials, hot stone therapies and treatments especially for men. These can be enjoyed in one of 16 treatment rooms. There are also saunas, steam rooms and vitality pools to use.
Restaurants
The Oak Restaurant is an 'a la carte' eaterie open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. It serves delights such as Loin of Finnebrogue Venison with burnt mash (around £24.00).
The Lighthouse Lounge is the place to grab a light meal or afternoon tea (from £16.00 per person).
Percy French is a bistro open for lunch, dinner and serves classics such as Irish Stew (around £11.00).
Golf
The world famous Royal County Down link's course is within walking distance of the hotel.
Weddings
The opulent elegance of the resort and spa makes it a perfect location for a wedding. The grand staircase is a perfect photo spot. With choices of The Grand Ballroom or the beautiful Chandelier Room to entertain guests, the Slieve Donard Hotel is an ideal setting for a memorable wedding.
Conferences
The centenary conference centre at the Donard has five purpose built meeting rooms. For larger events, there's the Grand Ballroom which caters for up to 850 guests. The team at Slieve Donard also offers a secretarial service.
Accommodation
The 178 rooms at the resort and spa have all been recently refurbished and many offer views across the bay or Mourne Mountains. The hotel describes its bedrooms as 'comfortable, functional and inviting with king beds and the yummiest duvets'.
Nearby
Facilities nearby the Slieve Donard include walking, climbing, fishing and team building activities. This first class resort and spa offers fantastic amenities in a perfect picture location. Visit Hastingshotels.com (slieve donard resort and spa) for booking information.