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Tara Lodge

4.0 star property
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Queen's University of Belfast

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In the heart of Belfast, Tara Lodge offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast and dry cleaning services. Connect to WiFi, explore nearby Titanic Belfast or take advantage of tour assistance. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
  • Elevator
The current price is $108
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Cromwell Road, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1JW

What's nearby

  • Queen's University of Belfast - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ormeau Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Opera House - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 23 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 41 min drive
  • Botanic Station - 3 min walk
  • Great Victoria Street Station - 12 min walk
  • Lanyon Place Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lee Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kamakura Sushi & Ramen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Train Café & Depot - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tara Lodge

At Tara Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Queen's University of Belfast and Titanic Belfast. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast available daily. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • DVD player
  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Also known as

Tara Belfast
Tara Lodge
Tara Lodge Belfast
Tara Hotel Belfast
Tara Lodge Belfast
Tara Lodge Guesthouse
Tara Lodge Guesthouse Belfast

Frequently asked questions

Does Tara Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Tara Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Tara Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Tara Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Tara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

What's the area around Tara Lodge like?

Tara Lodge is in Belfast City Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Botanic Station and 5 minutes' walk from Queen's University of Belfast. The local area is good for families and and our guests say it is very walkable.

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Reviews

Tara Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, and phenomenal by multiple guests. (155 reviews)
  • On-site parking was convenient and available, with some reviewers also noting nearby on-street parking options. (9 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Great stay as usual, handy for everything we needed
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was delicious
Mary, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast, comfortable room, great extras
Louise, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Central location, comfortable, clean and superb staff!
MTeresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A absolute little gem. There was always a service with a smile. The breakfast was delicious and lots of great choices Not too far from the city centre and nearby to a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Stella, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel.Staff friendly and accommodating.Breakfast delicious! It’s located in the student area of the city about a 15 min walk from the downtown area. Really close to the train station which is 2 stops from the Titanic Museum.Highly recommend!
Rosie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful place to stay! From Helena at check-in and through the first night was just glorious!! The staff was was way past tops in all categories! I can’t recommend this property enough!!!! The locked parking was great as well!!! Thank you so much!!
Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay great staff
Joe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was so clean and the staff was so friendly
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, clean and no queue for breakfast
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is cosy, and the breakfast is brilliant as always! The staff are polite and welcoming!
guanxiong, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay in the heart of Belfast.
Robert P, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was lovely and staff was great
Georgette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really helpful and friendly staff who responded quickly when we asked if we could check in early, and stored our bags. Great location, amazing breakfast, really comfortable room.
Emma, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice little Hotel - surprisingly quiet considering it's location - only a 10 min walk to the town hall. Staff were very friendly and excellent service - would stay again when in Belfast
Colin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Staff, little touches in room like proper milk for tea, birthday message, clean, spacious relaxing, great breakfast, free parking (a major plus in Belfast) A great little find in a great area near Botanical Gardens. Will be back.
JAMES, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, friendly staff who made our stay that little bit more special.
GRAEME, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice beds, great breakfasts and conveniently located.
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel which is very accessible to the city

Kind and knowledgeable staff made the hotel a lovely stay x
Gail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

All good!
guanxiong, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, attentative and courteous staff. Excellent breakfast.
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super comfortable room, nice location, great breakfast!!
Deepti, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
azita, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay at Tara Lodge. The hot, custom order breakfast was incredible. Great place to stay overnight while travelling.
Marie Josee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless. Reception staff very helpful and breakfast the best have had anywhere.
Stephen, 2-night trip