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Tara Lodge

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Fireplace
Free daily full breakfast
Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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36 Cromwell Road, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1JW
  • Queen's University of Belfast
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Grand Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Titanic Belfast
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Pillow-top 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 Single Beds

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About this property

Tara Lodge

Guesthouse in Belfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free guesthouse features a meeting room, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe.
Tara Lodge offers 34 accommodations with DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The free breakfast at Tara Lodge gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Queen's University of Belfast. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Queen's University of Belfast and 7 minutes on foot from Belfast Botanic Gardens
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Tara Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, dry cleaning/laundry services, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Belfast guest house is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1998
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Tara Lodge.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 815 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Claude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was comfortable enough and even had a view of the street but when I enquired if noise over night would be a problem the staff said no. Wrong, woke up 5 times to loud talking drunks, car alarms and early morning sea gulls Actually the sea gulls I can take. lol. Parking is terrible as the pull in area is super tight and almost impossible to get in a spot. None were available so the alternative is to street park which we did but 3 blocks away. Breakfast was enjoyable and full meal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very freindly and helpful staff. Gave great restaurant recommendations and city directions. Very accommodating. Fantastic breakfast each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city center,walk to city, restaurants, and shops. Property was very clean, free parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the Tara really make the experience. The area has great restaurants, but there is a bit of graffiti and such. Be aware parking is very limited and tight, but we did get a spot both nights. The breakfast was wonderful and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge was great. The room was well-appointed and clean. Bed was comfortable and the property is easy walking distance to dining, shopping and attractions. What really made the stay outstanding was the staff. They are so friendly, welcoming and informative. Customer service was excellent. Breakfast (included) was amazing. We would stay here again and again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Spacious room with everything we needed for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place , very clean . The only down point is there is a lot of late night noise if you are facing the road .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice. We were on the back of the building so it was a little loud at night. The breakfast was free, made to order and excellent. I took one star off because even though they offer parking there are only like 10 cars that can fit in their lot. They have like 34 rooms and parking in the streets is hard to come by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Brilliant hotel

The hotel is absolutely the best. The staff are lovely & the hotel is excellent. Would 100% recommend the tara lodge belfast
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

quality and value with top class service

Great combination of quality and value with top class service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Top hotel

Great trip. Hotel was way above expectations. In a great area for sightseeing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

azita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was good. The only bummer was when we were going to dinner and was going to ask the front desk her suggestions and they weren’t at the desk then we got back and she was there and told us the place we went we would’ve got a discount for staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge was truly a home away from home. When we booked this hotel that included breakfast we had no idea how fabulous breakfast would be. We expected the standard buffet not a customized order to your preference cooked and served meal. The servers went all out to ensure that each day began with anything your heart desired for breakfast. The hotel is clean, well maintained and extremely comfortable. We were greeted each time we entered and left. Everyone at the front desk was so friendly and helpful in pointing out places to visit and eat. I easily rate this hotel 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone traveling to Belfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, bluffton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just outside Queens University and a 10 minute walk to city center. Plenty of restaurants but recommend NU Delhi. Terrific! Staff at Tara couldn’t have been nicer and they serve up a delicious breakfast with lots of choices. Free parking on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything pristine , reception, bedroom and outside. Staff informative and polite. Lovely breakfast. Walking distance from city centre. Quiet area. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are just so friendly and helpful, loved them. Also rooms were clean quiet and very comfortable. The lift was a nice bonus. Easy walk to Shaftesbury Square where you can get the Hop on Hop Off bus (recommended). Lots of places close by to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a spacious comfortable room with safe parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Loved that there was parking but we could easily walk to all attractions. Breakfast was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Belfast first visit

B&B was good. Room well appointed although a little tired. Breakfasts really good and staff all super friendly. Very very close to Botanic train station to reach Titanic quarter, Central Belfast or Airport in just a few stops. Zone 1 train pass got us all the way to Holywood which is the area we’d stay in if visiting again! Missing a lounge area or somewhere to get a drink in the evening, which we didn’t think we’d need as close to bars and restaurants but in reality those weren’t tourist friendly and the Botanic area didn’t feel like a very safe neighbourhood after dark. Useful car park although tiny and street spaces very close would fill at times.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Priddis Greens

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are outstanding and we had a lovely room (upgraded)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just book it!

Staff goes above and beyond and are very friendly! I would absolutely recommend them to anyone and we loved our stay, breakfast was lovely and a nice treat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

City visit

A perfect place to stay ,breakfast ,staff and comfort are top quality. Everything is within walking distance .ideal for staycationing .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025