Tara Lodge

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Belfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Free daily full breakfast
Reception
Fireplace
Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Explore the area

Map
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

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Belfast

Tara Lodge puts you in the heart of Belfast, within just a 10-minute stroll of Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast Botanic Gardens. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage and a front desk safe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Belfast City Centre guest house, you'll be 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Titanic Belfast.

What's nearby

  • Queen's University of Belfast - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Opera House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Waterfront Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Titanic Belfast - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Botanic Station - 3 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maggie Mays - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boojum - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Tara Lodge

Guesthouse in Belfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1998
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

English

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tara Lodge?

Tara Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Tara Lodge?

As of 15 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tara Lodge on 29 June 2025 start from AU$198.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Tara Lodge?

Yep, Tara Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Tara Lodge?

The closest beach to Tara Lodge is Ballyholme Beach (21.2 km).

Does Tara Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, guests can't get enough of the free full breakfast here! Offered daily, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tara Lodge?

No, Tara Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Tara Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Tara Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 794 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 794 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 794 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 794 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 794 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

10/10 Excellent

Yanille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Tara Lodge stay

Another lovely stay with a beautifully unexpected room upgrade! Macarons were delicious! Friendly, helpful staff. A quiet retreat in the heart of the city. Looking forward to a return trip soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous hotel

Beautiful hotel and staff were very welcoming. Very clean and tidy. Breakfast was Fabulous 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Fantastic stay

Amazing place to stay. Check in was easy, room was spotless and the bed was comfy. It’s close to rail and bus routes and plenty of bars and shops nearby. We will definitely stay again if we come over to Belfast again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Choose here

Superb little hotel. Great staff, great room and great freshly cooked breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We can’t rave enough about Tara Lodge. It was really like staying in a bed and breakfast. The staff was attentive to our every need. This hotel was so comfortable and clean and within walking distance of every main shopping district. Or a quick taxi ride. Staying here really made our trip more comfortable and we were able to experience more because of the amenities offered here. We really appreciated it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Idaho Falls

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. We would definitely stay again if in Belfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a little gem, excellent customer service, convenient to city, clean and room was spacious and reasonably priced. Everything you need in a room including excellent lighting and counter space in bathroom to apply makeup! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

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

Great Choice for Belfast

Friendly efficient staff. Very good breakfast & free parking in area close to restaurants etc Would be happy to recommend to anyone & would stay again if in Belfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful front desk Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Hughie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and spotlessly clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

Super friendly and stylish

We were really happy with our choice of hotel for our recent trip, this hotel is perfect for couples, the room was lovely, staff amazing and the breakfast was so good! We would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very complete hotel room and walking distance from many restaurants & bars
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Would highly recommend!

Tara Lodge was a 5 star experience. Lovely friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, free parking and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Two night Belfast stay

Good location, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast. Two night stay in November 2024. Our first night was in a room in the annexe near the car park, a road and the railway line. Too noisy for me so we requested a room change which was done very professionally and efficiently. We had a good night's sleep on our second night. After I returned home I emailed the manager and I was happy with her response.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MTeresa

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

Lovely stay in Tara Lodge

We had a lovely overnight stay in Tara Lodge. Friendly and helpful staff plus excellent facilities. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

conor

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

I stayed here will you?

Breakfasts were tasty and the workers in the dining area were plesent and attentive. At the front desk we were greeted warmly and had a nice couple of conversations about or trip and got some helpful tips on what to see. The room we stayed in had recently been refurbished and was well kitted out with a fridge, safe and kettle. The hotel is in a quite area so great for a nights restful sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable room, nice location, great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacintha

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

Short stay at the Tara Lodge Hotel

We had a really nice short stay at the Tara Lodge Hotel. Staff were helpful and polite. Our room was clean and fresh and everything we needed was available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff at this place are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024