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Tara Lodge

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

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
The current price is AU$192
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

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

Deluxe Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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.
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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 - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Belfast City Hall - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie May's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaffe O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Umi Falafel - ‬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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tara Lodge on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$192.29, 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. 739 out of 862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 862 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merrilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so responsive and kind
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean new and updated in Jan!!!! Staff friendly and accommodating Matt night person was fabulous!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

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

Great hotel which is very accessible to the city

Kind and knowledgeable staff made the hotel a lovely stay x
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast area, very friendly and helpful staff. Botanical gardens were relatively close walking distance. City center was 1 1/2 to 2 mile walk.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms very basic but clean. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was well done.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

Highly recommend

Great stay. Staff were lovely, beds comfortable, great location, delicious breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, New London

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of lots of shops, pubs, restaurants. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The only drawback for our room is it was on a busy street so at times quite noisy. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The rooms were clean and the breakfast was top notch. Great choices and very professional and happy staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge was absolutely beautiful. Very good location, lovely staff, great service, very clean, quiet, safe parking and we will definitely be back! A lovely little haven in Belfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel and reasonably priced

All staff that we had contact with at Tara Lodge were excellent. They all were friendly, efficient and welcoming. Our room was spacious, clean and very well serviced each day. Breakfast was exellent and plentyful. The only issue was parking however we were aware of this at the time of booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a variety of restaurants. Possible to walk to bus station, city hall and downtown area. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Wonderful breakfast included. This smaller hotel was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Street was a bit noisy but the hotel gave us fans. Facility was very nice and the staff was outstanding. The breakfast was fabulous!! Beds were comfortable and location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very clean, great location, staff very friendly. Breakfast was wonderful. Will definitely stay her again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRAEME

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, friendly staff who made our stay that little bit more special.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Middletown

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the spacious room and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Parking was a snap. The area was quiet with the exception of the trains. After the first night we hardly noticed them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

8/10 Good

Yvonne, Alliston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel with a terrific breakfast. Staff were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean comfortable hotel. Good for the price in Belfast. Easy 18 minutes walk to centre. There is public options close by. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Room lovely and comfortable with fridge kettle tea coffee biscuits hairdryer iron & board toiletries tissues. But no air con and rather hot in august. Fan supplied on request. Breakfast cooked to order and delicious. Area is in university quarter and a little run down with some rough sleepers but did not feel unsafe so don’t let this put you off this lovely hotel. Some train noise at rear of hotel but only noticed due to open windows due to hot weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed comfortable. Would stay again. Enjoyed breakfast and a quiet nights sleep. Robes in room, nice products
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Comfort and service in great location

What a great stay at Tara Lodge! The staff were friendly and responsive throughout. The room was comfortable and clean. Lots of delicious breakfast options (loved the omelette) in addition to the basics on the buffet. Best of all is the location in Queens Quarter — quieter than city center (and more charming) with lots of good restaurants and pubs nearby. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff and walkable to most attractions. Looks a bit dodgy around hotel but completely safe. Good bfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025