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Tara Lodge

4.0 star property
Guests start their day with a delicious breakfast before stepping out to explore Belfast's historic sights, all conveniently within walking distance.

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Tara Lodge sits in the heart of Belfast, welcoming travelers with a free full breakfast and convenient dry cleaning services. Visitors can use the WiFi to plan trips to nearby attractions like Titanic Belfast or ask the notably helpful staff for tour assistance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Signature Double Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Belfast City Centre, a neighborhood in Belfast, Tara Lodge is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Strangford and Lecale and Crawfordsburn Country Park, while Titanic Belfast and Queens Film Theatre are cultural highlights. Ulster Museum and The Hall of Friendship are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Belfast travel guide
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36 Cromwell Road, Botanic Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1JW

What's nearby

  • A modern building with large windows and a tower.
    Queen's University of Belfast
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A greenhouse with a glass dome, surrounded by colorful flower beds and benches.
    Belfast Botanic Gardens
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A grand, ornate theater with multiple balconies and red seating.
    Grand Opera House
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A large historic building with a green dome and two towers.
    Belfast City Hall
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ormeau Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Smash N Bird
    2 min walk
  • Town Square
    2 min walk
  • Lee Garden
    4 min walk
  • Madame Pho
    3 min walk
  • Blue Train Café & Depot
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 per person

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

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 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 per person
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Tara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tara Lodge?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Tara Lodge located?

Located in Belfast City Centre, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast City Hall. Titanic Belfast is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away. Botanic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Great Victoria Street Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 804 out of 930 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 930 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 930 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 930 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 930 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like stayed, the staff and the breakfast it had a lot of options. I had the out meal very creamy and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heather was a great touring help! Breakfast a good value. Super clear and best showers on trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge is a lovely hotel. Everyone working there is so kind and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious! I had smoked salmon and eggs and porridge with berry compote. In a word, yum.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff. Excellent breakfast. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
spacious comfortable rooms, secure parking, enjoyable breakfast and friendly helpful staff. Handy for University and city centre. Only drawback no onsite bar, but plenty of pobs and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and kind staff greeted us with a big smile. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, friendly and helpful. Made our stay a great experience. Would definately recommend. Thank you for a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast, comfortable room, great extras
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we walked into Tara Lodge we felt at home. James on reception was very efficient and helpful. Our room was beautifully decorated and spotless. Colin and the rest of the staff made breakfast a great experience and the food was delicious. Dietary requirements were no problem at all. Would highly recommend. Loved the hotel, loved the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MTeresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, comfortable, clean and superb staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Any kind of restaurant in the next block. Easy to park. Fantastic room as well as breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Staff & service
It was so clean and the staff was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Georgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely and staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very convenient, clean and no queue for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beds, great breakfasts and conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

guanxiong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room is cosy, and the breakfast is brilliant as always! The staff are polite and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

shahrzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet and nicely done rooms, and very professional and helpful staff. Also Breakfast was amazing. I strongly recommend it. Thank you Tara Lodge people 😊.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable room, nice location, great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026