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Tara Lodge

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

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

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

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)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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 - 0.3 miles
  • Belfast Botanic Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Belfast City Hall - 13 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Titanic Belfast - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Maggie May's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Umi Falafel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Town Square - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Madame Pho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Same Happy - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tara Lodge

Upscale guesthouse near Titanic Belfast
Tara Lodge provides amenities like free full breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms at Tara Lodge include thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels and DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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

  • 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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

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

Is Tara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tara Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Queen's University of Belfast and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Titanic Belfast. Belfast Botanic Gardens and Crown Liquor Saloon are also within 15 minutes. Botanic Station is only a 3-minute walk and Great Victoria Street Station is 12 minutes.

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Tara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 849 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 849 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 849 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 849 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 849 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

Georgette

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Tara Lodge. The hot, custom order breakfast was incredible. Great place to stay overnight while travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here. It was convenient walking distance to the city center and had good, free off-street parking. The staff was wonderful, the included breakfast offered lots of choices. The beds were comfy and the room was very quiet. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Mary Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara was a convenient, clean, pleasant surprise. Parking was at the hotel, and we were able to walk to all of the Belfast attractions. Staff and breakfast were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing property. Very conveniently located, on-site parking, excellent breakfast. Everything was top rate. Would not hesitate recommending this property to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tara Lodge exceeded expectations. From a very warm and welcoming reception, super comfy bed/pillows, spacious room, loads of amenities, amazing staff and incredible and bountiful , breakfast, it simply couldn't be better. We were treated like royalty. Bravo to every staff member and management team, and thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

Merrilee

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff was fantastic with directions and transportation. Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

azita

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

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

8/10 Good

terry

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

Scott

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

Cathy

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

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

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

david

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

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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