Best Luxury Hotels in Down County

Discover our favourite luxury accommodation in Down County. Our collection of luxury hotels and resorts showcase the very finest in world-class hospitality. Each one has been selected, by our Editors, based on its exceptional service, refined interiors, excellent amenities and standout location. Let our expert selection help you find your perfect place to stay.

Northern Ireland, Down County, Newcastle

Slieve Donard

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 180 Rooms & 6 Suites with Panoramic Views of the Mourne Mountains or Irish Sea
Amenities Includes a Two-Storey Spa With Indoor Pool & Vitality Pool, Fitness Studio With Peloton Bikes, Multiple Dining Options Including a Formal Restaurant & Casual Pub, Tennis Courts, Pet-Friendly Accommodations, & Adjacent Accessto a Renowned Golf Course
More Located at the Foot of the Mourne Mountains In Newcastle, offering Stunning Coastal Views

Part of the Hastings Hotel group, this 180 room resort is found in Newcastle, County Down, on the edge of the Mountains of Mourne. The prestigious Royal County Down Golf Club sits on one side, with a scenic sandy beach on the other. Slieve Donard has hosted visitors for over a century, with the more recent additions of a luxe mountain view spa and gym. The decor here is traditional, with splashes of bold colour and uber-comfy ‘cloud’ beds. There are three dining options – the formal Oak Restaurant, the Lighthouse Lounge specialising in healthy options and the cosy Percy French Inn, named after the composer of the song The Mountains of Mourne.





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