Tara Lodge

I had a 1-night stay at Tara Lodge while I visited Belfast and I really enjoyed my stay here. I arrived slightly early before the official check-in time and my room was ready and available to use. Everyone on reception at Tara Lodge were friendly and helpful. They had a Belfast guide booklet and map available at reception which was useful. The room was clean and tidy with a very comfortable bed. There was hot drink making facilities and complimentary biscuits provided. Bathroom was nice. I had a reasonably early flight departure, so I didn't have time to sit down and have a leisurely breakfast, but the staff did a great job providing me with a packed breakfast and takeaway coffee which I could enjoy at the airport instead and save me money from having to buy it at the airport. Tara Lodge is located in the student area of Belfast and there are lots of places nearby to eat. It is only a reasonably short walk to the main sites in Belfast. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel for a stay in Belfast.

I've led group tours for 24 years, and the Tara Lodge staff are amongst the best I've encountered. Amy, Matt, Sophie, and Karin were so helpful in their recommendations and their service.||The hotel is in an ideal location - less than a mile from City Hall and right around the corner from the Botanic Gardens. There are quite a few good restaurants within 100 - 200 meters and the neighborhood is relatively quiet.||The rooms are nice, the beds are soft and the bathrooms include a tub. Everything was clean and service to the rooms was excellent. There is a lift in the main area; however, there are a couple rooms in the annex which are stairs-only, so if you have mobility issues, make sure the staff know when you book.||Michelle

Breakfast is good and rooms are relatively clean. Apart from that, hotel is closer to a 1 star than a 3. There is no air conditioning, the hotel looks like it was last updated in the 1980s, it reeks of humidity and has a shower that you wouldn’t want to be in for longer than a few minutes. There are only about 10 parking spots at the property and after that you are left to find street parking. Not worth the money to stay here, would look elsewhere.

Had a two night stay here in June. A lovely hotel, our room very spacious, the staff were lovely and really helpful. A good location within a 15minute walk to centre of Belfast. Breakfast is lovely with plenty of choice. We hope to return.

The receptionist and manager on duty were so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend staying in this warm and inviting hotel while in Belfast. The accommodation was spotless and breakfast delicious. We will definitely be using this hotel when next on business in Belfast.

I had a lovely stay for 2 nights at Tara Lodge while we used Belfast as a base for some golf in N Ireland. So we never spent a lot of time touring the city (just late afternoons and evening for dinner) - but found its location quite convenient for after golf drinks and meals! felt right at home and had a comfortable stay. The room and the entire lodge was very clean, the reception (and hostess) was warm and friendly, and it was nice to have parking onsite - even though it was extremely limited and tight. I would recommend Tara Lodge highly.

Tara Lodge is a great choice if you want to be close to everything but at a quiet section of a street. 15 minute walk to Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum. Plenty of restaurants and shopping a block away. The room was comfortable and hotel staff were great from the moment we checked in. Excellent breakfast and free on-site parking. Highly recommend Tara Lodge!

Had an excellent stay here: big comfy room, excellent breakfast, and very friendly and helpful staff.|Brilliant location in the student quarter and right by the train station.|Also, much better value than some of its neighbours. Definitely recommended.

Wonderful hotel with spectacular level of service. Walking distance to plenty of sites. Great place to stay.

The staff here are super friendly and helpful. Stayed three days and two nights. The location is great for getting around by car or foot. Anytime I had a question, the staff were eager to help. The rooms are equipped with a hair dryer and even and ironing board. The beds are so comfortable. The breakfast, which is included in the room rate, so delicious. Parking is first come first serve, and the parking area isn't all that big. But I didn't have any issues with parking. Might be harder on a weekend. Many restaurants and pubs within walking distance. Queens uni, ulster museum, and botanical gardens are well within walking distance. If I'm ever in Belfast again, this is the place I will stay, hands down the best!

Great location and wonderful rooms with big windows offering light when sun makes it appearance. Spacious rooms that have been updated nicely. Nice hot breakfast to order and short distance to main streets. Enjoy ur stay at this little getaway.

My brother and I were travelling through Ireland and stayed for one night at Tara Lodge. We found it in a B & B guide, literally the day before, and they were very happy to set us up with a place to stay in Downtown Belfast. While the room itself felt more like a hotel room with two double beds than a traditional Bed & Breakfast, the spread in the morning was what one would expect in Ireland: rashers, brown bread, eggs, plump, juicy Irish sausages and an assortment of yogurts and cereal. There was on site security, friendly, courteous staff, and the overall feel of the place seemed both trendy and family friendly. The neighborhood near Queen's University felt completely safe, and it was crawling - I MEAN CRAWLING - with some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Unbelievable, truly a cosmopolitan neighborhood in the heart of the city. If you would prefer to have a more authentic Irish experience, just head on over to the Falls Road to inspect the political murals, or head up north about 50 minutes to the Bushmills distillery or Giant's Causeway. I would have rated Tara Lodge a 5/5, but I find the link on their website for a neighboring nightclub catering to homosexuals very tasteless, especially for something which could have been good for families. If they were to drop the link, Tara Lodge would get a 5/5 from me.

I highly recommend this hotel. It was very clean which to me is important. Room was warm at night but we opened up window which helped. I can't say enough good things about the front desk the girl there was so helpful and answered all my questions she was wonderful and made our stay even better. It may not be in the center of Belfast but about a 2 min walk and you are near tons of pubs and restaurants. We ate in 2 restaurants both amazing food. If I am ever in the area again I would stay here I can't say enough good things about this hotel.

Interesting location, near the university. Not a traditional hotel front, just blends into the row houses, so make sure you keep a look out. Parking in the back is awesome, I would not want to park on these streets. The streets are full of university kids, with lots of cheap/meh food options around, and some a bit nicer. A bit loud at night due to street noise from drunk kids walking home. Close enough to city center to just walk there for food/bars/etc though, which is a nice perk with the free parking. Nice decor, nice sized rooms. Staff was absolutely the friendliest bunch of people I've ever encountered. From the front desk to kitchen to housekeeping, everyone was delightful. Very refreshing. They are why this isn't a 3 star review. Breakfast was included with my rate and it was quite good. More options than I'd seen anywhere else, and made to order. I paid 15 pounds for a buffet at a previous stop, so this was very well appreciated. Eggs were cooked perfectly every time, lots of pastries to choose from, coffee that isn't instant!! The bad... "King" bed was 2 twin beds pushed together. NOT what you expect for a 4 star hotel. Very uncomfortable night's sleep, especially in the cold. Maybe it's because I'm from LA, but it was COLD. I had to call reception to get the heat turned on a couple of times a day because late September is still considered "summer" and they had it turned off... Shower was a bit wonky... it worked, but didn't seem to drain fast enough and the shower head couldn't be pushed up far enough, so I was basically standing on top of the drain. A few rips/stains on the carpet and bed, but nothing too bad. I just can't get over the bed. I've never seen anything so ridiculous.

Ah, finally, I found the business card of this little hotel in Belfast. It was very cozy, with great linens, bit flat screen TV, awesome bathroom soaps/shampoo and absolutely well located. I will definitely suggest it if you stop there for a few days.

This was a lovely place to overnight in Belfast. Comfortable beds, helpful staff and a GREAT location! I was very impressed with Belfast (though the herd of Germans who "stole" my shuttle to the bus tour didn't impress me...the driver however returned to get me and felt bad because he thought I was in with them! I actually wished HE could've just driven me around...he was great!)...it's a town that's seen it's share of "the troubles" but has risen above those troubles. They have a positive attitude, scads of hope and they seem to be doing the right things to bring Belfast back around. The weekend after I was there, the MTV European Music Awards was held there..."Game of Thrones" (HBO series) is being filmed there...and they are trying such unique things as bringing hockey to Northern Ireland. All in all, I really liked Belfast. Being a child of the 80's...I wanted to see what we'd all heard so much about. But instead of seeing a tragic place...I saw a lovely city in the midst of transition. Plus...I had a great place to stay. Quiet (even with the train right behind) and comfortable...plus the desk ladies steered me right in sending me to Scalini Italian restaurant for dinner! I'd love to return and would definitely stay at the Tara Lodge!

Friendly staff. Convenient to train station and center of town. Spacious rooms and very affordable. Used the online service and got a discount on the rate.

We reserved Tara Lodge online and were not disappointed. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was very good. Wifi too. Water pressure and flow was great in the showers. Overall a great experience!

My wife and i just spent two nights here while staying in Belfast and I cannot say enough positives about this place. The staff was went above and beyond expectations from check in to check out. The room was clean and up to date. We even had a great breakfast downstairs our second morning. Will be back to Tara Lodge and Belfast!

Friendliest, most helpful staff I've encountered on my trip here in Ireland/Northern Ireland. Not posh. Not pretentious. Just a good, solid place to stay. I had the breakfast (included in my prebooked room price) and it was a good spread compared to some others I've had. Quiet neighborhood. Convenient for walking to the city center. Enjoyed my stay here.

Reasonable, clean, spacious and excellent service is the best way to describe the place. Breakfast is excellent and the Power Porridge my favorite. Staff are very friendly and willing to go the extra step to help you. Location is convenient and parking, wifi and breakfast is included. What more can you want for a short stay in a city ?? :-) Will definitely come back here anytime.

Excellent customer service (was served by Olivia), excellent breakfast (pancakes were great), the tea, coffee and mini packs of biscuits came in handy as I arrived without lunch. Place is walkable from the city centre - 10 to 15mins

I searched out this boutique hotel ater a very unsatisfactory stay in a B&B on Malone Road previously. I was delighted when I did. The website was helpful and informative, the photos of the rooms looked great and it was located walking distance from where I would be working - the walk would also take me through the Botonic Gardens. It is located in student central so the surrounding roads are littered with digs and investment properties - many of which are run down or abandoned. However the location is ideal for reasonable eateries and there are several pubs around for a quick pint. The rooms were, happily, as stylish, clean and ordered as they looked in the website gallery. There is wifi for all guests, tea and coffee facilites in each room and all the usual extras and a gorgeously comfortable bed. The piece de resistance was the most exquisite poached eggs cooked to order (ie not sitting on a buffet warming tray for several hours). I am looking forward to breakfast in the morning and will definitely be coming back here next time I'm in Belfast.

We arrived, completely exhausted, and were met by Janine. she was very bubbly and sweet, and agreed to easily accommodate us, though we were early (by 3 hours). After a day and a half of travel, this was most welcome. Our room was ready, very clean, and super comfortable. The couple minor tiny things, the first one we really did not, at that point, care much, was the spastic bathroom light that did not seem to have a good connection and, so, flickered on and off in a way that could easily cause an epileptic episode if you happened to have epilepsy; otherwise was simply annoying.. we chose to ignore it. The second one was that our room faced the Botanic rail station, which serviced unbelievably ugly black smoke coughing engines that screeched to start up and slow down.. at various times during the evening and morning. This was not so easily ignored, though we tried. If you come here, ask for a room on CROMWELL STREET, not on the back side as you will sleep much better! But again - we were exhausted and so, this was wonderful! Janine was super helpful and pointed us in directions that saved us a lot of time. We woiuld very easily come back - thanks so much!

Having traveled internationally for 40 years, I can say with full confidence that this location is a very unique "treasure". The reception, managed by Sinead, was first class. The location is ideal, and we had a lovely room on the back of the hotel. Make sure you have the "Irish Warmer' for breakfast. We stayed in Five Star hotels and Castles for two weeks - but the highlight is this "Boutique Inn". A very special experience and so central to all you want to do in Belfast!!