Tara Lodge

I loved every minute I spent at this hotel. One of the best I've had in a long time. Very nice, large room with an extremely comfortable bed that I could hardly get out of because it was so inviting. Very friendly staff who helped me with everything. Super clean and high-quality amenities. Great water pressure in the shower (you don't find that everywhere in Ireland). Delicious breakfast. I would always come back here when travelling to Belfast. Highly recommended!||

Wow, what a gem of a hotel. If you are visiting Belfast you have to stay here. The staff (especially Sophie & Millie) were so friendly & nothing was too much trouble. The room was spotlessly clean & the bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was plentiful with lots of choice for all diets. The off street parking was an added bonus. I will definitely stay here again, & would gladly recommend this hotel.

Our visit to the Tara Lodge hotel was unforgettable for all the right reasons. My sister and I booked it last minute to attend a family meal in Belfast. Firstly, we were delighted to find off street free parking, a real asset and rare to find when staying in the city. The receptionist Kirstie couldn’t have been more welcoming, smiling and courteous. Our room was comfortable and clean, everything you need. Breakfast was first class served by a very pleasant young man, didn’t get his name. Cooked to order and delicious. Will definitely be back!

The Tara Lodge is in a perfect location and an easy walk to downtown Belfast. We stayed in the Annex. The room was cosy and comfortable. The shower had excellent water pressure and the toiletries supplied were lovely The breakfast was amazing with a huge selection of (full Irish, poached, boiled or scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, pancakes, fruit salad, porridge and cold cereal). The staff is so friendly and very accommodating to our needs. We spent 9 days here and will return on our next trip to Belfast

Id never heard of this lovely hotel before but im glad I discovered it. From the moment I checked in, the staff were welcoming and friendly. There was an issue with the room I had booked so I was put into their adjoining building. The receptionist rang the room to ensure I was happy with everything and there was even a complimentary plate of macaroons waiting. The room was cosy, quiet and comfy. The breakfast the next morning was table service which made a lovely change and even lovelier was the office manager coming to the table to ask if I had enjoyed my stay and was okay with the room swap. You can tell the staff really care about their guests and I will definitely recommend them.

The Tara Lodge was easily one of the top hotels we stayed at during our two week trip around Ireland. Very quaint hotel with welcoming, friendly and accommodating staff (refreshing based on our other experiences). Loved the holiday decorations (Halloween at the time). Parking was easy and secure behind the hotel. Breakfast was very good and the servers were hustling! Rooms were clean and the beds/shower were good. Very fairly priced for the experience. Our only gripe was the location as it's a bit off from the city's main attractions and not easily walkable however it is close to the train station.

Had a fantastic stay at Tara Lodge and couldn’t recommend it more! The staff was exceptionally friendly and thoughtful - they made us feel welcome. The rooms were spacious, pristine, and very comfortable. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, with both a small buffet and cooked-to-order options that were a real treat. The location is ideal, with excellent public transport access (the Botanic bus station is just around the corner) and plenty of restaurants nearby. A superb stay in every way! Parking was also convenient, with spots available in the backyard.

My favourite place to stay in Belfast! Absolutely fantastic staff. So friendly and welcoming and little touches like this that you would never get from some of the big city center hotels. Always enjoy my stay in Tara Lodge.

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!!