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- Services
- Opened in August 2006, the Spa at Slieve Donard reflects the holistic and therapeutic focus for which ESPA is well known. The famous spa consulting company presided over the creation of a two-story, 35, 000-square-foot facility that incorporates elements of the surrounding landscape into its soothing spa design. Window slits admit shafts of natural light, which softly illuminate the subdued earth tones that dominate the color scheme. Subtle mood lighting enhances the atmosphere in all 16 treatment rooms and in the gender-separated thermal suites, where an amethyst steam room, rock sauna, spa showers, and hydrotherapy pools can be found. Treatments are drawn from the healing traditions of the world's most ancient cultures. A signature service, the Advanced Ayurvedic Hot Stone Massage and Body Wrap is individualized based on the recipient's dosha, or mind-body type, as ascertained by the spa therapist. The treatment commences with a foot ritual, followed by a salt and oil exfoliation. This aids in the absorption of a customized blend of herbal oils and concentrated natural ingredients that is poured onto the body as prelude to a hot or cold stone massage. An algae, clay, or mud wrap is then performed to nourish and detoxify. Oriental head massage with herbal steam therapy provides a cleansing final step. The facility also encompasses a heated pool with breathtaking mountain views. On the ground floor, a spacious gymnasium contains state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and a fitness/meditation studio offering a wide range of complimentary classes.
- Activities
- Slieve Donard can serve as a luxury spa destination in itself, a cushy base from which to explore the scenic Newcastle area, or both. Adjacent to the hotel, the Royal County Down is composed of two 18-hole golf courses that have hosted the Curtis Cup and the British Seniors Open Championship. The nearby Ardglass Golf Club offers championship-level play and far-reaching Irish Sea vistas. The famed natural landscape of Newcastle provides an extensive array of outdoor adventures and excursions. The possibilities range from leisurely walks along Newcastle Bay to strenuous hikes up the hotel's namesake, a 3, 000-foot-high mountain of grass and granite whose peak affords views that extend all the way to the Isle of Man on clear days. The Silent Valley Reservoir Mountain Park is located high in the Mountains of Mourne, surrounded by picturesque countryside panoramas. Tollymore Country Forest Park encompasses more than 13 miles (22 kilometers) of woodland hiking and biking trails. Numerous sites of cultural and historical interest can also be found in the area. Down Cathedral, parts of whose walls dates from the 13th century, is thought by many to be the burial place of Saint Patrick. In the 18th century, the Down County Museum was a jail that housed prisoners prior to their exile to Australia, then a penal colony. Today, the Museum exhibits artifacts that narrate the history of the area now known as County Down, from the Middle Stone Age to the present.
- Rooms And Dining
- Slieve Donard's 175 guest rooms and suites feature luxurious decor and furnishings. The majority of the accommodations afford splendid views of the majestic Mountains of Mourne, the sprawling fairways of the Royal County Down Golf Course, or the Newcastle Bay strand. As part of the 2006 renovation, 56 brand-new rooms were built directly above the spa. Newly refurbished, all rooms and suites have plasma-screen televisions and plush linens. Oak Restaurant serves traditional Irish fare prepared with locally harvested ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant offers both table d'hote and a la carte dining options in an atmosphere of Old World elegance. Bay and garden views and the interior's distinguished oak paneling provide a rich meal for the eyes. Hotel guests can mix with locals at the Percy French Inn (Mr. French was an Irish songwriter who immortalized the area in his famous tune, "The Mountains of Mourne"), a favorite of Newcastle natives for its informal pub-style lunches and dinners as well as its cozy fireside environment. Nutritious spa cuisine is available at the Lighthouse Lounge, whose leather wicker furnishings and wood accents blend with its spa surroundings. Also, the Chaplin Bar (named for Charlie Chaplin, who visited the hotel in 1921), attracts a lively crowd of area residents and international visitors.
- Location
- This hotel is situated at the foot of the beautiful mountains of Mourne, in 6 acres of private grounds which lead to the world famous County Down golf club, on the coast line and overlooking the Beach. 1 kms to city centre 40 kms to the airport (belfast city) 55 kms to the airport (belfast) 40 km to the nearest station (belfast or newry) 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop Close to the beach
- Rooms
- (all rooms include) Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Clock radio, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary newspaper, Cribs (infant beds) available, Electronic/magnetic keys, Extra towels/bedding, Hair dryer, Housekeeping, Iron/ironing board, Kitchen, Non-smoking only, Phone, Private bathroom, Rollaway beds, Smoking permitted, Television, Trouser press, Turndown service, Voice mail, Wake-up calls, Window opens
- General
- 24-Hour Front Desk, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Bar, Breakfast Buffet, Continental Breakfast, Elevator, Free Parking, Garden, Gay Friendly, Heating, Luggage Storage, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Parking, Restaurant, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Safety Deposit Box, Shops in Hotel
- Hotel Facilities
- Lobby, 24-hour reception, 24-hour check-in, Hotel Safe, Currency Exchange, Cloakroom, Lifts, Bar(s), Restaurant(s), Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area, Conference Room, Mobile Phone Network, Internet access, Room Service, Laundry Service, Car Park
- Business And Event
- 24-hour front desk, Audio-visual equipment, Banquet facilities, Business center, Business services, Conference room(s), Dry cleaning/laundry service, Event catering, Exhibit space, Library, Photocopy machines, Room service (24 hours)
- Room Facilities
- Bathroom, Shower, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Direct dial telephone, Satellite/cable TV, Radio, Internet access, Carpeting, Central Heating, Lounge, Double Bed, Tea/coffee maker, Wheelchair access
- Hotel Type
- Beach Hotel, Club Resort, Spa Hotel, Golf Hotel, Historic Hotel, Conference Hotel, Hotel de Charme, Business Hotel
- Room
- Coffee , Heating, Satellite TV, Radio, Hairdryer, Telephone, Television, Telephone with Direct Dial, Dataport / Modem Socket
- Dining
- Slieve Donard Resort and Spa has a restaurant serving breakfast only. 24-hour room service is available.
- Sport/entertainment
- Indoor Pool, Sauna, Steam bath, Massage, Special spa package, Gym, Heated Pool(s)
- Meals
- Breakfast Buffet, Lunch Buffet, à la carte Lunch, Evening Buffet, à la carte Dinner
- Payment Accepted
- American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club, Maestro, Switch
- Amenities
- Lift, Bar/Café, Meetings Room, Internet Centre, Handicapped Access, Restaurant
- Prices
- £100-£260 double. Children's discount available. Rates include full breakfast
- Email
- [email protected]
- Spa Type
- Day Spa, Resort/Hotel Spa
- Hair Or Nail Services
- Eyebrow and Lash Tinting
- In Room Amenities
- TV, hair dryer, minibar
- Features
- number of apartments
- Facials
- Acne/Deep Cleansing
- Hotel Chain
- Hastings Hotels
- Leisure
- Sports, Massage
- Body Wraps
- Algae/Seaweed
- Massages
- Aromatherapy
- Neighborhood
- In the area
- Beach
- Sandy Beach
- Facilities And Amenities
- Concierge
- Price Category
- Expensive
- Room Information
- 178 units
- Fitness And Activities
- Aerobics
- Rooms From
- £85.00
- Check Out Time Is
- 11 AM
- Year Of Construction
- 1972
- Check In Time Is
- 3 PM
- Number Of Rooms (total)
- 178
- Stars
- 4.5
- Number Of Double Rooms
- 14
- Number Of Suites
- 12
- Number Of Floors - Main Building
- 5
- Number Of Single Rooms
- 4
- Category (official)
- 4
