Slieve Donard

For more than 125 years, Slieve Donard has welcomed discerning travellers to one of Northern Ireland’s most spectacular coastal settings. Originally built in 1898 as a luxury ‘end-of-line railway hotel’ for Victorian travellers, this magnificent hotel continues to combine timeless elegance, warm hospitality and exceptional service. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mountains of Mourne and set within six acres of beautifully maintained private grounds, Slieve Donard offers an inspiring destination for business, celebration and connection. With a golden strand of beach on one side and the legendary Royal County Down Golf Club on the other, our unrivalled location provides a memorable backdrop for residential conferences, day meetings, corporate dinners, away days, incentive groups and gala events. Just 30 miles south of Belfast and 90 miles north of Dublin, Slieve Donard is ideally positioned for delegates travelling from across Ireland, the UK and beyond. Whether you are planning an intimate board meeting, a multi-day conference, a team-building away day or a spectacular gala dinner, our dedicated events team will work with you to create an experience tailored to your objectives, group and budget.Our beautifully updated event spaces offer a variety of layouts and configurations, accommodating groups from 10 to 800 guests. At the heart of the hotel is The Grand Ballroom, one of the largest and most impressive event spaces in Northern Ireland – ideal for conferences, awards evenings, gala dinners and large-scale corporate events.For smaller meetings and private gatherings, our range of flexible spaces provides the perfect environment for focused discussion, presentations and collaboration. For a truly exclusive experience, the hotel can also be hired exclusively, allowing your guests to enjoy the full Slieve Donard experience together.A successful event should inspire, reward and bring people together. Delegates can unwind in our award-winning spa and thermal suite, take a swim while enjoying panoramic views towards the mountains and sea, or make use of our tennis courts. With four restaurants and bars, there are plenty of opportunities for relaxed networking, private dining and memorable corporate entertaining.For incentive groups and away days, the surrounding Mourne landscape and spectacular coastline provide an exceptional setting for experiences beyond the meeting room, while our proximity to Royal County Down Golf Club adds another compelling option for corporate groups.Slieve Donard also offers 180 guest rooms and suites, providing comfortable accommodation for residential conferences and incentives, alongside 250 complimentary car parking spaces, coach parking and helicopter landing pads for added convenience.From the first enquiry to the final farewell, our experienced events team is committed to delivering seamless, professional and memorable experiences. We will tailor every element of your event to your requirements, from meeting room set-up and accommodation to dining, leisure and bespoke experiences.