The Best Hotels Closest to Scrabo Tower in Newtownards for 2026

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A bottle of JAWBOX Classic Dry Gin and a glass with a lime slice on a bar counter.

A wooden interior with a table set for dining, including a bottle of wine, a glass of red wine, and a beer glass.

A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a door leading to a closet.

The entrance of the Strangford Arms Hotel with a glass door and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

1. Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards

1.7 km from Scrabo Tower

Mark

NT$4,111

NT$4,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A hotel with a patio area featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas.

A room with two armchairs, a round table with a mirror, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A coastal town with a marina filled with boats, a lighthouse, and a mix of residential and commercial buildings.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a curved pathway along the water, and a distant view of the coastline.

2. Shelleven House

9.5 km from Scrabo Tower

Tung Ai

NT$3,369

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A restaurant with round tables, blue upholstered chairs, and wooden beams on the ceiling.

An arched aisle with chairs on either side, leading to a wooden altar with floral arrangements.

A modern living room with a sofa, a yellow armchair, a lamp, and a dining area in the background.

A brick building with a covered outdoor area, a pathway, and a tent with string lights.

3. Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

6.1 km from Scrabo Tower

Dr. Ken

NT$6,102

NT$7,322 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A building with the sign 'CARALOOE' on the facade, featuring large arched windows and a brick exterior.

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, a sofa, two armchairs, a reception desk, and a wall clock.

A table with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a metallic container, surrounded by red rose petals.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, mirror, desk, chair, and a wardrobe.

4. Tara Lodge

13.9 km from Scrabo Tower

Brianne

NT$3,369

NT$4,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

A pathway leading through a well-maintained garden with various shrubs and trees.

A cozy seating area with a fireplace, a table with a newspaper, and a cup of coffee.

A large indoor swimming pool with a geometric tile pattern, surrounded by a tiled deck and a wall with framed pictures.

5. La Mon Hotel And Country Club

7.6 km from Scrabo Tower

Jennifer

NT$3,830

NT$4,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel entrance with a modern design, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread and two decorative pillows.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and landscaped outdoor areas.

A room with a large window offering a view of dense green trees. There are two armchairs and a table in the foreground.

6. Stormont Hotel

8.2 km from Scrabo Tower

SYLVIA

NT$4,149

NT$4,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chandelier.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a chandelier.

A bar area with a dark wood bar, shelves with bottles, and a brick wall.

7. Regency House

14.1 km from Scrabo Tower

Reem

NT$6,504

NT$9,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A lobby with a reception desk, marble flooring, a staircase with a railing, and framed pictures on the walls.

A restaurant with a long counter, booths, and a bar area.

A hotel room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a view of a historic building, a comfortable chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a neatly made bed.

8. The Bedford Hotel Belfast

14 km from Scrabo Tower

Danielle Atkinson

NT$5,075

NT$6,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a neon sign, and a mural.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a sofa, and a bar counter.

A modern cafe with a long wooden counter, multiple seating areas, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel with a prominent neon sign, large windows, and a classic building facade.

9. Moxy Belfast City

14 km from Scrabo Tower

SHIRLEY

NT$3,579

NT$4,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A historic building with a grand entrance, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and a paved area for seating.

A cozy room with a bar, leopard-print curtains, a chandelier, and a painting.

A room with a red sofa, leopard print chairs, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outside.

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair at a desk with a vase of flowers.

10. The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

14.4 km from Scrabo Tower

Alec

NT$5,204

NT$6,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A restaurant with wooden floors and brick walls. Tables are set with wine glasses and plates.

A park with picnic tables and a brick wall.

A room with a large octagonal mirror, two yellow armchairs, a grey sofa, and a small table with a laptop.

11. Paul Arthur's Restaurant and Rooms - Kircubbin

15.6 km from Scrabo Tower

Julie

NT$3,901

NT$4,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a mix of bar and table seating.

A modern hotel reception area with a curved counter, multiple receptionists' stations, a minibar, and a bar area.

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a brick wall, a yellow metal shelf, and multiple hanging lights.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

12. Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre

14.2 km from Scrabo Tower

John Andrew

NT$3,651

NT$4,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

The entrance of The Fitzwilliam Hotel with a circular facade and a sign above the door.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are bookshelves and a television.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A table set for dining with a city view at dusk.

13. The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

14.2 km from Scrabo Tower

Thomas

NT$4,613

NT$5,535 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lounge area with a teal sofa, round tables, and colorful chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a television, seating areas, and a bar section.

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, wooden tables, colorful chairs, and a bookshelf with board games.

A brick building with a green sign reading "Holiday Inn." There are steps leading to the entrance, and potted plants are placed near the entrance.

14. Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG

14.3 km from Scrabo Tower

Lana

NT$3,653

NT$4,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A room with two green armchairs by a window overlooking the sea, a bed, and a decorative vase with flowers on the windowsill.

A restaurant with a brick wall, cushioned seating, and a view through a curved window.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a potted plant.

A restaurant interior with a view of the sea through a glass door.

15. The Nines, Bangor Marina

10 km from Scrabo Tower

Ronald

NT$2,801

NT$3,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, and a view of a balcony.

A two-story house with a heart-shaped ivy design on the front wall, a front door, and a small porch.

A hotel lobby with a red wall, a wicker sofa, a wooden floor, and a green patterned rug.

A display cabinet with glass doors containing porcelain tea sets, a small sign on top, and a potted orchid.

16. Ashfield Bed and Breakfast

10.3 km from Scrabo Tower

Victoria

NT$2,472

NT$2,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A dining area with a table set for two, large windows with curtains, a view of a landscaped area with a palm tree, and a distant view of a cityscape.

An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, residential buildings, and a large open park.

A paved pathway leading to a marina with boats, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.

17. Astala Guesthouse

9.5 km from Scrabo Tower

Michele

NT$2,298

NT$2,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden beams, and a dining space with round tables and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.

A modern building with a glass facade, large windows, and a flat roof.

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter

12.9 km from Scrabo Tower

Donna

NT$3,803

NT$4,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern interior with two armchairs, a small table, and a fireplace.

Two individuals walking outdoors, one holding a drink and the other a phone.

A gym with exercise equipment and a person using a stationary bike.

A brick building with a glass entrance and a sign reading "CROWNE PLAZA".

19. Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

15.3 km from Scrabo Tower

Joy

NT$3,795

NT$4,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building entrance with large windows, potted plants, and hanging lights.

A modern interior with large windows, indoor plants, and a bar area.

An entrance to The Flint Hotel with a sign above the door, potted plants, and a brick wall.

A room with a bed, a table, and a TV mounted on a wall.

20. The Flint

14.1 km from Scrabo Tower

Donna

NT$2,695

NT$3,234 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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Compare popular hotels close to Scrabo Tower

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards	8.8 Excellent 219 reviews	View
Shelleven House	9.8 Exceptional 239 reviews	View
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 400 reviews	View
Tara Lodge	9.8 Exceptional 949 reviews	View
La Mon Hotel And Country Club	8.6 Excellent 582 reviews	View

Top Scrabo Tower Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect to get around Belfast. The bathroom decor was stunning, the beds were very comfortable and the breakfast was very good despite being very busy. Parking was a bit of concern but with valet service it worked out."

The Nines, Bangor Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. An easy walk to the train station and all points in Belfast. The restaurant is excellent and the view if the harbor is outstanding. Beats driving into Belfast and finding parking."

Ashfield Bed and Breakfast

8/10 Good

"Great parking spot on site not on street, and bus stop is right in front which is very convenience, very responsive staff, and clean room. The drawback is the bed not comfortable we can feel the spring and the pillows are so flat need to be replaced."

Culloden Estate & Spa

8/10 Good

"Great food and stay"

Princetown Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Owners were super helpful and friendly. Gave us great tips for our travel through Northern Ireland"

Astala Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is out front and easy access to reception Staff Extremely friendly on arrival Breakfast selection very good Room I had was very nice with a fabulous view of the harbour and had a feel good feeling on arrival Very clean"

Shelleven House

10/10 Excellent

"The host/staff was very kind and helpful. The guest house was ideally located within walking distance from town centre and railway station. All in all, we were very happy to stay here for our short break. Will surely recommend."

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent as always - we tend to stay here almost each visit to NI. Home from home"

The Old Inn Crawfordsburn

10/10 Excellent

"Delightful stay. Wonderful staff. Beautiful hotel. Only (very minor) thing was my room (Wedgewood) didn't have any sockets by bed and only one other spare socket to use, which makes it hard when multiple things needing to charge"

Other attractions near Scrabo Tower

Scrabo Country Park

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.

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Somme Heritage Centre

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Somme Heritage Centre in Newtownards. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Clandeboye Golf Course

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Bangor at Clandeboye Golf Course. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Blackwood Golf Centre

Located amid the beautiful parklands of the Clandeboye Estate in County Down, the Blackwood Golf Centre is one of Northern Ireland’s very best pay and play facilities.

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Ballyalloly Lough

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyalloly Lough during your travels in Newtownards. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Enjoy an outing to Dundonald International Ice Bowl during your stay in Belfast. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Pirates Adventure Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Belfast at Pirates Adventure Golf. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Knock Golf Club

A stunning parkland course, Knock Golf Club in Belfast combines tree-lined fairways with tricky bunkers, demanding inclines and pristine greens, making this a first-class course to visit if you like a challenge.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scrabo Tower?

Scrabo Tower is located in a welcoming area of Newtownards known for its bar scene and array of dining options. You'll find 22 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay near Scrabo Tower?

Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Scrabo Tower. Other good options within 5 miles include Peartree Hill and Clandeboye Lodge Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Scrabo Tower?

Expedia has 22 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Scrabo Tower.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scrabo Tower, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Scrabo Tower.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Scrabo Tower?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Scrabo Tower, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Scrabo Tower?

Sights like Mount Stewart and Mount Stewart House and Gardens highlight some of the local culture. Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Battlefield CQB, and Pirates Adventure Golf are some favorites close by Scrabo Tower. Explore nature at Scrabo Country Park and Ballyalloly Lough.

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Our top choices for Scrabo Tower hotels

1. Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards

2. Shelleven House

3. Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

4. Tara Lodge

5. La Mon Hotel And Country Club

6. Stormont Hotel

7. Regency House

8. The Bedford Hotel Belfast

9. Moxy Belfast City

10. The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

11. Paul Arthur's Restaurant and Rooms - Kircubbin

12. Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre

13. The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

14. Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG

15. The Nines, Bangor Marina

16. Ashfield Bed and Breakfast

17. Astala Guesthouse

18. Residence Inn By Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter

19. Crowne Plaza Belfast by IHG

20. The Flint

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Top Scrabo Tower Hotel Reviews

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast

The Nines, Bangor Marina

Ashfield Bed and Breakfast

Culloden Estate & Spa

Princetown Guesthouse

Astala Guesthouse

Shelleven House

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

The Old Inn Crawfordsburn

Other attractions near Scrabo Tower

Scrabo Country Park

Somme Heritage Centre

Clandeboye Golf Course

Blackwood Golf Centre

Ballyalloly Lough

Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Pirates Adventure Golf

Knock Golf Club

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