Melvyn the proprietor was out looking for me on arrival. Checked me in & had a series of great breakfasts. Very hospitable, helpful & nothing was too much trouble. Always there for a chat or advice. Rooms to a high spec, great tiling in shower rooms & toilet. Good sized widescreen tv. Lots of take aways 10mins walk. Bus stop outside, train 5 mins. A very good competitive choice for Belfast.

We chose this hotel because of price (with dinner included) & other reviews. We stayed here on our first & last nights of our trip to N. Ireland, spending the rest of the time with a friend in Derry. We stayed in two rooms & both were equally fantastic. The first room, The Giants Causeway, was slightly smaller than our second room, The Titanic. But, even being smaller it was larger than many hotels in the States, and plenty of room for suitcases & spreading out. Both rooms had amazing bathrooms...with showers that we dream of putting in our homes. The overall place is small, maybe 8 rooms....plus a small dining area. Melvyn seems to take care of the entire place himself....He was very pleasant, even while quite busy. We would definitely recommend this place, & stay there again when we make it back!

Between myself and my colleagues we had 3 rooms here for 10 nights. Every aspect of our stay was superb. Melvyn is a great host. Very helpful and relaxed. All rooms are as good as they seem in the pictures. Comfortable beds and good powerful showers. Be sure to get your free pizza with your stay. They are as good as any restaurant ones you can buy. In summary I would give Melvyn and the kings lodge 10/10.

Don't book here if you like Travelodge.

Melvyn's style is personal and he has tried to think of everything. Not all the gizmos work all of the time, but the charm and enthusiasm shine through.

And fresh eggs from Melvyn's hens are a great way to start the day.