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Shelleven House

4.0 star property

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $134
$111 nightly
$134 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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61 Princetown Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3TA
  • Place, Marine Gardens Coastal Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bangor Marina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bangor

Located in Bangor, Shelleven House is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Bangor Marina and 9 minutes from Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. .This guesthouse is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Donaghadee Harbour and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Holywood Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bangor Marina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Castle Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bangor Abbey - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cockle Row Cottages - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 8 min walk
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guillemot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Rustler - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Social - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shelleven House

Shelleven House offers 13 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 13 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This guesthouse also features concierge services, a picnic area, and bike parking.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.0 for adults and GBP 15.0 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Tourism NI.

Property is also known as

Shelleven House Bangor
Shelleven House
Shelleven Bangor
Shelleven
Shelleven House Guesthouse Bangor
Shelleven House Guesthouse
Shelleven House Bangor
Shelleven House Guesthouse
Shelleven House Guesthouse Bangor

Shelleven House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 228 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room Amazing staff Helpfulness WiFi good Room comfy and cosy Only negatives Shower pressure
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and facilities, and very hospitable hosts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a nice stay we had at the Shelleven House. Besides the comfort of our room the location was perfect for us. The owners were very friendly and helpful with all needs and questions we had. My husband and I would highly recommended this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and the hotel was clean and tidy. Host was excellent. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fab place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean but let down by stain on chair in bedroom and bath silicon needed replacing otherwise lovely and tea and coffee facilities, breakfast and host excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved our stay at Shelleven! The hosts were helpful and friendly, and the location was perfect. Just a short walk to the marina and several great restaurants. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaspreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, i enjoyed my stay there for 3-4 days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hosts with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OUR FIRST CHOICE HOTEL WHEN WE VISIT BANGOR, NORTHEN IRELAND.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous stay, excellent service as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Very good, great location, friendly people, clean room, good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, friendly staff, quiet and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, friendly and an excellent Ulster breakfast. Ensuite bathroom could do with a refresh and the towels have definitely seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Bangor Garbor, restaurants, shops. Very clean rooms and friendly hosts. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth a visit for the hotel itself

Friendly, well positioned welcoming accommodation, with a cooked breakfast, and accompanying items worthy of a five star establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great B&B

A great bed and breakfast, a lovely big room with all you want. Breakfast was really nice. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and owners Good breakfast Great omelette and poached eggs Convenient for walking to town and coastal path and marina
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quite. About 20 min drive from downtown. Does not include breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Stop Over

Business stop over . 9/10
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shelleven was a fantastic place to stay in Bangor. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our got place, love it.

Excellent guest house, conveniently located for town centre, pubs and restaurants. Very friendly hosts, spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here. Property had an old fashion charm but had everything we needed. Our breakfast was wonderful and host was helpful and shared site seeing possibilities with us, and even put pamphlets in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place. All you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024