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Shelleven House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Bangor with free parking

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Map
61 Princetown Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3TA

What's nearby

  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk - 3 min walk
  • Bangor Marina - 8 min walk
  • Bangor Castle - 13 min walk
  • Donaghadee Harbour - 12 min drive
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 31 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Rustler - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ceol Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Red Berry Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ava Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shelleven House

Upscale guesthouse near Bangor Marina
Located close to Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Donaghadee Harbour, Shelleven House provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bicycle parking, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Shelleven House boast perks such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 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 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

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 12.50 for adults and GBP 12.50 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 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
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Shelleven Bangor
Shelleven
Shelleven House Guesthouse Bangor
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Shelleven House Guesthouse Bangor

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelleven House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Shelleven House?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shelleven House on Mar 24, 2025 start from CA $139.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shelleven House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shelleven House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Shelleven House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Shelleven House located?

Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bangor Marina and within 9 mi (15 km) of Donaghadee Harbour and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Holywood Golf Course and Stormont Parliament Buildings are also within 12 mi (20 km). Bangor Station is 8 minutes by foot and Bangor West Station is 17 minutes.

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Shelleven House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 189 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Fabulous stay, excellent service as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Very close to Bangor Garbor, restaurants, shops. Very clean rooms and friendly hosts. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Always Feel Welcome
Sue, Paul and Team go the extra mile to make you feel welcome and make your stay great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Shelleven was a fantastic place to stay in Bangor. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Great place. All you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Lovely place, friendly staff, quiet and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great value for money
Friendly staff. Lovely room and guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely classy hotel
Paul was very welcoming. Lovely room with views of the harbour and the room had everything we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jennie

Nice and friendly
Very nice welcoming with great info. Also great location, very close to nice restaurants. The breakfast was outstanding. Big room with a big bathroom the decoration a bit outdated and could hear every step from the people above. But it was a quiet place with families as guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent
Very good stay. Good size room for 3 persons, also spacious bathroom. Parking outside and very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

In all of Ireland this was absolutely The Best place we stayed. I wish we would have gone here first, it would have been the only place we would have stayed. Loved the place and Paul and Due were wonderful, so friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back and stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

The views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Would return
Wonderful service. Amazing view of the town and water. Comfortable room and enjoyable breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mr m p hill

What a visit!
Can’t wait to stay again. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

The location is great, many food options, pubs, and things to see all within easy walking distance. There isn't a pull off for unloading and parking is not on site. Overall it is a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Awesome , best welcome ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Perfect stay
No negatives . Top location , lovely breakfast and owners couldn’t do enough .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Charming
The guesthouse was charming. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I asked if they had porridge at breakfast and they immediately cooked some for me. I would definitely recommend them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Dion

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Amazing place to stay, close to all the bars and restaurants, shopping and cafes. Lovely friendly staff, beautiful room, the most comfortable warm bed ever. Breakfast was out of this world, fantastic choice and all freshly cooked. Will definitely stay again in the future. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023