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Shelleven House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Bangor Marina

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Deluxe 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

Explore the area

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61 Princetown Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3TA
  • Place, Marine Gardens Coastal Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bangor Marina
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bangor Castle
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪47 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

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 247 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bangor

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bangor Marina and 9 miles (15 km) of Donaghadee Harbour. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Holywood Golf Course.
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What's nearby

  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bangor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cockle Row Cottages - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bangor Castle - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ballyholme Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bearded Goat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Social - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Wing Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Shelleven House

4-star guest house near Bangor Marina
Shelleven House offers its guests a library, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Shelleven House also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bangor guesthouse.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1902
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Shelleven House to the airport?

Shelleven House is 10.1 mi (24-min drive) away from the Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Shelleven House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shelleven House.

How close is Shelleven House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.4 mi (10-min drive) from Ballyholme Beach.

Does Shelleven House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shelleven House, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.0 for adults and GBP 15.0 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Shelleven House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Shelleven House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10.00 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Shelleven House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Shelleven House have a pool?

Shelleven House does not have a pool.

Does Shelleven House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Shelleven House to downtown Bangor?

Shelleven House is 0.3 mi away from Bangor.

Shelleven House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 220 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
A great place to stay. there is no elevator. If you have mobility issues it could be a problem. The beds are 54”. Could be bigger There is a wonderful living room/parlour and hosts are most welcoming and informative. They did laundry for us at a reasonable cost. It was easy to walk to great pubs and restaurants. Parking on site was excellent. We highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

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

Business Stop Over

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

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

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zenobia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained with attractive bedrooms and I found Sue (the owner) to be very helpful, informative and welcoming. Breakfast was plentiful with a good selection of cereals and yogurts. Value for money was excellent. It has to be said though, that the property is old and, being converted (rather than purpose built), there are constraints on how comfortable the rooms can be. Ours was very hot during the (admittedly uncharacteristic!) heatwave with no way of cooling it down. One of the windows was low and unopenable. As it is a guest house, we could not expect the owners to be available at all times- so the property was not staffed during the evenings, nor did we feel it would be reasonable to ask for a fan or to change our room. The bathroom had a good shower with a flexible hose (one of my particular preferences). However the sink was very low and not very big so quite tricky for my husband to shave there. The television was baffling! The manual for it was left in a drawer, but it was really challenging just to get to choose a normal channel each time it was switched on. BBC I player and Channel 4 on demand could not be accessed. This was disappointing since we wanted to follow the cricket test match highlights. It seems petty to complain, but it did spoil our evenings a bit. There is ample car parking and the location is quite good, being close to the sea and not far from Bangor town centre or station which we visited on foot sometimes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

A great location for a Bangor Stay

A lovely stay, a warm welcome and smooth checkin. An extensive breakfast menu. I had a freshly prepared Ulster Fry and a very tasty omelette in the end ..... it was tricky to choose! We were weekend stayers, so being so close to the shore and it's wonderful coastal path as well as it being only a short stroll into Bangor for the best bars with wonderful live music. Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fergal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Bronia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Warm welcome, small room

A good location, friendly welcome and tasty breakfast. Room was a small single. Not really enough room to lay out medium sized suitcase. Plumbing noises late at night and early in the morning were quite bad and woke me up both nights. Lost a fair bit of sleep because of it. Nice wee place, but I wouldn't choose the same room again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was lovely. Friendly. Warm room on a terrible day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma, MILTON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shelleven House is a lovely Victorian building and the owners Sue & Paul are lovely hosts. Breakfast was delicious and cooked fresh as ordered. Good base for travelling around the coastal route and handy for trains to Belfast and surrounding areas. We would go back there in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

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