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Shelleven House

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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, Ballyholme Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

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

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

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

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About this property

Shelleven House

Suburban guesthouse in Bangor with free parking
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this guesthouse has concierge services and dry cleaning. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and a garden.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Shelleven House. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Marine Gardens Coastal Walk. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and breakfast (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Bangor Marina and 9 minutes from Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 (72 centimetre 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

Shelleven House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

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

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fab place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Nottingham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property which was immaculate was lovely with comfortable beds. The host's were friendly and helpful, Sue is especially lovely. There were lovely little personal touches that made it very homely. There is a lovely reading room where they serve drinks including alcohol for use of yourself or if you have guests visiting you which is allowed until 10:00p.m and the breakfast is excellent with beautiful presentation. We are going to stay again and walk the Costal Path. Thanks Paul and Sue Xx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

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

Bangor's Best

We highly recommend Shelleven. It is quiet, comfortable, well-equipped, and has a great location so that one may walk to most of Bangor's excellent eateries. Sue's breakfast is legendary - or if it's not, it should be - and she and her staff are very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Depew

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024