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Shelleven House

Property class: 4
Suburban guesthouse within walking distance of Bangor Marina

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In the heart of Bangor, Shelleven House offers a tranquil retreat with a charming garden and library. Guests can unwind on the terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and appreciate helpful staff who make their stay extra special.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Single Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a lamp, a chair, and a floral wallpaper.

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

A bed with multiple pillows and a lamp in the background.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with two beds, a large brown leather bag, and a wall with a tropical leaf pattern.

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 0.3 km
  • Bangor Marina - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bangor Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyholme Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 24 min drive
  • Belfast International Airport (BFS) - 53 min drive
  • Bangor Station - 8 min walk
  • Seahill Station - 9 min drive
  • Bangor West Station - 17 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Guillemot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Nines Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Jenny Watts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Rustler - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shelleven House

  • When you stay at Shelleven House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Bangor Marina and Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Guests planning to arrive outside 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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1902
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Bicycle parking
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 72
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.0 for adults and GBP 15.0 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Property class

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

Also known as

Shelleven House Bangor
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Shelleven House Guesthouse Bangor
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Frequently asked questions

Does Shelleven House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shelleven House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Shelleven House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Shelleven House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shelleven House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Shelleven House and nearby?

Shelleven House has a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Shelleven House like?

Shelleven House is a short 8-minute walk from Bangor Station and 8 minutes' walk from Bangor Marina.

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Reviews

Shelleven House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and beautifully presented. (31 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, outstanding, and freshly cooked with a great choice of options. (7 reviews)
  • On-site parking was excellent and available for residents. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely guesthouse and friendly owners. We'd a great stay and highly recommend. Thank you.
Doreen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My annual trip to Bangor with my granddaughter and I always choose Shelleven, welcoming clean and never disappoints great location to the harbour and has everything you need
Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best guesthouse / hotel I have stayed in when visiting Northern Ireland. Located in Bangor and overlooking Belfast Lough - the setting is amazing - especially if the weather behaves! Staff are very friendly and professional, the house is full of charm and character and course the breakfast was amazing!
Tony, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and facilities, and very hospitable hosts
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly and helpful staff. Great location!
Karina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Darlene, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was nice and clean, i enjoyed my stay there for 3-4 days
Jaspreet, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Shana, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great and the hotel was clean and tidy. Host was excellent. Recommended.
Colin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Nigel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hosts with excellent service.
Garry, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place, friendly staff, quiet and great location.
Kay, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Very good, great location, friendly people, clean room, good breakfast.
David, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay, excellent service as always.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very close to Bangor Garbor, restaurants, shops. Very clean rooms and friendly hosts. Breakfast was delicious.
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great B&B

A great bed and breakfast, a lovely big room with all you want. Breakfast was really nice. Very friendly staff.
Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our got place, love it.

Excellent guest house, conveniently located for town centre, pubs and restaurants. Very friendly hosts, spotlessly clean and comfortable.
Tracy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money

Friendly staff. Lovely room and guesthouse
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

No negatives . Top location , lovely breakfast and owners couldn’t do enough .
Kieran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely classy hotel

Paul was very welcoming. Lovely room with views of the harbour and the room had everything we needed. Would stay again.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Very good stay. Good size room for 3 persons, also spacious bathroom. Parking outside and very good breakfast.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Average guest house stay. Best aspect were the delicious cooked breakfasts and lovely older staff member on duty at weekends
6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Norma, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pamela, 2-night trip