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Shelleven House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Bangor with free parking

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Exterior
Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Point of interest
Front of property
Shelleven House offers a tranquil escape in Bangor's center. Enjoy the charming garden for afternoon relaxation and the library for quiet reading. Travelers love the comfortable terrace, in-room WiFi, and genuinely helpful staff who enhance every stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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)

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pickie Fun Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bangor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ballyholme Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 37 min drive - 26.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bearded Goat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Nines Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬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), coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and bicycle parking
  • 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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelleven House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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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Reviews

Shelleven House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Norma

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

Catriona

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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

Kay

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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

STEPHANIE

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

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

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

What a visit!

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value for money

Friendly staff. Lovely room and guesthouse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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