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Shelleven House

4.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Bangor with free parking

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Front of property
Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single 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 curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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 - 0.3 km
  • Bangor Marina - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bangor Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyholme Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Carrickfergus Marina - 37 min drive - 42.4 km

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 guest house 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), luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • Bike parking, outdoor furniture and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Shelleven House feature perks, such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as 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

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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 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 (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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from 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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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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 11 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shelleven House on 19 June 2025 start from AU$195.54, including 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?

Checkout 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. 179 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 203 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

It was nice and clean, i enjoyed my stay there for 3-4 days
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

A fab place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

OUR FIRST CHOICE HOTEL WHEN WE VISIT BANGOR, NORTHEN IRELAND.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Owner was lovely. Friendly. Warm room on a terrible day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

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

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 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

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

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

The views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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

10/10

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