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Shelleven House

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat where travelers can relax on the garden patio or discover their next favorite book from the well-stocked library

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

Room options

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Single Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single 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)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Bangor, Shelleven House is in the suburbs and by the sea. Donaghadee Harbour and Carrickfergus Castle are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bangor Marina and Holywood Golf Course. Ulster Folk and Transport Museum and Stormont Parliament Buildings are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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
  • Cockle Row Cottages - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bangor Castle - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ballyholme Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Boardwalk Social - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Bearded Goat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Wing Pizzeria - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Rooms - ‬9 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), bike parking and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and outdoor furniture
  • 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

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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
  • Limited on-site 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 15.0 for adults and from 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 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

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

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 20 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shelleven House on 11 Feb 2026 start from AU$172.87, 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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Reviews

Shelleven House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

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

Karina

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

John

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

Garry

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

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

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

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

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

Sean

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

A great B&B

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 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

Verified traveller

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

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 traveller

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

Lovely classy hotel

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 Excellent

Kieran

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

Perfect stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent

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 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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