Shelleven House

4.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
61 Princetown Road, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3TA
  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bangor Marina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ballyholme Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1

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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 bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Our customers tell us that 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 common area, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Bangor guest house.

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

Languages

English

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

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 of normal check-in hours will receive an email 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.
  • Cots (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: from approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and from GBP 12.50 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.

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

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Shelleven House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 196 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 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night 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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
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

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

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Charming

The guesthouse was charming. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I asked if they had porridge at breakfast and they immediately cooked some for me. I would definitely recommend them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding older home. Good to not flush toilets at night as they make quite a noise but that is the way it is in older places. Showers not the greatest especially for those with longer hair but again this is the way it is in most places. Pillows were great, bed was great, breakfast was great, room was beautiful and bathroom was beautiful. Nice detail to furnishings and sitting areas. Highly recommend for a very cozy comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pepito

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

adrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sharahnia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Mike

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024