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4-star hotels in Bangor
It is for travellers who want a rated, four-star base in the town or along its coast.
Staying in Bangor
Bangor is a coastal town in County Down, Northern Ireland, and this shortlist gathers the 4-star places to stay in it. The hotels sit in several distinct parts of the town and its surroundings: two addresses on Seacliff Road, which runs along the sea front, two on High Street in the town centre, one on Princetown Road, one on Main Street in Crawfordsburn, one on Estate Road and one at Helensbay. So you can choose between a sea-facing address, a town-centre base or a quiet estate setting.
The range suits different trips. Couples and anyone wanting space will find sea-view houses, apartments and cottages on Seacliff Road and at Groomsport, while family rooms appear at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, The Old Inn Crawfordsburn, Cairn Bay Lodge, Shelleven Guest House, Tower House, Plaza Suite 61 B, The Plaza Suites High St Bangor, Luxury house with Sea views, Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden and Beachside Apartment. Business travellers have a business centre at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, and conference facilities at 30Seacliff. Short breaks work well from the town-centre addresses, which put you among the shops and streets of Bangor.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
10 Estate Road, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet on an estate road outside the town, Clandeboye Lodge Hotel suits guests who want a full-service 4-star base with dining and a garden on site. A restaurant, bar and 24-hour front desk cover late arrivals, while free parking and free wifi remove the usual practical worries. Guests have rated it 4.6 out of 5 across 1457 reviews, so it is a dependable choice for couples or families who prefer hotel services to self-catering.
See Clandeboye Lodge HotelThe Old Inn Crawfordsburn
Main Street, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Old Inn Crawfordsburn occupies a Main Street address and pairs its 4-star rooms with both an indoor swimming pool and a sauna, plus a restaurant, bar and terrace for the evening. Guests can bring pets, and parking and wifi are free. With 1726 reviews and a rating of 4.4 out of 5, it fits travellers who want leisure facilities and a garden within the same property as their room.
See The Old Inn Crawfordsburn30Seacliff
30 Seacliff Road Bangor, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay here30Seacliff is a small 4-star address on Seacliff Road, with only 23 reviews but a guest rating of 4.9 out of 5. Breakfast is served and there is a terrace, restaurant and conference hall on site, along with free wifi and free parking. It suits guests who value a quiet, low-key stay with somewhere to eat without leaving the building, and who may need meeting space.
See 30SeacliffCairn Bay Lodge
278 Seacliff Road, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereCairn Bay Lodge sits on Seacliff Road with sea views and a garden, and adds a spa and massage for guests who want to slow down. Family rooms, a restaurant and free parking make it workable for those travelling with children, while the golf course and beach nearby give days some shape. Book here if a spa and the coast matter more to you than a large hotel's range of services.
See Cairn Bay LodgeShelleven Guest House
61 Princetown Road, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereShelleven Guest House on Princetown Road is a 4-star guest house with a garden and sea views, plus a lounge and terrace for sitting out. Breakfast and lunch are available, family rooms are offered, and both wifi and parking are free, with wheelchair access on site. It suits guests who prefer a smaller, personal base near the water but still want meals and a garden.
See Shelleven Guest HouseTower House
27Achimera Wood Helensbay, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereTower House on Achimera Wood near Helensbay is a 4-star self-catering option with a kitchen, dishwasher and laundry, so longer stays are easy to manage. A garden, patio and picnic area sit alongside a games room and tennis court, and the beach is nearby for canoeing, fishing or horse riding. Families and groups who want space and their own cooking will get the most from it.
See Tower HouseAtrium Apartment a
57 A High Street Bangor Co Down N Ireland Bt205be, Bangor, United Kingdom
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAtrium Apartment a is a 4-star apartment on High Street, putting guests in the middle of Bangor rather than out at the coast. The kitchen comes with a dishwasher, microwave, oven and refrigerator, and a washing machine and free wifi are provided. Tennis and golf are listed among the local activities. It suits couples or small families who want a central, self-contained flat for a few nights.
See Atrium Apartment aPlaza Suite 61 B
High Street 63B First Floor, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePlaza Suite 61 B is a first-floor 4-star apartment on High Street with air conditioning, a kitchenette and family rooms. A dishwasher, washing machine, DVD player and free wifi are provided, and cots and high chairs are available for younger guests. Bowling, mini golf and tennis nearby keep days busy. It fits families or small groups who want a central base where they can cook and settle in.
See Plaza Suite 61 BThe Plaza Suites High St Bangor
High Street Bangor, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Plaza Suites High St Bangor offers 4-star apartments on High Street with family rooms, free parking and a kitchen with dishwasher, oven and refrigerator. Groups and families who want central self-catering with parking included will find it convenient.
See The Plaza Suites High St BangorLuxury house with Sea views
58 Seacliff Road, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereLuxury house with Sea views on Seacliff Road is a 4-star house with a garden, patio and fireplace, plus a kitchen with dishwasher and kitchenette. Family rooms and cots are available, and parking and wifi are free. The beach nearby offers fishing, and golf is listed among nearby pursuits. It suits families or groups who want a whole house with sea views and space to cook and gather.
See Luxury house with Sea viewsSplash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden
7 Seacliff Road, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSplash Cottage Beach House on Seacliff Road places a garden right by the sea, with a balcony, terrace and fireplace inside. This 4-star cottage provides a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven, a washing machine and free wifi, and family rooms with cots. It is aimed at families or groups who want a self-catering coastal retreat where the beach is close at hand.
See Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping GardenBeachside Apartment
Apt 2 The Briggs Groomsport, Bangor, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereBeachside Apartment in Groomsport is a 4-star flat with sea views, a patio and a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and oven. The beach is nearby for canoeing, fishing and horse riding, and a playground and picnic area are on site, with free parking. Families who want self-catering by the shore, with tennis and mini golf within reach, are the natural fit.
See Beachside Apartment
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clandeboye Lodge Hotel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| The Old Inn Crawfordsburn | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| 30Seacliff | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Cairn Bay Lodge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Shelleven Guest House | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – |
| Tower House | ★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Atrium Apartment a | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Plaza Suite 61 B | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| The Plaza Suites High St Bangor | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Luxury house with Sea views | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden | ★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Beachside Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms are listed at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, The Old Inn Crawfordsburn, Cairn Bay Lodge, Shelleven Guest House, Tower House, Plaza Suite 61 B, The Plaza Suites High St Bangor, Luxury house with Sea views, Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden and Beachside Apartment. Several of these also have kitchens or kitchenettes and a garden, and Beachside Apartment has a playground and picnic area.
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel · The Old Inn Crawfordsburn · Cairn Bay Lodge · Shelleven Guest House · Tower House · Plaza Suite 61 B
For couples
30Seacliff, Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden, Luxury house with Sea views and Cairn Bay Lodge all sit on Seacliff Road by the sea front. They offer bathrobes, terraces or balconies, and in the case of Cairn Bay Lodge a spa and massage, which gives a couple a quiet, sea-facing base away from the town centre.
30Seacliff · Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden · Luxury house with Sea views · Cairn Bay Lodge
For business
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel has a business centre, along with 24 hour front desk, express check-in, meeting-friendly banquet space, copy facilities and free wifi. 30Seacliff lists conference halls and a terrace, and its Seacliff Road address keeps you close to the coast while working in Bangor.
Town-centre base
Atrium Apartment a, Plaza Suite 61 B and The Plaza Suites High St Bangor are all on or just off High Street, and Shelleven Guest House is on Princetown Road. These put you in the middle of Bangor with shops and streets on the doorstep, and the High Street apartments include kitchens, washing machines and family rooms.
Atrium Apartment a · Plaza Suite 61 B · The Plaza Suites High St Bangor · Shelleven Guest House
Where to stay in Bangor
Seacliff Road
Seacliff Road runs along Bangor's sea front, and the addresses here reflect it: 30Seacliff, Cairn Bay Lodge, Luxury house with Sea views and Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden. Facilities across these listings include sea views, terraces, balconies, gardens, fireplaces and, at Cairn Bay Lodge, a spa.
Our picks here: 30Seacliff · Cairn Bay Lodge · Luxury house with Sea views · Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden
High Street
High Street is the town-centre address for Atrium Apartment a, Plaza Suite 61 B and The Plaza Suites High St Bangor. These are apartment-style stays with kitchens, dishwashers, washing machines and family rooms, and the location puts you among the shops and streets of central Bangor rather than on the coast.
Our picks here: Atrium Apartment a · Plaza Suite 61 B · The Plaza Suites High St Bangor
Helensbay
Tower House is at Helensbay, on Achimera Wood. Its facilities include a balcony, patio, garden and terrace, a games room, kitchen and spa, plus a nearby beach, tennis court, fishing and horse riding. It suits guests who want a quieter, more residential setting away from the centre.
Our picks here: Tower House
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has the highest guest rating?
30Seacliff has the highest rating on this list, 4.9 out of 5 from 23 reviews. Clandeboye Lodge Hotel follows with 4.6 from 1457 reviews, and The Old Inn Crawfordsburn has 4.4 from 1726 reviews.
Which hotels have free parking?
Free car parking is listed at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, The Old Inn Crawfordsburn, Cairn Bay Lodge, Shelleven Guest House, Tower House, The Plaza Suites High St Bangor, Luxury house with Sea views and Beachside Apartment. Among the Seacliff Road addresses, Cairn Bay Lodge and Luxury house with Sea views include it.
Which hotels allow pets?
The Old Inn Crawfordsburn is the only hotel on this shortlist whose facilities include pets allowed. None of the other listings state pets allowed, so if you are travelling with an animal, that is the one to check first.
Which hotels have a pool or a spa?
The Old Inn Crawfordsburn has an outdoor pool, swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi. Cairn Bay Lodge lists a spa and massage, and Tower House also lists a spa. That is the full set across these listings.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, The Old Inn Crawfordsburn, Cairn Bay Lodge, Shelleven Guest House, Tower House, Plaza Suite 61 B, The Plaza Suites High St Bangor, Luxury house with Sea views, Splash Cottage Beach House with Sea Lapping Garden and Beachside Apartment. Beachside Apartment adds a playground, and several have kitchens.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Bangor?
Atrium Apartment a, Plaza Suite 61 B and The Plaza Suites High St Bangor all have High Street addresses in Bangor, and Shelleven Guest House is on Princetown Road. The Seacliff Road listings sit along the sea front rather than in the town centre.
Which hotels have breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, which also offers breakfast in room, and at 30Seacliff and Shelleven Guest House. The other listings on this shortlist, including the apartments, do not state breakfast among their facilities.