Astala Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Beach guesthouse with free breakfast and bar/lounge

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Stunning coastal town with a marina, church tower, and scenic views of the surrounding landscape.
Stroll along the marina, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Boats docked in the marina, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Enjoy a serene view from the large window, framed by a chair and table.
Welcome to Astala, a grand building with a classic entrance and beautifully maintained grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
45-46 Queens Parade, Bangor, Northern Ireland, BT20 3BH
  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bangor Marina
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Ballyholme Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Belfast (BFS-Belfast Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Bangor

At Astala Guesthouse you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Sunken Gardens and Marine Gardens Coastal Walk. Highlights at this beach guest house include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage and a lift. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3-property class Bangor guest house, you'll be 20.3 km (12.6 mi) from Titanic Belfast.

What's nearby

  • Marine Gardens Coastal Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bangor Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pickie Fun Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cockle Row Cottages - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ballyholme Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 7 min walk
  • Belfast (BHD-George Best Belfast City) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Rustler - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ceol Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Red Berry Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rabbit Rooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ava Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Astala Guesthouse

Beach guesthouse with free breakfast and bar/lounge
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bangor guest house is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Astala Guesthouse offers 12 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Astala Guesthouse?

Astala Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Astala Guesthouse?

Yep, Astala Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Astala Guesthouse?

Yep, Astala Guesthouse is a short 19-minute walk from Ballyholme Beach.

Does Astala Guesthouse serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Astala Guesthouse?

No, Astala Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Astala Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Astala Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Astala Guesthouse?

There isn't one on site, but Bangor Golf Course is a short 16-minute walk away.

Astala Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 190 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

IAIN

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Nobody around when we arrived to check in. Room very small with a view onto an unattractive courtyard/adjacent building. Almost every floorboard squeaked when you walked on it and there was quite a lot of noise from the room above, not because the people were noisy; just the noise of people moving around and the floor squeaking, the sound of doors opening and closing etc. Beds not particularly comfortable. Shower room had fixtures falling off wall. Floor of shower/wet room area was a laminate not suited for the purpose; it felt spongy as if whatever was underneath had rotted due to water leaking through. Superficially, the decor throughout was attractive, fresh and modern. Overall, our stay was disappointing. It could be a lot better if proper attention was given to some aspects.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

Perfect location

Lovely break away , tasty continental breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Julie was so friendly and lovely. The rooms were spotlessly clean, comfortable and modern and the location and view was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located next to the sea walk in Bangor. Easy walking distance to many shops and pubs. Nice selection of foods for breakfast. Mattresses need upgrading to something that you can't feel the springs through.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service

No refund

No refund given after given plenty of notice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Amenities
Very close to marina and city centre. Quiet. Very friendly and helpful staff. A very relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Beautiful lodge with stunning views.

Booked this for my parents. They absolutely loved it. They didn’t get breakfast but said it was croissants etc not sure if this is correct. Know my parents would have loved a fry but they overall LOVED their stay and definitely will be staying again. They loved the area outside for bbq and drinks and will be back to make use of this for definite
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay - great and welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mix up in the booking. They didn't let us stay cause at 4 kids with us. Put us out on the street.We had to go home as we were at a funeral that day
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a room that was very cozy and felt very much at home. My room also had a great view overlooking the waterfront and the marina. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

Great Hospitality and Warm Welcome

Julie gave a warm welcome and very accommodating. Wanted to support a local independent hotel, not a chain. This therefore had a homely feel with extra touches. Thank you Julie for your hospitality and will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

10/10

10 out of 10. Got a beautiful room on the top floor overlooking the marina, so peaceful and quiet. Had a really good night's sleep. The room has been recently decorated in neutral tones and with a nod to a suitably nautical theme, and the sofa was a welcome bonus to watch the world go by. The bath was also a bonus for after a trek around the coastal path. If you get caught out with a spell of bad weather, they have smart tvs with just about every streaming service on there. I also appreciated the fresh fruit salad at the continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfy stay, good location, friendly staff, free parking out front. Cute old place, old style maintained with modern comforts added. The WC had a few random sounds but was clean and not all of the window blinds stayed closed which would be worth fixing to block out street lights on front of building. A strong smell of cigarette smell upon entering building, unfortunately for those allergic/bothered, which I hope was a one-off. Otherwise staff was extremely nice, friendly, and attentive. Slept well. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori, Coleraine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

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

Great hotel and Kind staff

The hotel is Amazing, the staff is very kind and there is a good continental breakfast. The city is beautiful, there are many good restaurants around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024