Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent seaside location and sea/marina views
Very friendly, helpful staff who go above and beyond
Good restaurant and food with GF/vegetarian options
Clean, comfortable beds and well-presented rooms (for many)
Bar/cocktails and buzzing atmosphere
Convenient parking opposite the hotel (when available)
Cons:
Some small or hot/noisy rooms (fan/generator noise) and occasional lack of drinking water
No lift / steep stairs and limited help with luggage
Parking can be difficult on busy street at times
Inconsistent room sizes/standards (some high-spec, some cramped)
A few pricing concerns (e.g., drinks) reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple guests praised immaculate rooms and crisp, clean bedding; overall cleanliness is frequently noted as a strength.
Service
9.3
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and going above and beyond (manager called out by name); isolated comment about an impolite server and limited luggage assistance noted.
Location
9.6
Consistently described as a brilliant/ideal seaside location with lovely harbour/marina/sea views; proximity to attractions and parking across the road praised.
Room Quality
7.2
Mixed comments: some guests had high-spec, spacious sea-view rooms, others reported small or very hot rooms, noisy fans/generator and limited in-room amenities (no drinking water in one report).
Amenities
6.5
Good on-site restaurant, bar and some rooms with kitchens; shortcomings include no lift/steep stairs, occasional noise (generator), and occasional missing kitchen items that were later supplied.
Value for Money
6.9
Many guests felt the price was good or the hotel offered great value, though a few commented on specific price issues (drink pricing, perceived price due to location).
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food and restaurant receive positive mentions (great food, nice lunch, good breakfast with gluten-free/vegetarian options); cocktails and bar atmosphere also praised.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall impressions are strongly positive with many recommendations and repeat-stay comments; minor negatives (noise, small rooms, parking/stairs) temper an otherwise very good experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-07 22:35

Property Description

Stunning Seaside Boutique Accommodation
Located just a short stroll from Bangor Marina, The Salty Dog offers elegant rooms with sea views, flat-screen TVs, and en suite bathrooms.

Award-Winning Restaurant
Indulge in delicious meals from breakfast to dinner at the fantastic on-site restaurant, featuring charming bistro decor and a lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the Irish Sea.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, nearby free parking, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs during your stay.

Ready to experience seaside luxury at The Salty Dog? Book now to secure your unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Please note that we are currently going through room renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 632 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Pros:

It was all lovely and nice we apartment can't complain about anything definitely be back again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Emma-Louise • extended_group • gb
8
Beautiful hotel, extremely comfortable beds. Staff were lovely
Pros:

Beautiful location, gorgeous food

Cons:

The hotel room was extremely warm almost uncomfortably hot, windows and curtains open but still too warm

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
F
Frances • couple • gb
9
Staff lovely and breakfast excellent
Pros:

At a wedding in clandeboye

Cons:

Bit of a trek to our bedroom

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • ie
8
Great place for a trip away
Pros:

Location is great and staff were friendly

Cons:

The room was a little bit worn, such as the furniture having chips out of it and scrapes.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • couple • gb
9
Lovely apartment nine outta 10
Pros:

The staff were friendly, polite. The atmosphere of the restaurant/ bar was buzzing. We didn't have food but it looked great. The apartment itself isn't part of the main building so prepare for a short walk or if you are lucky you can park directly outside. The apartment was clean , modern in style , had 2 TVs, a fridge and great selection of waste management systems

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kaelum • couple • gb
9
Enjoyed my stay, lovely spacious room and pleasant staff.
Pros:

Very clean and cosy, pleasant staff and affordable prices.

Cons:

Nothing - if being particularly fussy, the rooms aren’t overly modern, but not an issue for me whatsoever.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • gb
2
Disappointing and the accommodation did not match the restaurant and bar facilities
Pros:

Location was good and the dinner in the restaurant was of a good standard as was the service

Cons:

I think the room was last decorated whenever Basil Fawlty was a hotelier. The furniture looked as if was from a 2nd hand shop, the bed was knackered and squeaked every time either of us moved, the mattress was lumpy and the carpet was disgusting and threadbare. One of the windows didn't close properly and the wind howled through it. Our room was on the first floor and we had to endure the DJ in the bar below until closing time.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
R
R M Williams • couple • gb
10
Nice option for staying in Bangor
Pros:

Great location, nice seafront views. Good sized room, well presented.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
10
Fantastic stay. Booked last minute and we had a wonderful stay. Will definitely return
Pros:

Friendly staff
Amazing sea view room 😁

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Elise • family_with_children • ie
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
C
Caroline • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff so friendly and very helpful ☺️

Cons:

Breakfast was 1st class

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
D
Dorothy Gracey • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Wat a lovely place to stay and food was very good to

Cons:

It was good

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Aoife • couple • ie
7
Pros:

Really nice hotel along the sea front. Lovely location. There's no actual reception and we arrived on a Friday evening when the restaurant was busy. But we were dealt with pretty quickly.

Cons:

There's no lift, which was no problem for me but may be a problem for others.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • gb
8
Very good apart from I minor issue with cold water in the showers
Pros:

The ocean view through large 180 windows was beautiful, rooms were kept clean and staff was friendly

Cons:

Unfortunately, the showers and all other water went cold on the morning we were checking out of our stay.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
G
Gillian • couple • gb
9
A comfortable stay for 4 nights
Pros:

Good location
Great staff

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Hotel was busy and vibrant.

Cons:

Room was very dated, had plenty of space but didn't reflect the hotel's decorations upon arrival.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Explain hotel staff is very very nice treat you very respectable and the rooms is also beautiful

Cons:

We would come back to stay again because the staff is so nice and respectable beautiful hotel also in a beautiful location

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
M
Mathieu • couple • ca
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Nick • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Lovely rooms and breakfast .

Cons:

We ordered a couple of steaks at £32 each . Wrong choice as they weren’t great . Expected better for the price . Also complained about the nightclub noise on the Saturday night as we had an elderly relative and a child who could not sleep through the music . Staff told me it goes on until 2am and earplugs are provide in the rooms . Not good when you want a good nights sleep .

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee