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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Melisa • extended_group • de
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas Doukas • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The apartment was great and really nicely decorated and designed (except a couple of little details).

Cons:

The staff was not very attentive though.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Goodger • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The location is stunning. Overlooking bangor marina

Cons:

The room could do with air conditioning. Yes we could open the window but alot of traffic noise
We both felt that the staff weren't particularly friendly and not overly welcoming!

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • ie
10
Staff were excellent and beautiful location would definitely stay there again
Pros:

One word beautiful

Cons:

Everything

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gi
8
Nice Boutique Hotel in Great Location
Pros:

Great Location
I had a Top Floor King Size with Great Views

Cons:

No Fridge although helpful staff gave me milk for Tea

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Uwe • family_with_children • de
9
Entspannter Aufenthalt
Pros:

Sehr nettes kleines Hotel mit sehr gutem Restaurant, wo man auch frühstücken kann (Aufpreis). Direkt am Hafen - kostenlose Parkplätz gegenüber. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
D
Dorothea • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely room with a view

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Evan • couple • gb
7
Great stay would recommend, only thing is the room got hot at night
Pros:

Excellent location and staff, all very friendly.

Cons:

Room got very hot at night.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Mathilde • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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ZYDRUNAS • solo_traveller • ie
2
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Elaine • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and room overlooking the marina and Belfast Lough was fine.

Cons:

Whilst it didn't worry us, three flights of stairs might be a problem for some.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • couple • gb
7
Great last day to a great holiday
Pros:

The location on the seafront. The closeness to the town centre and the free parking on the car park almost directly opposite the hotel. We did not eat there but the food looked and smelled very good

Cons:

We had all the windows open but the room was excessively hot. This was during one of this summer's heat waves but was uncomfortable in the room.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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ONeill • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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René • family_with_children • fr
10
Emplacement dans une station balneaire ancienne et charmante. Meilleur Petit dej pris durant ce tout d’Irlande
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • gb
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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chloe • family_with_children • ie
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • gb
10
Perfect location by the sea
Pros:

Very comfortable spacious house with 4 double beds
Exceptionally clean and tidy everything perfect

Cons:

Everything perfect

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee