We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Snowdonia, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated February 2024.
Great views. Popular among women. The contemporary Quay Hotel and Spa is located on the breathtaking Deganwy Marina, with views over the Conwy Estuary. The fully non-smoking hotel has been meticulously designed throughout, and its architecture epitomises cool sophistication. The rooms incorporate plush beds dressed in crisp Egyptian cotton, luxurious bathrooms and unrivalled in-room facilities. The large, airy spaces, understated chic and sharp styling combine to create a truly inspirational hotel experience. Wall-to-wall windows with sea views flood the interiors with natural light, and the use of specially quarried Welsh slate makes a thoroughly individual design statement.Show full description
First-class quality hotel with great view across the castle, perfect for a really relaxing and comfortable stay.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. On the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Palé Hall 5 red star Relais Chateaux property set in a Victorian manor house hotel with 18 elegant rooms in the main building and 4 garden suites. The individually designed bedrooms at Palé feature stylish décor. Some rooms have seating areas or garden views. Palé Hall offers a Michelen green star restaurant, serving a varied menu including local Welsh produce. The chefs produce dishes with a blend of British and Welsh cuisine. Near Bala in North Wales, Palé Hall hotel is set in 16 acres of tranquil gardens and parkland. Close to the River Dee, local activities include fishing, shooting and horse riding.Show full description
Such a stunning place to stay. The rooms are lovely, stylish, and full of history, the hotel and grounds are simply amazing and perfectly maintained. The best facilities and excellent service!
Elegant. Great views. With views over the beach, Tremadog Bay and towards the ruins of Criccieth Castle, Caerwylan Hotel is situated 10 minutes’ drive from the edge of Snowdonia National Park. An en suite shower is provided in each room at Caerwylan Hotel, as well as a flat-screen TV, double glazing and tea/coffee making facilities. Most rooms also have a bath. During the warmer months, snacks are served in the garden. A full Welsh breakfast is also included, and the property has a well-stocked bar with a wide range of spirits, wines and locally brewed beers on offer. Dinner is available in the Tonnau Restaurant, which features a regularly changing menu. Hiking, cycling and watersports are just some of the outdoor activities which can be enjoyed within the Snowdonia National Park. Portmeirion Village & Gardens can be reached in just under a 20-minute drive.Show full description
The hotel is in an ideal position on the esplanade in Criccieth with stunning views over the bay. Make sure you get a front room as it is worth the extra money for the view!
Elegant. Great value. Nice interior design. The Tynedale is set just 20 metres from the beach in the seaside resort of Llandudno. It offers modern rooms, free private parking and regular live evening entertainment. With a TV, free tea and coffee and ironing facilities, each spacious room also has bright, stylish décor. Some rooms also feature a flat-screen TV and views of the coast. Centrally placed on Llandudno’s promenade, the pier is a 10-minute walk away. A range of restaurants and bars are within 5 minutes’ walk of the Tynedale, as is Llandudno Rail Station. The sleek restaurant and bar provides a varied menu with both modern and classic dishes.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great location. Amid 16 acres, surrounded by calm woodland slopes on the banks of the River Conwy, this 4-star gold award-winning Victorian country house offers a unique location in the village, with an emphasis on peace and quiet. Craig-y-Dderwen is a traditional hotel in the small, but popular village of Betws-y-Coed. Just 5-10 minutes' walk from the village centre, Craig-y-Dderwen is the only hotel situated away from its busy main road. With free parking, this is an excellent place to relax and plan your stay in the Snowdonia National Park. Most rooms have beautiful views of either the Conwy Valley or the flowing river. The Riverside Restaurant also overlooks the river and offers AA Rosette-quality cuisine. A choice of bars means you can either relax beside a real log fire, or overlook the 16 acres of hotel grounds.Show full description
Lovely relaxing hotel in a stunning setting with the river running beside. The views of the river from the well-appointed rooms are beautiful, and the outside seatings are a real bonus.
Historic. Charming. Comfortable beds. The Black Boy is a 16th-century inn within Caernarfon's historic town walls. It serves hearty gastro Welsh food and real craft beers in front of roaring log fires and is an easy walk from the town centre and 13th-century castle. Eight of these 10 spacious rooms have mini kitchens and a small seating area. The Black Boy Inn dates back to 1522 and is one of the oldest inns in North Wales. Whilst updating the rooms to a high standard, the property has retained their unique character and atmosphere by using local, traditional building materials with handmade furniture and quality fittings. Some of its walls are 1.2 to 1.5 metres thick. The wood panelling, creaking floorboards, low ceilings, narrow staircases and thick wooden beams create a cosy atmosphere. Black Jack's is a separate part of the inn and is located in a courtyard to the rear. The Black Tower is a listed Edwardian building locate towards the rear of the inn in a separate building. It is a few minutes' walk from Caernarfon Castle.Show full description
Quirky boutique hotel with a lot of history, ideally located. Traditional yet modern rooms have a pretty luxurious feel and great amenities.
Unique. Popular among couples. Built by a visionary architect in 1925, Portmeirion Village & Castell Deudraeth overlooks the beautiful Dywryd Estaury. Located just south of the coastal village of Porthmadog on a private peninsula, the hotel offers a spa and wellness centre, an on-site mini market, a bar and a restaurant. Rooms are located at either The Portmeirion Hotel or Castell Deudraeth, or in the village rooms and suites. The brightly decorated rooms each have a unique design. They feature a TV, a telephone, an en suite bathroom and a hairdryer. There is also free on-site parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access. The hotel has a number of award-winning restaurants that offer an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, including Hotel Portmeirion Restaurant and Castell Deudraeth Brasserie. Surrounded by acres of woodland gardens and sandy beaches, the hotel is just 21 miles from Snowdonia National Park. Caernarfon Castle is a 40-minute journey by car and Llanfair Slate Caverns are 34 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
The castle is a stunning building and has delightful private gardens to wander around in. This hotel feels very private and exclusive but is only a five minute walk from the village. We can recommend the castle suite which is huge, stunning and well appointed.
Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely property. Popular among couples. In 21 acres of gardens and woodland, Penmaenuchaf Hotel sits above Penmaenpool, overlooking the Mawddach estuary just a 5-minute drive from the market town of Dolgellau, in the Snowdonia National Park. Each bedroom in this country house has a TV, tea/coffee with home baked biscuits, bathrobes, toiletries and free Wi-Fi access. There are views of the valley and mountains beyond, across the landscaped gardens and to the wooded hillside, the herb and sunken gardens. In the mornings the hotel’s garden room restaurant provides a continental and full Welsh breakfast, while lunch and dinner menus offer contemporary British fare using fresh local produce. The hotel features log burners, a snug bar, library, light and airy morning room and oak-panelled drawing room. There is an abundance of leisure activities nearby including mountain biking, fishing, golf and pony trekking. There are also castles, gardens, hill walks, running trails a local park run, art galleries, white water rafting, Zip World, Bounce Below and Surf Snowdonia.Show full description
I would describe this as the most RELAXING small luxury hotel in Snowdonia.
Newly opened, August 2023. Located in Conwy, 17 km from Llandudno Pier, Caer Rhun Hall Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 32 km from Bodelwyddan Castle, 35 km from Snowdon and 44 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Guests at Caer Rhun Hall Hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Conwy, like hiking and cycling. Bodnant Garden is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while St Asaph's Cathedral is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 63 km from Caer Rhun Hall Hotel.Show full description
Great location. Comfortable beds. Popular among women. Situated in Llandudno in the Gwynedd Region, 200 metres from Llandudno Pier, Belmont Llandudno features a terrace and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Each room has a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Belmont Llandudno features free WiFi . There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Llandudno General Hospital is 1.8 km from Belmont Llandudno, while Leisure Parks is 100 metres away. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 65 km from Belmont Llandudno.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Llandudno!
Great views. Good breakfast. Popular among couples. This impressive Victorian building has a splendid cliff-top location with stunning views of Cardigan Bay. It offers free parking and a restaurant, and is less than a mile from Barmouth’s centre. Each room at this 4-star guest accommodation has a TV and DVD player, as well as free tea and coffee. Most rooms enjoy lovely sea views, whilst all have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Built in the 1880s for a famous gunmaker, Tyr Graig Castle was designed to resemble both a castle and a double-barrelled shotgun. Today it still has original features, including stained glass windows. The lounge has a log fire and drinks are available from the adjoining conservatory bar. There is also a terrace with superb views over the water. Overlooking Cardigan Bay, Tyr Graig’s restaurant offers traditional home-cooked British and Welsh food. The creative menu is made with the finest local, fresh and seasonal produce.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Situated within Snowdonia National Park, Aberdunant Hall is a 17th-century property set within 200-acres of woodland on an idyllic upmarket Holiday Home Park. With free onsite parking, it retains many original features, such as beamed ceilings, fireplaces and stained glass. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace. All rooms at Aberdunant Hall have a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and complimentary tea/coffee facilities. In the mornings, guests can enjoy continental or full Welsh breakfast in the Glaslyn Lounge. Al fresco dining can be enjoyed on the terrace, which boasts panoramic views of the mountains. Family meals and Sunday lunches are served in The Glaslyn Lounge, and intimate dining is available in Y Bistro. A carvery is served every Sunday and features a choice of 3 locally sourced meats. Hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking can be enjoyed within Snowdonia park, and the harbour town of Porthmadog and Black Rock Sands beach are just 3 miles away. Watersports such as jet-skiing, diving and windsurfing can be arranged and facilities are a 40-minute drive away.Show full description
Charming. Historic. This multi-award-winning hotel is a centuries-old coaching inn located in Betws-y-Coed, within the Snowdonia National Park. The Ty Gwyn Hotel has beamed ceilings and beautiful bedrooms. The hotel is well-known locally for its international cuisine using fresh local produce.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING small hotels in Snowdonia.
Beautiful. Stylish. Great interior design. Popular among women. Plas Weunydd has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Blaenau-Ffestiniog. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 19 km from Portmeirion. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Snowdon is 36 km from Plas Weunydd, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 80 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic property. Charming. Cosy rooms. Set in a 300 year-old coaching inn, The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales is a mile from Conwy Marina. Offering free parking and free WiFi, the hotel has elegant bedrooms and offers a food options in its public areas. Rooms at the The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales have period features and a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms also feature a TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk, and some have views of Conwy Castle. Dawson’s bar offers a range of local ales and ciders, as well as a cocktail menu. Cooked breakfasts are served daily, with continental options also available. Standing on the site of an ancient abbey, The Castle Hotel, Conwy, North Wales is just a few metres from the scenic River Conwy. Llandudno Golf Club is within a 10-minute drive, and Conwy Castle is just 300 metres away.Show full description
I rate this as the most HISTORIC small luxury hotel in Snowdonia.
Situated in Aberdyfi, 2.3 km from Aberdyfi Beach, Trefeddian Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a hot tub. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while some rooms also boast a balcony. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Trefeddian Hotel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and mini-golf at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking. Aberystwyth Golf Club is 48 km from the accommodation, while Clarach Bay is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 138 km from Trefeddian Hotel.Show full description
Lovely well maintained hotel with great lounge areas and picturesque views. A quiet and cozy atmosphere and beautiful spacious rooms make this place a perfect choice for a vacation. The main perks are a big indoor pool and Jacuzzi.
Very stylish. Superb breakfast. Superb interior design. Lansdowne House with Private Car Park in Llandudno provides accommodation with a terrace and a shared lounge. Built in 1908, the property is within less than 1 km of Llandudno Pier. Free WiFi is included and free parking is available in the private car park. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Guests at Lansdowne House can enjoy either a continental or a traditional full cooked breakfast. Lansdowne House has a Bar for residents and guests. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Llandudno, like skiing and cycling. Leisure Parks is a 7-minute walk from Lansdowne House with Private Car Park, while Llandudno Ski and Snowboard Centre is 1.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 106 km from the property.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH boutique hotels in Snowdonia. It also has a highly rated breakfast!
Opened May 2023. Situated in Llandudno, a few steps from Llandudno North Shore Beach, Hotel No5 features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. Located around 24 km from Bodelwyddan Castle, the hotel with free WiFi is also 45 km away from Snowdon Mountain Railway. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.8 km from Llandudno Pier. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Hotel No5 provides some rooms with sea views, and rooms come with a coffee machine. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Bodnant Garden is 11 km from the accommodation, while St Asaph's Cathedral is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Anglesey Airport, 64 km from Hotel No5.Show full description
Good breakfast. Great location. Popular among women. Featuring views across Ormes Bay, the The Wildings Hotel & Tudno's Restaurant is located on the seafront in Llandudno. It offers a terrace and rooms with a private bathroom. Rooms include an electric kettle, a desk and a hairdryer. Some have sea views. A full English breakfast is available daily. The hotel also has a shared lounge. Llandudno Station is 0.7 miles from the property. The Snowdonia National Park is a 45-minute drive away.Show full description
Nice style. Comfortable beds. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Featuring a bar, The Tilman is located in Barmouth. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units at The Tilman include air conditioning and a wardrobe. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Aberystwyth is 34 km from the accommodation, while Betws-y-coed is 45 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
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