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Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Criccieth Castle

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Near Criccieth Castle, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments offers a warm welcome with a garden, bar, and restaurant. Stay connected with in-room WiFi or unwind in the picturesque surroundings of Black Rock Sands. The helpful staff has left guests impressed.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $50
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Suite Apartment with Castle View | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Studio Suite Apartment with Castle View

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Y Maes, Criccieth, Wales, LL52 0AA

What's nearby

  • Criccieth Castle - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eryri National Park - 16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 28 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Harlech Castle - 32 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 47 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 135 min drive
  • Criccieth Station - 4 min walk
  • Abererch Station - 8 min drive
  • Penychain Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coast House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sea View Tea Rooms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Fleece Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

At Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Llewely Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 46 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Special features

Dining

Llewely Restaurant - This diner serves lunch and dinner.
The Mane Place Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Also known as

Lion Hotel Criccieth
Lion Criccieth
The Lion Hotel
Lion And Studio Apartments
Lion Hotel Studio Apartments
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Hotel
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Criccieth
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Hotel Criccieth

Frequently asked questions

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments and nearby?

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Llewely Restaurant.

Does Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and cookware.

What's the area around Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments like?

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments is a short 4-minute walk from Criccieth Station and 6 minutes' walk from Criccieth Castle.

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Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Location
Food
View
Bed
Bar
Ocean view
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, tasty, and excellent with a wide variety of options. (25 reviews)
  • Ample parking was a convenient and welcome feature at this property. (7 reviews)
  • The property's location is conveniently situated near the beach and offers stunning views. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Stay was great, first day had some hiccups, but the staff managed to get it sorted. We enjoyed the stay, close to the town, great location, ample parking, restaurant food was great.
Ranjit, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fantastic value for money, superb breakfast, friendly bar, reception and breakfast staff.
jayne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good clean room helpfull friendly staff good location
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a good location
Jacqui, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I’m thoroughly delighted with my stay at this apartment. The location is fantastic, and the parking is convenient. The friendly and welcoming staff, particularly Alex, made my experience even more enjoyable. The breakfast was freshly prepared and served hot, which was a great start to my day. I highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Raja zain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Daniel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Made to feel very welcome. Good breakfast
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All goo
Leena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old hotel but tastefully restored. Great location and quiet.
alun, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely old hotel

This hotel has a fantastic chef who prepares meals to perfection. The hotel is conveniently situated to the beach. Also good for exploring the peninsular. Old fashioned but quaint and I would recommend staying here. Easy parking. Friendly staff.
Joy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the breakfast time, since the lady called Linsy made us feel at home. She is very warm and considerate. Before we arrived at the hotel their staff answered my phone call, but the 2nd day while we stayed there, nobody answered my phone call, though I called 3 times, which was a bit upset.
Lin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Very nice location, close to the beach and main street. Warm and clean room, tasty breakfast. Highly recommend
Olena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really loved the quite night and the amazing sun rise from my room with the beach view and the hills. The breakfast is very good and tasty. I would like to just highlight to pay more attention to small details in regarding the cleaning., but overall a nice experience. Thank you.
Vitaly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Manager on the desk went out of his way to make up for the fact that I 1. Missed breakfast on day 01 as I didn’t realise breakfast was included 2. I didn’t get much sleep on the first night due to a very noisy person above my room late at night & early in the morning. He straight away moved me to a better , bigger double room and got chef to do me a cooked breakfast to go and even. Packed lunch ! Would definitely stay again :)
Christine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time in this hotel, booked with hotels.com. This hotel was very clean, well maintained, and its staff was very friendly and helpful. I had booked a single room for 3 nights. I had booked a single room. The room was clean with all amenities. What let the room and the hotel down spectacuarly was the thinness of the wall and the noise coming from room 19 next door, with door banging and shouting atvall hours. But manager kindly moved me to a quieter room on the second night.
Daniel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A short Break.

This was my second visit to The Lion. The hotel offers excellent service at a very reasonable rate. The staff are friendly and the food on offer is very good and at a very competitive price. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stewart, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff members very welcoming and respectful. Reception closes early, which was bit inconvenient.
Kalik, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was nice time, thank you
Marek, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Okay for one night
Owen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short stay so difficult to rate but made arrangements for my late check in, good breakfast with attentive staff. Room large and with tea/coffee
Iain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We have enjoyed the stay there and the room was just perfect
melanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well positioned in the village and good breakfast.
Daryl, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Visiting family at Pwllheli.

The hotel offers good value for money and the staff are welcoming and willing to assist with maters.
D R, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place, super location, friendly staff.
Adam, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice for everything and everyone!
Richard, 1-night trip