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Plas Yn Dre

5.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Front of property
Interior
Executive Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes
Lounge
Library
Plas Yn Dre combines luxury with peaceful lakeside ambiance. Guests start their day with a full breakfast, then can relax on the scenic terrace overlooking natural beauty or browse the library for a quiet reading retreat.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated, blackout drapes

Executive Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
23 High street, Bala, Wales, LL23 7LU

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Llyn Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Caerau Uchaf Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Pistyll Rhaeadr - 47 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 31 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ty Coffi, The Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Goat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loch Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Plas Yn Dre

Luxury hotel near Eryri National Park
At Plas Yn Dre, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a library. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe, newspapers in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Plas Yn Dre Hotel Bala
Plas Yn Dre Hotel
Plas Yn Dre Bala
Plas Yn Dre Bala
Plas Yn Dre Hotel
Plas Yn Dre Hotel Bala

Frequently asked questions

Is Plas Yn Dre pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Plas Yn Dre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Plas Yn Dre?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Plas Yn Dre?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Plas Yn Dre located?

Situated on a lake, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Llyn Tegid and Eryri National Park. Maes Tegid and Bala Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Plas Yn Dre Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 295 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Great stay great room & breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was fabulous and I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a lovely short break. Hotel room was spotless and very comfortable. Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Excellent location. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious clean room, pleasant staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was probably the best accommodation in Bala.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay here - lovely staff and wonderful food. Room was very comfortable. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sören

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

Perfect stay

Very nice to stay and eat! I would love to come back some day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayasaegaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, free parking behind the hotel, professional staff and very nice and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Fantastic pub! Room and bathroom clean with all facilities needed. Had a fantastic roast on the Sunday with a choice of 3 meats. Evening meals good too with a varied menu. Breakfast also great with an extensive selection. Staff made it memorable with their friendly, helpful approach. Look forward to retuning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was excellent - warm, cosy, excellent food, excellent service, great rooms, well decorated and very clean. You just can't fault anything!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Katia

Liked: Cleanliness
The overall experience was ok, nothing special. It’s definitely no a 5 star hotel. We also had dinner and breakfast in the hotel and overall it was decent. At the arrival, no one explained as where the parking was, the WiFi and how to enter the property after 8 pm. At the check out no one was there and we just left the key to the chef
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one nite in room 3 top floor. It’s situated at rear so away from Main Street at front , therefore so quiet . Lovely room , my gut feeling is the breakfast would be great , but I had to leave early so unfortunately can’t comment . Parking for my motorbike was easy and also at rear. Would definitely stay here again .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome, saved parking space and gorgeous room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and staff. Food was excellent and very good value. Room was faultless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay the night before the Bala swim. Service at evening meal was excellent. Breakfast service Terrible as only 1 member of staff at start of breakfast. Long wait until more staff arrived. Most of us needed feeding before the swim & a few left even though it was included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room in high street hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great friendly stay

Very comfortable stay. Accommodated my earlier check out with breakfast request Will return again. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Quality hotel, food and Staff

Convenient off-road parking at the rear. Good choice of evening meals, really top quality meal and breakfast. Good size room which was very clean and well presented. Staff customer service above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended and will return for another visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Dog Friendly

Lovely Hotel. Spotless and Staff very friendly. Made to feel very welcome with our two dogs. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Excellent service and food throughout our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Worth the 5-stars

We loved our one-night stay in Bala. The family room we stayed in was spacious, clean and very comfortable. Despite being on the main road, it was surprisingly quiet from around 10pm. Good night’s sleep, delicious breakfast and welcoming staff. We would definitely stay again.
Main sleeping area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Complimentary wine was a nice touch. Cute, comfy room. Easy access to bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Fairly quiet and in the center of nice Bala area. Staff friendly and breakfast was great. Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

Excellent and really dog friendly.

The staff are so helpful, nothing was any bother which isn't always the case when you have dogs with you. The whole place is dog friendly with open access (except the kitchen of course) so really welcoming. Food is brilliant too, cooked freshly to order and a nice cosy bar to relax in. We will definitely go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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