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White Lion Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Located in the city center, White Lion Royal Hotel offers an on-site golf course, cozy bar, and cooked-to-order breakfast. Guests enjoy nearby attractions, conference space, free WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room (3 Adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster Bed) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room (4 Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
High Street, Bala, Bala, Wales, LL23 7AE

What's nearby

  • Llyn Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eryri National Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Caerau Uchaf Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Pistyll Rhaeadr - 46 min drive - 24.5 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 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loch Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

White Lion Royal Hotel

Hotel near Eryri National Park
Consider a stay at White Lion Royal Hotel and take advantage of golfing on site, a bar, and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at White Lion Royal Hotel feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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 restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Royal White Lion
White Lion Royal
White Lion Royal Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala, Wales
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel Bala
White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel
White Lion Royal Hotel Hotel Bala

Frequently asked questions

Is White Lion Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at White Lion Royal Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at White Lion Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at White Lion Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is White Lion Royal Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Bala, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Llyn Tegid and Eryri National Park. Maes Tegid and Bala Lake are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 360 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROOMANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large; good view; large ensuite; super clean; lots of teas and coffees. I didn't have breakfast. I had evenjng meal: good portion; v. pleasant staff. Had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here before so i new what to expect drink and food average prices, staff where friendly and helpful has always.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vyshakh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

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

Lovely Bala hotel

Lovely hotel in Bala everything as you'd expect great location and very friendly staff would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Hayabusa trip to Bala

Lovely place in a lovely setting, Bala high street was very busy and vibrant lots to see and do , we visited the white water rafting centre which was excellent. Also we rode to the Elan valley to see the dams , a most spectacular sight, weather was amazing if a little too hot even for motorcycling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Liked: Staff & service
I had a single room R301 it is probably the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in. Although the bed was comfortable it was a small single bed which made for a restless nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff and welcoming. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethan Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay, thank you so much to the staff for making us feel welcome. Only issue was the nightclub across the road being loud, but closing the window sorted that. Mot, our dog was very happy and spoilt rotten. Would love to come again. Diolch yn fawr
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fausto

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Restaurant closes pretty early 8 o clock- and few choices available even 15-20 minutes before closing time. But overall ok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very nice hotel with very friendly staff. I only stayed over night. I used the restaurant, the food was nice and the prices reasonable. A big car park at the rear of the hotel, however not as secure for my bike as I would have liked. Overall, nice place, I've booked to stay on my return trip from Holyhead on the 28th June.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, breakfast no longer included. Genarally the noise was a nusuance outside my door and could hear orhers in their rooms and there was a delivery early morning. The ataff were pleasant and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely place to stay, the hotel couldnt find our booking with hotels.com but accommodated us straight away, well worth a visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the White Lion on my way down from Scotland. Turned out to be brilliant choice. The hotel has fantastic pub and atmosphere. I really liked the staff, very friendly lot. My room was on the top floor, it was spacious, had a great bed, good bathroom and housecleaning. 👍 It’s central to Bala and Bala is a great village.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. First class rooms and excellent service (the waitress at breakfast was outstanding).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Claire

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

Lovely hotel with friendly staff

Lovely hotel. Welcoming and friendly staff. Enjoyed the breakfast well presented and good choice. Car park at rear which was handy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, great food, especially breakfast. Very reasonable prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

Friendly helpful staff. Central in Bala

We booked through hotels.com, but we booked a triple room, as it was cheapest option for a couple and a 20 year old daughter. On check in, there was not a triple room, rather than cancel us, they gave us 2 twins, much to the delight of all of us. Very friendly. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

neil

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff excellent 👍/ room not so 😟

Staff were excellent: Room bit dated - cracked floor tiles in bathroom missing wood panelling. Brocken sleep due to constant water running down drainage pipes housed in the room 😟.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, old building with personality, placed in the middle of a cute little town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son and I had a lovely stay here for an event nearby. Our room was spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel, both of which were good, and the staff friendly and helpful. We will definitely book again next time we visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Four poster bed

Four poster bed excellent Room was big walk in shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beer garden nicely lit up with lovely chilled music, great food. The room was very clean and comfortable and the beds are brilliant. Fantastic Breakfast 😁
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were genuine surprised at this hotel. We’d been to one the night better that was awful so went expecting much. We loved it. Rooms spotless, spacious, bathroom lovey… nice and quiet! We are dinner and breakfast there and both were great! My daughter has asked to go back here next time we go to Wales!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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