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Royal Goat Hotel

3.5 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
The Royal Goat Hotel, near Yr Wyddfa mountain, serves English breakfast and local dishes. Guests can relax in the garden or hike the nearby Pyg Track. The hotel offers free WiFi, bike rentals, and staff assistance throughout your stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Premium bedding
Heating
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Triple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Mountain View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Caernarfon, Royal Goat Hotel is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Criccieth Castle and Caernarfon Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pen-y-Pass and Pyg Track. Portmeirion Sands and National Slate Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Caernarfon Rd, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Wales, LL55 4YE

What's nearby

  • Aberglaslyn Pass - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pen-y-Pass - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Pyg Track - 15 min drive - 10.1 miles
  • Watkin Path - 16 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 25 min drive - 18.4 miles

Getting around

  • Talsarnau Station - 16 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Australia - ‬12 min drive
  • Halfway Cafe
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Royal Goat Hotel

Hotel near Pen-y-Pass
Located close to Yr Wyddfa and Pyg Track, Royal Goat Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site local cuisine bistro, The Royal Goat Hotel, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Goat Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Royal Goat Hotel

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the riverwalk
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Royal Goat Hotel Caernarfon
Royal Goat Caernarfon
Royal Goat Hotel Hotel
Royal Goat Hotel Caernarfon
Royal Goat Hotel Hotel Caernarfon

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Goat Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Royal Goat Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Goat Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Royal Goat Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Goat Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Pen-y-Pass, Pyg Track, and Portmeirion Sands. Criccieth Castle and Caernarfon Castle are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Royal Goat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 281 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 281 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 281 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 281 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 281 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Amenities
The breakfast was lovely and fresh and cooked well and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and took care of all of our needs. Location is great, the town is conveniently located to explore the mountains, the coast, and the castles. There are many dining and shopping options within walking distance and it's not too busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

AB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simone

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

Lovely hotel

We stayed 2 nights to attend a wedding. The staff were helpful and friendly. The food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

teresa

Liked: Staff & service
This property is in a good situation for easy access to lots of walks in surrounding area. Plus easy access to bus routes to Snowdon etc. the village is delightful. Will visit it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Well located, the hotel is a little old, specially the room and some upkeep would be great, nevertheless the staff was amazing and more than compensated the hotel itself
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I'm sorry to say but didn't have a good experience. Fixtures and fittings were poor. TV didn't work much, poor signal. Latch on window broken. Curtains fell down so they moved us to another room. TV still didn't work that well. No heating only towel rail. Room cold unable to fill the bath up as only the shower worked. Would I stay there again no.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean tidy and pleasant the only draw back they weren't serving meals whilst I was there . Beds very comfy! Breakfast very generous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely menu - particularly loved the Goat curry and my son wolfed down the ribs. Friendly staff. Only gripe would be that the showers were mounted way too low. I could only wash my hair by kneeling in the bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

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

Food was great! Loved the lamb curry

Excellent stay in snowdonia. Friendly staff and a pleasant place to stay. The place has aged and the footboards squeaked. But all good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anji

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this hotel for a weekend due to location to Watkin Path. Staff so kind & helpful, Rooms clean & tidy with ensuite bathrooms including baths in two out of 3 rooms booked. Use of lift to rooms. Breakfast selection plentiful and hot, evening meals superb & well priced. Hotel also offers a cool room to store food & drinks for your climb, as well as offering a snack pack to buy for your day out. The Goat Hotel is based in Beddgelert & walking distance to amenities. We will definitely be booking for a return visit.
Front area of hotel
Locally based work that can be purchased @hotel.
Watkin Path, snowdonia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mats

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bra
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was a little nervous, I’ll admit, due to other more negative reviews, but there really was nothing to be worried about. The room was great, it wasn’t noticeably unclean or anything like that. Bed was comfortable, area was quiet, and I have no complaints. The staff were welcoming and polite, and the food was really good also. The surrounding village is beautiful, and the Rhydd Ddu path up Mount Snowdon is one bus stop away (or 8KM walk), which is a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
It is am old building, facilities are dated and average at best. Toilet tough to flush, hotel WiFi did not reach our room, etc. Nice staff, and apparently new ownership trying to slowly renovate. Has some history and charm and in a great town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay. Staff were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and happy to help, great breakfast options and service superb
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Royal Goat Hotel

We had a lovely stay here. Bed very comfortable, lots of hot water. Breakfast were brilliant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good accomodation.

Booked a standard double and room allocated was large, clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building with character, has had a modest amount of refurbishment with still some way to go. Staff very accomodating, Good location , will definately stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very helpful, good location. This 2nd visit and intend visiting again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Slept well

Brilliant location for a walking weekend in Snowdonia. Very comfortable and great food. The service was struggling, but the staff were hard working and eager, so easy to be lenient.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so amazing and sweet. We enjoyed our time there and it was easily walkable to train or any other places we wanted to go. Also rented bikes and loved our ride around the area and to the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and tidy with a good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in Beddgelert, relaxed atmosphere and friendly polite staff. Cooked breakfast very nice. Property just a little dated, but functional.

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