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Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Criccieth Castle

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Front of property
Fireplace
Studio Suite Apartment with Castle View | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Garden
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 12.0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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

Highlights

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

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Signature Apartment | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Signature Apartment

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Y Maes, Criccieth, Wales, LL52 0AA

What's nearby

  • Criccieth Castle - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Black Rock Sands - 15 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Portmeirion Central Piazza - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • Harlech Castle - 27 min drive - 17.9 miles

Getting around

  • Criccieth Station - 4 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Rock Beach Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dylans Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chippy Dre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Siop Coffi T.H - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

Hotel near Black Rock Sands
Located close to Criccieth Castle, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Mane Place Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person

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

National rating

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

Property is 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

Is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Criccieth Castle and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Black Rock Sands. Harlech Castle and Royal St. David's Golf Club are also within 16 mi (25 km). Criccieth Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 241 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel but tastefully restored. Great location and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice time, thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mr Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location and parking. Clean and tidy. Breakfast good but perhaps more fresh fruits . Seem to run out quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

D R

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

Visiting family at Pwllheli.

The hotel offers good value for money and the staff are welcoming and willing to assist with maters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deryl

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

Lovely hotel, great base to explore Llyn Peninsula

We were very impressed with the Lion Hotel in Criccieth. It is in a great position with plenty of parking. It is a traditional character hotel, clean, well maintained and decorated with lovely staff. It was also great value, would recommend as a base to explore the beautiful Llyn Peninsula.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAMEES

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Good place to stay in Criccieth

Decent hotel - typical old hotel building that's been progressively modernized. The staff are friendly, the breakfast was good, and the room was comfortable - if small. I'd be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Room was quiet and clean. Great buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl

Well positioned in the village and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have enjoyed the stay there and the room was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, super location, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, delicious breakfast, peaceful, clean room, comfy bed, walk straight on to beach, views over the sea...Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly and curteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The check in and parking was great. Dinner hot and tasty. Beds are very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

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

Great Stay

Lovely room, comfy bed and great shower fabulous breakfast in the mornings, great for exploring the surrounding area Lovely view from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

simon

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

Decent place

Friendly staff. Excellent food. Mattress a bit soft but no real problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Nice room and breakfast. Lovely view from the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Comfy hotel, good location to explore the area.

Great stay, good location to explore the area. Free parking, good Wi-Fi, good breakfast. The bed was a a little soft but personal preference. The hotel had everything we needed for a comfy family stay. Staff were also all very pleasant. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

We had a Castle View.

Nice pub/hotel in Criccieth. A small seaside town, just outside Porthmadog, but without the crowds. Good size car park and public transport, if you wish to have acar free day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Brilliant stay!

We had an amazing room, with a fabulous view. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The convenience and friendliness of the staff were important to me. Easy parking was brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

Nice place

Nice place, nice room, bathroom and bedding, breakfast great, stored my bicycle locked away overnight which was great, shame there was no food in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just checked out after a 2 day stay, great location and good value for money. Staff are excellent friendly and helpful. 20 mins from morpha nefyn for golf so perfect if you want a good location and a good brekfast to start the day. Well done Lion Hotel, very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024