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The Black Lion Royal Hotel

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A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Lion Royal Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A neatly made bed with floral-patterned pillows and a white comforter.

Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 5 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with headboards, a bedside table with a lamp, and a carpeted floor.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a wardrobe, a bathroom with a bathtub and toilet, and a chandelier.

Family Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lampeter is home to The Black Lion Royal Hotel. Cors Caron and Cors Caron National Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cae Hir Gardens and Hamdden Llambed Leisure. Jane Beck Welsh Blankets and Canolfan Hamdden Caron Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Lampeter travel guide
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High Street, Lampeter, Wales, SA48 7BG

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a calm pool surrounded by lush greenery and rocky cliffs.
    Brecon Beacons National Park
    33 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Hamdden Llambed Leisure
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cae Hir Gardens
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Skanda Vale
    46 min drive - 25.2 miles

Getting around

  • Llanwrda Station
    24 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL)
    136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Canton Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Oscars
    2 min walk
  • Town Hall Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Contis
    2 min walk
  • High Street Eats
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per night

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, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Lion Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black 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 The Black Lion Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Black Lion Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Lampeter, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Cae Hir Gardens, and Hamdden Llambed Leisure. Cilgwyn Golf Club and Long Wood Community Woodland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Black Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly & helpful staff. Restaurant was very good, quality of the food was excellent and portions were huge! Room & bathroom were clean but could do with a fresh coat of paint. On the whole a decent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we have stopped here, room was lovely beds were comfortable, only thing that could have made it better was a better shower. Food very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was great. Staff extremely friendly and helpful. Room was Clean. Food was nice but very limited menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Period property with unusual layout. Excellent cooked breakfast plus dinner menu. Plenty of parking on site. Very helpful Landlady. Wifi didn't during our stay but apparently a network engineer is booked to redo the whole set up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice country hotel. Food is excellent and the staff are friendly and thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had been to the Black Lion three years before visiting the area my kin folks left in 1838 to come to Ohio. The accommodations and the meals were great. We went to the Welsh Library in Aberystwyth and hit the mother load of information of our ancestors in Lampter and Betws Bledrws.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Although our initial room was clean and well-maintained, it lacked WiFi access. However, the front desk staff was incredibly helpful and promptly moved us to a larger room with a fantastic internet connection. We were very pleased with the service. Additionally, there was sufficient parking available at the back of the property, and the complimentary breakfast offered a good selection of continental options along with made-to-order hot food. We truly enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jack

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were pleasant, room was cold from arrival till the morning, £25 for breakfast to discover it was just cereal and toast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stop over but perfectly fine and clean and beds were comfy too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure parking at rear of property. Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean room. The extractor in the bathroom was either not working or not efficient enough to clear the steam from the room. Also if you want me to use the excellent towels for a second day, a heated towel rail needed , or any towel rail to hang the bath towel after first use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Central location,good dining
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Amenities
Clean comfortable room. Parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Nice hotel and good parking facilities. Superb breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was friendly room very clean my stay was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities
We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

Lampeter Stay

Really friendly hotel with a franstantic restaurant. The staff were so helpful, the hotel had a nice bar and the breakfast great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

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

Lovely

Lovely one night stay - ticked the box. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Cot set up ready which was a help
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, we stayed for 1 night as a last minute visit to newquay. Was 30 minutes drive away. Staff was friendly at check in and room was perfect for what we wanted and good value for money. Would definitely stay there again when back in the area. Thank You
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Ultra friendly staff!

The staff at this hotel were incredibly friendly. The rooms were comfortable and the food was good.. I could not recommend this place a more. The manager who I cannot remember the name of was such a friendly lady and even refunded one of our rooms without us asking as we had a late cancellation..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable clean room, bit of damp behind sink showing on wall, felt breakfast should be included in price, stayed middle of Cardiff with breakfast included 3 weeks ago, dining area very clean and presentable, back area a bit scruffy, friends had food there the night befor and said it was really good .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irram

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

Highly recommend

Really lovely and classy interiors, room was fantastic with plenty of space and light, bathroom was spacious and clean, staff were helpful and friendly, food was brilliant for breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good clean bathroom. Quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining area was lovely, and the breakfast was small, but very good. The bar area was good and there was ample parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful, although the housekeeping team and waitresses would benefit from some training. The bed was very comfortable, but the bedroom was lacking the niceties. It was however, good value for money. Lampeter itself is very small, and I fear for it, with its loos of the University.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, comfy bed and great staff. We had dinner in the restaurant and the food was hot and tasty. Only one small issue with water pressure in the shower but I would stay again despite that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024