Royal Sportsman Hotel
$164
/ night
Avg. for September
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$164
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Royal Sportsman Hotel average $112 in December, the cheapest month, and $169 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $120 |
| February | $127 |
| March | $136 |
| April | $154 |
| May | $169 |
| June | $140 |
| July | $141 |
| August | $144 |
| September | $164 |
| October | $134 |
| November | $114 |
| December | $112 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Royal Sportsman Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
With a stay at Royal Sportsman Hotel in Porthmadog, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Y Ganolfan Arts Centre. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Glaslyn Leisure Centre and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.
What's nearby
Glaslyn Leisure Centre(0.3 miles)
Y Ganolfan Arts Centre(0.4 miles)
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways(0.4 miles)
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway(0.5 miles)
Black Rock Sands(2.2 miles)
Castell Deudraeth(2.8 miles)
Portmeirion Sands(3.1 miles)
Portmeirion Central Piazza(3.1 miles)
Mermaid Spa(3.4 miles)
Eryri National Park(3.5 miles)
Criccieth Castle(4.9 miles)
Llyn Cwmystradllyn(6 miles)
Aberglaslyn Pass(6 miles)
Lloyd George Museum(6.5 miles)
Gelert's Grave(7.3 miles)
The nearest major airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL)(108.3 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Tour Desk
Dry Cleaning
Location
131 High Street, Porthmadog, Wales, United Kingdom
Glaslyn Leisure Centre (0.3 miles)
Y Ganolfan Arts Centre (0.4 miles)
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways (0.4 miles)
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway (0.5 miles)
Black Rock Sands (2.2 miles)
Castell Deudraeth (2.8 miles)
Guest reviews
8.1
Very good
Based on 528 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
8%
Couple
52%
Family
14%
Group
18%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, Royal Sportsman Hotel is praised for genuinely friendly, helpful staff and a central Porthmadog location that makes it an easy base for rail links, nearby attractions and coastal day trips.
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What guests think
Across reviews, Royal Sportsman Hotel is praised for genuinely friendly, helpful staff and a central Porthmadog location that makes it an easy base for rail links, nearby attractions and coastal day trips.
Rooms are generally comfortable but often compact or dated, with some noise and layout or maintenance issues in certain rooms. Shared spaces like the bar, lounge and restaurant are appreciated, and on-site parking (including some covered spaces) helps, though it can be tight or occasionally full. Breakfast and dinners receive frequent praise, with a few negatives such as a service charge and occasional minor quality or portion concerns. Overall, expect a practical, comfortable base.
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Facilities
Guests like the bar, lounge and restaurant areas, and appreciate on-site parking, including some covered spaces. Parking can be tight or occasionally unavailable, and the hotel is pet friendly with an extra fee; some rooms have patio or garden access.
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chris
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
8
Bin
Apr 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The pet friendly room has access to the back garden.
The pet friendly room has access to the back garden.
8
David
Nov 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Whilst the hotel is a little dated, the staff and service was excellent. The dining room and lounge were extremely pleasing on the eye and were much more modern compared with the bedroom. One thing that was not agreeable, was the compulsory service charge that was put on the bill in the dining room. This perhaps wouldn’t have been quite so bad but drinks purchased in the bar during the afternoon were also added to our evening meal bill, and the percentage service charge was added to that as well. Future afternoon drinks were paid for at the time of ordering.
Whilst the hotel is a little dated, the staff and service was excellent. The dining room and lounge were extremely pleasing on the eye and were much more modern compared with the bedroom. One thing that was not agreeable, was the compulsory service charge that was put on the bill in the dining room. This perhaps wouldn’t have been quite so bad but drinks purchased in the bar during the afternoon were also added to our evening meal bill, and the percentage service charge was added to that as well. Future afternoon drinks were paid for at the time of ordering.
10
Gordon
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff All very polite Really nice breakfast and choice Comfortable room. Safe car park
Lovely staff All very polite Really nice breakfast and choice Comfortable room. Safe car park
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Simon
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel feels tired and has a not so great smell. Bathroom really cramped. Room wasn’t serviced as requested, but reception friendly and helpful. Doors banging shut made the walls wobble and can hear other gets on the phone etc… Parking is a real squeeze, but at least they have some. Bed was comfy.
Hotel feels tired and has a not so great smell. Bathroom really cramped. Room wasn’t serviced as requested, but reception friendly and helpful. Doors banging shut made the walls wobble and can hear other gets on the phone etc… Parking is a real squeeze, but at least they have some. Bed was comfy.
6
Abbie
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
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ARTHUR
Nov 18, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Sportsman hotel really clean. Comfortable rooms,food excellent quality and extensive variety.Extra cost for our small jack russel,£20 per day too high. Overall hotel was excellent quality and service.
Sportsman hotel really clean. Comfortable rooms,food excellent quality and extensive variety.Extra cost for our small jack russel,£20 per day too high. Overall hotel was excellent quality and service.
10
Ian
Oct 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
All facilities good and were clean and tidy. Decor appears a bit traditional and looses some attractiveness, This would not stop me from visiting again
All facilities good and were clean and tidy. Decor appears a bit traditional and looses some attractiveness, This would not stop me from visiting again
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David
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were really, really nice and helpful. I can’t praise them enough. The room was reasonably clean, as was the bathroom. However, the plumbing was not so good, particularly the toilet cistern, which had issues. Bathroom fittings in need of major upgrade. One thing is that the place advertises parking for guest. However, spaces are limited and on return in the late afternoon from one trip away, I returned to find no parking spaces. I had to park on the street in a a spot with restrictions. I had to get up early the next day to move it in order to prevent myself from getting a ticket.
The staff were really, really nice and helpful. I can’t praise them enough. The room was reasonably clean, as was the bathroom. However, the plumbing was not so good, particularly the toilet cistern, which had issues. Bathroom fittings in need of major upgrade. One thing is that the place advertises parking for guest. However, spaces are limited and on return in the late afternoon from one trip away, I returned to find no parking spaces. I had to park on the street in a a spot with restrictions. I had to get up early the next day to move it in order to prevent myself from getting a ticket.
10
Mark
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is frequently praised across rooms and public areas. A few guests reported issues such as mould, dust, or inconsistent housekeeping during longer stays.
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Emma
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
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Glyn
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room spotless
Room spotless
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Stephen
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great position on the high street which is quite long with plenty of shops. The building stands out on the high street from other buildings close by. The only down side was the mould around the bath taps and the bottom of the shower door on the top of the bath, has you sit on the toilet you look directly at the mould which is very off putting.
Great position on the high street which is quite long with plenty of shops. The building stands out on the high street from other buildings close by. The only down side was the mould around the bath taps and the bottom of the shower door on the top of the bath, has you sit on the toilet you look directly at the mould which is very off putting.
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Barry
Jul 23, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The staff and cleanliness outstanding ,the food was good great would recommend staying here
The staff and cleanliness outstanding ,the food was good great would recommend staying here
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Ceri
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Our room had recently been upgraded to a lovely standard but hadn't been cleaned, dust, cobwebs and mould in the bathroom. There was rain water pouring in to the covered patio making the exit from our room an accident waiting to happen. The beds were lovely and clean and the staff excellent.
Our room had recently been upgraded to a lovely standard but hadn't been cleaned, dust, cobwebs and mould in the bathroom. There was rain water pouring in to the covered patio making the exit from our room an accident waiting to happen. The beds were lovely and clean and the staff excellent.
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Alison
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Our room was incredibly tiny and not practical for two people, the sink was in the bedroom not the bathroom so this brought about some problems as you can image. We asked to move but they were unable to accomodate this request. Housekeeping wasn't the best either, not hoovered throughout our 4 day stay, just bins emptied and biscuits replenished. The staff were all very friendly, breakfast was lovely we ate in the restaurant once for an evening meal, again delicious. They are clearly mid refurb, the dining areas, lounge and bar all very nice but really feel room 29 was not fit for purpose. I doubt we will stay there again. Location is great for shops alternative places to eat, the train station, nice marina and a short drive to lovely beaches.
Our room was incredibly tiny and not practical for two people, the sink was in the bedroom not the bathroom so this brought about some problems as you can image. We asked to move but they were unable to accomodate this request. Housekeeping wasn't the best either, not hoovered throughout our 4 day stay, just bins emptied and biscuits replenished. The staff were all very friendly, breakfast was lovely we ate in the restaurant once for an evening meal, again delicious. They are clearly mid refurb, the dining areas, lounge and bar all very nice but really feel room 29 was not fit for purpose. I doubt we will stay there again. Location is great for shops alternative places to eat, the train station, nice marina and a short drive to lovely beaches.
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Abbie
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
10
timothy
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely clean hotel, very conveniently situated
Lovely clean hotel, very conveniently situated
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Darren
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
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Mark
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable but often compact or dated, with some noise and layout or maintenance issues in certain rooms; a few offer larger family spaces or patio access. Beds are widely described as comfortable.
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chris
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
8
Emma
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
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DAVID
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed. POORLY insulated room .Adjacent rooms snoring all night. Room was in a courtyard .Public walk way had full view of room/ bed when opened . Strange curtain arrangement , on the inside , to cover door/ window .Bathroom door would not close ,due to warped door frame . Female bar person persisted in throwing , loudly, empty bottles in bin under the bar counter .. Breakfast and breakfasts staff , excelent .
Comfortable bed. POORLY insulated room .Adjacent rooms snoring all night. Room was in a courtyard .Public walk way had full view of room/ bed when opened . Strange curtain arrangement , on the inside , to cover door/ window .Bathroom door would not close ,due to warped door frame . Female bar person persisted in throwing , loudly, empty bottles in bin under the bar counter .. Breakfast and breakfasts staff , excelent .
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Simon
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Hotel feels tired and has a not so great smell. Bathroom really cramped. Room wasn’t serviced as requested, but reception friendly and helpful. Doors banging shut made the walls wobble and can hear other gets on the phone etc… Parking is a real squeeze, but at least they have some. Bed was comfy.
Hotel feels tired and has a not so great smell. Bathroom really cramped. Room wasn’t serviced as requested, but reception friendly and helpful. Doors banging shut made the walls wobble and can hear other gets on the phone etc… Parking is a real squeeze, but at least they have some. Bed was comfy.
6
Abbie
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
10
Hannah
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay in the family room which was nice and clean. Really big space, smartly decorated. Added bonus of outdoor patio area which was great as we had glorious weather. The breakfast was amazing! Loads of choice and fantastic quality produce. Staff professional and friendly. Can't fault the place. Thanks for a great stay!
Lovely stay in the family room which was nice and clean. Really big space, smartly decorated. Added bonus of outdoor patio area which was great as we had glorious weather. The breakfast was amazing! Loads of choice and fantastic quality produce. Staff professional and friendly. Can't fault the place. Thanks for a great stay!
10
Gina
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel. They did really well. This is a very old building. Room was very small and noisy, but well appointed. Breakfast was amazing.
Nice hotel. They did really well. This is a very old building. Room was very small and noisy, but well appointed. Breakfast was amazing.
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Geoffrey
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sportsman. It is true that the rooms are quite compact but we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The bed was comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with parking and a special breakfast request. The breakfast is excellent with a good range of choice. We ate at the hotel on two evenings and the quality of the food and service were brilliant. Porthmadog was a great place to stay and we would certainly return to the Royal Sportsman without hesitation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sportsman. It is true that the rooms are quite compact but we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The bed was comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with parking and a special breakfast request. The breakfast is excellent with a good range of choice. We ate at the hotel on two evenings and the quality of the food and service were brilliant. Porthmadog was a great place to stay and we would certainly return to the Royal Sportsman without hesitation!
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Stuart
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very small room and bathroom, , my laptop has a bigger screen than the tv , fan in bathroom sounds like a train , could hear all the other guest . Good cooked breakfast but fruit bowl tasted fermented.
Very small room and bathroom, , my laptop has a bigger screen than the tv , fan in bathroom sounds like a train , could hear all the other guest . Good cooked breakfast but fruit bowl tasted fermented.
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Phil
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
excellent service. rooms are dated
excellent service. rooms are dated
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Service
Service is a clear strong point, with staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and accommodating, including help with special requests and during disruptions. Guests consistently highlight warm welcomes and attentive restaurant teams.
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chris
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
Great hotel. Really friendly staff. Comfortable quiet rooms. Lovely bar / restaurant area. Undercover car park. We had a great time. Highly recommended
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Emma
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
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Sally
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Was made to feel very welcome. Had a room on the ground floor which was lovely. Staff were very helpful during the electric outage. A great place and intend to return very soon
Staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Was made to feel very welcome. Had a room on the ground floor which was lovely. Staff were very helpful during the electric outage. A great place and intend to return very soon
10
Narelle
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast was amazing.
Very helpful and friendly staff, breakfast was amazing.
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James
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were fantastic , food was delightful!
Staff were fantastic , food was delightful!
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Gill
Dec 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great. And a really lovely team on reception and in the bar. Excellent in every way.
Everything was great. And a really lovely team on reception and in the bar. Excellent in every way.
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Sandra
Mar 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent customer service from reception, chef, staff in restaurant and cleaning team - all 10/10 for friendliness and being helpful.
Excellent customer service from reception, chef, staff in restaurant and cleaning team - all 10/10 for friendliness and being helpful.
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Darren
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
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Lee
Feb 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly we ate in the restaurant and the service and food was were both evening meal and breakfast
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly we ate in the restaurant and the service and food was were both evening meal and breakfast
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Susan
Jan 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We originally booked 3 nights but extended it to 4 nights because we enjoyed it so much. All the staff were really friendly and the food was excellent. A very good location for many local attractions
We originally booked 3 nights but extended it to 4 nights because we enjoyed it so much. All the staff were really friendly and the food was excellent. A very good location for many local attractions
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Location
Central Porthmadog setting close to the high street, rail stations and local attractions makes it a convenient base for trips to Portmeirion, Harlech and Criccieth. Many found key sights and transport within easy walking distance.
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Yvonne
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room clean and comfortable, the only issue we had was the bed sliding about with the slightest touch. Great breakfast and evening meal just a bit too small a portion for the cheeseboard.Loved the vegan schnitzel! Parking was easy and hotel was in a good location.
Room clean and comfortable, the only issue we had was the bed sliding about with the slightest touch. Great breakfast and evening meal just a bit too small a portion for the cheeseboard.Loved the vegan schnitzel! Parking was easy and hotel was in a good location.
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Stephen
Sep 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great position on the high street which is quite long with plenty of shops. The building stands out on the high street from other buildings close by. The only down side was the mould around the bath taps and the bottom of the shower door on the top of the bath, has you sit on the toilet you look directly at the mould which is very off putting.
Great position on the high street which is quite long with plenty of shops. The building stands out on the high street from other buildings close by. The only down side was the mould around the bath taps and the bottom of the shower door on the top of the bath, has you sit on the toilet you look directly at the mould which is very off putting.
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Alison
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Our room was incredibly tiny and not practical for two people, the sink was in the bedroom not the bathroom so this brought about some problems as you can image. We asked to move but they were unable to accomodate this request. Housekeeping wasn't the best either, not hoovered throughout our 4 day stay, just bins emptied and biscuits replenished. The staff were all very friendly, breakfast was lovely we ate in the restaurant once for an evening meal, again delicious. They are clearly mid refurb, the dining areas, lounge and bar all very nice but really feel room 29 was not fit for purpose. I doubt we will stay there again. Location is great for shops alternative places to eat, the train station, nice marina and a short drive to lovely beaches.
Our room was incredibly tiny and not practical for two people, the sink was in the bedroom not the bathroom so this brought about some problems as you can image. We asked to move but they were unable to accomodate this request. Housekeeping wasn't the best either, not hoovered throughout our 4 day stay, just bins emptied and biscuits replenished. The staff were all very friendly, breakfast was lovely we ate in the restaurant once for an evening meal, again delicious. They are clearly mid refurb, the dining areas, lounge and bar all very nice but really feel room 29 was not fit for purpose. I doubt we will stay there again. Location is great for shops alternative places to eat, the train station, nice marina and a short drive to lovely beaches.
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Martin
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room. The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room. The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
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Forrest
Mar 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We found The Royal Sportsman to be clean, comfortable and friendly. Just a short walk from the Rail Station and easy walking to many points of interest including the steam train station. The restaurant at the RS was a very nice surprise and we enjoyed all our meals there. Most of all we appreciated the staff who were all very kind and helpful. We would certainly book a room at The Royal Sportsman if we return to Porthmadog.
We found The Royal Sportsman to be clean, comfortable and friendly. Just a short walk from the Rail Station and easy walking to many points of interest including the steam train station. The restaurant at the RS was a very nice surprise and we enjoyed all our meals there. Most of all we appreciated the staff who were all very kind and helpful. We would certainly book a room at The Royal Sportsman if we return to Porthmadog.
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Ann
Sep 16, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was convenient for the things we wanted to do. We found the staff very friendly & willing to help in any way they could. We were able to park at the hotel but I’m aware this might have been an issue.
The hotel was convenient for the things we wanted to do. We found the staff very friendly & willing to help in any way they could. We were able to park at the hotel but I’m aware this might have been an issue.
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timothy
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely clean hotel, very conveniently situated
Lovely clean hotel, very conveniently situated
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Geoffrey
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sportsman. It is true that the rooms are quite compact but we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The bed was comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with parking and a special breakfast request. The breakfast is excellent with a good range of choice. We ate at the hotel on two evenings and the quality of the food and service were brilliant. Porthmadog was a great place to stay and we would certainly return to the Royal Sportsman without hesitation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sportsman. It is true that the rooms are quite compact but we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The bed was comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with parking and a special breakfast request. The breakfast is excellent with a good range of choice. We ate at the hotel on two evenings and the quality of the food and service were brilliant. Porthmadog was a great place to stay and we would certainly return to the Royal Sportsman without hesitation!
10
Darren
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
Single bedroom, comfortable and clean. Staff very friendly and efficient. Hotel well located for trips to see Portmeirion and the coastal castles of Harlech and Criccieth
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Susan
Jan 26, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We originally booked 3 nights but extended it to 4 nights because we enjoyed it so much. All the staff were really friendly and the food was excellent. A very good location for many local attractions
We originally booked 3 nights but extended it to 4 nights because we enjoyed it so much. All the staff were really friendly and the food was excellent. A very good location for many local attractions
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently rated highly for quality and choice, and many enjoyed evening meals in the restaurant. Minor negatives include a compulsory service charge for some bills and occasional small quality or portion concerns.
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Emma
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
Room was clean although a little dated, bed was very comfortable had a good sleep. Breakfast was very tasty and fresh, all staff were very friendly
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Yvonne
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Room clean and comfortable, the only issue we had was the bed sliding about with the slightest touch. Great breakfast and evening meal just a bit too small a portion for the cheeseboard.Loved the vegan schnitzel! Parking was easy and hotel was in a good location.
Room clean and comfortable, the only issue we had was the bed sliding about with the slightest touch. Great breakfast and evening meal just a bit too small a portion for the cheeseboard.Loved the vegan schnitzel! Parking was easy and hotel was in a good location.
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Sally
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Was made to feel very welcome. Had a room on the ground floor which was lovely. Staff were very helpful during the electric outage. A great place and intend to return very soon
Staff were very friendly. The food was excellent. Was made to feel very welcome. Had a room on the ground floor which was lovely. Staff were very helpful during the electric outage. A great place and intend to return very soon
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David
Nov 2, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Whilst the hotel is a little dated, the staff and service was excellent. The dining room and lounge were extremely pleasing on the eye and were much more modern compared with the bedroom. One thing that was not agreeable, was the compulsory service charge that was put on the bill in the dining room. This perhaps wouldn’t have been quite so bad but drinks purchased in the bar during the afternoon were also added to our evening meal bill, and the percentage service charge was added to that as well. Future afternoon drinks were paid for at the time of ordering.
Whilst the hotel is a little dated, the staff and service was excellent. The dining room and lounge were extremely pleasing on the eye and were much more modern compared with the bedroom. One thing that was not agreeable, was the compulsory service charge that was put on the bill in the dining room. This perhaps wouldn’t have been quite so bad but drinks purchased in the bar during the afternoon were also added to our evening meal bill, and the percentage service charge was added to that as well. Future afternoon drinks were paid for at the time of ordering.
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Abbie
Sep 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
Bar, breakfast, restaurant are lovely. Staff are friendly. Room was very clean. Location was great. Free parking on site. We were staying in the patio rooms which had one window looking into an indoor patio area. For me felt a bit claustrophobic as no window on the outside. Pipes are loud. Was fine for one night but wouldn't want to have stayed longer.
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Martin
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room. The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of town. Free parking. Comfortable room. The breakfast was fabulous. Thanks.
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Gina
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel. They did really well. This is a very old building. Room was very small and noisy, but well appointed. Breakfast was amazing.
Nice hotel. They did really well. This is a very old building. Room was very small and noisy, but well appointed. Breakfast was amazing.
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Geoffrey
Oct 27, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sportsman. It is true that the rooms are quite compact but we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The bed was comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with parking and a special breakfast request. The breakfast is excellent with a good range of choice. We ate at the hotel on two evenings and the quality of the food and service were brilliant. Porthmadog was a great place to stay and we would certainly return to the Royal Sportsman without hesitation!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Royal Sportsman. It is true that the rooms are quite compact but we had everything we needed for our 4 night stay. The bed was comfortable and everything was immaculately clean. The staff were all friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist with parking and a special breakfast request. The breakfast is excellent with a good range of choice. We ate at the hotel on two evenings and the quality of the food and service were brilliant. Porthmadog was a great place to stay and we would certainly return to the Royal Sportsman without hesitation!
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Stuart
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very small room and bathroom, , my laptop has a bigger screen than the tv , fan in bathroom sounds like a train , could hear all the other guest . Good cooked breakfast but fruit bowl tasted fermented.
Very small room and bathroom, , my laptop has a bigger screen than the tv , fan in bathroom sounds like a train , could hear all the other guest . Good cooked breakfast but fruit bowl tasted fermented.
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Mark
Sep 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
Room was clean, bed was really comfortable, slept really well,a little warm as radiators were on but a fan is provided, staff were really friendly, breakfast is excellent but the time slot of 07:30-09:30 is a little early, parking is really good with a roof above which stops any seagull mess👍…. Overall an excellent place to stay
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Matthew
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Nice big room. Very clean and in the middle of town. :)
Nice big room. Very clean and in the middle of town. :)
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Jennifer
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
So many good points to mention. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Helpful when asked questions. Couldn't fault my dining experience. Food was delicious and staff were professional and happy. The Restaurant and bar have been modernised which look great. You don't actually realise you are in the same hotel. That's my personal opinion. My single room was small but perfectly clean and well presented Location was great. Walking distance to everything you need. Parking is available, as arrived early enough to get a space I was lucky but I can imagine others may struggle because the number of spaces is very small and they like to reserve them for blue badge holders. Despite being offered basic housekeeping, this didn't occur. Which meant I only had one teabag for my 3 night stay. Yes I probably could have asked but I was out all day hiking and didn't notice until returning. The floor boards in my room were extremely squeaky which isn't great when getting ready early in the morning. Others would have been disturbed.
So many good points to mention. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Helpful when asked questions. Couldn't fault my dining experience. Food was delicious and staff were professional and happy. The Restaurant and bar have been modernised which look great. You don't actually realise you are in the same hotel. That's my personal opinion. My single room was small but perfectly clean and well presented Location was great. Walking distance to everything you need. Parking is available, as arrived early enough to get a space I was lucky but I can imagine others may struggle because the number of spaces is very small and they like to reserve them for blue badge holders. Despite being offered basic housekeeping, this didn't occur. Which meant I only had one teabag for my 3 night stay. Yes I probably could have asked but I was out all day hiking and didn't notice until returning. The floor boards in my room were extremely squeaky which isn't great when getting ready early in the morning. Others would have been disturbed.
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Mark
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Parking was easy and secure and under cover, staff were all pleasant and helpful, room was clean and modern. Breakfast was very nice with lots of choice as was the evening meal.
Parking was easy and secure and under cover, staff were all pleasant and helpful, room was clean and modern. Breakfast was very nice with lots of choice as was the evening meal.
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Graham
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
all good would use again in that area.
all good would use again in that area.
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Scott
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We were in what I would call the annex which was lovely as had our own garden area with table and chairs. Room very spacious and loved the decor. Bathroom a wee bit tired and does need TLC but clean. Breakfast lovely and lots of choice and receptionist (young lady with dark hair) was so helpful. Definitely returning.
We were in what I would call the annex which was lovely as had our own garden area with table and chairs. Room very spacious and loved the decor. Bathroom a wee bit tired and does need TLC but clean. Breakfast lovely and lots of choice and receptionist (young lady with dark hair) was so helpful. Definitely returning.
FAQs about Royal Sportsman Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Porthmadog, within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Y Ganolfan Arts Centre. It is 0.3 mi from Glaslyn Leisure Centre and 0.4 mi from Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Up to 4 children can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Up to 4 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Pet fee: GBP 20 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.
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