Name: The Black Lion Royal Hotel
Address: High Street, Lampeter, Wales, United Kingdom, Lampeter, Dyfed, GB
Price range: $86–$131 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Black Lion Royal Hotel is praised for friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and enjoyable on-site dining, with convenient parking and a pleasant bar, though some guests note maintenance issues and occasional inconsistencies in breakfast value or service.

Several guests found rooms spacious and comfortable, while a few mentioned dated decor, creaky floors, or limited cooling in hot weather. The location is central for Lampeter, and some street-facing rooms were still quiet at night. A practical base for short stays.

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Facilities

Guests repeatedly note useful on-site parking and a pleasant bar area. Few other facilities are mentioned.

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10

Kari

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room. Parking on site.

10

Gareth

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly hotel with a franstantic restaurant. The staff were so helpful, the hotel had a nice bar and the breakfast great.

8

Mark

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel and good parking facilities. Superb breakfast.

8

Steuart

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Christopher Lee

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First time in Lampeter, lovely hotel and nice public house, Would definitely recommend

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Cleanliness

Rooms and bathrooms are often described as clean and well kept, but several reviews cite upkeep issues like weak water pressure, minor damp or peeling wallpaper, and dated areas needing refresh.

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10

Kari

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean comfortable room. Parking on site.

10

Jason

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and good clean bathroom. Quiet at night.

8

Claire

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked that it had a fan. Liked that they had a fire stick to connect to our streaming service. Didn’t like no AC. Didn’t like wallpaper peeling. Didn’t like noise from outside bathroom window.

6

Peter N

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was not great breakfast was poor as staff this were running late due to being locked out of hotel. Water pressure in room was rubbish, bath didn't hold water. Very noisy heating system. Staff were friendly enough hotel was clean and well presented.

8

Cheryl

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

8

Ed

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One night stop over but perfectly fine and clean and beds were comfy too

10

Karen

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Rebecca

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay en route to Cardigan. The single room was spacious enough for me with a big tv, nice bathroom and a nice big window letting in natural light. The floors were a bit creaky in and outside the room and the water pressure wasn't great. Other than that it was a lovely stay with helpful and friendly staff.

10

Chris

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.

10

Julia

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

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Rooms

Many guests found rooms comfortable, spacious, and quiet, though some reported dated decor, creaky floors, occasional noise, or temperature comfort issues (cold rooms and limited cooling in hot weather).

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10

Jason

Dec 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and good clean bathroom. Quiet at night.

8

Claire

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liked that it had a fan. Liked that they had a fire stick to connect to our streaming service. Didn’t like no AC. Didn’t like wallpaper peeling. Didn’t like noise from outside bathroom window.

4

Mansel

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is not recommended. Room not ready, small, dated and in need of serious refurbishment.

10

Karen

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Rebecca

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay en route to Cardigan. The single room was spacious enough for me with a big tv, nice bathroom and a nice big window letting in natural light. The floors were a bit creaky in and outside the room and the water pressure wasn't great. Other than that it was a lovely stay with helpful and friendly staff.

10

Irram

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Jack

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were pleasant, room was cold from arrival till the morning, £25 for breakfast to discover it was just cereal and toast

10

Chris

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.

10

Julia

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

2

Kelly-Marie

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed terible can feel the springs abd cleaners takkinv really louding outside rooms at 8:45 when check out is at 11am

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, with smooth check-in for many. A few note shortcomings such as a room not being ready, early-morning housekeeping noise, or staff needing more training.

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10

Adam

Apr 11, 2022

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Stayed 4 nights

Blinding hospitality , very polite staff , friendly ... will be returninf soon xx

10

Jos

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and great service

4

Mansel

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This property is not recommended. Room not ready, small, dated and in need of serious refurbishment.

8

Steuart

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Rebecca

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay en route to Cardigan. The single room was spacious enough for me with a big tv, nice bathroom and a nice big window letting in natural light. The floors were a bit creaky in and outside the room and the water pressure wasn't great. Other than that it was a lovely stay with helpful and friendly staff.

10

Peter

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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..

10

Chris

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was large and very clean. We will be back.

10

Anne-Marie

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely one night stay - ticked the box. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Cot set up ready which was a help

10

Julia

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

2

Kelly-Marie

Dec 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed terible can feel the springs abd cleaners takkinv really louding outside rooms at 8:45 when check out is at 11am

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Location

Central for Lampeter and convenient for town.

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8

Lynne

Mar 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Central location,good dining

10

Julia

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

8

Jessica

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Dining

Food is widely praised, with tasty dinners and good breakfasts noted by many. A few reviews report drawbacks including limited or poor breakfast on occasion, higher prices, or breakfast not being included.

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10

Gareth

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really friendly hotel with a franstantic restaurant. The staff were so helpful, the hotel had a nice bar and the breakfast great.

6

Peter N

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was not great breakfast was poor as staff this were running late due to being locked out of hotel. Water pressure in room was rubbish, bath didn't hold water. Very noisy heating system. Staff were friendly enough hotel was clean and well presented.

8

Mark

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel and good parking facilities. Superb breakfast.

8

Cheryl

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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 .

10

Karen

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Irram

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

4

Jack

Feb 12, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were pleasant, room was cold from arrival till the morning, £25 for breakfast to discover it was just cereal and toast

10

Peter

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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..

10

Anne-Marie

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely one night stay - ticked the box. Friendly staff. Breakfast was delicious. Cot set up ready which was a help

10

Julia

May 28, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Lovely service from the moment we set foot in the hotel to leaving from the friendly staff. Check in was quick and easy. Our room on the second floor was clean, spacious and well equipped. The bed was super comfy and the room was quiet at night, even though we overlooked the street. The bathroom was very clean with lovely toiletries. We had an evening meal which was delicious and also breakfast which was equally as good. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

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Month	Average price
January	$69
February	$76
March	$84
April	$84
May	$89
June	$94
July	$90
August	$88
September	$108
October	$103
November	$81
December	$77

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $131	8 $129	9 $87	10 $88	11 $86	12 $86
13 $87	14 $87	15 $89	16 $87	17 $86	18 $87	19 $87
20 $114	21 $87	22 $86	23 $87	24 $87	25 $89	26 $87
27 $87	28 $87	29 $87	30 $87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $88	2 $87	3 $87
4 $88	5 $87	6 $87	7 $87	8 $87	9 $87	10 $87
11 $87	12 $87	13 $87	14 $87	15 $87	16 $87	17 $87
18 $86	19 $87	20 $87	21 $88	22 $88	23 $88	24 $90
25 $88	26 $88	27 $90	28 $90	29 $90	30 $90	31 $90

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