Oakeley Arms
$135
/ night
Avg. for September
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$135
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Oakeley Arms average $121 in May, the cheapest month, and $135 in September, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| February | $128 |
| March | $130 |
| April | $126 |
| May | $121 |
| June | $126 |
| July | $123 |
| August | $122 |
| September | $135 |
| October | $131 |
| November | $129 |
| December | $131 |
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Cheapest: May (~$121)
About this property
Enjoy stunning views from the garden at this hotel near Eryri National Park, featuring free self-parking and a restaurant.
Restaurant
24-Hour Reception
Meeting Rooms
Garden
WiFi
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Location
Tan Y Bwlch, Maentwrog, S/N, Maentwrog, Wales, United Kingdom
Guest reviews
8
Very good
Based on 278 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
33%
Family
37%
Group
19%
Solo
3%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Oakeley Arms Hotel, travellers praise the welcoming staff, scenic location for exploring Snowdonia, and generally spacious rooms, while noting some dated decor plus summer heat from limited ventilation and a lack of air conditioning.
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What guests think
At The Oakeley Arms Hotel, travellers praise the welcoming staff, scenic location for exploring Snowdonia, and generally spacious rooms, while noting some dated decor plus summer heat from limited ventilation and a lack of air conditioning.
Food at the pub restaurant is widely enjoyed, though a few guests found it basic or inconsistent and breakfast service can be slow, with early finishing on Sundays. Facilities include a lively bar and on-site parking, but stairs are steep and there is no lift. Overall, expect a friendly, characterful base for North Wales with some quirks.
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Facilities
On-site pub and restaurant are popular and busy. Parking is available, including rear spaces, but can be tight at peak times, and upper floors are reached via steep stairs with no lift.
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10
Stuart
Mar 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A super overnight stay at Oakeley Arms. The staff were friendly and engaging. The food was plentiful and nourishing for a chap who'd walked 15 miles over the mountains get there. The room was closer to the main road, quiet in the evening but did get a little noisier from 6. Breakfast was excellent too. Great to hear so much Welsh in the bar. Diolch yn Fawr iawn!
A super overnight stay at Oakeley Arms. The staff were friendly and engaging. The food was plentiful and nourishing for a chap who'd walked 15 miles over the mountains get there. The room was closer to the main road, quiet in the evening but did get a little noisier from 6. Breakfast was excellent too. Great to hear so much Welsh in the bar. Diolch yn Fawr iawn!
8
Carole
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place Room very big and great shower Stairs are steep going up to room so not good for elderly or people with mobility problems
Lovely place Room very big and great shower Stairs are steep going up to room so not good for elderly or people with mobility problems
6
Ann
Oct 14, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
No disabled access. Unable to use the tiny, enclosed, shower because there were no grab rails, either in the stall or in the bathroom itself. No lift. No ground floor rooms. Also, the electrics in my room failed - twice.
No disabled access. Unable to use the tiny, enclosed, shower because there were no grab rails, either in the stall or in the bathroom itself. No lift. No ground floor rooms. Also, the electrics in my room failed - twice.
6
Matthew
May 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Pros: Room kept clean, quick easy check in and out, spacious room and bathroom for 2 people. Nice tea and coffee making facilities. Nice, friendly staff. Cons: Room looked very dated compared to what we saw on the Expedia advert. Also a tad on the eerie creepy side. (Room 9 we stayed in) food was lovely but slightly overpriced. Parking at the front difficult when parking at the back is full.
Pros: Room kept clean, quick easy check in and out, spacious room and bathroom for 2 people. Nice tea and coffee making facilities. Nice, friendly staff. Cons: Room looked very dated compared to what we saw on the Expedia advert. Also a tad on the eerie creepy side. (Room 9 we stayed in) food was lovely but slightly overpriced. Parking at the front difficult when parking at the back is full.
8
DIANE
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good central position for exploring whole of Snowdonia. Extra parking at rear of property. Room spacious and immaculately clean. Unusual and attractive room decor. Personal dislikes were basin in living area instead of bathroom, macerator toilet and lumpy duvet.
Good central position for exploring whole of Snowdonia. Extra parking at rear of property. Room spacious and immaculately clean. Unusual and attractive room decor. Personal dislikes were basin in living area instead of bathroom, macerator toilet and lumpy duvet.
10
Francesca
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
What a lovely charming hotel to stay in! So welcoming and lots of interesting things to see, the outdoor space was fantastic for our kids, play park and huge trampoline, the food was great and our room was lovely. Would definitely stay here again thank you so much.
What a lovely charming hotel to stay in! So welcoming and lots of interesting things to see, the outdoor space was fantastic for our kids, play park and huge trampoline, the food was great and our room was lovely. Would definitely stay here again thank you so much.
8
rc
Jul 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and good food. We stayed on a saturday night and the pub / hotel was very busy and we struggled to find a table to eat. Not much nearby so we suggest you take anything you particularly need for your stay. Overall a nice place
Friendly staff and good food. We stayed on a saturday night and the pub / hotel was very busy and we struggled to find a table to eat. Not much nearby so we suggest you take anything you particularly need for your stay. Overall a nice place
10
Michael L
Sep 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a fantastic stay! The staff was excellent, friendly and attentive. David, the outstanding young man we worked with the most, made our stay memorable with his positive attitude, good humor and welcoming demeanor. The meals served at the on-site pub had great food and a friendly caring staff. The rooms were quiet, spacious and comfortable. We could not have made a better choice than the Oakley Arms for our stay during our extended trip!
We had a fantastic stay! The staff was excellent, friendly and attentive. David, the outstanding young man we worked with the most, made our stay memorable with his positive attitude, good humor and welcoming demeanor. The meals served at the on-site pub had great food and a friendly caring staff. The rooms were quiet, spacious and comfortable. We could not have made a better choice than the Oakley Arms for our stay during our extended trip!
8
Pranav
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Mostly a pub and bustling restaurant. Was hard to find where to check in when we came in, but good room, clean and good beer and food available here!
Mostly a pub and bustling restaurant. Was hard to find where to check in when we came in, but good room, clean and good beer and food available here!
8
Peter
Aug 12, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Good base for visiting places like Portmerion and our family room was very spacious with large single beds as well as large double . Definitely could do with brighter lights in room as when getting ready we couldn’t use natural daylight as needed to pull blind due to road outside and when dark the lights were too dim. We ate there on the first night and food was lovely highly recommend. Parking bit restrictive when the pub was busy.
Good base for visiting places like Portmerion and our family room was very spacious with large single beds as well as large double . Definitely could do with brighter lights in room as when getting ready we couldn’t use natural daylight as needed to pull blind due to road outside and when dark the lights were too dim. We ate there on the first night and food was lovely highly recommend. Parking bit restrictive when the pub was busy.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are generally clean and well maintained, with several guests calling them spotless. A few reported lapses such as dusty areas or pests, plus minor maintenance niggles.
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ANTHONY
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff are friendly and helpful, the food and cleanliness are just okay with some areas needing attention. Our room was large and clean but had an uncomfortable bed, and while the cost is low, overall quality could be better
The staff are friendly and helpful, the food and cleanliness are just okay with some areas needing attention. Our room was large and clean but had an uncomfortable bed, and while the cost is low, overall quality could be better
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Roby
Aug 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A parte le colazioni calde che erano ottime, le camere sono decisamente sporche, sembrava che le cameriere sistemassero solo il letto (bottiglie vuote non tolte, una farfalla é rimasta a terra morta per 3 notti, capelli non nostri in bagno….). Positivo, le colazioni calde davvero buone. Non ci tornerei più e non lo consiglio!!!!
A parte le colazioni calde che erano ottime, le camere sono decisamente sporche, sembrava che le cameriere sistemassero solo il letto (bottiglie vuote non tolte, una farfalla é rimasta a terra morta per 3 notti, capelli non nostri in bagno….). Positivo, le colazioni calde davvero buone. Non ci tornerei più e non lo consiglio!!!!
10
Sophie
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely single room it was spotlessly clean and tidy
Lovely single room it was spotlessly clean and tidy
10
John
Oct 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great food and location Clean rooms and came with a fridge
Great food and location Clean rooms and came with a fridge
10
Julie
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night. Room very clean and comfortable. Had brought wrong plug for mobile phone staff searched for one and loaned it to me which was a great relief as have elderly mum I needed to check on. Breakfast lovely too
Stayed one night. Room very clean and comfortable. Had brought wrong plug for mobile phone staff searched for one and loaned it to me which was a great relief as have elderly mum I needed to check on. Breakfast lovely too
4
Shimaila
Jul 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room wasn’t very clean - dead flies in the bathroom, large spider on the ceiling, dusty dirty windows. Beds were uncomfortable, duvet was too thick and warm for summer. Not many dining options around
Room wasn’t very clean - dead flies in the bathroom, large spider on the ceiling, dusty dirty windows. Beds were uncomfortable, duvet was too thick and warm for summer. Not many dining options around
8
DIANE
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Good central position for exploring whole of Snowdonia. Extra parking at rear of property. Room spacious and immaculately clean. Unusual and attractive room decor. Personal dislikes were basin in living area instead of bathroom, macerator toilet and lumpy duvet.
Good central position for exploring whole of Snowdonia. Extra parking at rear of property. Room spacious and immaculately clean. Unusual and attractive room decor. Personal dislikes were basin in living area instead of bathroom, macerator toilet and lumpy duvet.
8
David
May 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice old hotel, a little dated but clean and food was good, was woken up in the early hours by the sound of shattering glass as if the window had been broken but nothing was amiss which was a little creepy
Nice old hotel, a little dated but clean and food was good, was woken up in the early hours by the sound of shattering glass as if the window had been broken but nothing was amiss which was a little creepy
8
Janet
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room had recently had a new bathroom fitted which was lovely and the rooms were clean and well maintained. The food was a bit hit and miss
The room had recently had a new bathroom fitted which was lovely and the rooms were clean and well maintained. The food was a bit hit and miss
10
Richard
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I dont stay in hotels often but enjoyed my short stay. Food was excellent. Room was great for 1 person. Everything had been thought of and supplied in the room from drinks, tea, coffee, water etc to all manner of bathroom supplies Very impressed. I never sleep well away from home but rested pretty well. No noise at all from the large pub area below, very peaceful. Would definitely stay again
I dont stay in hotels often but enjoyed my short stay. Food was excellent. Room was great for 1 person. Everything had been thought of and supplied in the room from drinks, tea, coffee, water etc to all manner of bathroom supplies Very impressed. I never sleep well away from home but rested pretty well. No noise at all from the large pub area below, very peaceful. Would definitely stay again
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Rooms
Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with some modern bathrooms and useful extras, though decor can feel dated. Several guests noted hot, hard-to-ventilate rooms in warm weather (no air conditioning/small or stuck windows), occasional noise near the bar/road, and patchy Wi-Fi.
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Malcolm
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, could do with a dedicated check-in desk not at the bar especially at busy service times.room very very clean but dated could do with updating throughout. Breakfast was ok but slow service, one poor lad serving on his own. Evening meals were very good.we had a room on the top floor and there was a bad smell on the landing. Overall not bad for the price.
Great location, could do with a dedicated check-in desk not at the bar especially at busy service times.room very very clean but dated could do with updating throughout. Breakfast was ok but slow service, one poor lad serving on his own. Evening meals were very good.we had a room on the top floor and there was a bad smell on the landing. Overall not bad for the price.
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Eve
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very spacious room. Lots of sockets etc Cosy, comfortable room, slightly outdated ….. loved it. Breakfast was great too.
Very spacious room. Lots of sockets etc Cosy, comfortable room, slightly outdated ….. loved it. Breakfast was great too.
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martin
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room spacious and comfortable with extras like tea/coffee/water well stocked. Bath was nice to have but also a powerful shower. Food is good although service stops a little early - especially on Sunday. Breakfast very good - all cooked to order.
Room spacious and comfortable with extras like tea/coffee/water well stocked. Bath was nice to have but also a powerful shower. Food is good although service stops a little early - especially on Sunday. Breakfast very good - all cooked to order.
8
Nicholas
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly staff and decent rooms, but no air conditioning and only small windows that open made the rooms quite stifling in the heat.
Friendly staff and decent rooms, but no air conditioning and only small windows that open made the rooms quite stifling in the heat.
8
Janet
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room had recently had a new bathroom fitted which was lovely and the rooms were clean and well maintained. The food was a bit hit and miss
The room had recently had a new bathroom fitted which was lovely and the rooms were clean and well maintained. The food was a bit hit and miss
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Marie
Jul 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This would have been a great stay other than for the fact the music on all night. My room was above the bar and all I could hear all night was the music. I tried to call/text the emergency numbers but had no service. So that’s why they have been marked down, fabulous comfy rooms, lovely and clean. Just no sleep.
This would have been a great stay other than for the fact the music on all night. My room was above the bar and all I could hear all night was the music. I tried to call/text the emergency numbers but had no service. So that’s why they have been marked down, fabulous comfy rooms, lovely and clean. Just no sleep.
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Neil
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We stayed in the room at the front of the hotel which is south facing so gets the sun most of the day, the problem is the 2 bedroom windows don’t open as the sack windows have been painted together, the bathroom window opened but it’s not enough to cool the room down. Had a couple of issues with the bathroom but they were sorted quickly but the shower was a bit of a hit and miss going hot and cold. Food was good with good size portions but they did forget to put the cheese on the house burger and the coleslaw off another meal we had. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good except they didn’t have any cornflakes, had ever other cereal, I did ask but said they didn’t have any.
We stayed in the room at the front of the hotel which is south facing so gets the sun most of the day, the problem is the 2 bedroom windows don’t open as the sack windows have been painted together, the bathroom window opened but it’s not enough to cool the room down. Had a couple of issues with the bathroom but they were sorted quickly but the shower was a bit of a hit and miss going hot and cold. Food was good with good size portions but they did forget to put the cheese on the house burger and the coleslaw off another meal we had. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was good except they didn’t have any cornflakes, had ever other cereal, I did ask but said they didn’t have any.
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Peter
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived early but was able to access my room straight away. I was initially told that my room still had to be paid for but I had prepaid. This was resolved quickly however. The hotel is conveniently located on a regular bus route and I took the opportunity to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog 20 minutes away. The evening meal was excellent with plenty of choice on the menu. My room was fine and extremely comfortable. Some slight traffic noise as it was at the front of the property.
I arrived early but was able to access my room straight away. I was initially told that my room still had to be paid for but I had prepaid. This was resolved quickly however. The hotel is conveniently located on a regular bus route and I took the opportunity to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog 20 minutes away. The evening meal was excellent with plenty of choice on the menu. My room was fine and extremely comfortable. Some slight traffic noise as it was at the front of the property.
8
Andrew
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Nice Hotel with character, comfortable and clean well appointed room. Only downside was the wifi. I had to relog into it several times per day.
Nice Hotel with character, comfortable and clean well appointed room. Only downside was the wifi. I had to relog into it several times per day.
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Mark
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was huge and well equipped. Now we did visit on the hottest day of the year, but the room was unbearably hot. We borrowed a fan, but this did little to cool the room. I can I ly assume the room temp would be much better if it wasn't 34 degrees during the day. Staff were niceand food was good. Checking at the small bar.
Room was huge and well equipped. Now we did visit on the hottest day of the year, but the room was unbearably hot. We borrowed a fan, but this did little to cool the room. I can I ly assume the room temp would be much better if it wasn't 34 degrees during the day. Staff were niceand food was good. Checking at the small bar.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and helpful, with staff going out of their way (e.g., loaning chargers or opening the kitchen late). Some guests experienced slow, understaffed breakfast service and occasional check-in confusion at the busy bar.
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simon
May 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and good service, they opened the kitchen for me after it was closed. Good value
Friendly staff and good service, they opened the kitchen for me after it was closed. Good value
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Julie
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night. Room very clean and comfortable. Had brought wrong plug for mobile phone staff searched for one and loaned it to me which was a great relief as have elderly mum I needed to check on. Breakfast lovely too
Stayed one night. Room very clean and comfortable. Had brought wrong plug for mobile phone staff searched for one and loaned it to me which was a great relief as have elderly mum I needed to check on. Breakfast lovely too
8
Malcolm
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, could do with a dedicated check-in desk not at the bar especially at busy service times.room very very clean but dated could do with updating throughout. Breakfast was ok but slow service, one poor lad serving on his own. Evening meals were very good.we had a room on the top floor and there was a bad smell on the landing. Overall not bad for the price.
Great location, could do with a dedicated check-in desk not at the bar especially at busy service times.room very very clean but dated could do with updating throughout. Breakfast was ok but slow service, one poor lad serving on his own. Evening meals were very good.we had a room on the top floor and there was a bad smell on the landing. Overall not bad for the price.
8
Sophie
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay. Beautiful room. Bed a little hard. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good parking for motorcycle. Food very nice. Lovely location.
Fabulous stay. Beautiful room. Bed a little hard. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good parking for motorcycle. Food very nice. Lovely location.
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Daniel
Feb 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
For £70 it was really good value for money. Staff were lovely. The room was big. It’s a little out of date. The water system broke in the morning, but was up and running quickly. I am going to stay again
For £70 it was really good value for money. Staff were lovely. The room was big. It’s a little out of date. The water system broke in the morning, but was up and running quickly. I am going to stay again
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David H
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, the room was all to an exceptional standard. Sadly the service and food let it down. We were a group of 10. Most of the evening meals were good but the steak, which 2 of the party ordered was so tough it was a challenge to eat. When this was pointed out the waitress was not impressed. After that we were being rushed to finish. In the morning we arrived at 8.30 for breakfast, the waitress in the morning was far more friendly, however, we waited over an hour for the food. The food was clearly locally sourced, sadly the bacon was over cooked and again a challenge to eat. The continental breakfast was not restocked and the orange juice and bread ran out.We heard other guests complaining as well about the breakfast arrangement. One had paid but mislaid the token and another just got fed up of waiting and left. So dissapointing that this Beautiful place let's itself down.
Beautiful hotel, the room was all to an exceptional standard. Sadly the service and food let it down. We were a group of 10. Most of the evening meals were good but the steak, which 2 of the party ordered was so tough it was a challenge to eat. When this was pointed out the waitress was not impressed. After that we were being rushed to finish. In the morning we arrived at 8.30 for breakfast, the waitress in the morning was far more friendly, however, we waited over an hour for the food. The food was clearly locally sourced, sadly the bacon was over cooked and again a challenge to eat. The continental breakfast was not restocked and the orange juice and bread ran out.We heard other guests complaining as well about the breakfast arrangement. One had paid but mislaid the token and another just got fed up of waiting and left. So dissapointing that this Beautiful place let's itself down.
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Andrew
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was not bad but the receotion staff were ot very helpful when i arrived soaking wet and in urgent need of a hot shower. The vegan food was not bad but not much of a choice.
The hotel was not bad but the receotion staff were ot very helpful when i arrived soaking wet and in urgent need of a hot shower. The vegan food was not bad but not much of a choice.
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Kira
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely love my room, it was reslly lovely! The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was delicious!
Absolutely love my room, it was reslly lovely! The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was delicious!
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sharon
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed at the hotel previously, it's ideally situated and the staff are very accommodating. The room is comfortable and I would stay again. The only negative point was breakfast, this was the first time I'd had breakfast here and the service was very slow. I arrived at the restaurant at 8:35am, at 9:27am I was still waiting for my food. This was not ideal, given I was meant to leave at 9:30am. If breakfast starts at 8:30am, then all food should be ready to serve from that time.
I've stayed at the hotel previously, it's ideally situated and the staff are very accommodating. The room is comfortable and I would stay again. The only negative point was breakfast, this was the first time I'd had breakfast here and the service was very slow. I arrived at the restaurant at 8:35am, at 9:27am I was still waiting for my food. This was not ideal, given I was meant to leave at 9:30am. If breakfast starts at 8:30am, then all food should be ready to serve from that time.
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Ronald
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff were very obliging and helpful. Good food choice. Comfy room. An excellent choice.
Staff were very obliging and helpful. Good food choice. Comfy room. An excellent choice.
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Location
Scenic countryside setting convenient for exploring Snowdonia and nearby attractions like Portmeirion, Porthmadog and heritage railways, with bus connections. Some front rooms pick up road noise.
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Lestryne
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Situated perfectly for nearby tourist spots. Staff very friendly and food was excellent
Situated perfectly for nearby tourist spots. Staff very friendly and food was excellent
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Jayne
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location great hotel value for money.
Great location great hotel value for money.
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Jasmine
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Me and my boyfriend stayed here for two nights and it was a gorgeous room. Really cosy and a big bed with comfy bedding. The restaurant downstairs was homely and all the staff were really friendly and welcoming. The view from the room was stunning and the road outside is quiet. Would love to stay here again!
Me and my boyfriend stayed here for two nights and it was a gorgeous room. Really cosy and a big bed with comfy bedding. The restaurant downstairs was homely and all the staff were really friendly and welcoming. The view from the room was stunning and the road outside is quiet. Would love to stay here again!
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Sophie
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous stay. Beautiful room. Bed a little hard. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good parking for motorcycle. Food very nice. Lovely location.
Fabulous stay. Beautiful room. Bed a little hard. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good parking for motorcycle. Food very nice. Lovely location.
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sharon
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated for exploring the North West of Wales, hotel has friendly staff and a warm welcome, with food/drinks available. Room very clean and comfortable, would stay again.
Ideally situated for exploring the North West of Wales, hotel has friendly staff and a warm welcome, with food/drinks available. Room very clean and comfortable, would stay again.
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Paul
Sep 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel is conveniently located to explore the Welsh highlands, and the Welsh Highlands and Ffestiniog Railways. A good breakfast is served in the morning and there's a good food menu in the evening.
The hotel is conveniently located to explore the Welsh highlands, and the Welsh Highlands and Ffestiniog Railways. A good breakfast is served in the morning and there's a good food menu in the evening.
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michael
Jun 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A fine stay while driving through Snowdonia Well located
A fine stay while driving through Snowdonia Well located
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Lana
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This was a lovely place to stay! Great food and amazing views from the hotel
This was a lovely place to stay! Great food and amazing views from the hotel
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Peter
Mar 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I arrived early but was able to access my room straight away. I was initially told that my room still had to be paid for but I had prepaid. This was resolved quickly however. The hotel is conveniently located on a regular bus route and I took the opportunity to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog 20 minutes away. The evening meal was excellent with plenty of choice on the menu. My room was fine and extremely comfortable. Some slight traffic noise as it was at the front of the property.
I arrived early but was able to access my room straight away. I was initially told that my room still had to be paid for but I had prepaid. This was resolved quickly however. The hotel is conveniently located on a regular bus route and I took the opportunity to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog 20 minutes away. The evening meal was excellent with plenty of choice on the menu. My room was fine and extremely comfortable. Some slight traffic noise as it was at the front of the property.
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Lesley
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel, suitably placed to visit North Wales attractions easily. Set in beautiful countryside. Very pleasant stay, lovely room, great food and service.
Lovely hotel, suitably placed to visit North Wales attractions easily. Set in beautiful countryside. Very pleasant stay, lovely room, great food and service.
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Dining
Most guests enjoyed the pub food and generous portions, praising tasty evening meals and cooked-to-order breakfasts. However, several reported slow or uneven breakfast service and occasional menu limitations or inconsistent dishes.
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Malcolm
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, could do with a dedicated check-in desk not at the bar especially at busy service times.room very very clean but dated could do with updating throughout. Breakfast was ok but slow service, one poor lad serving on his own. Evening meals were very good.we had a room on the top floor and there was a bad smell on the landing. Overall not bad for the price.
Great location, could do with a dedicated check-in desk not at the bar especially at busy service times.room very very clean but dated could do with updating throughout. Breakfast was ok but slow service, one poor lad serving on his own. Evening meals were very good.we had a room on the top floor and there was a bad smell on the landing. Overall not bad for the price.
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martin
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room spacious and comfortable with extras like tea/coffee/water well stocked. Bath was nice to have but also a powerful shower. Food is good although service stops a little early - especially on Sunday. Breakfast very good - all cooked to order.
Room spacious and comfortable with extras like tea/coffee/water well stocked. Bath was nice to have but also a powerful shower. Food is good although service stops a little early - especially on Sunday. Breakfast very good - all cooked to order.
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Nicky
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Myself and husband stayed here whilst away celebrating our wedding anniversary. We visited Portmerion nearby and this hotel was situated not far from there. Staff were very friendly throughout our stay. On our arrival they showed us to our room. The room was huge,as was the en-suite. The room was very clean had all we needed for our stay. We chose to dine at the hotel and we were not disappointed! We both had steak for main and agreed it was possibly the best steak we had ever eaten and was it cooked to perfection. Breakfast in the morning did not disappoint either. Located in Snowdonia the surrounding scenery was just stunning. I would happily return to the hotel and would recommend as a place to stay for friends and family visiting the area. Thank you for a truly lovely stay.
Myself and husband stayed here whilst away celebrating our wedding anniversary. We visited Portmerion nearby and this hotel was situated not far from there. Staff were very friendly throughout our stay. On our arrival they showed us to our room. The room was huge,as was the en-suite. The room was very clean had all we needed for our stay. We chose to dine at the hotel and we were not disappointed! We both had steak for main and agreed it was possibly the best steak we had ever eaten and was it cooked to perfection. Breakfast in the morning did not disappoint either. Located in Snowdonia the surrounding scenery was just stunning. I would happily return to the hotel and would recommend as a place to stay for friends and family visiting the area. Thank you for a truly lovely stay.
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David H
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, the room was all to an exceptional standard. Sadly the service and food let it down. We were a group of 10. Most of the evening meals were good but the steak, which 2 of the party ordered was so tough it was a challenge to eat. When this was pointed out the waitress was not impressed. After that we were being rushed to finish. In the morning we arrived at 8.30 for breakfast, the waitress in the morning was far more friendly, however, we waited over an hour for the food. The food was clearly locally sourced, sadly the bacon was over cooked and again a challenge to eat. The continental breakfast was not restocked and the orange juice and bread ran out.We heard other guests complaining as well about the breakfast arrangement. One had paid but mislaid the token and another just got fed up of waiting and left. So dissapointing that this Beautiful place let's itself down.
Beautiful hotel, the room was all to an exceptional standard. Sadly the service and food let it down. We were a group of 10. Most of the evening meals were good but the steak, which 2 of the party ordered was so tough it was a challenge to eat. When this was pointed out the waitress was not impressed. After that we were being rushed to finish. In the morning we arrived at 8.30 for breakfast, the waitress in the morning was far more friendly, however, we waited over an hour for the food. The food was clearly locally sourced, sadly the bacon was over cooked and again a challenge to eat. The continental breakfast was not restocked and the orange juice and bread ran out.We heard other guests complaining as well about the breakfast arrangement. One had paid but mislaid the token and another just got fed up of waiting and left. So dissapointing that this Beautiful place let's itself down.
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Janet
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room had recently had a new bathroom fitted which was lovely and the rooms were clean and well maintained. The food was a bit hit and miss
The room had recently had a new bathroom fitted which was lovely and the rooms were clean and well maintained. The food was a bit hit and miss
10
Lynne
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay at The Oakeley Arms Hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog was truly the highlight of my time in Wales. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel so welcome—friendly, attentive, and even greeting me by name (perhaps I stood out as a solo female traveler!). Their warmth and hospitality set the tone for the entire visit. The hotel restaurant was an unexpected delight. Coming from the U.S., I was blown away by the quality, flavor, and generous portions of every meal. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious—so much so that I felt guilty not finishing it all! Be sure to leave room for dessert; each one is divine and worth the indulgence. My room had a comfortable single bed that was perfect for me. The space was surprisingly large and the bathroom was lovely—clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully appointed. Thank you, Oakeley Arms, for such a wonderful experience. You made this solo traveler feel right at home. I can genuinely say this was my best stay in Wales!
My stay at The Oakeley Arms Hotel in Blaenau Ffestiniog was truly the highlight of my time in Wales. From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel so welcome—friendly, attentive, and even greeting me by name (perhaps I stood out as a solo female traveler!). Their warmth and hospitality set the tone for the entire visit. The hotel restaurant was an unexpected delight. Coming from the U.S., I was blown away by the quality, flavor, and generous portions of every meal. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious—so much so that I felt guilty not finishing it all! Be sure to leave room for dessert; each one is divine and worth the indulgence. My room had a comfortable single bed that was perfect for me. The space was surprisingly large and the bathroom was lovely—clean, well-kept, and thoughtfully appointed. Thank you, Oakeley Arms, for such a wonderful experience. You made this solo traveler feel right at home. I can genuinely say this was my best stay in Wales!
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Lesley
Aug 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely hotel, suitably placed to visit North Wales attractions easily. Set in beautiful countryside. Very pleasant stay, lovely room, great food and service.
Lovely hotel, suitably placed to visit North Wales attractions easily. Set in beautiful countryside. Very pleasant stay, lovely room, great food and service.
8
Howard
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and excellent food.
Friendly staff and excellent food.
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Andrew
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was not bad but the receotion staff were ot very helpful when i arrived soaking wet and in urgent need of a hot shower. The vegan food was not bad but not much of a choice.
The hotel was not bad but the receotion staff were ot very helpful when i arrived soaking wet and in urgent need of a hot shower. The vegan food was not bad but not much of a choice.
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sharon
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed at the hotel previously, it's ideally situated and the staff are very accommodating. The room is comfortable and I would stay again. The only negative point was breakfast, this was the first time I'd had breakfast here and the service was very slow. I arrived at the restaurant at 8:35am, at 9:27am I was still waiting for my food. This was not ideal, given I was meant to leave at 9:30am. If breakfast starts at 8:30am, then all food should be ready to serve from that time.
I've stayed at the hotel previously, it's ideally situated and the staff are very accommodating. The room is comfortable and I would stay again. The only negative point was breakfast, this was the first time I'd had breakfast here and the service was very slow. I arrived at the restaurant at 8:35am, at 9:27am I was still waiting for my food. This was not ideal, given I was meant to leave at 9:30am. If breakfast starts at 8:30am, then all food should be ready to serve from that time.
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Mark
May 13, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel is a little tired in places but this is more than made up for by great staff, excellent breakfast and well kept beer
Hotel is a little tired in places but this is more than made up for by great staff, excellent breakfast and well kept beer
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Sara
Apr 28, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful surroundings. Lovely staff. A shower you don’t want to get out of and good food.
Beautiful surroundings. Lovely staff. A shower you don’t want to get out of and good food.
10
Robert
Apr 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room, spacious and quiet
Clean room, spacious and quiet
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Mandeep
Apr 8, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful looking hotel. Cosy and comfortable for families with young children
Beautiful looking hotel. Cosy and comfortable for families with young children
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Joe
Apr 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was great and the staff helpful. Room was ok could do with updating for the money if I’m being honest .
Breakfast was great and the staff helpful. Room was ok could do with updating for the money if I’m being honest .
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FAQs about Oakeley Arms
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 8 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property is not wheelchair accessible, and there are no specific features mentioned for guests with disabilities.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, within a 5-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve. It is approximately 3.2 miles from Cae Bryn Coed and 4 miles from Llyn y Cefn.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
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