Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of GBP 5 per night. Parking is limited, and no reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Guests should contact the property directly to arrange for bringing pets.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20, and late check-out is available for a fee of GBP 25, both subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details should be confirmed with the property prior to arrival.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Carmarthen, just a 4-minute walk from Carmarthen Castle and 11 minutes by foot from King Street Gallery. It is also 2.6 miles from Carmarthenshire County Museum and 8.6 miles from Llansteffan Castle.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free has not been specified.

Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Carmarthen

Average nightly price at Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$94
February	$97
March	$100
April	$99
May	$99
June	$99
July	$108
August	$104
September	$104
October	$98
November	$95
December	$109

What guests think

At Ivy Bush Royal Hotel by Compass Hospitality, travellers highlight the central Carmarthen location with plenty of on-site parking, generally friendly staff, and a popular breakfast, making it a practical base for short stays and work trips.

Rooms are often spacious but dated, with variable heating and water pressure, occasional weak Wi‑Fi or TV reception, and several reports of noise from parties, plumbing, or nearby machinery. Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent, with some guests finding very clean rooms while others mention musty smells, stained carpets, dust, and maintenance issues. Food is generally well liked—from hearty breakfasts to decent evening meals—though a few guests found breakfast items cold or service slow at busy times. Expect a no-frills, centrally located stay that trades modern polish for convenience and value.

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Facilities

Ample free on-site parking and a pleasant bar and lounge are frequent positives. Some guests mention lift issues and noise from functions.

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Susan

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at Ivy Bush was very comfortable and relaxing. The location and parking was excellent and all the staff were friendly. There was a good choice at breakfast but food could do with being a little warmer. There's plenty of room in the lounge areas and outdoor patio was good for when the sun came out! Loved the stained glass windows! We will definitely use the Ivy Bush again whenever we visit Carmarthen.

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Philip

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

short walk to town centre secure parking

8

Charles

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Nice sized room. Good bar on site

10

Kevin

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.

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mark

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and park, welcome at reception, located very close to shops, restaurants, bars etc. Had a good night's sleep and breakfast was tasty. Main areas of hotel well appointed, clean and modern. Room was a little dated and tired looking. Outside on street hotel looked scruffy.

8

Colin

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location in town with on site parking. Room was clean and a decent size. The only issue was noise from the road just outside the window and a party in the function room, but overall not too bad. Breakfast was good.

8

Steve

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parking, which is at a premium in Carmarthen. Fantastic breakfast. Cosy, but dated room.

8

brian

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast choices. Free car park. Central to town. Warm. Tea and coffee in rooms

6

Christine

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

nothing unique, quite dated and not clean in public areas. Also lift not working

10

Judith

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely hotel, great room and comfortable bed. Decor a bit dated but all clean. Wonderful lounge and bar area. Friendly happy staff. There were some issues with the lift but as were on the first floor we could manage the stairs. A very relaxing break. Thank you.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent: some guests found rooms very clean, while others reported musty odours, stained carpets, dust, and occasional missed housekeeping.

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Lisa

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So dirty and run down; stains on carpet. Filthy scum around the window, which I we couldn’t leave open as the hinges were broken. Shower curtain too long so you stood on it in the shower. Walls are so thin you can hear everyone talking in there rooms.

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Kumudika Ridmani

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really like the staff and the hospitality. Room was really good and clean as well.

10

maria

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a lovely stay staff were excellent, really helpful, food was good, hotel was clean and inviting

6

Christine

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

nothing unique, quite dated and not clean in public areas. Also lift not working

6

CANDICE

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Reception staff were lovely and friendly. Room was not clean and had items left from previous guest under bed. Dust throughout. I cleaned ledges before sleepingg go. Holes in duvet cover. Sheets did not fit the beds leaving the mattress (without mattress protector) visible. Basin tap very loose. Toilet needed good clean It is tired but that would be fine if only it was properly clean. Non English/Welsh member of staff (lady) at breakfast was very grumpy. Felt like we were putting her out by asking for a knife and milk with our coffee. Such a shame. Location great and car parking easy.

10

Elaine

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and the free wifi worked well. The room was very clean. If I find myself in Carmarthen again, I'd be happy to stay here.

4

Christine

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Carpets and chairs were stained. Room smelt foisty. Hotel was very tired

6

Paula

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were no towels or hand towels upon arrival, there was a dirty bathmat in the bathroom. Everything smelt damp and musty, as you could tell with mould around the bottom of the shower. There was glue oozing out between the floorboards in the bathroom which was still wet.

10

Rakhi

May 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is friendly and very helpful. Room and washroom are very clean and well looked after. Had a comfortable stay at this property.

10

Julia

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean comfortable accomodation. A short walk to the centre for shops and entertainment. Safe free parking. Staff very helpful

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but dated, with variable sizes and several reports of noise from parties, plumbing, or machinery. Heating and water pressure can fluctuate, and some guests experienced weak Wi‑Fi/TV reception or smaller-than-expected beds.

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Kenneth

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The only thing that I didn't like was the noise from the boiler. Going on and off all night long. Having said that I was offered a different room. I decided to stay where I was. My room was right above the boiler.

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steve

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ok for a weekend but dated, our wooden window was so worped we couldn't close it. Carpets and decor looked tired.

2

Ruma

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient place for commuting. We found the staff very rude. We booked 2 rooms, which we thought would be the same size; however, one of them was good but other one was very tiny. Rooms were really hot, couldn’t keep the windows open because it was too noisy. No hand wash, also the temperature dial on the shower was unresponsive, and the shower was extremely hot. It was one of the worst hotels I have booked through Expedia.

10

Boyd

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good food, great staff, well placed in the centre of town, plenty of free hotel parking. One gripe: Room 120 is plagued day and night by the sound of machinery - possibly the hotel's laundry room? So when booking again, I'll ask for a different room!

4

Steve

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms dated and a shower in a caravan would be bigger

8

Colin

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location in town with on site parking. Room was clean and a decent size. The only issue was noise from the road just outside the window and a party in the function room, but overall not too bad. Breakfast was good.

8

Steve

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parking, which is at a premium in Carmarthen. Fantastic breakfast. Cosy, but dated room.

10

Rajen Hari

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was too small. It was smaller than standard double bed in the UK.

8

Chris

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room 122. We initially had problems with excessive, constant, noise from what I surmise might have been a water pump at our end of the landing. It was plainly audible from half way back along the landing, never mind inside our room which, with room 120, was closest to the source. The noise was reported and the receptionist who came to inspect said she had never encountered the noise before. She said she would report the matter up the line. Deciding not to cause trouble, we suffered a night without much sleep and spoke to another receptionist the following day, asking to be moved to another room. This was agreed and we thankfully said goodbye to room 122. The noise was still ongoing when we checked out two days later. I was disappointed the staff were not more proactive about moving us once the matter had been reported, but at least this was rectified by my pushing the matter. Other than that and a quirky bathroom in need of some attention (and a failure of the wifi on 122's landing), the hotel was a pleasure to stay at. Staff were friendly and, despite the above, helpful, the food was excellent and the car park was large enough if you timed it right

6

Paul

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed here before and don't remember having a room (217) as poor as this one. Whilst the bed and pillows and desk area was fine, the carpet was almost worn out and the water pressure in the shower was pretty much a dribble. Turn the shower head upside down and the water all but stopped. However, the barman was good, waitresses good, evening meal was very nice as was breakfast.

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Service

Many describe the staff as friendly and helpful. However, there are recurring reports of rudeness at reception, slow restaurant service, and uneven handling of issues.

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molly

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff and large room

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Ruma

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a convenient place for commuting. We found the staff very rude. We booked 2 rooms, which we thought would be the same size; however, one of them was good but other one was very tiny. Rooms were really hot, couldn’t keep the windows open because it was too noisy. No hand wash, also the temperature dial on the shower was unresponsive, and the shower was extremely hot. It was one of the worst hotels I have booked through Expedia.

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Vicky

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic budget hotel / B&B Slow service checking in whilst someone fixed a stapler (really?!) Room was very cold but there was an electric heater which I had to leave on all night, no heating in the bathroom. Quite tired looking - peeling vinyl on headboard, tears in curtains, mould on bath silicone etc.

8

Tim

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Politely received and then left to our own devices. Room pleasant and spacious. Evening meal was ok but served nearly 45 minutes after ordering. Not good and no apology or explanation. Probably an aberration.

10

Val

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Attentive staff

8

Chris

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room 122. We initially had problems with excessive, constant, noise from what I surmise might have been a water pump at our end of the landing. It was plainly audible from half way back along the landing, never mind inside our room which, with room 120, was closest to the source. The noise was reported and the receptionist who came to inspect said she had never encountered the noise before. She said she would report the matter up the line. Deciding not to cause trouble, we suffered a night without much sleep and spoke to another receptionist the following day, asking to be moved to another room. This was agreed and we thankfully said goodbye to room 122. The noise was still ongoing when we checked out two days later. I was disappointed the staff were not more proactive about moving us once the matter had been reported, but at least this was rectified by my pushing the matter. Other than that and a quirky bathroom in need of some attention (and a failure of the wifi on 122's landing), the hotel was a pleasure to stay at. Staff were friendly and, despite the above, helpful, the food was excellent and the car park was large enough if you timed it right

2

Steven

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfriendly and unhelpful at reception. Corridors are so smelly. Then we went to our room and it hasn’t been cleaned! I asked for an upgrade or refund. Upgraded room was lovely but not even an apology or a suggestion of an upgrade or how to resolve. Would not recommend.

10

Elaine

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very helpful and the free wifi worked well. The room was very clean. If I find myself in Carmarthen again, I'd be happy to stay here.

2

john

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist rude and barely looked up as she demanded credit card details for the prepaid room. Hotel is very tired and rooms smell musty and need a complete refurbishment from the 70s/80s decor. Stayed in December to be told heating in the room only comes on between 7 and 8 in the evening, after several phone calls to reception an electric heater was eventually supplied. No mattress protector on the bed, cover threadbare. Won't be staying again. Anyone giving this establishment 10/10 must have stayed in some real hovels and have no standards

10

Susan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .

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Location

Central, walkable location near shops and attractions, with easy access and plenty of on-site parking.

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Graham

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location Parking in site

8

gerald

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Conveniernt easy walk to town centre

10

Brian

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel in the centre of town

8

David

May 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Good stay, excellent lication near town centre, hotel a little tired but clean with good staff an excellent breakfast and free parking.

10

Katie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the middle of Carmarthen with plenty of parking available. Lovely large room with everything you need. Evening meal was very good and reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good too.

10

Kevin

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.

8

mark

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find and park, welcome at reception, located very close to shops, restaurants, bars etc. Had a good night's sleep and breakfast was tasty. Main areas of hotel well appointed, clean and modern. Room was a little dated and tired looking. Outside on street hotel looked scruffy.

8

Colin

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location in town with on site parking. Room was clean and a decent size. The only issue was noise from the road just outside the window and a party in the function room, but overall not too bad. Breakfast was good.

8

brian

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast choices. Free car park. Central to town. Warm. Tea and coffee in rooms

10

Bikki

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Location

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Dining

Breakfast and meals are often praised for variety and quality, but several guests found items cold or not replenished and occasional delays at dinner. Overall, the food experience is positive but inconsistent.

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kelly-marie

Dec 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing huge selection of food coming back to stay again

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Gareth

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our lower floor room had two windows which looked out on to an enclosed area used for storage. No hot water in the evening. Shower was very good in morning and bed comfortable. Bar prices were reasonable. Self serve breakfast was very poor. Food was just warm and did not look appetising. Croissants were small and not replenished when we were at breakfast. A coach tour took priority, I suspect. Stayed here a number of times previously in past years whilst working, but would hesitate to stay again.

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nick

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was cold. Bacon beans etc. In need of some updating

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Katie

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the middle of Carmarthen with plenty of parking available. Lovely large room with everything you need. Evening meal was very good and reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good too.

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Tim

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Politely received and then left to our own devices. Room pleasant and spacious. Evening meal was ok but served nearly 45 minutes after ordering. Not good and no apology or explanation. Probably an aberration.

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Michael

Jul 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a 3 night midweek stay in July, staying in a twin room on the 2nd floor (accessible by lift or stairs). Free parking on site (remember to register your car). The hotel is conveniently located for the town centre (2 minutes walk) Friendly reception and service staff. The room was a good size, beds comfortable and with tea/coffee service replenished daily. Decor was a bit tired and the bathroom, although perfectly functional, could do with a lick of paint and some regrouting. WiFi in the room was excellent, although the TV reception was a bit iffy. Breakfast was superb, well stocked buffet of piping hot food, with plenty to choose from, plus cereals, fruit, juice and pastries. Tea/coffee brought to the table. The hotel was busy, as it was hosting a coach holiday, but the restaurant and bar areas coped without issue

10

Peony

Mar 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great buffet breakfast and Sunday lunch carvery

8

Steve

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great parking, which is at a premium in Carmarthen. Fantastic breakfast. Cosy, but dated room.

10

Susan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .

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William

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for one night. Staff helpful and hard working. Rooms ok. Breakfast a disappointment. All items were cold and plates and tongs were very hot. Several items had not been replenished

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