Royal Oak Hotel, Betws-y-Coed ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom, LL24 0AY

The Royal Oak Hotel is a historic establishment situated in the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, often regarded as the gateway to Snowdonia National Park. This 4-star hotel, once a Victorian coaching inn, has maintained its heritage while offering modern comforts. Guests can enjoy unique culinary experiences and a variety of local gins, making it a favored choice for those exploring North Wales.

Location

Located just off the A5, the Royal Oak Hotel provides easy access to all that North Wales has to offer. The hotel is approximately 80 km from Chester Hawarden. Nearby attractions include the Snowdonia National Park Visitor Centre, and the Betws-y-Coed Railway Station is only a five-minute walk away for convenient train travel.

Rooms

The Royal Oak Hotel features a selection of rooms designed to blend historical charm with modern comfort. Each room is equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Deluxe rooms boast unique feature beds and in-room slipper baths, while superior and standard rooms highlight the building's historic character with luxurious fabrics.

Eat & Drink

Dining at the hotel offers a variety of experiences, from the Llugwy River Restaurant to the casual Lounge setting. The Grill Room serves an array of local seasonal dishes, prepared using fresh produce, including dry-aged steaks. Guests can indulge in culinary events like 'Flair' and high tea, showcasing the creative talents of the kitchen team.

Leisure & Business

Hotel residents enjoy complimentary access to the Stations Leisure Complex, which includes a gym, pool, and pampering services. The hotel offers flexible meeting spaces suitable for small to medium-sized gatherings. Outdoor activities are encouraged, with the stunning Snowdonia backdrop perfect for adventure and team-building events.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room Bath

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2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

River view

Shower

Heating

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Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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City Centre

Betws-y-Coed300 m

Airports

Chester Hawarden (CEG) 79.7 km

Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) 118.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfy and Inviting

The room was beautifully arranged and incredibly comfortable, making my stay truly enjoyable.view full review

Luxurious Baths

The bathroom facilities were outstanding, particularly the shower with its excellent pressure, providing a refreshing start to my day.view full review

Delicious Breakfast

Every morning I looked forward to the breakfast spread, with the continental options freshly prepared and absolutely delightful!view full review

Restful Sleep

The beds were incredibly comfortable; I had the best night's sleep I’ve experienced in a long time.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Children's menu

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom, LL24 0AY

Map view

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, United Kingdom, LL24 0AY

City landmarks

Church

St Michael's Church

600 m

Waterfall

Swallow Falls

3.0 km

Llyn Elsi

1.8 km

Waterloo Bridge A5

Waterloo Bridge

1.6 km

Snowdonia National Park

Fairy Glen

2.3 km

Forest

Gwydyr Forest

2.0 km

Ffos Anoddun

2.9 km

Pentrefoelas Road

Conwy Falls

3.4 km

Gallery

Ffin y Parc Gallery

3.6 km

Castle

Gwydir Castle

4.5 km

Church

Gwydir Uchaf Chapel Castle

4.4 km

Llanrwst LL26 0PL

Afternoon tea

5.0 km

Trefriw Road B5106

Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall

4.7 km

Church

St Grwst Church

5.1 km

Bridge Street

Y Bont Fawr

5.0 km

Church

St. Mary's Church

6.7 km

Zip World Fforest Llanrwst Road

Zip World Fforest

23.3 km

Nearby

The Old Goods Yard Ffordd Hen Eglwys

Conwy Valley Railway Museum & Model Shop

370 m

Station Road Basement of station platform. Go through arch and turn right

Platform Galeri

250 m

Church

St Mary's Church

160 m

Gallery

Alison Bradley Gallery

310 m

Gallery

Galeri Betws-y-Coed

520 m

Bridge

Pont-y-Pair Bridge

300 m

Bridge

Sappers Suspension Bridge

470 m

Bistro Betws-y-Coed

180 m

Restaurants

Y Stablau

10 m

Holyhead Road

Abbasi's

180 m

Holyhead Road

Alpine Coffee Shop

310 m

Station Approach

The Gwydyr Hotel

210 m

Holyhead Road

Y Glan Caffi Bar

220 m

Holyhead Road Glan Aber Hotel

Llugwy Restaurant

520 m

Holyhead Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

peaceful location

issues with rooms

inconsistent service

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

6.8

Location

8.6

Service

8.2

Dining

6.8

Shirley

United States, February 2024

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms were nice, although a bit tired from previous guests, and some refurbishment seems to be underway. The price felt a bit high considering the obvious repairs needed in the bathroom, but it was still a good experience. The service was attentive and the location was perfect for exploring North Wales.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was different from what I expected based on my booking confirmation, but it was still very nice.

Service

8.0

The service was well-looked after, and the staff made me feel welcome. The central location was convenient for my plans in North Wales.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was ideal for outdoor activities, being close to Snowdon and offering picturesque surroundings. I would definitely consider returning in the future.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was pleasant overall, with a great choice of food that was well-prepared and tasted delicious. I would recommend this hotel to family and friends.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities at the hotel were satisfactory, with nothing particularly outstanding but meeting basic needs during my stay.

Derek

United States, January 2024

7.2/10

My stay at the hotel was nice overall. The rooms were large and comfortable, albeit a bit warm. The service was friendly and accommodating, and the location was convenient for exploring North Wales. Unfortunately, the dining experience was disappointing with very limited options.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a large comfortable bed but were very hot.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent for exploring North Wales.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was just okay with limited options.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for a comfortable stay.

Christopher

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.6/10

The hotel provided a mix of experiences, with the rooms being clean and equipped but showing signs of wear and having some inconveniences such as noise and temperature issues. The service was exceptional, particularly from some staff members, although not consistent throughout the day. The location offered a peaceful setting near Snowdonia, and the dining experience varied from excellent to underwhelming. Price might not fully match the overall experience.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and had everything we needed, but showed signs of wear and had issues with noise, temperature, and maintenance.

Service

8.0

The service was memorable, especially from certain staff members, but was not consistently great throughout the stay.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location offered a peaceful setting near Snowdonia, with some positive aspects but lacking in certain conveniences.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience varied from excellent local cuisine to underwhelming dishes, with friendly staff but room for improvement.

Facilities

The hotel's facilities were adequate but didn't stand out as exceptional.

friendly staff

issues with rooms

James

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. While the location was fantastic, right in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, and the staff were super friendly and efficient, there were a few drawbacks that affected my experience. The rooms were constantly disturbed by noise from other guests and leaked water onto the floor, plus I was disappointed that my room was in an annex behind the main hotel. The dining experience was passable but not outstanding. Overall, it was a decent stay with some room for improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were constantly disturbed by noise from other guests and leaked water onto the floor. Staying in an annex behind the main hotel was disappointing.

Service

8.0

The staff were super friendly, efficient, and helpful.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location right in the middle of Snowdonia National Park was fantastic.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was average, with room for improvement.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were okay but nothing extraordinary.

Great location

Noisy rooms

Thomas

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

The hotel had a charming period style in an excellent location in the center of Betws-y-coed. The rooms were lovely, although some updating is needed. Service was superb overall, but there were small disappointments like extra charges. The dining experience, while disorganized at times, provided just the right amount of food. The facilities were well-maintained, with some areas needing tender loving care.

Rooms

7.0

My room, overlooking the river on the first floor, was lovely despite needing some updates.

Service

8.0

The service was superb, but there were a few extra charges that were a tad disappointing.

Location

9.0

I felt right at home due to its homely feel and its central location in Betws-y-coed.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience, while sometimes disorganized, provided just the right amount of food.