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Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

3.0 star property
Guests recharge at this charming hotel near Black Rock Sands, where attentive staff serve delicious breakfasts after days exploring the beautiful surroundings

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Located near Criccieth Castle, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments welcomes travelers with its garden, bar, and restaurant. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while enjoying the picturesque Black Rock Sands area. The staff's helpfulness consistently impresses visitors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ฿2,637
฿3,164 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, 1 King Bed | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Apartment, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Apartment | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Apartment

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Criccieth, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments is near a train station and near the beach. Criccieth Castle and Harlech Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Rock Sands and Yr Wyddfa. Royal St. David's Golf Club and Caernarfon Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Criccieth travel guide
Map
Y Maes, Criccieth, Wales, LL52 0AA

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of Criccieth castle and beach at dawn, Wales, UK
    Criccieth Castle
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Snowdonia National Park which includes tranquil scenes and mountains
    Eryri National Park
    16 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Caernarfon Castle in Wales
    Caernarfon Castle
    28 min drive - 34.6 km
  • A view of Harlech Castle
    Harlech Castle
    32 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
    47 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • Criccieth Station
    4 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    135 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coast House
    9 min drive
  • Red Lion
    8 min drive
  • Dylan’s Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Cakery
    9 min drive
  • Golden Fleece Inn
    8 min drive

About this property

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments

Hotel near Criccieth Castle
Located close to Black Rock Sands, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and smoke-free property
  • A lift and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Llewely Restaurant
  • The Mane Place Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Criccieth
Lion Criccieth
The Lion Hotel
Lion And Studio Apartments
Lion Hotel Studio Apartments
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Hotel
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Criccieth
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Hotel Criccieth

Frequently asked questions

Is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

As of 3 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments on 9 Mar 2026 start from 2636.96, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Criccieth Castle and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Black Rock Sands. Harlech Castle and Royal St. David's Golf Club are also within 16 mi (25 km). Criccieth Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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Reviews

Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with views, friendly staff and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good food and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay was great, first day had some hiccups, but the staff managed to get it sorted. We enjoyed the stay, close to the town, great location, ample parking, restaurant food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very convenient and staff very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Good clean room helpfull friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Hotel had adequate facilities for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for one night but was impressed by the cleanliness and the fact that they seem to be upgrading the hotel. My room was large and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff attentive to detail,breakfast choice and cooking excellent. Free Parking available. Genuine sea views. Excellent value. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Welcoming & very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Lovely hotel with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raja zain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’m thoroughly delighted with my stay at this apartment. The location is fantastic, and the parking is convenient. The friendly and welcoming staff, particularly Alex, made my experience even more enjoyable. The breakfast was freshly prepared and served hot, which was a great start to my day. I highly recommend this apartment to anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
the room was rather cramped, no space for suitcases but the dining room, lounge and bar were great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel but tastefully restored. Great location and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wasn’t expecting to have an overnight stay but the price with breakfast included was too good to refuse. Once arrived at the hotel, there was very friendly staff and an affordable dinner with good options. Room was comfy but admittedly elderly furnishings. But, breakfast was beyond expectations with a full cooked & continental included. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made to feel very welcome. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Very nice location, close to the beach and main street. Warm and clean room, tasty breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely old hotel

This hotel has a fantastic chef who prepares meals to perfection. The hotel is conveniently situated to the beach. Also good for exploring the peninsular. Old fashioned but quaint and I would recommend staying here. Easy parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A short Break.

This was my second visit to The Lion. The hotel offers excellent service at a very reasonable rate. The staff are friendly and the food on offer is very good and at a very competitive price. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay. Room was quiet and clean. Great buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Lovely room, comfy bed and great shower fabulous breakfast in the mornings, great for exploring the surrounding area Lovely view from the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the quite night and the amazing sun rise from my room with the beach view and the hills. The breakfast is very good and tasty. I would like to just highlight to pay more attention to small details in regarding the cleaning., but overall a nice experience. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

D R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visiting family at Pwllheli.

The hotel offers good value for money and the staff are welcoming and willing to assist with maters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel, great base to explore Llyn Peninsula

We were very impressed with the Lion Hotel in Criccieth. It is in a great position with plenty of parking. It is a traditional character hotel, clean, well maintained and decorated with lovely staff. It was also great value, would recommend as a base to explore the beautiful Llyn Peninsula.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and good advice on where to walk
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Nice room and breakfast. Lovely view from the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2024