Porthmadog Travel Guide

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Porthmadog harbour with moored boats and overlooking houses in Wales. UK.; Shutterstock ID 574360264; purchase_order: SP-1332 HA Batch 2 August 2018; Order: ; client: HomeAway; other: To be paid with
Porthmadog harbour with moored boats and overlooking houses in Wales. UK.; Shutterstock ID 574360264; purchase_order: SP-1332 HA Batch 2 August 2018; Order: ; client: HomeAway; other: To be paid with
Porthmadog, Wales, developed in the 19th century as a port exporting slate to England and around the world. Since the decline of the slate industry it has become an important shopping centre for the surrounding area and a popular tourist destination.

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Golden Fleece Inn Tremadog

Golden Fleece Inn Tremadog

3 out of 5
Market Square Porthmadog Wales
The price is ฿2,399 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿2,399
฿2,878 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Porthmadog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (230 reviews)
The room was very clean and tidy the only problem was the water system was a little noisy.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Golden Fleece Inn Tremadog
Royal Sportsman Hotel

Royal Sportsman Hotel

4 out of 5
131 High St Porthmadog Wales
The price is ฿4,197 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿4,197
฿5,037 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Porthmadog. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (114 reviews)
The staff are great

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Royal Sportsman Hotel
Aberdunant Hall

Aberdunant Hall

4 out of 5
Prenteg Porthmadog Wales
Stay at this hotel in Porthmadog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (568 reviews)
Staff were qmazing, very welcoming and friendly The hotel grounds were gorgeous and the rooms were comfy and very clean

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Aberdunant Hall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Fanny Talbot

The Fanny Talbot

3 out of 5
High Street Barmouth Wales
Stay at this aparthotel in Barmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Ty Crwyn and Barmouth Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews)
Clean, spacious room. Friendly check in. The continuous “drone” of something, maybe a boiler, throughout the night, making the use of ear plugs necessary, for a light sleeper, took the edge of our stay - room 1. There was no problem with the road outside or the customers from the pub.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

The Fanny Talbot
2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
Blaenau Ffestiniog Wales
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Oakeley Square and Municipal Garden ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
The cottage was very homely and cosy. Great location for the area we visited.

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

2 Bed House - Sleeps 3 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat

Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat

3 out of 5
Gaerwen Wales
Stay at this cabin in Gaerwen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Caernarfon Castle and Traeth Llanddwyn are located nearby.
3/10 (2 reviews)
Arrived and no one had any idea which tent we were supposed to be in. Originally taken to one that had no made beds, litter, broken chairs and an inflatable dirty lazy spa (advised as a hot tub). Then got told to my relief wasn’t our tent. Instead we were taken to another tent that was transparent ...

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Dragon's Den Glamping Retreat
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Porthmadog

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 46%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Three excellent narrow gauge railways to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

great place and would surely return.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Easy walking distance from the house.We took both the festiniog and welsh highland railways from the station by the harbour,both great days out.Tremadog itself has 2 good pubs serving food,a great a la carte restaurant and an excellent chip shop.

4/5 - Good

Dave

Definitely need to book evening meal tables before arriving at the hotel. A good base to explore the coast and countryside

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Like the place very much will be moving to the area.

4/5 - Good

janet

Borth Y Fest was a beautiful spot recommend a visit.

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