Hotel

Royal Ship

Queens Square, Dolgellau, LL40 1AR, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 707 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.5
Very good
709 reviews

Great breakfast and comfortable room. Left belongings in room and staff returned item via post

Glyn United Kingdom

Evening meals and breakfast were very good. Bar service was quick and friendly. Room was very comfortable.

Andrew United Kingdom

Amazing CROESO - WELCOME, GREAT STAFF, SUMPTUOUS BREAKFAST,and Evening MEAL, SUPER HOSTS, GORGEOUS BEDROOM with Cader Idris views.

Eurof United Kingdom

A very nice comfortable stay with a good menu both evening and breakfast.

Steve United Kingdom

i loved the location and it was very clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent

Ella United Kingdom

I loved everything about the hotel. The staff was more than perfect. Very helpful and always available when needed. The room was very clean and very spacious, as well as the bathroom. The restaurant had vegetarian options which was a great addition to their menu, and perfect for us.

Soumeya France

Lovely big room, nice decor, super bathroom. All spotlessly clean. Enjoyed the breakfast - all cooked to order.

Margot United Kingdom

All of it from the friendly and welcoming staff to the standard of the room, all set in a beautiful village.

Alison United Kingdom

The younger members of Staff were exceptional and really helpful and polite. It was a great venue, the food was excellent and the room was great value.

Catherine United Kingdom

I had 2 excellent breakfast however my wife had kippers on the 2nd morning which were cold in parts warm in other !! Not really edible seemed as though come out if microwave

Les United Kingdom
8.5
Very good
709 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great breakfast and comfortable room. Left belongings in room and staff returned item via post”
    Glyn Glyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Evening meals and breakfast were very good. Bar service was quick and friendly. Room was very comfortable.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Amazing CROESO - WELCOME, GREAT STAFF, SUMPTUOUS BREAKFAST,and Evening MEAL, SUPER HOSTS, GORGEOUS BEDROOM with Cader Idris views.”
    Eurof Eurof United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A very nice comfortable stay with a good menu both evening and breakfast.”
    Steve Steve United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “i loved the location and it was very clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent”
    Ella Ella United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I loved everything about the hotel. The staff was more than perfect. Very helpful and always available when needed. The room was very clean and very spacious, as well as the bathroom.”
    Soumeya Soumeya France France
  • “Lovely big room, nice decor, super bathroom. All spotlessly clean. Enjoyed the breakfast - all cooked to order.”
    Margot Margot United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All of it from the friendly and welcoming staff to the standard of the room, all set in a beautiful village.”
    Alison Alison United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The younger members of Staff were exceptional and really helpful and polite. It was a great venue, the food was excellent and the room was great value.”
    Catherine Catherine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “I had 2 excellent breakfast however my wife had kippers on the 2nd morning which were cold in parts warm in other !! Not really edible seemed as though come out if microwave”
    Les Les United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.2
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.1
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.2

Situated in Gwynedd, in the market town of Dolgellau, the Royal Ship hotel features a restaurant and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The market town is part of the Snowdonia National Park.

The rooms at the Royal Ship offer a TV and tea and coffee making facilities, along with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The majority of rooms boast an en suite bathroom, and others have private allocated bathrooms.

In the mornings, the hotel provides a buffet breakfast, with both full English and continental options. The restaurant offers a wide selection of traditional Welsh and British meals, as well as more contemporary dishes. The food is prepared using locally sourced produce where possible.

Surrounded by mountains and rivers, along with lakes and beaches, the stunning landscape offers numerous outdoor activities, including fishing and canoeing. Cadair Idris is popular with climbers and is just 1.2 miles south of the town. Free parking is available at the Royal Ship. We have a limited number of spaces and offer on a first come first served basis.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Royal Ship has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 22 Mar 2016.

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Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
or
4 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Glyn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great breakfast and comfortable room. Left belongings in room and staff returned item via post”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Evening meals and breakfast were very good. Bar service was quick and friendly. Room was very comfortable.”
  • Eurof
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Amazing CROESO - WELCOME, GREAT STAFF, SUMPTUOUS BREAKFAST,and Evening MEAL, SUPER HOSTS, GORGEOUS BEDROOM with Cader Idris views.”
  • Steve
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “A very nice comfortable stay with a good menu both evening and breakfast.”
  • Ella
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “i loved the location and it was very clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent”
  • Soumeya
    FranceFrance
    “I loved everything about the hotel. The staff was more than perfect. Very helpful and always available when needed. The room was very clean and very spacious, as well as the bathroom. The restaurant had vegetarian options which was a great...”
  • Margot
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely big room, nice decor, super bathroom. All spotlessly clean. Enjoyed the breakfast - all cooked to order.”
  • Alison
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All of it from the friendly and welcoming staff to the standard of the room, all set in a beautiful village.”
  • Catherine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The younger members of Staff were exceptional and really helpful and polite. It was a great venue, the food was excellent and the room was great value.”
  • Les
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I had 2 excellent breakfast however my wife had kippers on the 2nd morning which were cold in parts warm in other !! Not really edible seemed as though come out if microwave”
Property questions and answers
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  • We are considering a 3-night stay from Sunday 30 Dec. (to encompass my b'day) but would need a double accessibility room with an en-suite walk-in show..
    Thank you for your question Barry. Our accessible room is a twin en-suite room with a walk in shower. It is situated on the first floor. We do have a ..
    Answered on 3 November 2019
  • Hi do u have bike storage facilities? Thanks
    Hi, Our car park has a small garage with a bike rack. The car park is secured over night by a roller shutter.
    Answered on 29 April 2021
  • Do you have secure parking ? Planning to arrive on 12th August Thanks Diana Stern
    The Hotel has a small private internal car park, secured at night by a roller shutter. Allocated on a first come first served basis.
    Answered on 16 July 2020
  • Do you have single occupant?
    Our rooms are charged on a per room basis including breakfast.
    Answered on 10 November 2021
  • Hi, Does your deluxe family suite have doors to the bedroom area. 2 x doubles and a sofa bed or singles) We have grown up children who will require th..
    hello thank you for your message unfortunately due to fire restrictions there are no internal doors between the bedrooms.
    Answered on 10 June 2022
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Hotel surroundings *
1 restaurant on site

    Restaurant

    Open for: Lunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of Royal Ship
Most popular facilities
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

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Check-in

15:00 - 23:00

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Royal Ship accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively there is plenty of parking available close by via pay and display.

Pets are permitted to the property, but please be aware that only a selected number of rooms can accommodate pets.

If guests are bringing their pet, please inform the property in advance to your arrival. Please note, this is subject to the availability of eligible rooms that can accommodate pets and must be agreed by the property beforehand.

FAQs about Royal Ship

  • Guests staying at Royal Ship can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Buffet

  • Royal Ship offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • Room options at Royal Ship include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Family

  • The prices at Royal Ship may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Royal Ship has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at Royal Ship is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Royal Ship is 650 yards from the centre of Dolgellau.