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Royal Sportsman Hotel

131 High Street, Porthmadog, LL49 9HB, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 536 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
537 reviews

Helpful reception; excellent room; good breakfast; easy parking

Robert United Kingdom

Very convenient for the town centre and railway station. Good breakfast.

Andrew United Kingdom

Quite room with a good bed, the TV was too small and the heating uneven Cold bathroom

Stephan United Kingdom

The breakfast was divine. Continental and full Welsh breakfast, as much as you could eat.

Yvonne United Kingdom

The staff were so helpful .The rooms were clean,excellent shower.The restaurant and had a nice ambiance.and the staff were faultless.Good good from the restaurant and a lovely tasty full Welsh breakfast.Good location for all the amenities of Porthmadog. I look forward to staying again in the future.

Alan United Kingdom

It was in a good location and the onsite parking was a bonus.

Malcolm United Kingdom

Location very central. Parking available. Good breakfast. Able to speak direct to reception at the hotel.

Sean United Kingdom

Great location as we took the Snowdonian Railway and The Ffestiniog Railway. Across the road from supermarket and laundromat next door. Room was wonderful. Our courtyard was a bonus. We could sit and have a drink in the glorious weather we had. Sharon on the desk and the waitress who looked after us, were wonderful. Our breakfast was great and we had dinner there twice and was delicious. Loved it!

Kim Australia

They were all really good. The food was excellent. I did send my compliments to the chef for the dinners.

Jane United Kingdom

Breakfast in particular was very good. The staff were generally very helpful.

Peter United Kingdom
8.0
Very Good
537 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Helpful reception; excellent room; good breakfast; easy parking”
    Robert Robert United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very convenient for the town centre and railway station. Good breakfast.”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Quite room with a good bed, the TV was too small and the heating uneven Cold bathroom”
    Stephan Stephan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was divine. Continental and full Welsh breakfast, as much as you could eat.”
    Yvonne Yvonne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were so helpful .The rooms were clean,excellent shower.The restaurant and had a nice ambiance.and the staff were faultless.Good good from the restaurant and a lovely tasty full Welsh...”
    Alan Alan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “It was in a good location and the onsite parking was a bonus.”
    Malcolm Malcolm United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location very central. Parking available. Good breakfast. Able to speak direct to reception at the hotel.”
    Sean Sean United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location as we took the Snowdonian Railway and The Ffestiniog Railway. Across the road from supermarket and laundromat next door. Room was wonderful. Our courtyard was a bonus.”
    Kim Kim Australia Australia
  • “They were all really good. The food was excellent. I did send my compliments to the chef for the dinners.”
    Jane Jane United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast in particular was very good. The staff were generally very helpful.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi7.5

This independently owned, 2 AA Rosette-winning home-from-home is the only hotel in Porthmadog. It offers modern cuisine, and a bar with locally brewed cask ales, and free WiFi and car parking throughout the hotel.

The full-service Royal Sportsman Hotel is at the quieter end of Porthmadog High Street, by the A487 and A497 roads. The Tourist Information Center and the Picture Postcard Walk can be reached on foot.

The property's 2 AA Rosette restaurant offers breakfast, lunch (including a traditional Sunday roast), afternoon tea, and dinner. It also has a gastro-bar that serves real local ales and a patio and lounge area. Guests and nonresidents alike are welcome.

Within walking distance of The Royal Sportsman is the heritage Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway terminal, which has lines to Blaenau Ffestiniog and Caernarfon. Train rides head across the Glaslyn Estuary and through Snowdonia to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

The Royal Sportsman is rated 3 stars by the AA and Visit Wales. It was built with local slate, and the bar and lounge have original stone and slate fireplaces.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Royal Sportsman Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 23, 2008

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

FREE parking!

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Room Type
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4 reasons to choose Royal Sportsman Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English
Closest beach

  • Harlech Beach

    9.2 Wonderful beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good · 537 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.0
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi7.5

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  • Robert
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Helpful reception; excellent room; good breakfast; easy parking”
  • Andrew
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very convenient for the town centre and railway station. Good breakfast.”
  • Stephan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Quite room with a good bed, the TV was too small and the heating uneven Cold bathroom”
  • Yvonne
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The breakfast was divine. Continental and full Welsh breakfast, as much as you could eat.”
  • Alan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were so helpful .The rooms were clean,excellent shower.The restaurant and had a nice ambiance.and the staff were faultless.Good good from the restaurant and a lovely tasty full Welsh breakfast.Good location for all the amenities of...”
  • Malcolm
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “It was in a good location and the onsite parking was a bonus.”
  • Sean
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location very central. Parking available. Good breakfast. Able to speak direct to reception at the hotel.”
  • Kim
    AustraliaAustralia
    “Great location as we took the Snowdonian Railway and The Ffestiniog Railway. Across the road from supermarket and laundromat next door. Room was wonderful. Our courtyard was a bonus. We could sit and have a drink in the glorious weather we...”
  • Jane
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “They were all really good. The food was excellent. I did send my compliments to the chef for the dinners.”
  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Breakfast in particular was very good. The staff were generally very helpful.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, please can you tell me if this is suitable for a disabled person who can walk short distances, and who uses a fold up very small mobility scooter ...
    Hi, We have one disabled persons room. You will be able to use your small, fold-up mobility scooter to get around.
    Answered on November 29, 2019
  • Do you have mobility scooter access and power pts for charging. Do you have a ground floor room pls.
    Good Day, Thank you for your enquiry and interest in The Royal Sportsman. We do have Ground Floor Rooms, one of which is a disabled friendly one. We l...
    Answered on February 9, 2020
  • Hi looking to book with you in July do you cater for celiac intolerance.
    Hi, Yes we do cater for celiac and dairy free allergies
    Answered on June 1, 2022
  • hi do you have parking ?
    Yes, we have parking in our undercover garage.
    Answered on April 30, 2021
  • are you close to the railway station
    Hi , We are about 5mins away Regards Anne Usher Reception
    Answered on May 23, 2021
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
1 Restaurant On Site

    Restaurant

    Food: British

    Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Royal Sportsman Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Horseback riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Fishing Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
  • Secure parking
Front Desk Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • Welsh
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Royal Sportsman Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
£15 per child, per night
2 - 15 years
Extra bed by request
£15 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed by request
£45 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Royal Sportsman Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Dogs are allowed in designated courtyard rooms, when available. Extra charge are applicable. Please contact the property prior to arrival to confirm availability.

The property does not accept American Express cards.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Royal Sportsman Hotel

  • Royal Sportsman Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Guests staying at Royal Sportsman Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Royal Sportsman Hotel by:

    • Car 2h 10min

  • Room options at Royal Sportsman Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • The prices at Royal Sportsman Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Royal Sportsman Hotel.

  • Check-in at Royal Sportsman Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Royal Sportsman Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Porthmadog.