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Hotel White Lion Royal Hotel

White Lion Royal Hotel

High Street, Bala, LL23 7AE, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1114 reviews)

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8.3
Very Good
1,114 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Location

    9.1

  • Total

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

Very friendly and helpful staff professional service. Room was clean and tidy. Breakfast included in prize and good quality meals. Free car park.

Jonas United Kingdom

Location is great in Bala. The rooms and breakfast were as expected. Would recommend it. All the food is ordered via the Brains App which makes it easy to plan ahead and book a table.

Shai United Kingdom

The staff were excellent. Really went out of their way.

Lmt United Kingdom

Great location right on the high street. Tom was brilliant when there was a problem with hot water in our room, he went above and beyond to try and help the situation. Good breakfast too would definitely come back.

Karen United Kingdom

Breakfast was self service but good, with a good range of items available

Nigel United Kingdom

The hotel was well located in he middle of town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable all be it a bit on the tired side. The bar was well stocked and the food was very good with a wide variety to choose from.

Jonsan1 United Kingdom

Bala was a perfect overnight dtop for our vacation to the Lleyn Peninsula

Anonymous United Kingdom

Tiny room but clean and what i expect for the price Slightly strange having the toilet right in the room but as i was on my own no issue, in-fact, quite novel..

Paul United Kingdom

Good room for a good price. Very nice staff and very good breakfast. Hotel situated in city center.

Dot United Kingdom

Food excellent Staff on Friday night excellent 27-11-2020 not sure about the staff on the Saturday though ... Nice cosy hotel Drinks a little expensive But!! We would go back again as it was value for money 👍🏽

Michelle United Kingdom

Excellent location!

9.1
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8.3
Very Good
1,114 reviews
  • 9.1

    Excellent location!

  • Highly rated for:
    Great check-in experience
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very friendly and helpful staff professional service. Room was clean and tidy. Breakfast included in prize and good quality meals. Free car park.”
    Jonas Jonas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is great in Bala. The rooms and breakfast were as expected. Would recommend it. All the food is ordered via the Brains App which makes it easy to plan ahead and book a table.”
    Shai Shai United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were excellent. Really went out of their way.”
    Lmt Lmt United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location right on the high street. Tom was brilliant when there was a problem with hot water in our room, he went above and beyond to try and help the situation.”
    Karen Karen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was self service but good, with a good range of items available”
    Nigel Nigel United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel was well located in he middle of town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable all be it a bit on the tired side.”
    Jonsan1 Jonsan1 United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Bala was a perfect overnight dtop for our vacation to the Lleyn Peninsula”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Tiny room but clean and what i expect for the price Slightly strange having the toilet right in the room but as i was on my own no issue, in-fact, quite novel..”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good room for a good price. Very nice staff and very good breakfast. Hotel situated in city center.”
    Dot Dot United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Food excellent Staff on Friday night excellent 27-11-2020 not sure about the staff on the Saturday though ... Nice cosy hotel Drinks a little expensive But!!”
    Michelle Michelle United Kingdom United Kingdom

Located in Bala and surrounded by greenery, White Lion Royal Hotel dates back to the 16th century and offers accommodations with on-site parking free of charge 9.3 mi from the heart of the Gwydyr Forest Park. The hotel features an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Rooms at White Lion Royal Hotel feature traditional design and décor, and come with a writing desk, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms come with four-poster beds. All rooms consist of private bathroom facilities with a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided as well.

The hotel's restaurant offers regional cuisine for lunch and dinner, and a selection of wines, ales and spirits is available in the bar throughout the day. Breakfast is served every morning in the common breakfast area and can also be served in the guest rooms upon request.

An array of outdoor activities including fishing, golfing, canoeing, hiking, cycling and horse riding can be enjoyed in the green surroundings of the accommodations. The Snowdonia National Park is a 1-hour drive away. Liverpool is 53 mi from the hotel and Chester is 40 mi away.

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

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar

낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

끸 Free parking available at the hotel

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8.3
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1,114 reviews
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  • Jonas United Kingdom

    “Very friendly and helpful staff professional service. Room was clean and tidy. Breakfast included in prize and good quality meals. Free car park.”

  • Shai United Kingdom

    “Location is great in Bala. The rooms and breakfast were as expected. Would recommend it. All the food is ordered via the Brains App which makes it easy to plan ahead and book a table.”

  • Lmt United Kingdom

    “The staff were excellent. Really went out of their way. ”

  • Karen United Kingdom

    “Great location right on the high street. Tom was brilliant when there was a problem with hot water in our room, he went above and beyond to try and help the situation. Good breakfast too would definitely come back. ”

  • Nigel United Kingdom

    “Breakfast was self service but good, with a good range of items available”

  • Jonsan1 United Kingdom

    “The hotel was well located in he middle of town. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable all be it a bit on the tired side. The bar was well stocked and the food was very good with a wide variety to choose from.”

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Bala was a perfect overnight dtop for our vacation to the Lleyn Peninsula”

  • Paul United Kingdom

    “Tiny room but clean and what i expect for the price Slightly strange having the toilet right in the room but as i was on my own no issue, in-fact, quite novel..”

  • Dot United Kingdom

    “Good room for a good price. Very nice staff and very good breakfast. Hotel situated in city center.”

  • Michelle United Kingdom

    “Food excellent Staff on Friday night excellent 27-11-2020 not sure about the staff on the Saturday though ... Nice cosy hotel Drinks a little expensive But!! We would go back again as it was value for money 👍🏽”

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  • Do you have a secure area to leave bikes inside overnight or otherwise are we able to take bikes into the room?

    You're able to store the bikes in our shed, subject to availability


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  • Is there room for a travel cot? & Do you supply them?

    yes we do have cots on site.


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    Asked about: Double Room
  • is there free parking?

    There is limited free parking available


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  • Do you have a electric vehicle charging point?

    Unfortunately we don't


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  • Do you allow dogs to stay, and is there an additional cost? I'm looking for a single room?

    Unfortunately we do not accept dogs


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  • We will be arriving to check in late, at around 02:30/03:00am, Is this possible?

    What date are you arriving? I shall make sure someone is available. we leave a number up on the entrances for you to ring and a member of the team will come and check you in. if you could let me know the date of your arrival I shall make sure, someone is available regards Dave Davies AM


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  • Would it be possible to have a lower floor room as my wife as lung cancer

    that will not be a problem at all, we have no rooms on the ground, however I shall make sure you are in our first double room on the 1st floor regards Dave Davies Assistant Manager


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  • Do you have a secure area to leave bikes inside overnight or otherwise are we able to take bikes into the room?

    You're able to store the bikes in our shed, subject to availability


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  • Is there room for a travel cot? & Do you supply them?

    yes we do have cots on site.


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    Asked about: Double Room
  • is there free parking?

    There is limited free parking available


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  • Do you have a electric vehicle charging point?

    Unfortunately we don't


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  • Do you allow dogs to stay, and is there an additional cost? I'm looking for a single room?

    Unfortunately we do not accept dogs


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  • We will be arriving to check in late, at around 02:30/03:00am, Is this possible?

    What date are you arriving? I shall make sure someone is available. we leave a number up on the entrances for you to ring and a member of the team will come and check you in. if you could let me know the date of your arrival I shall make sure, someone is available regards Dave Davies AM


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  • Would it be possible to have a lower floor room as my wife as lung cancer

    that will not be a problem at all, we have no rooms on the ground, however I shall make sure you are in our first double room on the 1st floor regards Dave Davies Assistant Manager


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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
Natural Beauty
  • Lake Lake Bala
    1.7 miles
  • River Afon Tryweryn
    2.5 miles
  • Lake Lake Vyrnwy
    12.8 miles
  • Mountain Rhinog Fawr
    21.5 miles
  • Lake Mawddach Estuary wetlands
    22 miles
  • Mountain Snowdonia National Park
    27.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    42.8 miles
  • Anglesey Airport
    45.7 miles
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1 Restaurant On Site

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    Food: Local

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of White Lion Royal Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kids' meals Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs & music for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Welsh
  • English

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Check-in

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children over 1 are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 1 and up are allowed)

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this hotel

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club White Lion Royal Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

White Lion Royal Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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 currently 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 coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about White Lion Royal Hotel

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding
    • Live music/Performance
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Check-in at White Lion Royal Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at White Lion Royal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

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

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at White Lion Royal Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Street parking
    • Accessible parking

  • Room options at White Lion Royal Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin

  • White Lion Royal Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.1
  • Cleanliness8.6
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi 7.4
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