White Lion Royal Hotel
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About this property
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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lauren
United Kingdom
“Can't fault it at all. Lovely place. Really impressed! Was just me and my dog, paid an additional £15 on arrival for the dog which was expected. Staff very helpful and friendly, room was clean and worth the money paid. Ate in the restaurant and...” - David
United Kingdom
“Location was perfect. Ate in the bar area and food was good and good value” - Roland
United States
“The rooms were spacious, clean, and well-appointed. We loved that the hotel had been updated but retained some of its 16th-century character. They have a great selection of ales on tap (including two local brews) and the bartender was friendly....” - Alaw
United Kingdom
“easy and quick check-in nice breakfast Easy access after dark” - Marjorie
United States
“Very convenient. Staff extremely helpful. Vicky has a great team who work together well.” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Walking into a lovely warm room all the time.Very clean and comfy.” - Kirsty
United Kingdom
“room very spacious and comfortable. Lovely coffee bags and hot chocolate in the room!” - Christopher
United Kingdom
“Comfortable rooms, one had some minor damage and marks but nothing serious. Great selection of coffee bags.” - Susan
Hong Kong
“a very comfortable and well located hotel. Excellent breakfast.” - Fiona
United Kingdom
“Really kind and helpful staff, they went out of their way to help me,The location was great, Bala is a beautiful place to spend some time in.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- White Lion Royal Hotel
- CuisineBritish • European
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.