High Street, Bala, LL23 7AE, United Kingdom
#23 of 30 hotels in Bala
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1623 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Free WiFi
7.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 April 2024
Suehillxx
United KingdomThe dining in the pub was awful Messed up the orders freezing gravy. Sauce on burger we asked not to be there. When come back the chips were cold and they added onions to the burger that we previously asked not to be there. Completely different pie and instead of freezing lump of gravy had the most watery gravy known to man. Was just a waste of money Charged the price of a fizzy drink for soda water and cordial which was extortionate. The kitchen closed way earlier then advertised so not sure if just having a bad day
The location was good. Ample parking. Huge rooms
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Tanya
United KingdomLack of parking
Very dog friendly.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Fionna
United KingdomNo restaurant so no breakfast or dinner available.
As the restaurant and bar was closed I am unable to rate it. The room was nice.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Will
United KingdomKitchen and bar closed for renovation. Room not cleaned properly. Sparce furnishings.
Parking. Good location in town.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Sally-ann
United KingdomThe room was far too hot, which disturbed our sleep. The shower temperature kept going from hot to cold whilst showering, which helped cool us down but was a bit of a shock!
The staff were very welcoming. The room was a good size. The ensuite facilities were clean and well equipped Onsite parking was helpful The breakfast was really good, lots of choice. It would be helpful to have some gluten free bread in the freezer for guests with gluten allergies and a seperate toaster or toaster pockets. The vegetarian sausages were very tasty. The waiter at breakfast was really helpful! :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Welch
United KingdomSoft close stairs door on the top floor does not work properly. Needs fixing
Character property and staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Jean
United KingdomI requested a room with a bath, email confirmation stated that this had been arranged, however when we went to our room there was only a shower Breakfast was good, but on day 1 we had no hash browns and no mushrooms on one plate, when I informed the waiter he just said they had run out of hash browns and no alternatives were offered along with the missing mushrooms. Day 2, I had no sausage and I had stated no tomato extra mushrooms, I was able to inform the waiter straightaway and it was immediately rectified, but getting it wrong two days in a row was disappointing, the waiter brought the manager vicky over, and she was great, stating if she doesn’t know about these things she can’t do anything about it, happy with the way it was dealt with and would definitely go back, would still highly recommend a stay here
We had a fabulous huge family room with lovely comfy bed, we were at the front so I was able to sit in the window and watch the world go by, oh and the rain, hail and sleet, lol room was a little warm but we were able to open a window. We had our evening meal in the restaurant which was superb with very generous portions and reasonable value for money, breakfast was good, but let down by service and items missing, this was addressed before we left
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Ian
United KingdomSome noise from above bedroom.
Friendly staff and great location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Michelle
United KingdomSome things had ran out on the dinner menu.
Very friendly staff, breakfast was lovely and have been coming to this hotel for several years now with my family. It is in a central location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Daniella
United KingdomA few leaks in the room
The staff were very friendly and accommodating with good service and nice food.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Helen
United KingdomOpaque film on windows, couldn’t see out. Room & hotel far too hot for me. Giant televisions & piped music really lowered the tone of the hotel-such a shame
Staff brought hairdryer to my room which was spotless
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Angharad
United KingdomVery spacious and comfortable room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Peter
United KingdomI know the white lion is a old building but it is not ideal for the disabled and if you have mobility issues
Ideal for us to visit family good location as base for outdoor activities I
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomTeam at the hotel were very welcoming and obliging. All team were lovely and smiley
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Elspeth
United KingdomLimited parking spaces. Breakfast was Ok, but they had run out of some breakfast stuff.
Really friendly & helpful staff. Room 302 - comfy & quiet the night we stayed. Would stay here again. Nice bar downstairs - good atmosphere.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Karen
United KingdomBit of a confusion on arrival with booking, initially we weren’t given the room booked on the site - but it was quickly rectified, when questioned, by the pleasant receptionist. Breakfast was ok, nothing special. Had facilities to make your own drinks and toast, but satisfactory, value for money. Room was a little hot but spotlessly clean.
Great location for getting about wales and Bala centre . Excellent parking facilities. Clean room and linen. Lovely big bathroom with walk in shower. We booked a room for 3 chaps on a biking trip and room was big and comfortable with 3 single beds. Pleasant bar area and breakfast room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Paul
United KingdomVery warm at night, could do with some kind of control of the heating
Big spacious room, price of the stay was very reasonable and the location was good. Breakfast was decent and plentiful. The staff were very helpful, particularly the young lad serving dinner and breakfast who had his hands full with rude guests, he dealt with it well.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Welch
United KingdomThe soft close fire door does not work on the top floor.
Character building and staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Bekir
United KingdomMattress was hard
Staff, location and family friendly
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Wendy
United KingdomNothing
Everything staff friendly room clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Birt
United KingdomNot much at all. Climbing the stairs to the 3rd floor after having just climbed Snowdon was tough though !!!
Lovely building in a nice location. Excellent breakfast and coffee. Louise, the owner, couldn't have been more helpful. Would happily return.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Wayne
United KingdomFor us , nothing.
Fantastic breakfast, went for the small full English. Plenty. The large was massive! Lovely lady served the breakfast. Absolute gem . All the staff were very pleasant, helpful and professional. Would definitely return. Rooms clean and comfortable. Location perfect for our party, not far from the National Whitewater Centre where we were visiting.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Robert
United KingdomCan't think of anything.
Friendly staff, especially breakfast waitress.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Alan
United Kingdomcomfortable room. Good evening bar meals.
Stayed in March 2024
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