Faenol Fawr Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (78 reviews)
Bodelwyddan, St. Asaph, Denbighshire, Rhyl, Wales, LL18 5UN , Rhyl , GB

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Fitness facilities
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful building and setting
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Great swimming pool
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service in some instances
Limited food options
Noise problems from other guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.88
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, including a strong sewer smell and a lack of room check prior to check-in.
Service
8.35
Mixed sentiments; some staff were friendly, but others were noted as impolite and there were issues with staff availability.
Location
9.39
Great location for visiting Llandudno, with a lovely building and pleasant surroundings.
Room Quality
7.84
Rooms varied; some were nice and spacious while others had maintenance issues, such as a stiff lock and noise disturbances.
Amenities
8.87
Nice amenities including a swimming pool, but the evening food availability was lacking.
Value for Money
8.33
The overall experience was decent, but there were complaints about the breakfast quality, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.88
Breakfast was described as poor quality with limited options, affecting overall satisfaction.
Overall Experience
9.05
Mixed reviews balancing positive experiences with significant concerns regarding cleanliness and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:37

Property Description

Escape to the serene Faenol Fawr Hotel, where relaxation meets elegance just by the sea.

Rest & Relaxation: Indulge in soothing onsite massages to rejuvenate your senses, or stay active at our modern fitness center, providing a perfect balance for your body and mind.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Benefit from complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, and enjoy seamless room service. Our friendly 24-hour front desk is always available, ready to assist with luggage storage and laundry facilities.

Versatile Meeting Spaces: Whether hosting a corporate event or a special celebration, our hotel features 4 well-equipped meeting rooms, complete with ample amenities and complimentary self-parking for your convenience.

Elevate your travel experience and book your stay at Faenol Fawr Hotel today!

Important information:

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 78 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.88
Service: 8.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 6.88
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Mark
8
Pros:

The building and setting is beautiful. The room itself was nice. However, the whole place needs a facelift and a tidy up. It's a bit tired and in need of TLC. The breakfast was ok. The food wasn't great quality, but it was ok. It's very much a sleep over venue for the wedding venue ( The Barn) next door.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Amanda
6
Pros:

The receptionist with the dark hair wasn’t very polite. Also the fire alarm went off but know one came and alerted us.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Sharon
10
Pros:

A very pleasant stay and an excellent meal we shared for our friends 80th birthday.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
J
John
10
Stay in N Wales
Pros:

The hotel was lovely. Staff very friendly

2025-08-30 via Nuitee
J
Jane partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful old building perfect for a wedding.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Beryl friends
10
Pros:

It was a nice place to stay in a quiet area.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family
10
Pros:

Beautiful place ..great selections of alcohol and beers ... foods amazing ..... lovely clean room's ... staff are all awesome nothings to much trouble ..we loved it xx

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
V
Vincenzo
10
Grdat hotel
Pros:

Great stay, very quiet and a great sleep. Breakfast very good .
Will stay here again

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
R
Rodrigo
10
Pros:

Nice hotel

2025-08-13 via Nuitee
C
Cynthia partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful and great experience in staying in a castle!

2025-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Mica
8
Overall a good stay and good location.
Pros:

Location of the hotel was great for our needs as we were visiting Llandudno. On arrival area was lovely and building was beautiful. There was nobody on reception when we arrived but a staff member did go and get someone- the check in process was clear and everything was explained well. The room itself was clean and well renovated with a good amount of space- the lock in the bathroom was a bit temperamental and stiff and the tap in our room came off. Unfortunately the room we stayed in was very noisy and you could hear people talking in the room above and to the sides causing not a great amount of sleep - the floor boards were also loud but given the age of the building this wasn’t too much of a negative. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would more than likely return just a shame about the noise and sleep.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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Glyn family_with_children
4
Pros:

Room was not cleaned/checked prior to check in. Strong smell of sewerage. Upon check in we were told that there would be no evening food available due to a wedding. (Not advised in advance). Used insulin needle found by the steps of the pool. Continental breakfast consisted of cereal, and toast. No fresh pastries, meat etc. very poor choice.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Sally
10
Pros:

Very nice indeed

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
G
Gwynneth
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

Lovely room in beautiful setting. Bed was comfy, bathroom was spacious. Free continental breakfast offered. No evening meals provided but you could get drinks at the bar (take away recommendations and you could eat in the restaurant)
Great swimming pool which my grandsons loved

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
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Brian partner
10
Pros:

It was an excellent 2 night stay, breakfast was plentiful and delicious with lots of choice, bed was very comfortable providing a good night's sleep and being able to use the swimming pool was an added plus, would definitely reccomend.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Karen
2
Pros:

No meals served, only saw 2 members of staff over the 2 night stay. Fire alarm went off @ 1.46am, no explanation at any time, no apology.
Heard a child crying non stop at 5am the first night, then heard the person next door snoring the second night.
The place was empty, dark, uninviting, old fashioned.
I certainly won`t be rushing back

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Richard
4
Cannot recommend.
Pros:

Frustrating as I called the day before to enquire about EV charging and told it was available, then on the day of arrival called to see if it was free so I could arrive with low charge to be told it’s “only for the owners”. On arrival confusing signage, and overall a fairly grubby room with dust, cobwebs and more in the corners and behind doors. I don’t usually notice this stuff, so for me to notice it was noticeable. The furniture needs a bit of an update, and the bathroom seems to be nothing like the pictures! Maybe they refurbished one room for the photoshoot? It’s a lovely building for sure, with an update it could be great. Also - fire alarm at 2am! This is where a fully manned front desk might come in handy.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
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Carolyn family_with_children
10
Pros:

Stayed 1 night as a stop off. Staff friendly and professional. The pool had been in use when we arrived and we were told we would only be able to use after 7:30pm and pool closed at 8:00pm, which was disappointing as it was one of the reasons for booking this hotel. The staff however told us we could have longer time which was lovely of them.
The pool is not massive but enough to have a good swim.
Continental breakfast was included in our booking and there was plenty of choice.
We will return in the future.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
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Paul partner
8
Pros:

All that we wanted

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
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Sarah Jane family_with_children
10
Pros:

Lovely place to stay very chilled out, staff were great would definitely stay again

2025-06-15 via Nuitee