Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments

Hotels
8.1 (1710 reviews)
Y Maes, Criccieth , Criccieth , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great food
Clean rooms
Value for money
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Limited parking
Some rooms dated
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Mixed sentiments; some complaints about the cleanliness in the initial room but general positive sentiment afterwards.
Service
8.85
Consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.65
Highly praised for its excellent location and brilliant views.
Room Quality
7.35
Some rooms were dated and one guest experienced discomfort; however, others found them warm and spacious.
Amenities
7.85
Amenities were generally appreciated, though some limitations were noted.
Value for Money
8.15
Good value perceived, especially given the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Food received positive feedback, especially breakfast and evening meals.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall positive experience described, with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:13

Property Description

Prime Location for Exploration
Located in the heart of Criccieth, Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments serve as the perfect base for discovering the beauty of the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park.

Comfortable Accommodation with Scenic Views
With 33 en suite rooms providing all the necessary comforts, guests can unwind while enjoying picturesque views of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia right from their windows.

Charming Amenities and Services
Indulge in a Full Welsh Breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients, relax in the stylish bar, savor delicious meals at the restaurant, and stroll through the garden. Additionally, benefit from free Wi-Fi, parking, and charging facilities for electric vehicles.

Book your stay at Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1710 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.25
J
James • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable stay, thanks Lion Hotel
Pros:

Breakfast was good, however bacon was overheated

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
A
anthony • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast and staff great . Great value.

Cons:

Some noise at 5 30 in the morning

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
J
Jean-Luc • couple • fr
9
Pros:

Le petit-déjeuner, l'accueil, la vue sur le château

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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ROGER • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Ease of booking....v good bar & restaurant on site...wi fi incl

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
M
michael • couple • gb
8
stay fine and location very good, hotel just a bit tired
Pros:

breakfast very good no brown bread for two days very strange ? staff under a lot of stress ,
Room tidy and well worn and tired did notice the windows never looked clean anywhere in the hotel.
location very good with free parking

Cons:

ha ha how can you run out of bread

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
S
Shirley • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

It was in the perfect position for what we wanted to do this weekend

Cons:

We had no problems

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
S
Swift • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

All good

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
R
Richie • couple • gb
8
Stayed here before and will again. Criccieth and surrounding area are magical.
Pros:

Cosy. Traditional in a good way.
The staff were great. Marvellous location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
J
Jade • couple • gb
10
Lovely relaxing stay with beautiful sites and quiet area.
Pros:

Location of property was beautiful.

Cons:

Nothing,

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

It was a good location and ok for a one night stay. The room looked a bit tired.
Nice bar area where meals were being served.

Cons:

As a veggie I usually struggle to find something to eat. Sunday evening there was only curry available which I can't always eat. The only other option was fish and chips delivered to the room. Without having to search for somewhere else I managed on a couple of starters from curry menu. Disappointed in food available that evening, though the menu for the rest of the week had better options.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
K
K • solo_traveller • gb
7
Regular overnight stay when in the area.
Pros:

This is a regular stay for me location good, nice breakfast. Good parking. I have never used the bar or restaurant.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
D
Dr Susan Maria • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely old hotel with an excellent evening meal.
Pros:

Great evening meal, warm and comfortable rooms, EV charging for guests.

Cons:

Everything was excellent apart from some aspects of the breakfast.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
anne • couple • gb
9
We had a beautiful room amazing views just perfect for us on our walking holida
Pros:

Had character location amazing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
B
Banks • couple • gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Everything about the place yo the rooms cosy and comfortable. Mattress was really comfy. Staff very polite and helpful . Food in the restaurant was good as was the included breakfast . Would highly recommend

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
P
P. de Klerk • couple • nl
8
Voor herhaling vatbaar
Pros:

mooie kamer met aan 3 kanten ramen. Leuke plaats en winkels. Goed ontbijt.

Cons:

Weinig parkeer gelegenheid in het weekend, maar na zoeken was er wel een plaatsje te vinden. Eetzaal een beetje sober.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
A
Alex • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic location and excellent value for money
Pros:

Fantastic views and lobby and bar were nice. Great value for money

Cons:

Beds weren’t too comfortable but not the end of the world

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
O
Owen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable weekend break, old fashioned but great value for money.
Pros:

Large and comfortable room with a decent view, looking out onto the garden and High St. The bathroom was a little cramped but very clean, and the shower itself plenty big enough. Plenty of choice at the buffet breakfast which was more efficiently laid on than many equivalent offerings. The bar at the hotel was well stocked and appears to do a good trade, I appreciated the option of being able to get a drink and a snack relatively late in the evening.

Cons:

My only real criticism would be that the room could've used a better chair, a small arm chair maybe, to sit and read by in the evening. I met a friend of mine in the restaurant for an evening meal, which I thought was adequate and there was nothing really wrong with it; but disappointingly ordinary food for the price. Service however was good, no complaints about breakfast.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
M
Maureen • solo_traveller • ie
10
Pros:

The room was big and airy, as was the ensuite. The bed was super comfy.

Cons:

Nothing negative, all was good

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
B
Brian • couple • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Silviu • couple • ro
10
Great
Pros:

Easy access

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee