Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments

Hotels
8.1 (1602 reviews)
Y Maes, Criccieth , Criccieth , gb
+44 1766 522460

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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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1602 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
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Judith • couple • gb
8
enjoyable
Pros:

excellent breakfast. fan provided, when asked for.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
Lovely few days away in a very comfortable hotel.
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Lovely sea views. Perfect location. Good food. Attentive staff.

Cons:

Shower could do with being a bit more powerful.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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M Bilal • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Mattress

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • couple • gb
6
Pros:

The breakfast, The Curry was good. Apartment was pleasant and served our purposes.
They were happy to store our bikes safely in a storeroom, much appreciated.

Cons:

Lack of outdoor seating next to the apartment.
Barman in the bar area was a bit grumpy and not very helpful. I asked about ABV of the beers as these weren't displayed, and the barman seemed quite reluctant to give this information.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Avril • couple • gb
10
Excellent for 2 night break
Pros:

Location excellent Breakfast excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

The food was excellent especially the Indian menu

Cons:

The room was noisy just loud people outside

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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claire • solo_traveller • gb
4
Not for me
Pros:

Bed was comfy, great to have a parking space, staff on arrival were friendly and informative enough.

Cons:

The room seems extremely over priced the hotel and room are in need of major tlc , the room was very grubby and dark and facilities (bathroom especially) were quite poor given without the booking.com discount the apartment was upwards of £170 a night.

The toilet was wobbly the shower fittings were very dirty and the bin under the sink was very dirty.

The small pillows and sofa were stained . I tried to pop the TV on in the main bedroom but it was stuck on channel 5 (think possibly the batteries had run out on the romote)

There was also the added bonus of having a small herd of elephants in the apartment above which meant the stay was far from restful and without anyone on the desk to speak to, there was little room to make a complaint as the desk is not staffed after 9pm (or at early breakfast time).

The banging persisted for around 3 hours, I suspect some small children had been left to their own devices whilst their parents went out for the evening.

The breakfast was appalling. The sausages had been deep fried so were dry, crispy and greasy , the pastries had developed a skin and tasted of old oil and the eggs would easily doubled up as bouncy balls .

By the time check out had come around we just wanted to get out of there .


**I know there is a number given for out of hours but it stipulates for emergencies only, so I didn't want to face calling up to complain and it not be something that the hotel wanted to deal with at midnight (noise complaint).

Regarding the grubby room I would have brought this up earlier on Thursday to the hotel but my son and I headed out as soon as we had dropped off our bags & spent most of the evening out and about. So had not had time to spot the problems with the room till we came to settle in properly by that time there was no one in the front desk .**

It is pretty shocking that hotels can get away with charging premium prices for such poor facilities , I would not stay here again.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good evening meal and breakfast, good wi fi, comfy bed, good shower

Cons:

A fan would be nice for hot weather, and staff in the reception area could be a little more friendly. Bathroom was very small

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Rubén • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location and excellent food.
Pros:

Excellent location, staff were very friendly and food in the restaurant was excellent. Room was comfortable and clean.

Cons:

It’s a bit tired in places and the walls a bit thin when you have less than considerate neighbours.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • gb
8
Happy with stay just needs a little TLC still happy to stay again
Pros:

Overall a good hotel with good facilities bar restaurants wi fi staff can’t do enough for you

Cons:

Needs a bit of a paint stain on carpet toilet seat broken shower not very powerful

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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SHARREN • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great place to stop over!
Pros:

We were greeted by a lovely friend staff and was allowed to check in a little earlier as we arrived Cricceith earlier. The rooms was fitted and equiped with all that need and was clean. The deco maybe a little dated for some taste however it was well equip and charming and appropriate for the age of the building. The 2 rooms we had was clean and modernised and comfortable .
We stop for dessert and was served by a lovely staff and the dessert was great value and tasty. The good English breakfast and freshly cookedmwas served. We highly recommend.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
6
Lovely central location with good views and great breakfast
Pros:

Good location and view of the castle from our room

Cons:

The bathroom basin was blocked and the shower was feeble

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • ie
3
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Williams • extended_group • gb
9
A wonderful Welsh welcome
Pros:

The location was perfect for exploring the area with lovely restaurants, beaches and shops in walking distance! The staff were so accommodating and worked hard to make our stay comfortable.

Cons:

A few bits of the hotel are a little tired- slightly older fixtures etc, but it was clean, comfortable and we had no complaints!

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The hotel was clean & in a good location.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Pablo • couple • es
8
Buena opción en Criccieth
Pros:

Buen desayuno y bastante buena la comida en el restaurante con una carta amplia de comida india.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee