Royal Sportsman Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (604 reviews)
131 High Street , Porthmadog , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Need for room updates
Some noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Specific sentiment not mentioned, considered standard for this hotel tier.
Service
8.73
Staff were attentive and friendly as per multiple reviews.
Location
8.47
Convenient for activities and parking as mentioned in reviews.
Room Quality
8.12
Room comfort was appreciated, but some updates are needed.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities received praise, though specifics were limited.
Value for Money
8.21
Regular mentions of good value, although some found dining prices high.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Food was consistently regarded as delicious across reviews.
Overall Experience
8.33
General approval of the hotel, aligning with positive sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:22

Property Description

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in modern cuisine and locally brewed cask ales at the 2 AA Rosette restaurant and gastro-bar.

Convenient Location
Located at the quieter end of Porthmadog High Street, explore the area easily by foot with key attractions nearby.

Heritage and Charm
Immerse yourself in the historic surroundings, with easy access to the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway terminal.

Experience the charm and convenience of The Royal Sportsman Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay.

Important information:

Dogs are allowed in designated courtyard rooms, when available. Extra charge are applicable. Please contact the property prior to arrival to confirm availability.

The property does not accept American Express cards.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: CEG

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all 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 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 16 years old and over stay for £45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 604 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Pleasant, comfortable but could do with some tlc.
Pros:

Pleasant staff, good food and reasonably comfortable.

Cons:

Rooms and corridors looked a bit dated and in need of tlc.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Stagless_Steve Friends getaway
10
Good place to stay near town centre and Snowdonia.
Pros:

My friends and I had a great weekend stay at the end of February. All staff were friendly and helpful. The evening meal we had in their restaurant was good and reasonably priced. The breakfasts were excellent with a good choice of breakfast dishes. Lilly and Inti were particularly charming, friendly and really looked after us. We have already booked for our next trip.

2026-03-20 via Tripadvisor
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jared couple gb
10
Great
Pros:

Breakfast was great also evening meal chefs homemade chicken pie

Cons:

The road closure but it's a ten minute detour

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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juliebG4881VR Couples Warrington, Cheshire, England
10
Highly recommended
Pros:

This is a lovely hotel in a great location. We stayed in room 1 in the courtyard. It’s a very spacious room with a bath and shower over. King size bed plus a single. There is a private seating area at the back. Some undercover seating area at the front. There is an undercover car park just a few steps away. Excellent breakfast . The staff are all very friendly and welcoming. Pleasant bar area. Will definitely return

2026-03-09 via Tripadvisor
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Sian couple gb
7
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast was good .

Cons:

The room and tv was very small and the bathroom !

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
9
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Davina couple gb
8
Pros:

The general look of the hotel

Cons:

We paid for bed and breakfast..when asked the chef for a plain omelette because i have chronic acid reflux..they couldn't do it as its not on the menu..so the content of my breakfast was toast and a banana that I bought..so for this reason would not go back

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Hotel very good and staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and hot and enjoyable
Thanks 😊

Cons:

Egg cook a little more.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Joanna extended_group us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
9
Apart from the bathroom issues, great stay.
Pros:

Very good choice , excellent service ,friendly staff. Great location.

Cons:

Bathroom wasn't clean , shower door came off , twice. Water took two long to drain, needs to be looked at, room 5.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller de
7
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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William family_with_children us
9
The staff of this hotel as they are outstanding
Pros:

The included breakfast was a delight as there was a cold buffet and then a large and tasty selection of hot items to order. These included both small and large Welsh breakfast, kippers, pancakes and eggs several different ways.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Pamela couple gb
9
Very nice stay, would definitely go again
Pros:

Dinner and breakfast very nice and plenty of choice, served with a friendly smile

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Escape277825 Friends getaway
10
Pre-Christmas Lunch
Pros:

A local group of us went to The Sportsman for a pre-Christmas lunch. We had a fantastic time, food was lovely and staff were very attentive and friendly. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Christmas. Will definitely return in the near future.

2025-12-29 via Tripadvisor
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Marina couple gb
8
Pros:

Food was delicious, both breakfast and dinner, very good location good for parking under shelter and secure

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
A one night stay, so difficult to give a true ‘experience’.
Pros:

Located near to where I was working and all the staff were attentive and polite. The meal and breakfast were quickly served and nice to eat, even though IMO expensive plus service charged added on.

Cons:

I was in room 25, there wasn’t many people staying, I think it was one of the furthest away rooms in the hotel.

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Y5791TTsandraf Couples
10
Great, pet friendly, weekend stay
Pros:

Comfortable, clean room and very friendly staff. Room was spacious and it was great to have access to an enclosed outside space.
Our dog was very happy with the room and outdoor space.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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michaelcN9592DD Couples
10
Very Nice Hotel
Pros:

My wife and I enjoyed our recent stay at The Royal Sportsman. We found the staff to very attentive and friendly. The food was very nice - breakfast and dinner. The hotel is a bit dated in parts (bathroom oil our room definitely needs to be refurbished) but it feels like they are refurbing the hotel in stages, I suppose when finances allow.

The Bar and Dining room areas have been refurbed and are nice and warm and cosy. If you are visiting the Portmadog/Portmeirion area, we would definitely recommend you stay in the Royal Sportsman, as its good value for money.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor