Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Hotels
9 (437 reviews)
Betws-y-Coed , Betws-y-coed , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Excellent meals
Cons:
Accessibility issues
Mixed value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Rooms were spotless clean, though one review indicates issues with the room's condition.
Service
8.93
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful, but some complaints regarding responsiveness were mentioned.
Location
9.97
Location is praised as beautiful, perfectly positioned for access to village and scenic walking tracks.
Room Quality
8.42
Some rooms were noted as spacious and accommodating, but one review described significant accessibility issues.
Amenities
8.95
Standard amenities were mentioned, with some shortcomings regarding accessibility facilities.
Value for Money
8.41
Mixed feedback on value; one review criticized the hotel as not worth its rating.
Food and Beverage
9.46
Breakfast and meals were highlighted as excellent and accommodating.
Overall Experience
8.93
Reviewers had an overall positive experience, though one had significant issues leading to early departure.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-28 21:08

Property Description

Unique Location in a Victorian Country House

Nestled in 16 acres of tranquil woodland slopes along the River Conwy, Craig-y-Dderwen is a 4-star gold award-winning Victorian country house offering a peaceful retreat in Betws-y-Coed.

Scenic Views and Relaxing Atmosphere

Enjoy stunning vistas of the Conwy Valley or the river from most rooms. Unwind in the Riverside Restaurant with AA Rosette-quality cuisine while overlooking the river. Choose from various bars to relax by a cozy log fire or admire the expansive hotel grounds.

Convenient Amenities for a Relaxing Stay

Benefit from free parking and the hotel's secluded location, just a short walk from Betws-y-Coed village center. Plan your adventures in Snowdonia National Park while experiencing the tranquility and comfort of Craig-y-Dderwen.

Book your stay at Craig-y-Dderwen for a serene getaway amidst nature's beauty.

Important information:

A sofa bed is available upon request in the garden lodge.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.
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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £50 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

9
Based on 437 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 9.97
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.41
Food and Beverage: 9.46
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Celine • couple • gb
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Delyth • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Very friendly small family hotel
At the edge of Betws-y-Coed next to a river - lovely views

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Roving63747115832 • Couples
10
Hidden Gem
Pros:

Absolutely stunning hidden gem here. Planned an Afternoon Tea following a planned activity whilst in Wales for the day. The lady was absolutely lovely and very welcoming. We sat on the terrace to eat, then sat in the sun to enjoy the view with our drinks. Will definitely be returning to stay.

2026-04-07 • via Tripadvisor
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kapil • couple • gb
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Marc • couple • gb
10
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Julian • couple • gb
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Manikoth • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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RichardLouisPeters • couple • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Location was perfection

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Jean • couple • gb
9
Welcoming hotel in beautiful setting
Pros:

A lovely friendly welcoming hotel in a beautifully setting

Cons:

Bedroom was very hot

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Vishal • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
Perfect for a relaxing stay with your dog
Pros:

Loved the grounds and the location on the riverside - so beautiful and peaceful. Our lodge and hotel were both clean and had everything you need for your stay. The staff were friendly and welcoming to us and our dog.

Cons:

The only thing I would suggest is that the lodges have enclosed verandas (gate to enter) so that anyone staying with dogs can safely let the dog off the lead.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
Lovely staff and excellent location and views
Pros:

The welcome received from the staff at the hotel was first rate - very friendly and helpful! The meal we had in the evening was excellent quality and very tasty. Breakfast was standard.

Cons:

The bedroom we had was rather small - although we appreciate we booked last minute (on the day!) and did get a fair discount

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Sharlene • couple • gb
10
Lodge and hotel rolled into one - unbelievable review views
Pros:

The peacefulness of the lodge, the iconic river view, you couldn't get much closer.

The convenience of the hotel breakfast and the friendliness of the staff all helped to make it a wonderful stay.

Cons:

Nothing - loved it

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
8
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
3
Pros:

The location was lovely

Cons:

It just wasn't for us, room was very small, very hot and the smell wasn't great, I don't know if it was dog but I just couldn't stay. The whole area we walked through was very dated. We left, unfortunately we didn't feel comfortable there. I don't know how they have scored such high reviews, very confused. The people seemed very nice and friendly.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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kshitij vats • extended_group • gb
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Owen • couple • gb
9
Cons:

Wish I had a wee bit more time to checkout but no big deal whatsoever

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee