Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel

Hotels
9 (466 reviews)
Betws-y-Coed , Betws-y-coed , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
See all facilities

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 466 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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Karina couple ar
10
Excelente
Pros:

Nos hospedamos en las cabañas. Nos encantó! La cabaña es nueva, cómoda, muy bien equipada y sobretodo la ubicación junto al río, entre árboles y plantas. El personal del hotel fue muy amable y nos ayudaron con información de la zona. El hotel también ofrece desayuno y comidas (nosotros desayunamos y fue muy bueno).
Se puede ir caminando en 15 minutos al pueblo.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Subrahmanya Sarma couple gb
10
Pros:

Must visit in Wales. Very serene and calm location. Amazing staff. Will come back

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
10
Great place, great staff, 100% recommend!
Pros:

The views from the lodge were brilliant. Close to everything. Lovely staff and would love to go back there again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Nicholas solo_traveller gb
7
Quite an expensive stay, wouldn’t stay again as it didn’t quite meet our expectations. However the location is stunning
Pros:

The location is beautiful. Staff are wonderful. Claris our waitress was so kind.
Lovely outside bar overlooking the water.

Cons:

Lighting in our room, no lamps apart from stark reading lamp.
Food on Sunday night was very average and we were rushed through 3 courses in an hour. The restaurant was empty by 8.15.
Furniture in bar very old fashioned.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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hasa couple gb
10
Definitely be back soon
Pros:

Spectacular views, very peaceful. Lovely staff. Beautiful lodge

Cons:

The shower could have used more water pressure

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
10
Excellent short, but relaxing stay. Will be returning
Pros:

Location and staff are excellent

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Tobias couple au
3
Never gain.
Pros:

It was clean

Cons:

Layout of the rooms was poor, meaning very limited space. On arrival we were informed it was not possible to eat in house as they can only accommodate 20 meals per evening and it was booked out. No alternative in-house dining was suggested. The staff suggested we go to some other venues in town but it took three attempts to fund one that serves food on a Tuesday. The double bed was tiny, and poor quality mattress on a box base. Every movement by one person was felt by another. For the price we paid, all other hotels in nearby towns were much better.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Sharen couple gb
9
Pros:

Everything was very good

Cons:

The shower tap needed repair and the bed was a bit too firm for my liking. The bedding was a bit heavy kept waking up as was too hot

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Nassim couple gb
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Anna couple ie
10
Excellent place to stay in North Wales by the river
Pros:

We were renting lodge with riverside view and terrace, and this place was one of the best hotels we've been so far in the UK. It was very quite, personnel was amazing and responsive, food was on another level. We didn't find better place for breakfast or dinner rather than this place. I especially liked how close this place is to nature - it's located just on the shore of the river, so we could seat on the terrace and watch birds. They also have a lovely garden, sheeps, so we literally got a good rest just being there surrounded by nature. Our lodge looked like recently renovated, everything was clean and spot on.
I hope to stay at this place again in the feature.

Cons:

Food prices are comparable with London, e.g. 2 dinner course per person was £55, 3 course £65. The portions are decent though, the food was great, can't really complain.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Robinson couple gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was lovely, staff were excellent, location is stunning.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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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