Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Hotels
8.2 (4843 reviews)
Llanberis , Llanberis , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Tired bathroom
Worn mattress
Noise from alarms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Room was clean, but some guests mentioned tiredness of amenities.
Service
9.38
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.92
The location was praised for its convenience and scenic surroundings.
Room Quality
7.37
Rooms were described as spacious but with some tired furnishings.
Amenities
7.9
Good basic amenities, though lacking a pool and spa.
Value for Money
8.36
Guests felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast and bar snacks received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
7.88
Generally positive experiences, with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:39

Property Description

Mountain Views and Lakeside Location
Nestled at the base of Mount Snowdon, the Royal Victoria Hotel offers stunning views and a serene lakeside setting between Lakes Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peries.

Adventure and Relaxation
With the Snowdon Mountain Railway nearby for mountain exploration and activities like rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing at your doorstep, adventure awaits. After a day of exploration, retreat to comfortable rooms with modern amenities.

Dining and Leisure
Indulge in traditional cuisine at the Padarn and Victoria restaurants, and unwind at the Snowdon and Victoria Bars. Explore the 30-acre grounds with the historic Dolbadarn Castle, providing a perfect blend of leisure and history.

Ready to experience the beauty and adventure of Snowdonia? Book your stay at the Royal Victoria Hotel now.

Important information:

The hotel is a popular wedding and event venue, particularly at weekends, and due to the nature of these events hotel guests may experience some additional noise.

For group bookings of 5 or more rooms the following policies apply:

The guest will be charged a 20% nonrefundable deposit and full payment will be required 7 days prior to the arrival. The guest will receive an 80% refund if they cancel by 14:00 the day before their arrival.

Please note that meals on the 31 st of December will only be available in the Main Bar until 17:45. The Hotel Restaurant will be closed for a Gala Dinner on this date.

Please note that the bar and restaurant will close at 23:00 until further notice.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4843 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 7.88
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keith • couple • gb
10
Great hotel much more than 3star. Great restaurant
Pros:

Very high class

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Pratik Sunil • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Clean, tidy and spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Very tasty vegetarian options in breakfast. The location is very close to Snowdon mountain train station.

Cons:

Twin bed joined to make a big bed.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • gb
10
We had a marvellous stay and would highly recommend this hotel
Pros:

Excellent location and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • family_with_children • gb
8
Great location, comfortable accommodation.
Pros:

A pleasant hotel in a brilliant location, very comfortable room and good breakfast options. Staff were mostly very friendly and helpful, parking was no problem and we enjoyed an evening meal in the bar on one occasion. The hotel is well situated for Snowdon, there are a number of lovely walks straight out of the hotel, lake Padarn is worth heading to, although just at the moment, there is only a small section of the rail tour open, but there are extensive walking options around the lake for a pleasant amble. The Sherpa bus service is an excellent way to get around, relaxing and saves the hassle of trying to find somewhere to park in the more popular areas.

Cons:

Wasn’t too keen on the rather large cobweb in the bathroom, or being charged over £20 for 2 gin & tonics, especially when the gin in question retails at £18 a bottle 😳!

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Comfortable stay with excellent locstion
Pros:

Room and bed comfortable
Breakfast good some decent choices

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Irene • solo_traveller • au
10
Great lication, spacious and comfortable
Pros:

Great location, near Mt Snowdon train , and the bus Interchange. The room was spacious and comfortable with a lovely outlook. The staff were friendly and the meals , delicious.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Tomos • couple • gb
8
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
5
Not value for money
Pros:

Beautiful Hotel in a great location, with nice gardens looking out toward the lake. Directly across from Railway, and main hiking path up to Snowdon summit.

Cons:

It was not worth the money. For £180.00 per night, you should at least get a free bottle of water in the room. Getting to third floor rooms is like navigating a maze, and requires two separate lifts.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
10
We spent a comfortable and pleasant stay.
Pros:

The stay.
The food.
The staff

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Carter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Perfect for what i needed
Pros:

Location amazing, breakfast N/A

Cons:

Shower door didn't shut flush

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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j • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Setting really good
Convenient for mountain
Great food

Cons:

Ceiling light not working

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • au
7
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful. Bar and restaurant food was reasonable. Bed was comfy

Cons:

Room size was small. Bathroom was small and tired as well. The fact that we booked over six months in advance and we ended up with a room at the top back end of the hotel.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
10
Lovely, historic and scenic perfect for wallkers , food excellent 👌😊
Pros:

Lovely historic hotel.
Stayed many times in the last thirty years and never been disappointed.👌😊

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
6
Poor effort, nice hotel let down by the cost and and a grubby bath room.
Pros:

The location was great, food was ok.

Cons:

The room kettle did not work and was reported to reception but nothing was done. pretty poor to be honest.
The room was poor value and expensive for what was a very basic room, mould on the bath and shower.
not a nice hotel at all, they could do much better. We would not stay again.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location, so close to the Llanberis train station and the slate quarry as well as the venue for the Slateman Triathlon. The restaurant also is excellent

Cons:

Interiors slightly old, and due to high season we paid quite a high price. But for the location it was worth it I suppose

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee