Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Hotels
8.2 (4486 reviews)
Llanberis , Llanberis , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

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 4486 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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Sean • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good for a 1 night stay for hiking snowdonia
Pros:

Plenty of options for breakfast from full breakfast to cereals. Clean and tidy room, friendly and polite staff.

Cons:

The double bed I slept in was just x2 single bed clipped together and not the most comfortable mattress.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Rafal • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast and restaurant food

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • extended_group • gb
9
Good would come back
Pros:

Location was great breakfast was good room was nice
Meal in the restaurant was very a little to expensive tho

Cons:

The main restaurant was very good but too expensive

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Lee • family_with_children • gb
4
Pros:

Like the whole place,cosy

Cons:

Toilet wouldn’t not flush, there was a knocking noise. Sounded like pipes all night kept us awake after a long walk up Snowdon

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
9
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Adam • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Staff were fantastic, and a great venue

Cons:

Loose plug sockets, could do with deep cleans

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
7
777_gatis_777 • solo_traveller • lv
5
Viesnīcas wi-fi bija katastrofa!
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • couple • gb
8
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • gb
9
Nice hotel, lovely breakfast, friendly staff
Pros:

Property was central, staff welcoming, room was clean, corner room bit dark, even with a large window.

Cons:

Room a bit dark

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Prithwish • couple • gb
10
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • gb
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Dan • solo_traveller • gb
9
3rd time of staying here, which tells you everything you need to know. Very good indeed!
Pros:

Staff all very helpful, room was perfect for my needs, breakfast great and set me up nicely for a day in the mountains!

Cons:

Nothing really!

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Joseph-Jack • extended_group • gb
7
Really good, had to pay 75£ to shower after checking out of our room, food was very overpriced.
Pros:

Views, location, good parking.

Cons:

Staff weren’t very friendly

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Wiktoria • couple • gb
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Dan • family_with_children • gb
9
good
Pros:

clean room, tasty breakfast, hot shower

Cons:

better sound insulation from adjoining room

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee