Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Hotels
8.2 (4703 reviews)
Llanberis , Llanberis , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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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:
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 4703 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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David couple gb
9
We had a very nice stay and would book again
Pros:

Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. The room was very nice and comfortable. The location was excellent, about 100yards from the Snowdon mountain railway.

Cons:

We have no complaints we had a

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Fazaan solo_traveller gb
3
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Francesco solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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sandrasambo7 extended_group fr
7
Vieil établissement
Pros:

chambre au sol pas droit , vieux canapé pas tres propre dans la chambre. lit pas tres confortables beaucoup trop moux.
diner au bar tres tres bruyant mais la nourriture est bonne.
petit déjeuné correct .

Cons:

wifi quasi inexistant tellement il est peu puissant et instable.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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john family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Location and general ambiance.

Cons:

Your records will show that I rang the night porter in the small hours and complained about the loud sound of running water from faulty plumbing was not allowing me to sleep and said that I wished to change rooms. He left a note for reception staff. I recorded the sound and played this to the reception staff in the morning and asked '"could you sleep through that?''.
They were very apologetic and agreed that this was completely unacceptable and arranged for me to change rooms and , I believe, made the room unavailable.
I then had the inconvenience of carrying my luggage etc to my new room on another floor.
Although I received an apology from the reception desk I would have expected that hotel management would have been informed and would have recognised that it was appropriate in this circumstance to waive the charge for that night. A simple 'sorry' is not in my view good enough for a hotel of your standing.
It will be interesting to see whether I receive a response to this feedback.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Martin Shelbourne extended_group gb
8
A nice place to stay and explore Snowdonia.
Pros:

Breakfast was superb and just the tonic for a hike up Yr Wyddfa.

Cons:

My bed mattress was a bit too hard.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Katie family_with_children gb
4
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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NITIN couple gb
9
Having stayed here a few times, we were happy as always.
Pros:

Location, clean and comfortable

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Mohammad Gouse solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Lotte extended_group gb
9
Good little pricing in the bar and restaurant
Pros:

Great location clean rooms relatively modern

Cons:

Expensive food I thought. Great choice but on the pricy side for what you got. We also were in the coach house and the other room in the same booking was in the main hotel. Would have been nice to be closer

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
8
Very satisfactory.
Pros:

We ate in the bar on the evening of the Sunday. Food was typical bar food. Chloe who was on duty in the bar was charming and very helpful. The selection for breakfast was great, although a little cold.

Cons:

Stayed there previously so knew what to expect.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Antony couple gb
8
Helpful reception staff, clean and tidy room
Pros:

Perfect location for walks on Snowdon

Cons:

Perfect location, the Llanberis path up to Snowdon ends right oppose the hotel

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Gary family_with_children gb
9
The best hotel in Llanberis if you want to do the mountain!
Pros:

Rooms are clean & comfortable.
Bar is really nice with good food.
Breakfast is fabulous, just what you need to set you up for a day on the moutain!

Cons:

Nothing, its great

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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CALLUM couple gb
10
Lovely one night break in order to conquer Snowdon.
Pros:

Lovely old traditional Welsh hotel - modernised and well kept. Rooms spacious and bathroom well appointed. Good breakfast !

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Frances solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Comfy bed , friendly staff , budget friendly , excellent location and gardens

Cons:

Shower cubicle very very small getting waterboarded !

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller au
5
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Pros:

The staff were all really lovely, breakfast was fab and the location was great. The garden was also really nice especially given the sunny weather!

Cons:

The room was very old, the door wouldn't open fully because it was small so would hit the bed. The radiator also came on in the night and it was absolutely roasting. No air con or fan in the room so was very uncomfortably hot. I turned it off but it didn't seem to do anything. The walls were also very thin so woke early by other guests and woke late in the night too when guests were moving around the building/talking etc

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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lauren couple gb
7
Fantastic location for Yr Wyddfa, helpful staff and great food. Bedrooms could do with a little tic
Pros:

Loved the location, staff helpful and the restaurant food was really good. We would stay again.

Cons:

Felt it was over priced the rooms are fine but not great. But do approaching for the location. For the price we paid would expect better toiletries, a proper coffee machine in room, nicer toiletries etc. also the room was comfortably hot.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Perfect!
Pros:

Good old fashioned. Great staff throughout the stay. During the very windy and wet conditions we played dominoes with a pint or two!

2026-04-26 via Nuitee