Cross Hands Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (102 reviews)
Cross Hands Hotel , Llanybydder , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Home cooked food
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Hard to find
Noise from other guests
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
The property was very clean, but there were issues with noise from other guests.
Service
9.3
Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.3
Great location for visiting friends and the drive through the countryside was appreciated.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were clean but some guests found them small with issues such as a noisy bed and uncomfortable mattress.
Amenities
8.3
Basic amenities were available, but some aspects like space could be improved.
Value for Money
8.8
Overall good value considering the food quality and friendly service.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Food was home-cooked and received high praise from guests.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall a lovely stay with minimal complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 08:09

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and convenience in our well-equipped rooms with stunning city views.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a variety of breakfast choices, including buffet, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian options.

Great Location
Conveniently located near popular attractions such as Aberystwyth Golf Club and Dinefwr Castle.

Book your stay at Cross Hands Hotel for a memorable experience!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 102 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Marc • solo_traveller • be
7
Pros:

Parking achteraan het complex pluspunt voor mensen met de motor

Cons:

Ik had een vermoeden dat het beddengoet niet vers was er lagen vreemde haren in

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • extended_group • gb
10
Nice clean hotel in good location for our needs. Staff very friendly and happy to help with anything
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good value and friendly atmosphere.
Pros:

Breakfast had ample choice and cooked breakfast was tasty. Room was clean and comfortable with tea and coffee making facilities. Lots of parking available at the hotel.

Cons:

Real coffee would be nice.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
Nice comfortable hotel ruined by the deep fried food from the 70s
Pros:

Nice comfortable bed

Cons:

All the food seemed to be deep fried!! 70s basket meals!!!!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Murray • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
9
Our hosts were lovely, they were attentive, helpful and food was amazing
Pros:

Room and bathroom excellent
Bar area very relaxing

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • family_with_children • gb
10
So welcoming. Breakfast was fantastic and the carvery was out of this world.
Pros:

We travelled as a family of 6. We were made to feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. Absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for making us all feel so welcome 🥰

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
8
Lovely traditional Welsh stay
Pros:

Traditional quaint Welsh dwellings 😊👍

Lovely owners Nadine and Nicole who couldn’t help enough.

Our room was a high standard, comfortable, no noise, good breakfast - overall really happy with our stay.

Also very dog friendly which is a bonus. Our dog loved it.

We would definitely go back

Thank you for such a warm welcome ladies x

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • couple • gb
9
Very friendly stay
Pros:

The two owners were so friendly and went out of their way to help us . They were understanding of our situation and remained flexible through out our stay . We had a lovely evening meal on our first night and tasty breakfast both mornings

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Curtis • solo_traveller • gb
1
WORST HOTEL IN WALES
Pros:

Nothing!
The hotel was dingy and tired

Cons:

Everything!
The staff were aggressive, rude and unprofessional and one of them told myself and my wife to "Fuck off" I almost rang the Police!!!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Pleasant, comfortable stay would not hesitate to book here again
Pros:

Listed building with character.
Friendly helpful staff.
Nice freshly cooked breakfast.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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trevor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Elliston • couple • gb
9
Relaxed stay, warm welcome
Pros:

Great choice at breakfast. Lovely room with good facilities. Staff very happy to help with anything they can

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • couple • gb
8
Just what we needed for our trip and well looked after.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good and you can have exactly what you want. Food is available in the evenings on some days and they do a Sunday dinner. There is a bar, which is open depending on business.

The entrance from the carpark to the rooms is quite level, only 1 step. There is a staircase to the lower floor, for dining room and bar, with various steps after but you can walk around if you wish. I walk with a stick and managed well.

The accommodation is close to Lampeter, where you have restaurants, takeaway, cafe's, pubs, Sainsbury's and a Premier shop. There is also a Nisa and a Pizza and Kebab place over the road from the Hotel and a pub in easy walking distance.

Cons:

I found the bed low but this perhaps has to do with a bad back. The matress could use a topper.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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clive • couple • gb
10
Staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Would thouroughly recomend this place, food is excellent, cosy b
Pros:

Very comfy homely feel about the whole place

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • gb
4
Nice owner, terrible bed. Food was out of date. Don't stay if you need sleep!
Pros:

The woman who checked us in and who served us breakfast was very friendly. It was also thoughtful of her to bring our dog a sausage for breakfast! The building itself was beautiful too.

Cons:

Several things really let it down though; firstly, the bed was seriously the most uncomfortable bed we've ever slept on! Not only did it squeak horrendously with every single movement, but the bed was really low, and the mattress seriously needs replacing - we are two short women and it squished so much that you could literally feel every one of the slats underneath. It also badly dipped in the middle. I managed all of 2 hours sleep, and since our stay have had horrendous knee pain and my wife has had hip pain. Neither of us has experienced this before.

The duvet was also not wide enough, so when the heating went off in the night we were freezing...mind you we kept rolling into each other in the middle of the bed due to the awful mattress! The pillows badly need replacing too as they were just a soft, lumpy mess.

Breakfast was cooked perfectly, though you could tell that the ingredients were sadly really cheap, low quality. Also, all the condiments such as jars of brown sauce and ketchup sachets were very out of date! There's no excuse for that and kind of put us off eating. The breakfast room was also freezing cold and draughty, even though we were sat next to the radiator and my wife experiences menopause hot flushes!!

We also booked it assuming we'd be able to eat at dinner as they serve food, but in the morning we had a text telling us that the kitchen would be closed due to a "private party". Not great seeing as it was Easter weekend and it should have been made clear upon booking.

We were only staying 1 night as there was a storm forecast meaning that we couldn't stay in our caravan that night....I wish we had have done as I'd probably have got more sleep! As someone with epilepsy I need sleep, but didn't get any here.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
8
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee