Premier Inn Porthmadog

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Premier Inn
8 (61 reviews)
Britannia Terrace,Porthmadog,Caernarfonshire , Porthmadog , GB
0300 373 0054
porthmadog.pi@whitbread.com

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Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near train station / city centre
Friendly and helpful staff (including honest night shift)
Breakfast available with good coffee
Good price-performance for many guests
Cons:
No working air conditioning in many rooms (no fan either)
Rooms very hot/uncomfortable during heatwave
Noise from busy street and nearby trains
Irregular housekeeping / towels not changed
Stains on carpet / cleanliness concerns
Occasional maintenance issues (e.g., broken shower head)
Some rooms small; mattress comfort issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reports: some guests found rooms acceptable, but several mentioned stains on the carpet, towels not changed during multi-night stays and missed mid-stay housekeeping.
Service
9.5
Generally praised: multiple guests commented on friendly and helpful staff (including an honest night shift). Some front desk staff did not proactively handle the AC issue, but overall service was viewed positively.
Location
9
Very convenient location near the train station and city centre praised by many; drawback is rooms facing a busy street and nearby rail causing noise.
Room Quality
6.5
Several negative points: lack of working air conditioning, very hot during heatwave, small rooms for two, and at least one report of an overly soft/uncomfortable mattress.
Amenities
6
Key amenity issue: many rooms lacked functioning air conditioning and some lacked fans; limited in-room amenities reported (no effective cooling during high temperatures).
Value for Money
8.5
Mixed but leaning positive: several guests noted a good price-to-performance ratio, though others felt value was reduced by heat, cleanliness or maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast described as basic but acceptable, with consistently good coffee — adequate for a short stay.
Overall Experience
9
Overall generally positive due to location, friendly staff and acceptable breakfast; however, the lack of cooling in hot weather and some housekeeping/cleanliness issues reduced comfort for several guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-30 05:46

Property Description

Discover the ultimate escape at our Premier Inn Porthmadog hotel, perfectly set in the heart of Gwynedd, North Wales.

Breathtaking Location
Nestled between the majestic Snowdonia National Park and stunning coastline, enjoy easy access to Mount Snowdon's peak and the golden sands of Black Rock Beach, just minutes away.

Family-Friendly Attractions
With nearby highlights like the Maritime Museum, Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, and the historic Caernarfon Castle, your family will create lasting memories exploring the rich heritage of the area.

Comfortable Amenities
Unwind after a day of adventure in our on-site Thyme restaurant, indulging in delicious dishes, and rest easy on our plush Hypnos kingsize beds for a serene night's sleep.

Don’t miss out—book your stay at Premier Inn Porthmadog today for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

Very limited free on-site parking is avilable to guests. Alternatively there are two car parks located a short walking distance away from the hotel -

Cefn Stryd & Llyn Bach car park- 8 minute walk
From Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways, head north-west on Britannia Terrace/A497 towards Tan Y Graig. Destination will be on the left
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 61 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 9
A
A.M.Emery • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
L
Lisa • couple • de
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
G
galo fabricio • family_with_children • co
8
No
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

No funcionaba el aire acondicionado y hacía mucho calor

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
T
Thais • couple • es
9
Escapada de unos días
Pros:

La comodidad de las camas, el baño, el desayuno, la ubicación al lado de la estación central y a pocos minutos del centro.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
L
Lorenzo • family_with_children • it
10
Ottimo punto di riferimento per un bel soggiorno a Norimberga
Pros:

Struttura centrale.. a piedi si raggiunge il centro senza fatica
Letti comodi ma delle riserve se viaggiate con dei ragazzi perché gli eventuali letti aggiuntivi sono poltrone molto scomode
Colazione decisamente soddisfacente
Pulizia a buon livello

Cons:

Letti aggiuntivi decisamente non all’altezza

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
G
Gunnur • solo_traveller • dk
6
Central beliggenhed men roligt. Pengene værd.
Pros:

Der var stille og roligt på hotellet til trods for at det lå meget centralt i byen og personalet var venligt og hjælpsomt. Morgenmaden var god med godt udvalg til voksne og børn.

Cons:

Der var pletter på lagerne og væggen på vores værelse(r) var meget beskidt.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
S
Sian • family_with_children • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

The staff were amazing

Cons:

Everything was brilliant

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
C
Claudia • solo_traveller • at
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
R
Rugilė • couple • lt
7
Good with bad surprises
Pros:

The location and the room were both great.

Cons:

We booked the room with parking but were still charged 17€ per night for parking our car without informing us beforehand.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriella • solo_traveller • it
10
Ottimo posto
Pros:

Posizione strategica, praticamente vicino la strada degli artigiani, si poteva andare dappertutto in 20 minuti.
Personale cordiale, buona colazione

Cons:

Nulla

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
martin leonardo • solo_traveller • ar
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
H
Hajrije • family_with_children • be
9
Pros:

Het meisje aan de receptie was super vriendelijk

Cons:

Lag nog sok van andere mensen

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
W
Willi • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jannie • family_with_children • dk
9
Pros:

Beliggenhed og renlighed

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
V
Veronika • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt nahe zum Bahnhof. Das Personal ist sehr nett. Das Zimmer war groß genug und das Bad ebenfalls. Das Bett war sehr bequem.

Cons:

An der Klimaanlage muss dringend nachgebessert werden. Während meiner Aufenthalts war es sehr heiß, und die Klimaanlage funktionierte nicht oder nur sehr eingeschränkt. Es war so heiß in meinem Zimmer, dass ich kaum atmen konnte. Da es 35 Grad und mehr waren, braucht man kein Fenster zu öffnen.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
B
baranimoley • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
K
Kati • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Srbijanka • couple • at
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
S
Schwaab • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

La chambre

Cons:

La froideur de l accueil
Une vraie porte de prison
Pas de sourire juste on vous donne la clé et débrouille toi

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
K
Klaus • extended_group • de
10
Hotel in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Die Klimaanlage war während unseres Aufenthalts bei hohen Außtentemperaturen ausgefallen. Der Schaden konnte am Tag unserer Anreise durch die Techniker nicht behoben werden. Für diesen Mangel wurden wir durch das Hotel großzügig entschädigt.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee