Royal Ship

Hotels
8.8 (995 reviews)
Queens Square , Dolgellau , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Internet access
Wine release events
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Restaurant timing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Room cleanliness was criticized in multiple reviews, with mentions of dust, mould, and overall lack of deep cleaning.
Service
9.21
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and helpful, despite some challenges during busy times.
Location
9.25
Location is praised for its convenience and accessibility to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are described as lovely and spacious, though some issues with cleanliness were noted.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities like the breakfast and the dog-friendly options received positive feedback, but some criticized missing items like a fridge.
Value for Money
8.39
Overall value appears fair based on feedback, though there were minor complaints about certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Food quality received commendations, especially breakfast, but some service issues were noted during peak times.
Overall Experience
9.01
Most guests had a positive experience overall, despite some negative aspects regarding cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:26

Property Description

Charming Accommodations in the Heart of Snowdonia

Convenient Amenities: The Royal Ship hotel offers comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities such as TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. Whether you prefer an en suite bathroom or a private allocated one, we cater to your needs.

Delicious Dining Options: Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast featuring both English and continental choices. Indulge in a variety of Welsh and British dishes at our restaurant, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients for a fresh and flavorful experience.

Adventure Awaits: Nestled in the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park, our hotel provides easy access to outdoor activities like fishing, canoeing, and climbing Cadair Idris. Explore the surrounding mountains, rivers, lakes, and beaches for a truly unforgettable stay.

Experience the beauty of Snowdonia at Royal Ship - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively there is plenty of parking available close by via pay and display.

Pets are permitted to the property, but please be aware that only a selected number of rooms can accommodate pets.

If guests are bringing their pet, please inform the property in advance to your arrival. Please note, this is subject to the availability of eligible rooms that can accommodate pets and must be agreed by the property beforehand.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 995 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Jon • solo_traveller • ca
9
Cons:

Room 307, TV reception awful. Still on antenna..

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Sean • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean and superb staff

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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henry • extended_group • gb
8
comfortable stay
Pros:

great breakfast and evening meal.

Cons:

I had received confirmation of changes to the reservation dates from Booking.com however on arrival to be advised that an email had been sent advising that there were only 2rooms available and that the hotel had emailed to advise this.Communications between Booking.com and the accommodation needs to be better coordinated to ensure accommodation required is provided.Fortunately the hotel had a room spare .

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • gb
7
Enjoyable…staff accommodating..we arrived early for a wedding and needed to get into the room earlier to change which th
Pros:

Convenient for local amenities

Cons:

Parking is limited

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic county hotel. Great service.
Pros:

Hotel is located in a picturesque town and a looks impressive on arrival.
Staff were very flexible and dealt with an amendment to our booking immediately and without issue.
Car parking within the courtyard was great for three bikes.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
9
Centrally located hotel with great accommadation and food.
Pros:

Great central location and lovely rooms. Food exellent.

Cons:

Limited parking.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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François • family_with_children • fr
9
Super séjour de deux jours dans cet hôtel cosy au bon rapport qualité prix.
Pros:

Hôtel très bien situé avec un personnel vraiment sympathique. L'ambiance et le décor correspondent vraiment à ce que l'on attend d'un établissement Gallois.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Pete • family_with_children • gb
8
Cons:

This isn't related to the hotel, but to Booking.com. When I booked I booked for two people - me and my 14 year old son. Booking.com stated I wanted a family room, but on arrival, the Royal Ship had confirmation from Booking.com that only one person was travelling!! Luckily, the hotel managed to changed some rooms around so that me and my 14 year old son weren't sharing a double bed!! For a company the size of Booking.com I find this to be shocking customer service! The hotel addressed the problem raised by Booking.com exceptionally and should be complimented on their customer service!!

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Chris • family_with_children • gb
6
Nicely located hotel with good breakfast.
Pros:

Location is excellent. Staff were friendly. Breakfast is pretty decent.

Cons:

Parking is limited, beds were mediocre, no air conditioning. We had 2 rooms, one of them on 1st floor was below par.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
10
Lovely and would stay again
Pros:

Very well decorated. Relaxed but attentive atmosphere. Plenty of tea coffee biscuits and water in the room which was lovely. Breakfast yummy !

Cons:

Shower was hot then cold both times we used it. Not enough parking for guests

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely staff great location will come back
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Easy to find, clean

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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carl • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel in the centre of the lovely town of Dolgellau
Pros:

Room was very clean and the bed was very comfortable.
The breakfast was exceptional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

Great decor, Lovely breakfast, very welcoming , pleasant staff

Cons:

Room was stuffy...opened window but there was a lot of noise outside all night

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • extended_group • sg
9
Pros:

Breakfast and general ambience was superb

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Sidney • couple • gb
8
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Grande chambre familiale, comfortable, bonne nourriture

Cons:

Pas clair que le lit pour enfant n'est pas fourni, on a finalement pu s'arranger avec le canapé

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Cheng • extended_group • sg
7
Overall the stay was comfortable n the breakfast was substantial
Pros:

The rooms were nocely decorated

Cons:

The only gripe was that the ceiling above the shower place was moldy

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee