Royal Lion Hotel

Hotels
7 (2234 reviews)
North Beach , Tenby , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent seafront location and views
Friendly, welcoming staff
Many reviewers praised the breakfast
Some rooms recently renovated and nicely decorated
Spacious rooms with outstanding views in several cases
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality; outdated bathrooms in many rooms
Maintenance and cleanliness issues (mould, cracked floors, broken fixtures, dirty windows)
Limited in-room amenities (no shower gel, no mini-fridge, little storage/hanging space)
Accessibility issues: many stairs and older building layout
Inconsistent breakfast/service in some instances

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed feedback: several rooms described as clean, but multiple reports of mould, cracked/broken surfaces, dried seagull droppings on windows and general wear suggest inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance.
Service
8.5
Consistently praised staff: reviewers repeatedly described staff as lovely, friendly and welcoming; service and helpfulness are strong points.
Location
9
Very strong: numerous mentions of a fantastic seafront location, outstanding views and 'top tier' positioning — location is a clear highlight.
Room Quality
5.5
Variable: some rooms recently renovated and nicely decorated, but many reports of outdated bathrooms, small or poorly maintained rooms, leaking showers, stained carpets and broken fixtures.
Amenities
6
Limited in places: some reviewers note lack of basic in-room amenities (no shower gel, no mini-fridge, limited hanging/storage space) and constrained storage; public amenities (bar/restaurant) are good but in-room amenities inconsistent.
Value for Money
6.5
Mixed perception: some guests felt they got what they paid for given location and staff, while others found rooms or breakfast quality did not match expectations, leading to modest value scores.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Generally strong: many reviews praise the breakfast as excellent or outstanding, with a few noting limited options or disappointing execution in isolated cases.
Overall Experience
6
Mixed overall: excellent location and friendly staff lift the experience for many, but inconsistent room quality, maintenance and some service lapses result in an overall mid-range impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 19:19

Property Description

Stunning Location
Located behind the Old Town Wall in Tenby, the Royal Lion Hotel offers breathtaking views of Tenby Harbour and Carmarthen Bay. Just a short 5-minute walk from Tenby Rail Station, convenience meets beauty at our doorstep.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the Royal Lion Hotel boasts a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Enjoy in-room entertainment with a TV, along with coffee and tea-making facilities. Most rooms provide picturesque sea views, adding a touch of serenity to your stay.

Relax and Indulge
Unwind with a refreshing drink at our cozy bar or kickstart your day with a delightful Continental breakfast served every morning. Let us pamper you with our warm hospitality and top-notch amenities.

Book your stay at the Royal Lion Hotel today and experience a perfect blend of comfort and luxury.

Important information:

Renovation work is scheduled from now until 30 April 2025, from 09:00 to 18:00.
Construction activities will take place only on weekdays, with no work on weekends.
Scaffolding will be installed outside the building during this period.
The bar will be closed every Monday until 31 March 2025.
Ironman Wales 21 September 2025. There will be some road closures.
Scaffolding has been removed from building.


Please note that the rooms are located on upper level floors with no elevator access.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 2234 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 6
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Robert • couple • gb
4
Won’t stay again even though we will go back to Tenby. Hugely overpriced.
Pros:

The view was fantastic. The room had been newly decorated. Good location.

Cons:

No shampoo or soap in shower. Bed was tiny. Attitude of management was sloppy. We saw a tiny cleaner left to bring down suitcases. The hotel looked old and tired even though it was being newly decorated. Lifts not working.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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sharon • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
Perfect for a couples get away
Pros:

Location was excellent, couldn’t get closer to the sea!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
1
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Fantastic location with friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Location and views were perfect and staff really helpful

Cons:

We had a lovely room with stunning view but with no lift the 52 steps were hard work

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location with a cracking buffet breakfast 👍
Very clean and the staff were great

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Clements • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great place, loved it 😁

Cons:

Na

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Garrett • solo_traveller • gb
8
Royal Lion Review
Pros:

We stayed for a week we had a fab room with a sea view,fantastic views we love Tenby weather was good for late September.Cooked breakfast every morning,we really enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

The only thing was we didn't have a wardrobe in our room and all our clothes had to go in the bedside draws 🙁

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
4
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
Great except for the cold shower , something that should be checked by cleaning staff before arrival.
Pros:

It’s been updated lovely, location is great and so is the breakfast.

Cons:

On our arrival our shower was broken and we had no hot water and had to have a cold shower which wasn’t great. We complained , but had no sorry , but it was repaired when we went out that evening.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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nicola • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
10
Location was excellent and breakfast was really good.
Pros:

Location and excellent value.

Cons:

No lift but the view from the room did compensate for this.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Imogen • family_with_children • gb
8
Great stay overall, perfect location for IM Wales - would recommend!
Pros:

Great food options.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • couple • gb
8
Beautiful rooms central location
Pros:

Refurbished rooms on the sea front are attractive, views are fabulous

Cons:

Shower took a long time to warm up

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Paul From Sheffield • solo_traveller • gb
9
2 nights in Tenby
Pros:

Location is perfect, staff really amazing.Room was fantastic. Great breakfast, really friendly chef and the bar attached was a nice bonus,would highly recommend

Cons:

Wifi not the best but not an issue

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Seaton view was exceptional!

Cons:

Having to wait until 9am for breakfast!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
9
Cons:

Prices inflated because of Ironman which was a shame

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Christie • couple • gb
7
Good but room was a bit rough around the edges
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Shower temperature wasn’t consistent, matters was hard (personal preference)

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee