The Dragon Hotel and Restaurant

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (61 reviews)
Holyhead Road, Betws-Y-Coed, Wales, LL24 0BN , Betws-Y-Coed , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Free English breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Super friendly manager
Clean rooms
Good quality breakfast
Cons:
No evening food
Cramped rooms
Poor food quality
Infrequent housekeeping

Categories

Cleanliness
5.98
Several negative comments regarding room conditions and poor housekeeping.
Service
9.45
Super friendly manager and adequate service for short stays.
Location
9.49
Great location with many amenities nearby.
Room Quality
5.94
Rooms described as cramped and in need of upgrades.
Amenities
8.47
Some amenities available, but limited dining options.
Value for Money
7.93
Overall experience not matching expectations given the price.
Food and Beverage
4.98
Disappointing food quality and lack of dining options.
Overall Experience
8.55
Mixed feelings due to condition and service but positive aspects mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:42

Property Description

Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in a satisfying meal at the restaurant and cap off your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in one of our 11 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with toiletries.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions like Lledr Valley and Eryri National Park Visitor Centre just minutes away.

Book a stay at The Dragon Hotel and Restaurant for a delightful getaway in Betws-Y-Coed, ideal for exploring the beauty of Eryri National Park.

Important information:

  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 61 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 5.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 4.98
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Mrs P
2
No evening food
Pros:

No restaurant, cramped room /bed seemed damp

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
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Sunita
8
Great location
Pros:

Great location. Parking. Good quality breakfast. Lots to do nearby.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Very deceptive advertising not what it says in ad.
Pros:

What a disappointment it was. No restaurant no bar very tired and in desperate need of an upgrade. Cooked breakfast was soaking in old oil.Supply of bread ran out so they rushed to shop for more. Bedroom was very low standard and housekeeping was done once during our 4 night stay. I had booked to stay in a hotel not a Chinese restaurant the whole place smelt of Chinese cooking!!! The decor was very substandard and in desperate need of decorating.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Rex partner
10
Pros:

Super friendly manager and perfect for a short stay in Betws y Coed.
Rooms were clean and there were several amenities that i was hoping for.
Tremendous hiking trail right behind the hotel.
I highly recommend The Dragon.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Nicholas friends
6
Pros:

Perfect location, the hotel is ok

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
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Sarah family
10
Pros:

Wonderful convenient place to stay in Betws! Wonderful breakfast and spacious rooms.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee
R
R
4
Pros:

Shower controls broken knob was not attached anymore to shower so difficult to control or turn off.
Radiator was also the same was set on full blast and unable to turn off. Left a night early, was told she would get someone in to fix but no offer off a partial refund the night we left early. It was like a sauna in the room

2025-06-19 via Nuitee
S
Stephen partner
8
Pros:

Room was basic but clean, good breakfast.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
M
Mark partner
8
Pros:

No-frills accommodation with a friendly host.

2025-06-06 via Nuitee
H
Hung Chun partner
8
Pros:

Very nice B&B for a short trip.

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
6
Pros:

Lee the owner was very friendly and tries hard. Chinese Restaurant and Bar have not been available since 2020. Why is Expedia still advertising it being open? indeed the Dragon website says (temporarily unavailable) unfortunately i booked with Expedia. Room 14 is fine

2025-05-16 via Nuitee
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William
8
Pros:

Comfortable bed nice breakfast room clean very friendly enjoyed my stay

2025-03-21 via Nuitee
W
William
8
Pros:

I stayed at The Dragon for 5 nights in October 2024 and was fully satisfied with the accommodations. The room was much better than expected, fairly large, very clean and comfy. The curtains could be a little thicker as I like a very dark room but it wasn't an issue given the time of year. The bathroom had good water pressure and plentiful hot water. The Wi-Fi was great and was nice to have a decent TV, too. The bed was a real gem - I had stayed in a dozen or so dif places in this extended vacation before getting to Betws-Y-Coed and this bed was for sure the best or second best I had slept in. I would stay here again if back in the area.

2024-10-14 via Nuitee
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David
2
Weekend with friends shame about the hotel
Pros:

Worn out dirty and damp certainly not worth £90 per night not even £20
We booked 3 rooms one was so bad my friend moved to another hotel, requested a refund but told in no uncertain words NO

2024-10-08 via Nuitee
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Anthony
4
Disappointing hotel
Pros:

Very tired and dated hotel. The bed was comfortable. The room was clean but needed updating. This hotel is clearly in decline though the staff member was helpful and polite. Food was okay too, we only had breakfast as the restaurant side was closed down. Our room overlooked the main road into the river opposite so wasn't a mountain view as first stated. Wouldn't stay again unless it was updated.

2024-08-06 via Nuitee
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Wendy
6
B&B not an hotel with a restaurant or bar.
Pros:

Advertised as having a restaurant and lounge bar. Both are now closed, so it's really just a B&B. I wouldn't have booked here if I had been aware of this as this meant we had to find somewhere else to eat and get a drink, which I hate having to do. I had to phone twice to get access to check in as place was locked. Seems to be run by one lady on her own. Hotel very dated and tired. We had to clean the shower head as it was covered in mould before we could use it. Cobwebs above bed and side wall lights heavy with dust. Breakfast was very good though. Really needs advertised description updated urgently.

2024-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sylvia family
8
Pros:

The ladies were lovely the food was nice and the room was clean but other areas were not to clean needs a bit of tlc

2024-07-10 via Nuitee
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Margaret family
8
Pros:

We only saw the owner at breakfast. The restaurant was closed.

2024-06-18 via Nuitee
J
jamie
2
Pros:

Terrible experience. Unable check In due to the place not being open. Very poor condition. Not one to recommend

2024-06-16 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
8
Pros:

A lovely stopping off point

2024-05-17 via Nuitee