Plas Coch Hotel Ltd

Hotels
7.2 (394 reviews)
52 High Street , Bala , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Delicious food
Cons:
Need for cleanliness improvements
Rooms require updates
Parking issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.28
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues, including dirty carpets and a need for refurbishment.
Service
7.75
Positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff throughout multiple reviews.
Location
8.29
The location is frequently praised as fantastic and central, indicating a strong positive sentiment.
Room Quality
6.24
Multiple comments indicate rooms need upgrading and are not very comfortable.
Amenities
7.27
Amenities such as breakfast received praise, but issues with parking and outdated elements affect perceptions.
Value for Money
6.73
The hotel is seen as reasonably priced for what it offers, though premiums are mentioned for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Most guests enjoyed the food quality and breakfast offerings.
Overall Experience
7.25
Despite some criticisms, many reviews end on a positive note, indicating a generally good experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 11:07

Property Description

Historic Coaching Inn in Scenic Bala
Located on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, Plas Coch Hotel Ltd offers traditional Welsh cuisine, a cozy bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Charming Bedrooms with Modern Amenities
The bright and airy rooms feature private bathrooms, free toiletries, and a hairdryer. Each room is equipped with a TV, telephone, and tea/coffee facilities, with some retaining original characteristics.

Delightful Dining and Relaxation Options
Indulge in classic pub meals made from locally sourced ingredients at the spacious restaurant. The air-conditioned lounge bar serves light snacks, real ales, and European wines, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Experience the beauty of Bala Lake just a short stroll away, with activities like sailing and fishing. With free parking and proximity to stunning mountain ranges, Plas Coch Hotel promises a memorable stay.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 17 years old and over stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 394 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.28
Service: 7.75
Location: 8.29
Room Quality: 6.24
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 6.73
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Theresa • solo_traveller • gb
5
Cheap but not comfortable!
Pros:

Central location. Nice breakfast. Reasonable room rate.

Cons:

Thin horrible pillows. New mattress needed. Noisy until at least 1am.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Debby • solo_traveller • gb
10
comfy bed and fabulous breakfast
Pros:

Such a lovely stay, and the breakfast was amazing!! very welcoming and accommodating of my inexperience of staying away from home. Best Glamorgan sausages ever :)

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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haiselden • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

En suite facilities
Friendly staff

Cons:

Party noise, I never got to sleep until 3am

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
9
Bargain.
Pros:

Great place for a work stopover. Room was fine, breakfast good and the price amazing. Parked across the road no problem

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Jade • extended_group • gb
4
Faulty Towers.
Pros:

The food was lovely, although one of our party found a hair in their dinner. The staff were polite and accommodating also.

Cons:

The rooms are very outdated, the beds are beyond ridiculous, every single spring was thoroughly sticking out on all 4 of the beds in our room, with only 2 of them having mattress toppers on the take the strain of how bad the beds were. The floor boards in the room left us feeling like we were going to end up in the room below us due to the drop in the floor when stood on. The pillows were wafer thin, which is no good for someone that has a bad neck or back. The shower literally trickled out although hot, it was extremely poor.

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
3
Terrible experience, if I hadn't paid for the room (£77) I would have looked elsewhere immediately
Pros:

Location and the Staff was the hotels best and only asset!

Cons:

Room wasn't prepared when I got in, bed was a mess and not made up fresh as was the room generally.

2nd room was clean but lower than basic, mattress was old spring version that hit the bed base when you pushed it slept on it, feeling the springs also. The other mattress' in the room were identical in poor quality and comfort level.

There were no lights other than the main ceiling light which were cheap oil lamp style electric ones. One was missing it's glass shade. No option to have a light on bedside cabinet.

No USB points in the room at all and very limited 13a mains sockets!

The decoration throughout the hotel is tatty, chipped paintwork, loose handrail on the stairs very disappointing!

Reception through the hatch, was more like a cleaners store room, with ladders and general cleaning and paperwork clutter scattered all over the place. Unbelievable for a guests first point of contact with the hotel. Then everything went down hill from that point!

I had a terrible night's sleep because of mattress and then at about 730am the clattering of beer barrels being loaded and unloaded outside my window!

I could go on, but what is the point!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • gb
6
Good stay
Pros:

Staff are lovely esp the lad with strawberry blonde hsir and the chef, I prefer to stay here because of that than over the way even tho the rooms are more up to date over the road but you carnt beat nicer staff 🥰 oh and the breakfast here is much better

Cons:

Rooms are very dated, shower leaks on floor outside the shower, the wardrobe in room 5 is unstable and the tv is the size of a stamp,

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • gb
8
Great location, comfortable and good value for money.
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Location fantastic.

Cons:

Needs updating a little.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Arturas • extended_group • lt
7
Not bad...
Pros:

friendly staff and good location

Cons:

It was a bit lacking in cleanliness, the shower didn't work.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Champion2020 • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Staff went extramile for supporting and comforting us. Amazing stay.... Must recommend

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Zack • extended_group • gb
10
2025-11-27 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
8
lovely hotel in the heart of Bala ideal for short stay
Pros:

lovely hotel in the heart of Bala and very reasonably priced for what i needed

2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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IAN • couple • gb
8
2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Hefin • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Staff pleasant,good breakfast.

Cons:

Room in need of a good refurbishment,samall shower cubicle,not the most comfortable of beds(mattress way too thin)

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Tyrone • extended_group • gb
10
Great stay. Lovely spot.
Pros:

Staff great. Breakfast done at nice time for us. Beers decent price

Cons:

NA

2025-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
8
2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Hefin • extended_group • gb
6
Pros:

Pleasant staff.lovely breakfast

Cons:

room desperately needs some serious upgrading,not the most comfortable bed i've slept in(very thin mattress),

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee