White Lion Royal Hotel

Hotels
8 (2009 reviews)
High Street , Bala , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
Accessible parking
Cashless payment available

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Good food
Cons:
Poor cleanliness in some areas
Small rooms
Breakfast not included

Categories

Cleanliness
6.96
Some reviews mention that the bathroom wasn't clean and there was dust.
Service
8.93
Numerous reviews highlight friendly and attentive staff.
Location
8.97
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews, close to local amenities.
Room Quality
7.92
Rooms are mostly positive, though some mentioned size and issues.
Amenities
7.45
Amenities were generally good, but some reviews noted limitations like cleaning.
Value for Money
7.91
Value is perceived as good, although some mentioned issues.
Food and Beverage
7.96
The food received good mentions, but there were concerns about breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall satisfaction is high despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 03:24

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts

Traditional Design and Modern Amenities
Experience a blend of traditional design and modern amenities in our rooms, featuring a writing desk, TV, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms even offer luxurious four-poster beds for a touch of elegance.

Delicious Dining and Relaxing Bar
Indulge in regional cuisine at our on-site restaurant, complemented by a fine selection of wines, ales, and spirits at the bar. Start your day with a hearty breakfast served in the common area or in the comfort of your room.

Outdoor Adventures and Scenic Surroundings
Explore a variety of outdoor activities like fishing, golfing, hiking, and horse riding amidst the lush greenery. Located just a drive away from Snowdonia National Park, our hotel offers the perfect base for nature enthusiasts.

Book your stay at White Lion Royal Hotel for a memorable blend of history, comfort, and natural beauty.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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

8
Based on 2009 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 7.93
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Jerry • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Sahilpreet • couple • gb
9
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Doddi • extended_group • gb
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • couple • gb
10
Friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

The team at the hotel are fantastic, recalled my visit from a month previous and asked how things were going with my house move.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Hefin • extended_group • gb
6
Suitable for our needs
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

No evening meal available

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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claire • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great hotel with lots of character
Pros:

Great hotel, great location! Arrived earlier than check in and was able to use the carpark

Cons:

Drinks were £2.45 more expensive than the same drinks from tye pub over the road

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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ChelseaMick59 • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great room
Pros:

Room was great with comfy bed and good shower nice and clean to
I went out to eatch football.else where at night and left hefore brrakfast.
However all staff I had contact with wete friendly and helpful.
Would stay again

Cons:

Not showing football as website shows- Eqstenders was on TV in a pub!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
5
A great location, friendly staff, tainted unfortunately by poor quality beds.
Pros:

Location was very good and staff very helpful.

Cons:

Twin bed were too narrow and very uncomfortable and worn out.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • couple • gb
8
Comfortable stay in Bala, at affordable prices. Great Location. Good Food available.
Pros:

Hotel has it's own restaurant, a lot of choices on the menu. Did not have the breakfast so I cannot comment on this. Room 108- quite spacious,bath and shower, double bed. Hotel Bar pretty busy, I stayed a Sat-Mon. It was right in Bala, easy access to use Lake Bala for water activities, so no real complaints.

Cons:

Room 108, slightly tired. Curtain rail needs fixing, ceiling shows signs of damp or previous damp problems. I would stay here again. This is a pub with rooms above.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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stevenson • couple • gb
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen Lillywhite • solo_traveller • gb
8
Overnight stay in Bala.
Pros:

Nice sized shower in bathroom.

Cons:

Parking was very restricted in the area. We were lucky to get the last space.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
5
disappointing
Pros:

Location is great - very limited choice in area

Cons:

busy Saturday night and they stopped taking food orders despite fact we were resident and had cycled 83 miles in the rian to get there - not good enough

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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gilbert • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
7
rooms was very comfortable
Pros:

good breakfast

Cons:

the place is a bit tired , windows don't work properly, extractor fan in bathroom not very good.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice stay
Pros:

Central location, quiet, comfy bed

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Mia • couple • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Debz • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Luke • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee