The Black Lion Royal Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (232 reviews)
High Street , Lampeter , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and tidy rooms
Great location
Cons:
Food quality concerns
Some dated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Rooms were reported as clean and tidy, contributing positively to the overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
9.3
Staff were frequently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, enhancing the service experience.
Location
9.1
Several reviews highlighted the great location, indicating convenience and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms were noted as spacious and comfortable; however, there were some mentions of dated decor and minor issues.
Amenities
8.7
Reviewers commented on good amenities, though there were some complaints about specific items that needed attention.
Value for Money
9
Guests felt they received good value for their stay, particularly regarding food and room quality.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Food received mixed reviews; while some meals were praised, others were marked down due to limited choices and quality.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall experiences were largely positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:31

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Lampeter

Convenient Location: Situated near Aberystwyth Golf Club and Clarach Bay, our hotel offers easy access to popular attractions.

Comfortable Rooms: Relax in rooms equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and complimentary toiletries.

Dining Options: Enjoy delicious meals at our on-site restaurant and unwind with a drink at the bar.

Experience a delightful stay at The Black Lion Royal Hotel. Book now for a memorable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 232 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Louise solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely room for 2 nights
Pros:

Room was lovely- although no hair dryer in room.
Very hot on first night.
Water & tea/coffee facility

Cons:

No gluten free bread for breakfast.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
Very comfortable
Pros:

Clean first class staff good food also plenty of parking

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
9
An enjoyable and relaxing stay, with friendly and welcoming staff.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent and plentiful. Really friendly and welcoming staff. Comfortable bed and powerful shower. Fan in room to contend with the heatwave. Central location. I slept well as the hotel was quiet (despite being full).

Cons:

The building is old so some parts of the hotel were looking a bit tired. However, the bed was comfortable, the shower good and breakfast excellent. My visit coincided with a heatwave and my room was incredibly hot on the first night (despite the fan). It was cooler on the second night as window left open all day.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Kathleen solo_traveller gb
1
The worst place I have ever stayed in.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The whole place looked down at heel, desperately in need of decorating and modernising. My room was shabby and deeply dirty. Very poor breakfast

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Great food, attentive staff team and in the middle of Lampeter
Pros:

Staff were fabulous

Cons:

Room was a single and a little small but had everything I needed

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
An enjoyable weekend stay
Pros:

Have known the place for 35 years, been in countless times, stayed a few times before, all was good and as expected this time. New managers have just started and were still finding their feet but they were very kind and helpful and helped a positive stay. Food good, parking just behind the building. Overall, recommended.

Cons:

A few areas are showing wear and tear now but wouldn't take much to tickle things up a bit. Didn't expect bar to be closing at 10:00pm at the weekend, never used to be like that!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller es
3
See above.
Cons:

I had a two night stay at the hotel which I have visited a number of times over the years. On this last occaion I stayed 2 nights. On arrival in the early evvening I was told that there was no dinner available, despite it being advertised that it wouls be available, because there was 'a problem with the chef'. On the following evening that position had not changed.
I returned to my room at about 9.00 pm to find that my bed was unmade, the room had not been cleaned and the waste bin in the bathroom had not been emptied. I feel all that was totally unacceptable.
I await a response from the hotel or Booking.com

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
S
Simon couple gb
9
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Nichol solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely clean room
Pros:

Lovely welcome from staff when we arrived
Our room was lovely beautiful bathroom very comfortable beds
Breakfast stunning not a single cheap bit of meat all butchers
Carpark had plenty of parking

Cons:

The only thing (but wasn't a big deal) would be staying in room 101 was that its by the exit for people whom wanted to come in and out after 10pm had doors opening and closing. But wouldn't go as far as saying I didn't like it, it is what it is

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Avril solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely, old, traditional hotel with friendly staff.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable stay with very helpful staff and good food.
Pros:

Convenient and well located for my visit.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
V
van solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and the breakfast was freshly made and delicious

Cons:

Shower pressure slightly weak but still ok

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
J
Joanne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff, Sarah was a gem and an absolute credit to the hotel. Honestly the kindest team who went out of their way to make our stay work for us

Cons:

That the double bed was against a wall so you could not get off one side . For us, that felt claustrophobic but may not bother someone else

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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yasmim couple pt
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
H
Hill solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Paula extended_group gb
10
Great and will stay again
Pros:

Nice big family room, big bed, clean, good location for Llanwwen where our family live, nice breakfast

Cons:

Tv didn’t come on but we weren’t bothered about that

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Ulrich couple ch
6
Nicht zu empfehlen!
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Frühstück ungenügend

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Design Solutions solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location was key

2026-07-09 via Nuitee