Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments

Hotels
8.1 (1710 reviews)
Y Maes, Criccieth , Criccieth , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Great food
Clean rooms
Value for money
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Limited parking
Some rooms dated
Heating problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.35
Mixed sentiments; some complaints about the cleanliness in the initial room but general positive sentiment afterwards.
Service
8.85
Consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.65
Highly praised for its excellent location and brilliant views.
Room Quality
7.35
Some rooms were dated and one guest experienced discomfort; however, others found them warm and spacious.
Amenities
7.85
Amenities were generally appreciated, though some limitations were noted.
Value for Money
8.15
Good value perceived, especially given the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Food received positive feedback, especially breakfast and evening meals.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall positive experience described, with a few minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:13

Property Description

Prime Location for Exploration
Located in the heart of Criccieth, Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments serve as the perfect base for discovering the beauty of the Llyn Peninsula and Snowdonia National Park.

Comfortable Accommodation with Scenic Views
With 33 en suite rooms providing all the necessary comforts, guests can unwind while enjoying picturesque views of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia right from their windows.

Charming Amenities and Services
Indulge in a Full Welsh Breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients, relax in the stylish bar, savor delicious meals at the restaurant, and stroll through the garden. Additionally, benefit from free Wi-Fi, parking, and charging facilities for electric vehicles.

Book your stay at Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments now for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1710 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.35
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Rosalind extended_group gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Staff very friendly and efficient. Well stocked bar. Large very tasty breakfast.

Cons:

Hotel was pretty full, so no parking on site despite the car park being quite large.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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zeeshan family_with_children gb
7
Great location, friendly staff, not great value for money, panel of shower broken.
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, breakfast was included which was good.

Cons:

Bit expensive, lock of bathroom was not working, panel of shower was broken, not great value for money.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo_traveller gb
9
Enjoyable stay
Pros:

Great Town location. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Young staff need more training. Older staff lovely

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
M
Marcello solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Location

Alex was very nice.

Cons:

Priority is their bar customers. They take up all the parking.

Never any parking for guest staying at hotel.
Good breakfast, but need variety from day to day.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Tamara couple gb
7
Nice but needs some TLC
Pros:

Very nice staff at check-in and at breakfast, and wonderfully tasty food at breakfast.

Cons:

The shower was shocking. Mould all over the shower and the drain was clogged, dirty water settled around my ankles inside the shower. I didn't ask to be moved as was only there for one night,

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Pamela couple gb
9
A really enjoyable stay which would have been great apart from the TV not working.
Pros:

Staff were friendly and obliging.

Cons:

The TV didn’t work in the room. Although it was reported it couldn’t be rectified.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
9
Really lovely staff, fab views from the room and good breakfast
Pros:

Well equipped and central location

Cons:

Emergency lights came on in the middle of the night for no reason waking us up

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family_with_children gb
8
Functional, clean hotel with mainly buffet breakfast. Unusual decor that looked dated.
Pros:

Quiet, clean, functional, near beech/train/bus.

Cons:

Service at breakfast was not good when we were in a hurry. We had to order toast 3 times before it came. We were in a hurry so this mattered to us.
Cheap beds but they were acceptable.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Jan couple ca
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
M
Matthew solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
9
Perfect for Portmierion!
Pros:

Very convenient for Portmierion and very reasonably priced. Very good breakfast and restaurant with both western and Indian menus. We tried both, excellent! Also and very important is the car park which is free. Shops are nearby and so is the castle and beach (a stony beach) All in all good value for money in a good location with very nice staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Ron couple nl
7
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Dean solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely accommodation, lovely setting and lovely staff.
Pros:

Good location, clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing about the property itself, however some of the guests ( a group of older gentleman who just wanted to get to their golf course) were rude at breakfast time, letting themselves into the dinning area in front of us before staff were ready.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Debra solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Fantastic location.
Great amenities.
Excellent customer service.
Spotless.
This is my 2nd stay.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Suhail solo_traveller ae
10
Pros:

Great venue to explore North Wales. Comfy rooms and a great curryhouse to boot! Great choices for breakfast too.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
D
Dylan family_with_children gb
9
Ideal location. Great service
Pros:

Ideal location . Great staff

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Dylan family_with_children gb
9
Pleasant stay in a great location
Pros:

Ideal location for our trip. Welcoming staff. Nice clean rooms

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Mills couple gb
8
Lovely couple of days
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dinner menu was a bit short in main course dishes.
Indian dishes were tasty

2026-08-22 via Nuitee