Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments

Hotels
8.1 (1582 reviews)
Y Maes, Criccieth , Criccieth , gb

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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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public 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.
    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

8.1
Based on 1582 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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Linfa • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location
Evening meal
Fan provided on request

Cons:

Not enough plug sockets
One lamp had to be provided as no working lights at bedside so what happened to room checks

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
1
Not worth it
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Very dated and lots of signs about what you can not do

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Raphael • solo_traveller • ch
7
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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roger • couple • gb
9
Lucky with the weather in this lovely hotel location
Pros:

View from the window
Cooked breakfast
Onsite parking Real ale
Lovely beer garden

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
5
Pros:

the location of the hotel is good. the breakfast served is good the staff sre pleasant

Cons:

service in restauranrt was really slow the room was tiny and noisy being above the kitchen .told that no other rooms were available

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location is great

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Millard • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Evening meal in restaurant was excellent. Breakfast good

Cons:

Room was a little small but OK for 1 night

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

How friendly the staff where

Cons:

Beds where either rock hard or could feel the springs, black mould in the shower. Room felt dark and depressing but the bedroom looked the best part.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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ARMAND • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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valerie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great views
Pros:

Lovely staff, we ate in the hotel each night and the food was very good, lovely views from our room, I asked for a room near the lift and that is what I got which is great

Cons:

Wasn't keen on the breakfast, everything you wanted was there and it was all buffet style, but a lot of it was very dried up, I tried the bacon one day but was very hard, so just stuck to toast, shame really, I think it was cooked too early and put out, its a bit old fashioned and could do with a bit of an upgrade, but on the whole I would go back

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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phillippa • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location,parking and was able to check in early

Cons:

Place needs up dating un clean.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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peter • couple • gb
9
Great view nice room nice breakfast great location for our stay
Pros:

Breakfast was pretty good..Staff were excellent

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like it was very good

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jean • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great hotel
Pros:

We liked the Hotel. Couldn't fault the food it was really good. . Staff were very friendly and helpful.
We enjoyed our stay in criccieth. Plenty to see and do plenty of places to go.

Cons:

The bed in our room was the only problem. It was an old bed with a spring mattress and not very comfortable. I did mention this on leaving and was thanked for letting them know and assured that it would be changed ASAP. Would stay there again as apart from this the hotel was great.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Vladimir • couple • de
8
it’s a decent place to make a break on your coastal walk/drive
Pros:

you are at foothills of Snowdonia and the beach is so close…

Cons:

obviously, this hotel did experience better times a while ago, don’t let it dilapidate further

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Diane • extended_group • gb
8
Very good stay and excellent location
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value
Pros:

Room was large and clean. Staff were friendly.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Huzefa • family_with_children • gb
8
Overall great stay in a great location
Pros:

The apartments were very spacious and comfortable. The hotel was in a good location. The breakfast was good enough. We ate in the restaurant for dinner and the food was very good.

Cons:

There could have been more variety in the breakfast e.g. waffles.
When we had dinner in the hotel restaurant, after we'd eaten the mains and gone to the till to pay and asked for the bill, we also asked for the desert menu. The lady responded by slamming the till and being very rude, saying she would need to check if the chef was still available. This was fine as we would have understood but it was the way she did it and her attitude.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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R AND J • couple • gb
9
Pros:

very good a little dated but a very pleasent stay. great dining room. good parking around hotel.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee