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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R AND J • couple • gb
8
very olde world interesting hotel pleasent.
Pros:

right in the centre of criccieth. good sized rooms good parking very pleasent breakfast/diningroom.take your coffee out in the garden after breakfast.beds comfy. will stay again.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
J
Jen • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

We stayed in one of the apartments. It was great to have a kitchen and sitting area. Everything had been thought of.
The Location is excellent. Very near to the main street. Lovely views of the Castle and the sea from our room

Cons:

The curtain hooks on both rails were broken and so didn't close properly.
The tiles in the shower were not cleaned properly

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
H
Hendrik Gelmer • couple • nl
1
Horrible staff, rude and cranky, uncomfortable bed.
Pros:

Nothing. My advice: find another place.

Cons:

Looks wonderful in the pictures, but actual place is way less. The appartments they use behond the hotel are nothing but delressing. The bed in the appartment has the cheapest matrass known to man, reception has been rude and cranky. If you are in the vicinity and need a place to stay, choose any other town but this one. Criccieth is like to hotel.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice staff,poor Room
Pros:

Fantastic breakfast,and staff were very welcoming

Cons:

The room we were in needed a good upgrade, paint flaking off the wall,we found a small beetle on the duvet and it was noisy above our room ,the lights in the room were not very good they kept flickering.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
L
Leslie • couple • gb
7
Good
Pros:

The room was comfortable The breakfast was good and the apartment was spacious

Cons:

Instructions about how to operate the television would have been helpful

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
G
Glynn • couple • gb
10
A must try
Pros:

Great location and spacious room

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
K
Kai Uwe • couple • de
9
Zu empfehlen
Pros:

Lage, Parkplätze am Hotel, Studio mit Aussicht

Cons:

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2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
L
LYNDA • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Bed was clean and comfortable. All food was excellent, Indian meal particularly good. Very convenient for local amenities. Would visit again.

Cons:

One bar man and one reception man quite serious but did their job. Thought floor in restaurant seemed sticky. If floor wipes are used, I think this can be the result.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
S
Sian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great staff, Brilliant location. Lovely food, the Whitebait and Steak Ciabatta was spot on! Delicious breakfast and wonderful strong coffee

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
E
Edwards • couple • gb
8
Good location, ground floor room, very quiet.
Pros:

Good location but didn't enjoy buffet breakfast.

Cons:

Buffet breakfast a bit busy and cooked food not that impressive.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
E
Edward • extended_group • gb
10
It was a perfect stay
Pros:

This question has been answered fully in the preceding questions

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Angela • extended_group • gb
4
Would not recommend
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

Very tired decor, no signs for the lift so we didn’t know where to get on/off.
Barman very unhelpful, no smile but didn’t even talk to us.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • couple • gb
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • extended_group • gb
6
Good location but the hotel needs updating.
Pros:

The location was good especially for our trip and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

The hotel needs some updating, the decor looks old and tired. Considering the price we paid we were expecting a lot more. The breakfast was OK but nothing special.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Rooms a little dated but good value

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
Melanie • solo_traveller • gb
5
Ok for a stop over
Cons:

My elderly parents got there, the bathroom bin was not emptied. God knows what was in there. Told reception but not emptied. We are there on the first night fish and chips were not great, there was hardly any fish in the batter. Was given a 10% voucher on first night. The discount was taken off but then service charge put on so only 50p discount. On our last day, our battery in car died, we were sitting in and around hotel but mainly in car waiting for RAC which the reception knew about as i used their phone to call but never once asked how we were getting on let alone asked if we needed anything or even offered a coffee. Sounds a bit whinging but true. (They are 77 and 75. A little bit of humanity, goes along way)

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • couple • gb
10
Value for money
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Stop serving food early

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
Spacious, clean room. Good breakfast.
Pros:

Clean, good breakfast.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
M
Madison • couple • au
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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A • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee