Royal Sportsman Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (740 reviews)
131 High Street , Porthmadog , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Need for room updates
Some noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Specific sentiment not mentioned, considered standard for this hotel tier.
Service
8.73
Staff were attentive and friendly as per multiple reviews.
Location
8.47
Convenient for activities and parking as mentioned in reviews.
Room Quality
8.12
Room comfort was appreciated, but some updates are needed.
Amenities
8.25
Amenities received praise, though specifics were limited.
Value for Money
8.21
Regular mentions of good value, although some found dining prices high.
Food and Beverage
8.66
Food was consistently regarded as delicious across reviews.
Overall Experience
8.33
General approval of the hotel, aligning with positive sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:22

Property Description

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in modern cuisine and locally brewed cask ales at the 2 AA Rosette restaurant and gastro-bar.

Convenient Location
Located at the quieter end of Porthmadog High Street, explore the area easily by foot with key attractions nearby.

Heritage and Charm
Immerse yourself in the historic surroundings, with easy access to the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway terminal.

Experience the charm and convenience of The Royal Sportsman Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay.

Important information:

Dogs are allowed in designated courtyard rooms, when available. Extra charge are applicable. Please contact the property prior to arrival to confirm availability.

The property does not accept American Express cards.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: 10:30 AM
Airport code: CEG

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 740 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.47
Room Quality: 8.12
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.66
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Ashley solo_traveller gb
10
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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paula couple gb
8
Very nice experience, would come again
Pros:

Food was excellent, staff including cleaning staff were amazing, we had a room change which was much better for our needs, very accommodating staff.

Cons:

The first room wasn’t very big or as clean as we would have liked,

2026-09-04 via Nuitee
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Emily family_with_children gb
10
Excellent all round
Pros:

Every single member of staff was welcoming and lovely
The evening meal and breakfast were both excellent
If we come back to the area, we will choose here to stay again

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Round solo_traveller gb
9
Overall a positive stay!
Pros:

Everything was clean, bathroom, bed sheets, towels etc

Cons:

There's not much you can do about the size of the bed, but we are used to a larger bed. I dont think you can fit a larger bed in the room we had.

The only other thing that I didn't like was when I made a cup of tea in the morning, the milk had gone off.

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller gb
8
Limited parking but overall nice place
Pros:

Good location, large room with a large well made bed. Friendly reception ladies.

Cons:

Only 12 car parking spaces and time limited parking outside. 2 spots for EV only. Car parks about also time limited to 3 hours. May have been some spots down the side road but it was packed. Keys were a bit noisy at night everyone jingling them against the metal key fob.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
8
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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JACKI solo_traveller gb
5
Could have been better
Pros:

Very friendly staff

Cons:

Room didn't look like the photos. More like student accommodation. Uncomfortable bed. Very small dated room. Very dated hotel

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Amaan couple gb
7
2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Williamson solo_traveller gb
5
Good location
Pros:

The breakfast was really good
And the location was great

Cons:

The bed was small, not a double, but more like a three-quarter. The mattress was shocking, lumpy, and sloping down one side
The shower was only a handheld shower, not very good, and the shower door when opened just about fit through it, and the door was broken.
It was expensive th drink in the hotel and some entertainment would have been nice in there it was very quiet in the hotel for a bank holiday weekend.

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Turner solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
7
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
8
Well recommended.
Pros:

The Food, Breakfast & Dinner was excellent.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

breakfast, location, staff

Cons:

we were in the "family room" that was outside the hotel (the accessible room). Upon opening the door to the room, we got an overwhelming woft of damp smell. The first night I kept waking up with this smell in my mouth, it was disgusting. I later realised it was the smell of wet dog on the curtains which was touching the floor. I popped to the local shop to buy an airfreshner spray and our second night was much better.

they have a carpark, which was fine, but small. if we came back late, there was no spaces left. it would be nice if the staff offered up alternative parking options should this occur. turns out you can park on the street overnight, as the "1-hour stay, no returns" restrictions kick in at 8am, so we just moved the car at 08:30 and had no problem.

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple gb
5
Pros:

Dinner was absolutely amazing wooooow and bar service was top notch

Cons:

Bathroom needs more ventilation

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
6
We had a lovely time in Porthmadog. The hotel stay helped to make our stay a very nice one.
Pros:

The food was very good. The staff were excellent.

Cons:

The room was too small.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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stevencX2410EM Couples Cardigan, Pembrokeshire, Wales
10
Great hotel.
Pros:

Great bedroom-bed very comfortable. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. food was excellent. Would definitely stay there again.

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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rebecca family_with_children gb
7
Great for steam train access, port & shops/eateries.
Pros:

Handy location, but noisy.

Cons:

Had to have the windows open so was very noisy. Could have done with a fan, but not a huge issue as I knew it was on the road, just didn’t know it was such a busy road. Food was tasty but they had to comp one meal as meat quality wasn’t great, but they were very nice about it. Staff were lovely.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Oli solo_traveller gb
8
Clean, comfortable, convenient and friendly.
Pros:

The location was ideal, rhe staff were friendly and helpful, the eoom was clean and comfortable and thats all I can really ask for!

Cons:

No complaints.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Mallaburn couple gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Aaron solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee