The Royal Oak Hotel, Welshpool - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.6 (2325 reviews)
The Cross , Welshpool , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great food and beverage options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues with bedding
Room sizes and décor could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Rooms were clean but had complaints about bedding freshness.
Service
9.15
Staff were noted as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
8.95
Centrally located for exploring, with good accessibility.
Room Quality
7.65
Some rooms were described as tiny and dated; however, some were comfortable.
Amenities
8.35
Good amenities, but issues with bedding and Wi-Fi noted.
Value for Money
8.75
Value for money was praised, especially with service quality.
Food and Beverage
9.15
Breakfast and food quality received high praise.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall positive with some minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:21

Property Description

Historic Charm and Modern Comforts
Experience the perfect blend of history and modern amenities at The Royal Oak Hotel. Nestled in Welshpool, our hotel boasts en suite rooms with period features and free Wi-Fi.

Locally Sourced Cuisine
Indulge in traditional Welsh cuisine at our on-site restaurant, where we proudly serve dishes made from locally sourced produce. Don't miss the chance for a private dining experience in The Green Room.

Explore the Surroundings
Conveniently located near Offa’s Dyke and Powis Castle, our hotel is the ideal base for exploring the rich history of Mid Wales. Plus, with Snowdonia National Park just a short drive away, outdoor enthusiasts will be in paradise.

Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the charm of Welshpool at The Royal Oak Hotel.

Important information:

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact property for full terms and conditions after booking.

Children are allowed on request. Please contact the property if traveling with a child. Additional fees apply.

Pets are allowed in the classic rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Adults stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2325 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.15
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 9.15
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Carol couple gb
8
Great stay and I would definitely recommend this hotel
Pros:

Good location, good room with ironing facilities, hairdryer, bath with shower over. Very nice bar area. Very good food and great service.

Cons:

It was too hot in the room as there was no air conditioning but a small fan was provided. The car park was initially difficult to find without asking for directions.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
JAMES couple gb
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
J
Joanne couple gb
9
Great hotel, so clean and friendly. Would recommend and we will be back
Pros:

Lively friendly staff, great place. Nice and clean. Lovely food!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
8
Nice stay
Pros:

We liked its location & facilities

Cons:

Despite the hotel not being fully booked by far, our room was on the second floor far away from the stairs creating a struggle with luggage etc. I believe this was because we booked via Booking.com as a neighbouring room also booked via Booking.com.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
D
DAVID solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Food was good and good prices.

Cons:

Perhaps the velux windows upstairs should be opened, it was very hot on the landings and warm in room.
Traffic noise due to temp lights at front of hotel, a room towards the rear would be preferable another time.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple gb
10
Fantastic stay.
Pros:

Exceptional service

Cons:

Everything was great.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
D
David Neil couple gb
6
A nice hotel that lacks detailed attention to its overall running
Pros:

Friendly staff
Tasty food

Cons:

Had to wait an hour for our main course when we didn’t order a starter It would appear that there are some staff difficulties
During the early hours there was a fracas outside our room that I had to address
Breakfast not freshly cooked

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller gb
8
Good town centre hotel
Pros:

Great town centre location. Good secure parking for motorcycle.

Cons:

Saturday night - so a little noisy outside until the early hours (had to have window open as weather was hot)

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Michael extended_group ca
7
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
H
Hughes couple gb
8
Thoroughly enjoyable dispite the 30 degree heatwave!
Pros:

Perfect location for our visit to Powis Castle

Cons:

Due to the heatwave our second floor room was very hot and an uncomfortable sleep with little ventilation and no air conditioning. The hotel provided a fan and did their best in difficult circumstances that were out of their control….. but this wouldn’t stop us booking again next year!!!!!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
K
Katarzyna couple pl
8
convenient stop
Pros:

hotel in the town center, nice bar

Cons:

the room was quite small

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
S
Susan extended_group gb
8
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
7
Good traditional inn right in the middle of Welshpool
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
C
Claudio couple cz
9
Recommend
Pros:

Everything was good, Good Eggs Benedict. Nice and cozy. Safe parking

Cons:

Only there could be more bread on the buffet for breakfast.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
E
elaine solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Fans in the room, room very roomy, staff pleasant, good location

Cons:

Could do with a small fridge in the room, bar prices expensive, not much atmosphere in the dining area, quite posh

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Painter solo_traveller gb
5
Don't think I stay at Royal oak again
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely, especially eggs Benedict and eggs Royal

Cons:

No lift, I was struggling going up and down
I could not open window wide, very hot in the room

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
4
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
H
Hartman extended_group us
10
Amazing!
Pros:

I loved the history of the place. The bar, coffeeshop, restaurant were amazing!

Cons:

The wifi was glitchy

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Impressive hotel especially given it's size and old age. Room was large, clean and had everything expected. Staff very welcoming. Food was very good. Communal areas all very good.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee