Royal Victoria Hotel Snowdonia

Hotels
8.2 (4981 reviews)
Llanberis , Llanberis , gb

Free
Children 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 staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Tired bathroom
Worn mattress
Noise from alarms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Room was clean, but some guests mentioned tiredness of amenities.
Service
9.38
Staff were consistently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.92
The location was praised for its convenience and scenic surroundings.
Room Quality
7.37
Rooms were described as spacious but with some tired furnishings.
Amenities
7.9
Good basic amenities, though lacking a pool and spa.
Value for Money
8.36
Guests felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast and bar snacks received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
7.88
Generally positive experiences, with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 19:39

Property Description

Mountain Views and Lakeside Location
Nestled at the base of Mount Snowdon, the Royal Victoria Hotel offers stunning views and a serene lakeside setting between Lakes Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peries.

Adventure and Relaxation
With the Snowdon Mountain Railway nearby for mountain exploration and activities like rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing at your doorstep, adventure awaits. After a day of exploration, retreat to comfortable rooms with modern amenities.

Dining and Leisure
Indulge in traditional cuisine at the Padarn and Victoria restaurants, and unwind at the Snowdon and Victoria Bars. Explore the 30-acre grounds with the historic Dolbadarn Castle, providing a perfect blend of leisure and history.

Ready to experience the beauty and adventure of Snowdonia? Book your stay at the Royal Victoria Hotel now.

Important information:

The hotel is a popular wedding and event venue, particularly at weekends, and due to the nature of these events hotel guests may experience some additional noise.

For group bookings of 5 or more rooms the following policies apply:

The guest will be charged a 20% nonrefundable deposit and full payment will be required 7 days prior to the arrival. The guest will receive an 80% refund if they cancel by 14:00 the day before their arrival.

Please note that meals on the 31 st of December will only be available in the Main Bar until 17:45. The Hotel Restaurant will be closed for a Gala Dinner on this date.

Please note that the bar and restaurant will close at 23:00 until further notice.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4981 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 8.36
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 7.88
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Vicky solo_traveller gb
5
Customer service disappointing
Pros:

The location was excellent, bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

Overall, our stay was enjoyable, but unfortunately the customer service, particularly during dining, was disappointing and lacked attention to detail.

During dinner, we ordered a bottle of wine. The waitress placed the unopened bottle on our table and walked away. After waiting for a while, we had to call someone over to ask if it could be opened. The bottle had a cork, and instead of opening it at the table, it was taken away.

Meanwhile, our food arrived before the wine was returned. When the waitress eventually brought it back, she simply placed it on the table and said, "I didn't realise it had a cork in it, I thought it was a screw cap." I found this surprising, as I've never been expected to open or deal with my own bottle of wine in a restaurant.

It felt unprofessional and detracted from what should have been an enjoyable dining experience.

After dinner, we went to the bar and asked to see a cocktail menu, having seen one available in the restaurant. We were simply told, "We don't do cocktails in the bar," with no further explanation or attempt to offer an alternative.

These may seem like small issues individually, but together they reflected a lack of customer care and attention to detail. Better service would have made a significant difference to our overall experience.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Islwyn solo_traveller gb
5
Great location but room was poor
Pros:

Buffet breakfast and bar staff were excellent

Cons:

Room and en-suite were claustrophobic

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Lovely hotel helpful and friendly staff food was excellent

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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ruqaya solo_traveller gb
5
Okay
Pros:

Great location and outdoor seating area. Fan in the room which was needed during the heat

Cons:

Old and outdated facilities. Could be cleaner, carpets could do with a clean not just a hoover

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tim couple gb
9
Fantastic hotel, amazing food and such lovely staff
Pros:

Very friendly staff and perfect location if you’re thinking of walking up Snowdon!

Special mention for the food! Best Steak I’ve tasted in a long time!

Cons:

Very clean and well presented, we stayed in the Coach house and the views were spectacular!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Aina couple se
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Della couple gb
9
A good venue, for an overnight stop. Convenient for walkers and visiting snowdon.
Pros:

The location is ideal for visiting snowdonia. Good walks locally around hotel, we were also able to visit a very ancient castle within the grounds of hotel, most interesting. This needs better signage and pointing out to guests. The hotel has beautiful grounds and lovely accommodation. Our evening meal was delicious and waiting staff all so very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was self service, lots of choice, many times up to get another item! Food, all delicious. Thank you.

Cons:

The room we had up on the second floor, although comfortable was fairly dark, as walls painted in dark tan, a bright light colour would be so much nicer. It was also extremely hot, there was a fan provided, but for safety, we turned it off before settling down to sleep. A mini fridge is a very useful addition to rooms for guests to have cold milk for their refreshments provided. Also for guests to keep their water drinks, so they are cold when required. Thank you.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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GOPINATH solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Fine. I will stay there again.
Pros:

Breakfast nice and the scrambled egg was really good. The conservatory is very pleasant.

Cons:

The bar food is OK.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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KATHLEEN couple gb
10
Pros:

It was very clean ang fresh. We stayed there 3 years ago and found it was tired looking But it had been renovated 12 months ago end we could tell the difference both the
meals in
the bar and the restaurant were very good and reasonably priced

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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KF solo_traveller gb
8
Perfect location.
Pros:

Nice big room and bathroom. Good breakfast. Perfect location for Llanberis Path.

Cons:

The mattress was uncomfortable, no support at all, probably needs replacing.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mo couple gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
3
To expensive
Pros:

Staff were fab

Cons:

Over priced for what you get

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Fab location for Snowdon summit 👏 Free parking. Room as expected. Food great and staff super 👌

Cons:

No fridge.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Gill couple gb
8
Nice hotel, very close to the Snowdon railway
Pros:

Where it was situated so close to the Snowdon railway and the evening meals were really tasty. Best in the area.

Cons:

Breakfast could have had more variety. It was mainly hot breakfast. As it was one of the hottest time of the year, a cold continental buffet would have been nice. Also, if I went again, I will not pick the coach house too far from the main hotel.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
4
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Laniewska couple gb
10
I will get back with the pleasure 😉
Pros:

In the centre of Snowdonia with the quick Access to the trials

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Elaine extended_group gb
8
Good stay , enjoyed
Pros:

Clean , well located , friendly

Cons:

Bar meals in room when tv on

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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SHINGO solo_traveller jp
9
2026-07-21 via Nuitee