Gwesty Seren Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (377 reviews)
Gwesty Seren, Bryn Llywelyn, Llan Ffestiniog, Gwynedd , Blaenau-Ffestiniog , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
Table tennis
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Thin walls
Limited dinner options
Lack of certain hotel amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Generally clean but some issues were noted in reviews.
Service
8.45
Staff described as friendly and helpful throughout various reviews.
Location
8.49
Convenient location for exploring Wales and beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were cozy and comfortable, but soundproofing could be improved.
Amenities
7.97
Good facilities but missing some standard amenities like a bar.
Value for Money
8.13
Good value considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast highly praised, but limited dinner options.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall stay was enjoyable with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 11:47

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Gwesty Seren Hotel, located in Blaenau-Ffestiniog, offers a luxurious stay with comfortable rooms featuring flat-screen TVs and modern amenities. The private bathrooms are stocked with complimentary toiletries for a relaxing experience.

Entertainment Options
Guests can enjoy a variety of entertainment options at the hotel, including billiards, table tennis, and darts. For those who prefer a more laid-back evening, there is karaoke available as well.

Scenic Surroundings
Situated near popular attractions like Portmeirion and Snowdon, Gwesty Seren Hotel is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Guests can unwind in the garden or explore the nearby Bodnant Garden for a tranquil retreat.

Experience luxury and entertainment at Gwesty Seren Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Our accessible hotel provides disabled people and carers with respite breaks. Gwesty Seren Hotel is fully equipped for a wide range of disabilities.

Please note that the lift can only be used to reach the 1st floor.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £15 per person per night 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

8.2
Based on 377 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.49
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 8.13
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Denis solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Alex couple gb
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Kirsten solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
7
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Andyb couple gb
4
Beautiful Surroundings, But Overpriced & Substandard
Pros:

This hotel is in a very scenic part of Wales. We had no trouble parking our car.

Cons:

We were given a top floor room, which required steep stairs to be negotiated. There was no offer to help with luggage. The room was very cold upon entry, although there were heaters in a cupboard, which did enough to warm the room up.

Several items of furniture were in the room, but there was a distinct lack of places to put things - there was no set place to put make-up on, there was no shelf in the bathroom to put toiletries on, there was nowhere to put toiletries in the shower and the mirror over the sink in the shower room was not at a suitable height for a 1.88m male (it was far too low). There was only hand wash gel in the bathroom, there was no shampoo. Sockets were not at a premium either.

We chose to have breakfast at the hotel as it wasn't included in the £105/night charge. This cost £10.99 per breakfast, for which we received a cooked breakfast of mediocre size, (which was just hot enough to eat), apple juice, tea and instant coffee. There were no other items offered for the price paid.

In summary, we paid close to £127 for one night's stay and breakfast at this hotel, which was well over what it should have been for the quality of the room/facilities/breakfast we received, in comparison to other hotels used on this trip of ours.

Unfortunately, our experience at this hotel was not good; as such, we will never return to it again.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Really enjoyed our stay, even the breakfast was very good.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
It was a pleasant stay, just a shame there was no food apart from breakfast.
Pros:

I was a nice hotel and the staff were very friendly and the breakfast was excellent value for money.

Cons:

Unfortunately it is in an isolated area and did not have a restaurant on site. Which meant travelling to one of the nearby pubs that served food (none of which were in walking distance) for lunch and evening meals.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Short and sweet
Pros:

Great views

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Ken solo_traveller gb
8
A nice clean hotel refurbished to a high standard.
Pros:

The property has been refurbished to a high standard, the room was great and a comfortable bed. Staff were pleasant and friendly.. Breakfast was good..The bike store was great for me. The only let down there was no bar meal available which I thought would have been standard for this type of hotel

Cons:

No Bar meal or restaurant available on my stay..

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Micheal solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Terry and Sandy solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Lovely room with comfy bed

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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kathryn couple us
10
Good Stay
Pros:

Central location , great Staff , clean large rooms, breakfast plentiful

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller ie
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
10
Convenient location with a stunning view.
Pros:

A real find that we have used before and will use again.

Cons:

Everything was fine. Diolch yn fawr unwaith eto.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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kulwinder solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Everything is good

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
7
Staff were friendly just a shame the hotel did not serve food at the hotel, the room was clean and comfortable
Pros:

Great setting

Cons:

Can I suggest that the hotel uses what3words for directions as the post code covers a small area and not the hotel location

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Mikayla couple gb
7
good stay, good location
Pros:

good location, the size of the room & bathroom were good and very clean. nice outdoor area to sit outside.

Cons:

the bar had quite a few out of date drinks which was a shame and they didnt do any food (except breakfast).

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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else solo_traveller be
8
Pros:

Mooi uitzicht en vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Staat van het terras.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Baldev couple gb
9
Good clean facility with friendly staff. A great base to explore the area.
Pros:

Friendly staff; very good facilities; excellent breakfast made to order;

Cons:

Lack of enough desk space; lack of power sockets;

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Shoukat solo_traveller pk
8
2026-05-23 via Nuitee