Gales Of Llangollen

Hotels
8.2 (1064 reviews)
18 Bridge Street , Llangollen , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room temperature and storage problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.09
Several mentions of cleanliness issues, both in room and bathroom.
Service
9.06
Frequent praise for friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.1
Highly rated for its excellent and central location.
Room Quality
7.55
Some comfort complaints and lack of storage mentioned.
Amenities
7.58
Mixed feedback, with some amenities working but overall could be better.
Value for Money
8.04
Expected level of quality for the price, but some guests felt it fell short.
Food and Beverage
9.09
Commended for excellent food quality and breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.06
Generally positive experiences with some noted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:25

Property Description

Unique Location in Historic Street

Sympathetically Restored En Suite Bedrooms
Experience the charm of the past in our individually restored en suite bedrooms, blending historic character with modern comfort. Choose between rooms in a Georgian townhouse or an older, timber-framed building, each offering a unique stay.

Wine Bar with Fresh Cuisine and Extensive Wine Selection
Indulge in delicious, home-cooked meals and explore our extensive wine list at the on-site wine bar. Enjoy the cozy ambiance and savor a culinary experience that complements your stay perfectly.

Ready to immerse yourself in history and luxury at Gales? Book now to secure your unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note the wine bar is closed on Sundays.

Please note parking is limited to 6 spaces only and subject to availability.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all 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.
    Children from 3 years old to 10 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 11 years old to 17 years old stay for £10 per person per night 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.
    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 1064 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.09
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 7.58
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 9.09
Overall Experience: 8.06
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Jeanette couple gb
7
It was fine
Pros:

Great location, nice enough though a bit tired looking

Cons:

Tv in the room didn’t work, switched on but no channels worked. Bit expensive for what it was, at a cheaper price I’d give it more points but it needs a bit of tlc for that price

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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jemma solo_traveller gb
10
Great little find
Pros:

Great location.
Good food and variety of drinks
Lovely comfy bed
Lovely enclosed beer garden at the back with DJ.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Justine solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay at Gales
Pros:

Easy check in .First floor double room. Lovely and clean.they put fans in as hot weather.comfy bes and pillows .overall great room.the staff in the bar were excellent especially Bronwen the Bar manager she is a star and was very kind to Mt husband and I.

Cons:

They don't serve breakfast but there is a pop up called the little pickle which serves coffee and a few breakfast items.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Toni couple gb
4
Needs a good deep clean and new carpet
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

Absolutely filthy carpets and skirting boards, walls, shelves etc

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
4
No staff
Pros:

Very good location

Cons:

The hotel is no longer painted white, and does not have a name sign. We went past it twice as it’s called Gales wine bar, not Gales of Llangollen. The car park was not signposted at all, the sign actually daud it was the Pickle cafe. Once we eventually parked the car we could not find any staff, not a soul. We wandered around for about 10 minutes. The young lady from the Pickle cafe really helped us. Eventually we found two young ladies, who told us our room wasn’t ready but if we came back at 2pm our bags would be put in our room. We agreed and left our luggage, however on our return it was still in the corridor where we put it! We didn’t see anybody at all, our room door was just left unlocked. We didn’t check out as again nobody was there. Rooms were clean but very shabby, the lights didn’t work and one was hanging off the wall. The bathroom door didn’t even shut properly.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Gordon couple gb
5
Not a comfortable stay, with not much sleep, and cleanliness wasn’t great
Pros:

It was close to all facilities

Cons:

It wasn’t very clean, no shower gel, the bed was creaky as soon as you sat on it, very warm at night, so didn’t get much sleep with the heat and mattress not being great

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Ann Marie couple gb
10
Wonderful staff in both the Gales & The Pickle, great atmosphere and they all went the extra mile!
Pros:

Fabulous location right in easy reach if allbtge amenities. Bronwyn ( the Manager) was so helpful and friendly. All the staff at The Pickle where we had our breakfast were so helpful, Bethan and the team were fab! Bronwyn went the extra mile to help us, she even moved her own car to accomodate ours, as we were there to attend the David Gray Concert and used The Gales Car Park

Cons:

No fridge in the room

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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savage solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location and parking

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Jay solo_traveller gb
9
Really comfy, great value
Pros:

Beds were extremely comfortable, having somewhere outside to have a cigarette with morning coffee was lovely, great central location, characterful building, good value for money.

Cons:

The tap on the shower was a little stiff and hard to turn on and off. Overall though this hardly mattered.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
8
Over all a lovely stay just needs attention to detail looking at ie all ribbish taken from room as it reflects on cleanl
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Carpet on stairs need a good clean and wrappers on the shelf from previous people

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Michelle family_with_children gb
10
Lovely hotel’ fad staff! Everyone was lovely!
Pros:

Location , vibe friendly staff! The chef & bar man were really friendly!!!

Cons:

With the weather would face been nice to have fans in the room!!!!!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Morgan couple gb
8
A very enjoyable break away.
Pros:

Gales is a good place to stay in Llangollen, food is good, room was lovely, the staff are friendly and helpful. The wine bar has a great atmosphere, great location and parking is a bonus. We’ve stayed at Gales three times now and have enjoyed our break there, thanks.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Laurynas couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Minna extended_group fi
9
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Shelley couple gb
6
Good location. Uncomfortable creaky bed.
Pros:

Centrally located with parking

Cons:

Creaky bed. No interaction between staff and guests

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
7
Nice place, friendly staff but don't expect the free breakfast part of the package.
Pros:

Good location. Very central. Very helpful staff.

Cons:

The accommodation was booked as having breakfast included. The catering had been taken over by an external company 3 weeks before and as a result we were charged £23 per day for breakfast. They said that Booking.com should have advised us of this and refunded the breakfast amount to us. I can't see any transaction which would show a refund of any type.
The accommodation itself is difficult to find as they have no signs on the outside of the building saying Gales of Llangollen, we had to call them and a friendly member of staff flagged us down as we passed for a third time.
I really don't like to complain but felt it unfair to future Booking.com visitors if they are expecting to get a complimentary breakfast.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
Value for money- clean tidy and friendly team
Pros:

Quaint, rustic but very clean, beds were soft with a selection of pillows, staff were fabulous and little pickles breakfast was amazing.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
8
Overall very pleasant, thank you.
Pros:

The room was centrally located in Llangollen, near the bridge. It was very well maintained, clean and comfortable. This is an old building and the decor reflected this, with appropriate use of recycled furniture and fittings. Car parking was available although quite cramped.

Cons:

The room was situated over a wine bar so inevitably there were some noises off until closing time. It was very quiet overnight, however. Breakfast (separately chargeable although guests got a discount) was provided in an outdoor covered area by a separate business. It consisted of a "breakfast bagel" in a take out tray - nice enough but not quite the full English/Welsh.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller gb
8
Mini break in the heart of Llangollen
Pros:

Well sited for town. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Bathroom excellent woth bath and shower. Really comfortable bed.

Cons:

Evening food was disappointing but only had 1 evening meal. Excellent breakfast.
Car parking was tight and limited but able to park in nearby street- might be more of a problem in high season.

2026-06-07 via Nuitee