Royal Ship

Hotels
8.8 (1037 reviews)
Queens Square , Dolgellau , GB
+44 1341 422209

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Restaurant timing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Room cleanliness was criticized in multiple reviews, with mentions of dust, mould, and overall lack of deep cleaning.
Service
9.21
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and helpful, despite some challenges during busy times.
Location
9.25
Location is praised for its convenience and accessibility to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms are described as lovely and spacious, though some issues with cleanliness were noted.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities like the breakfast and the dog-friendly options received positive feedback, but some criticized missing items like a fridge.
Value for Money
8.39
Overall value appears fair based on feedback, though there were minor complaints about certain amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Food quality received commendations, especially breakfast, but some service issues were noted during peak times.
Overall Experience
9.01
Most guests had a positive experience overall, despite some negative aspects regarding cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 16:26

Property Description

Charming Accommodations in the Heart of Snowdonia

Convenient Amenities: The Royal Ship hotel offers comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities such as TVs, tea/coffee facilities, and complimentary toiletries. Whether you prefer an en suite bathroom or a private allocated one, we cater to your needs.

Delicious Dining Options: Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast featuring both English and continental choices. Indulge in a variety of Welsh and British dishes at our restaurant, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients for a fresh and flavorful experience.

Adventure Awaits: Nestled in the breathtaking Snowdonia National Park, our hotel provides easy access to outdoor activities like fishing, canoeing, and climbing Cadair Idris. Explore the surrounding mountains, rivers, lakes, and beaches for a truly unforgettable stay.

Experience the beauty of Snowdonia at Royal Ship - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that parking spaces are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternatively there is plenty of parking available close by via pay and display.

Pets are permitted to the property, but please be aware that only a selected number of rooms can accommodate pets.

If guests are bringing their pet, please inform the property in advance to your arrival. Please note, this is subject to the availability of eligible rooms that can accommodate pets and must be agreed by the property beforehand.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1037 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Kieran • family_with_children • gb
8
Brilliant hotel and restaurant, food was good and the staff were absolutely superb with us throughout.
Pros:

Extremely clean and loved how the place was decorated our room was brilliant, quiet and warm on a cold, windy and rainy night in wales.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Comfortable, and welcoming
Pros:

Clean, warm and friendly

Cons:

All good

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kevan • couple • gb
9
Lovely place to stay in the centre of town
Pros:

Stayed for a few nights and had both breakfast and evening meal - both very good. Room was spacious and very comfortable.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Janine • extended_group • de
9
Empfehlenswert!
Pros:

Schöne Zimmer. Essen im Pub ist auch sehr lecker.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • gb
7
lovely food but make sure you check it is dog friendly by phoning.
Pros:

The food was great and the night porter was very helpful providing support when we arrived late. The breakfast service, once seated was excellent and the choice for breakfast was lovely, just a shame about the booking for the dog.

Cons:

We arrived late due to your property stating it was dog friendly yet when I called to check the booking, I was told that the room was not dog friendly. We then had to find a last minute kennel making us late. We booked a different hotel on our return due to this otherwise we would have come back. The issue was compounded by the fact that when we arrived for breakfast, the waitress asked for our room and then said 'Have you got the dog' - clearly we were noted as wanting a dog-friendly stay.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Jodie • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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The Lloyd Family • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Liam • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location, nice room, good facilities and decent food (nothing special mind)
Pros:

No one around for check out so had to leave the key however, other than that room and hotel were great for the price. One thing to note the church bell rings every 15mins throughout the night.

Cons:

lack of drop box/instructions ofr check out. Breakfast is a late start at 8am.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Paula • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • extended_group • gb
10
Comfortable. Clean and over expectations
Pros:

Softest duvet i have slept in. Bed was comfortable. Water was lovely and hot for a bath/shower. Breakfast was fantastic. Also great selection of fruit cereals exc. Overall exceeded our party's expectations

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Phillips • couple • gb
9
Friendly, clean, central location, lovely room and good food.
Pros:

Breakfast was really good , good choice and plenty to eat

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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viburnum • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pleasant Stay
Pros:

Pleasant atmosphere and helpful staff. Enjoyable meal

Cons:

No where to sit unless you were eating

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Mari • solo_traveller • gb
10
Good food, fab sleep and ace location
Pros:

Welcoming, clean, safe and comfortable location. Food was available and even if the restaurant was full, was able to eat in the bar. Staff were friendly and happy to help

Cons:

Nothing! Loved the quirky character

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
8
Great stay in centre of Dolgellau
Pros:

The location is great, centre of Dolgellau. The standards in the rooms warrant the price. We had dinner there too which was a high quality ingredients and lovely presentation.

Cons:

The breakfast was like a 3 star; limited menu. Long life pastries. Weak coffee.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful hotel beautiful location and very friendly people
Pros:

Everything x

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

An amazing hotel that left us completely delighted! I'd like to make a special mention of the bed! The mattress was so comfortable and the pillows were incredible. We had the best sleep we've had in a long time. Even though there's a bar downstairs, the room was completely silent, with no noise from the street or the hallway.
​The food and drinks are delicious and the breakfast was simply superb with a great variety! They even offer discounts on drinks. The staff is exceptionally friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • family_with_children • gb
9
Great place - would recommend!!
Pros:

The suite / room was really fab, spacious and clean. We ate in the restaurant on the Saturday evening which was very good, as was the breakfast the following morning. The lovely staff even wrapped a sausage sandwich and some toast for our kids that didn’t come down for breakfast!

Cons:

Only slight issue was how warm it was, the room is in the top of the building which means a lovely view but warm for sleeping in the hot weather. There was one small fan that didn’t work particularly well, the staff could well have been able to provide another one, we forgot to ask and then it was late so we didn’t bother as only stopping one night.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Veronica • family_with_children • ie
10
Very comfortable room , excellent Breakfast and location
Pros:

Very comfortable room and bed. Lovely historical building. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely touch providing a flask with fresh milk for guests to a have a tea or coffee in room. Breakfast is excellent, cooked to order. There is a playground 2 minutes walk from hotel. It 15 minutes from Mach loop . It excellent location for exploring the area. A plane flew over while we were in playground.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
7
Amazing location, lovely staff, breakfast is a bit disappointing
Pros:

Location was great and front of house staff were all friendly. Dinner was amazing and the service was excellent. The bar has a great selection of drinks.

Cons:

Breakfast service was slow, and the continental selection was very limited. Not serving coffee from the barista machine at breakfast time, and only having cafetiere coffee when this hotel cost nearly £200 for the night is not great - very disappointed to have to go to a coffee shop in town to bring back an espresso to have with breakfast.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee