Royal Ship

Hotels
8.8 (1037 reviews)
Queens Square , Dolgellau , gb

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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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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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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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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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
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Basel family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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oksana couple gb
10
Мне было хорошо в этом отеле
Pros:

Очень понравился.обязательно вернусь.виды кругом шикарные.вид из окна.удобная кровать.чисто,уютно.парковку можно найти

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Jamie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The history in the building

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Samuel solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Odonnell solo_traveller au
10
Amazing place
Pros:

Good

Cons:

I loved where it was positioned in town i loved the atmosphete and the friendliness of the staff

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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MOTOCICLISTA ITALICO extended_group it
7
Bourg-en
Pros:

Very close to train station, 10 minutes by feet to city center. Private garage for motorcycle, nice room. A little bit vintage but confortable

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Bryan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfy bed and good pillows.
Fan.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller gb
10
Dolgellau
Pros:

Everything.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Bruce solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Craig couple nz
7
Pros:

the location was good but difficult to get long term parking. The staff were pleasant

Cons:

That room we were given was not good. It was very small, the smallest on the floor and it faced difficult into the afternoon sun. The windows would not open. Considering we booked 4 months in advance it was very disappointing. The photos on booking.com are a poor representation of the room. Room 110 -avoid it.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee