Saracens Head

Hotels
8.4 (860 reviews)
Caernarfon Road , Beddgelert , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Hiking
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Spacious rooms
Cons:
No hot water
No parking available
Extractor fan noise
Weak fish and chips

Categories

Cleanliness
7.95
Most reviews highlight cleanliness; however, issues like the extractor fan noise were mentioned.
Service
8.75
Many reviews praised the friendly and attentive staff, contributing positively to guest experiences.
Location
8.95
Repeatedly described as excellent and convenient, which contributes to the overall appeal of the hotel.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms received positive feedback, though some noted temperature issues.
Amenities
8.45
General sentiment leaned toward positive, with rooms and services meeting basic expectations.
Value for Money
8.15
Guests felt they got decent value, despite a few critiques regarding specific aspects.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Most guests enjoyed the food quality, though one negative mention regarding fish and chips affected the perception.
Overall Experience
8.35
Guests largely expressed satisfaction with their overall experience, despite some criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:28

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Experience cozy guest rooms with modern amenities including a seating area and tea/coffee making facilities for your comfort.

Scenic Surroundings
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views from select rooms and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Beddgelert.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Llandudno and Betws-y-coed, just a short distance away from Saracens Head.

To book your stay at Saracens Head in Beddgelert, visit our website or contact us directly.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 860 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.95
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
Amazing staff, location, food & pub!
Pros:

Staff were amazing, went above and beyond. Fantastic room, really lovely pub. Breakfast was exceptional. Dinner excellent. Could park easily … Will be going back!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Corpe • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • gb
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
10
Great hotel in a perfect location
Pros:

I booked the Saracen's Head for myself and 4 mates to stay after completing the 3 peaks challenge and it was absolutely perfect. All the staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the rooms were great, beds comfy, and the food at the bar was excellent. Thanks for a great stay, I wish we could have stayed longer.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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marc • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Bel emplacement. Parking privatif. Petit déjeuner correct

Cons:

Restaurant moyen

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
9
Fabulous little place in the heart of North Wales.
Pros:

The room was spacious, and beautifully decorated, as was the bathroom. The whole place was clean and well decorated, enhancing the beauty of this lovely historical building, which is in a magical position on the river. There are 11 rooms, all with local, Welsh names directly associated with the history of the area, and the rest of the hotel is spacious, light and airy, which isn't easy to achieve in a property of this age. It's really very charming, homely, clean and smart.
The breakfast was OK. I would have liked overnight porridge, with a greater amount of fruit, but the cooked breakfasts all looked great, especially as this is a small hotel.
The evening menu was quite 'pub-like', but we both enjoyed the food, which was tasty, and... goodness!...there was plenty of it!! The menu was a bit "chip heavy," but we were able to substitute chips for mash.
All in all, a really lovely place to stay, in a great position to take in the beauty of North Wales and Eryri.

Cons:

Probably a greater variety of healthy home cooked food, and fewer chips.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Iina • solo_traveller • fi
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable and nice staff

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Excellent for a short break
Pros:

Location and standard of accommodation

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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M. A. B. • solo_traveller • gb
6
Beautiful rooms, but noisy until the pub closes
Pros:

Beautiful spacious room, light and airy.

Cons:

Noise carried up from the pub below. We could hear every word of every conversation, and could not sleep at all until the pub closed despite wearing earplugs.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Krishna • family_with_children • gi
9
You cannot beat the location and the rooms are lovely. lovely.
Pros:

Lovely rooms. Loads of space, comfortable beds. Breakfast was delicious.

Cons:

Kitchen closed at 7.45. Too early for a hotel.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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scott • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Bed was comfortable

Cons:

Breakfast was very poor

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Grace • couple • gb
8
Hotel and staff made it very enjoyable
Pros:

The breakfast was fine and the service was very good

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Raeesa • couple • za
9
Very happy overall
Pros:

Beautifully appointed and clean room, excellent breakfast and very accommodating and friendly staff. Beddgelert is quite remote and quiet so we were really pleasantly surprised at the high standards of this place.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • au
10
The staff were just so welcoming
Pros:

Great atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Lovely pub in picturesque village.
Pros:

Modern, clean bedrooms, friendly staff, good food.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee