Located in Bala and surrounded by greenery, White Lion Royal Hotel dates back to the 16th century and offers accommodation with on-site parking free of charge 15 km from the heart of the Gwydyr Forest Park. The hotel boasts an on-site restaurant and a bar. Rooms at White Lion Royal Hotel feature traditional design and décor, and come with a writing desk, a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms come with four-poster beds. All rooms comprise en-suite bathroom facilities with a bathtub or a shower and a hairdryer, and free toiletries are provided as well. The hotel's restaurant offers regional cuisine for lunch and dinner, and a selection of wines, ales and spirits is available in the bar throughout the day. Breakfast is served every morning in the common breakfast area and can also be served in the guest rooms upon request. An array of outdoor activities including fishing, golfing, canoeing, hiking, cycling and horse riding can be enjoyed in the green surroundings of the accommodation. The Snowdonia National Park is a 1-hour drive away. Liverpool is 85 km from the hotel and Chester is 65 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
3 single beds
Deluxe Family Room
2 double beds
Standard Family Room
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Outstanding room, very clean and comfortable. Exciting trying to find our room with all the interesting ups and downs! The staff were particularly kind and helpful. Will definitely recommend and return ourselves.
  • V
    Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was comfortable. everything I needed. The Breakfast and waitress were excellent
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely comfy bed, good pillows. Great Sunday lunch and breakfast the following morning.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • White Lion Royal Hotel
    • Cuisine
      British • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of White Lion Royal Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • Welsh
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules
White Lion Royal Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMaestroCash

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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.

FAQs about White Lion Royal Hotel

  • Check-in at White Lion Royal Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at White Lion Royal Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at White Lion Royal Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at White Lion Royal Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • À la carte

  • White Lion Royal Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • White Lion Royal Hotel

  • White Lion Royal Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Live music/performance

  • White Lion Royal Hotel is 150 yards from the centre of Bala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.