Located within a 7-km distance of the Porthmadog Maritime Museum, the charming 3-star Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments Criccieth features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site. The smoke-free hotel offers 45 rooms in a prime touristic area of Criccieth.
The hotel has a prime location in the very heart of Criccieth, in close proximity to the Church of St Catherine. The Lion Hotel & Studio Apartments Criccieth offers proximity to natural sights like Moel y Gest Hill (4.8 km) and the Dwyfor Ranch Rabbit Farm and Animal Park (2.9 km). There is Black Rock Sands Beach approximately a 10-minute ride away. The accommodation is near a train station.
Some rooms provide coffee/tea making machines as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can use a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with bath sheets.
A full Welsh breakfast is served each morning at the Lion. Drinks are available at the lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. Offering British meals, Idris Cafe is situated merely 250 metres from this Criccieth hotel.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Free parking
Off-site car park
Sports & entertainments
Golf course
Services
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Security
Luggage storage
Welcome drink
Eating places
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus
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Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Children facilities
Cots
Children's buffet
Leisure facilities
Beach access
Garden area
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Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
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Free toiletries
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Flat-screen TV
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Lift
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key access
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No pets allowed
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Criccieth Castle
250 m
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Anglesey
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Richard
2024-05-31
8/10
I strongly recommend, thanks very much. The hotel is clean, with mostly pleasant personal, and offers great location short walk to the beaches as well as the castle. As for me the food is excellant, and they have a good choice of meals.
George
2024-05-22
7/10
The bedroom was neat and new-fashioned.
Alex
2024-04-08
9/10
Tastefully decorated and new-fashioned units with a lovely view and bottle of water which was much appreciated.
David
2024-03-22
8/10
Fine food in the restaurant, hearty breakfast with fried eggs. Very attentive, extremely friendly people working here. Perfect and incredible setting in the nice little area, adjacent to the Spice Bank Indian restaurant, town centre, and the beaches.
Tony
2024-03-01
8/10
Fairly clean hotel, very attentive and efficient staff in all areas. Well-kept and beautifully decorated unit with a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and refrigerators.
Tom
2024-02-24
8/10
Generally, really enjoyed this pleasant and great accommodation with superfriendly staff at all times. The accommodation had a very central location to everything in Cricceith. The food was brilliant and outstanding.
Bill
2024-02-16
9/10
The hotel was in an absolutely perfect and fantastic location adjacent to restaurant and bar, local amenities such as restaurants, shops, and Criccieth.
Claude
2024-02-05
7/10
Overall - pleasant and quiet little place with excellent staff at reception desk. Particularly good and unbeatable location, family environment. Found in a communal lounge part of the town.
Brian
2024-01-29
7/10
The breakfast was hearty with fried eggs to choose from.
Ian
2024-01-06
8/10
Marvellous location near the garden as well as the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants in Criccieth. Clean room and private bathroom with all necessary facilities.
Eric
2024-01-02
5/10
The location was stunning, adjacent to the train station and the major bus routes, the restaurant, and local amenities such as restaurants and easily accessible. Plus, Criccieth Family Church was at a walking distance from the venue. I greatly enjoyed the room with lovely views, the bed was exceptionally comfortable. A TV, tea and coffee were available here too.
Ordered breakfast, it was very very poor, it should be better, really.
Hubert
2023-12-31
8/10
Really enjoyed the place, had a great stay in the very picturesque town. All of the staff was good and charming. The room was light, bright and had a work desk, coffee/tea making machines, and TV. My breakfast was delicious and wonderful with fried eggs.
Steven
2023-12-26
7/10
The room itself was clean and had an exceptional view of Criccieth and sea. Our accommodation was set in a very central location not far from mountains, the good restaurants and local amenities such as restaurants, shops.
Bob
2023-12-05
7/10
Greatly enjoyed this little accommodation with superfriendly and amazingly nice staff at reception desk. This accommodation had a very central setting next door to the Spice Bank Indian restaurant which we highly recommend.
Ron
2023-11-28
6/10
I was given a tastefully decorated and new-fashioned room with modern clean bright bathroom, a lovely view, for example.
Lift was missed.
Roy
2023-11-24
9/10
Enchanting and stunningly beautiful accommodation with excellent setting very close to restaurant for evening meal, the centre and the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants.
Eileen
2023-11-19
9/10
The hotel met needs. The property was what we really enjoyed during weekend. The breakfast was sensational with fried eggs, worth the price.
Bernard
2023-11-17
7/10
The hotel was enchanting and clean, had amazing views of Criccieth castle. The breakfast was enjoyable, with lots of food options. The location was marvellous to everything in Cricceith.
Colin
2023-11-14
7/10
The venue was in a very central location near a lovely Indian restaurant where the staff are super friendly, and the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants. I was very happy with the tastefully decorated and new-fashioned room, that was complete with lovely views, the bathroom and a good view.
Kenneth
2023-11-06
7/10
We loved their very good customer service. The breakfast selection was hearty with fried eggs. The hotel had lovely and beautiful location near the train station and the major bus routes, criccieth castle and the good restaurants and town centre.
Dorothy
2023-10-21
8/10
Location - fantastic, close to a lovely Indian restaurant where the staff are super friendly, the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants in Criccieth and the sea front. Besides, easy to get to Saint Mary's Cathedral. Well-kept room plus tea/coffee making equipment, a flat-screen TV, and a writing desk. Hearty and plentiful breakfast selection for all tastes with fried eggs.
Andrew
2023-10-15
9/10
Good and amazing meals. Lovely and beautiful location close to the centre in a nice little area.
Geoffrey
2023-10-08
7/10
The place was amazing and had pretty friendly and excellent staff at all times, enjoyed the stay. The location offered was good and beautiful near the sea, and local amenities. Also, it was 15 minutes walk from a native Welsh castle.
Robert
2023-09-30
9/10
The rooms are comfy and bright, the bed is exceptionally comfortable. The breakfast is delicious and excellent, and the location is marvellous not far from criccieth castle and the good restaurants and restaurants in Criccieth.
John
2023-09-24
7/10
Had a very nice stay in the very picturesque town, glad I've chosen it. Got wonderful, neat room with fabulous views.
Geoffrey
2023-09-22
8/10
We where in a good and beautiful location at a walking distance from Criccieth Multi Golf.
Anne
2023-08-19
7/10
Very central location very close to restaurant and bar, restaurants, shops, and a pub, it was in a communal lounge area. Also, a native Welsh castle was placed just 1 km from the hotel.
Philip
2023-08-13
5/10
We greatly enjoyed the views of garden and hearty breakfasts with fried eggs. The location was fantastic - just off local amenities such as restaurants, shops, as well as the train station and the major bus routes.
It had not very comfortable beds, maybe it was bad luck.
Jo
2023-08-12
9/10
Enchanting property, fairly clean, good service and decent value. Units with a view. Stunning location, at a short distance from Criccieth Family Church.
Max
2023-07-30
7/10
Great and perfect spot close to restaurant as well as the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants. About 15 minutes walk from a native Welsh castle.
Spencer
2023-07-28
8/10
This hotel was nice place for exploring Criccieth, enjoyed it and venue's good stuff at reception desk. The location was very central, marvellous close to the beach-easy to find.
Chris
2023-07-27
8/10
Its location was fab, close to the beach, and the train station. Besides, it was a 5-minute walk to a native Welsh castle.
John
2023-07-17
5/10
The place was fairly clean and peaceful, had really friendly and excellent staff at all times. This hotel was located in a very central area short walk to a pub.
Well, there was no lift.
Donald
2023-07-09
9/10
When I am in Criccieth, I like staying here. Amazing clean property, it has really friendly and excellent staff at all times. It has good restaurant and good and beautiful location near the beach.
Stuart
2023-07-06
9/10
Well-kept and well decorated unit with lovely views. Good dishes, central location close to the beach-easy to find.
William
2023-06-26
7/10
Generally, greatly enjoyed this pleasant and great accommodation with superfriendly staff at all times. My room was neat and nicely decorated and the view of bay and castle was amazing. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, like a cloud. The hotel's location was marvellous and perfect near a beach. Further, it was so close to restaurants in Criccieth, lovely Criccieth and the train station.
Jim
2023-06-08
8/10
The location was great and stunning and I could use free parking onsite. Besides, Black Rock Sands Beach was 4 km away from the property. Comfy and bright rooms where wonderful with lovely views.
Peter
2023-06-04
8/10
Had a brilliant 2 night-stay from the moment I checked-in. Had very central location conveniently near the sea front. It was also near to local amenities such as restaurants, beach and town centre and a lovely Indian restaurant where the staff are super friendly. The food was lovely and the bar was great.
Anthony
2023-06-03
7/10
By and large, it was good choice for sightseeing in Criccieth, had much fun. The staff members were all charming and approachable. Marvellous and stunning location, the breakfast was enjoyable with fried eggs.
Rosemary
2023-06-02
8/10
The breakfast was hearty and plentiful with many choices. The hotel has stunning and incredible location close to the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants in Criccieth, the centre of the town, and the train station.
Claire
2023-05-13
7/10
Truly enjoyed how pleasant the property was and its efficient staff at reception desk. The hotel was near the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants in Criccieth, the sea and the castle thanks to its good and absolutely perfect location.
Edward
2023-05-06
8/10
My stay was great in the very picturesque town. Stunning location just next door to the beach and shops and pubs, and the centre of town, I felt safe. Also, a native Welsh castle was a few steps away from here.
William
2023-05-02
9/10
Its stunning, central location was a plus. Tried some takeout specials at Castle Fish & Chips, luckily it was a 10-15 minute walk from the venue.
Robert
2023-04-11
8/10
My room was exceptionally good and bright and featured exceptional view of the castle. The breakfast was sensational, with lovely dishes.
Andy
2023-04-09
7/10
By and large, it was convenient base for sightseeing in Criccieth, had much fun and met very attentive and efficient staff in all areas. I loved location which was stunning and lovely, adjacent to the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants as well as a lovely Indian restaurant where the staff are super friendly.
Ellen
2023-04-09
7/10
Tidy rooms with good facilities and a good size bathroom, felt like home.
I had very very poor breakfast, it could be better.
Steve
2023-04-09
9/10
The location was stunning and lovely, for example, Criccieth Multi Golf was at a medium distance from the hotel. It was across the nice little area.
Anthony
2023-03-30
8/10
The place was clean and pleasant, had approaching and good staff at all times. I had the suite which was wonderful and new-fashioned with a good view.
Amanda
2023-03-10
9/10
The staff are helpful and excellent. I must comment on its central location - it was fantastic. Nice restaurant offers good food. I can recommend this place for a short stay.
John
2023-03-02
7/10
Pleasant place, it was clean and had obliging and approachable staff in all areas.
Thomas
2023-02-26
8/10
Booked a room with exceptional views of the castle across the water. I had a delicious and sensational breakfast and it had plenty of food.
Peter
2023-02-16
5/10
The setting is stunning and fab, really close to Porthmadog, the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants and Criccieth, pretty nice area. There is nearby Penfras Aur to grab some food for the dinner. The rooms are neat with exceptionally comfortable beds and smoke detectors. The breakfast is sensational with lots of food.
Their breakfast is very very poor, can be much better.
Robert
2023-02-08
8/10
The hotel was situated in the very central location conveniently near the sea front. The breakfasts were excellent and sensational with fried eggs.
Miles
2022-12-21
9/10
My family members and I enjoyed being there. I had a delicious and enjoyable breakfast with fried eggs promptly served. It was in a very central setting in the centre of town.
Brian
2022-12-06
9/10
The view was exceptional and the staff were obliging.
Jonathan
2022-11-26
7/10
Everywhere was fairly clean, room with an electric kettle, central heating and a work desk was really neat and bright. The beds were exceptionally comfortable and the view was amazing. The hotel's location was very central, on the mountains. Moreover, it's just next door to the sea and the Spice Bank Indian restaurant.
The hotel needed some tlc.
Don
2022-11-19
9/10
The staff that we encountered were great.
David
2022-11-17
9/10
Plenty of supplies in the room: a work desk, coffee/tea making machines and TV. Breakfast with fried eggs. Very central location, brilliant base for discovering Criccieth. Situated only 1 km from Criccieth Multi Golf.
Joseph
2022-11-09
9/10
Our room with a good view was bright and light with exceptionally comfortable beds. Everything seemed great, clean. The staff was approachable, excellent service.
John
2022-10-29
9/10
The staff there were approachable and polite.
Frank
2022-10-24
7/10
Everything was great, had a great stay in the very picturesque town. The folks working here were charming. The location was stunning, not too far from Criccieth Family Church. The hotel was a brilliant base for enjoying a lovely area.
Trevor
2022-10-24
9/10
They offered us new-fashioned and tidy rooms with the bathroom, fabulous views, for instance. Plenty of food for breakfast, which was delicious to satisfy everyone.
George
2022-10-23
9/10
The location was stunning, minutes from Criccieth Family Church. Variety of food for breakfast, it was delicious.
Michael
2022-10-23
9/10
Unbeatable and stunning location in the good area, close to local amenities such as restaurants, the beach and the restaurant. Hearty and enjoyable breakfast with lots of food.
Lauren
2022-10-23
9/10
What an affable and accommodating staff! The location is unbeatable, 1 km from Criccieth Multi Golf. It's set in a nice enough area.
Max
2022-10-17
9/10
The breakfast was delicious with lots of food! The location was fab, around 10-15 minutes walk from a native Welsh castle.
Johnny
2022-10-12
8/10
Spent 1 night in this hotel during our weekend in Criccieth. We enjoyed a work desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a TV. The venue's position was very central.
Nicholas
2022-10-10
9/10
The most important was the staff - pleasant and accommodating people. We lived in the suite with bottle of water, a lovely view and a good size bathroom. The service we got was good.
Arthur
2022-09-27
8/10
Spacious room with lovely views and good facilities plus modern clean bright bathroom. Stunning location near sea.
Basil
2022-09-20
9/10
This was an incredible location adjacent to the beaches, cafes, bars and restaurants in Criccieth, Criccieth and the centre.
George
2022-09-13
9/10
Pleasant place with obliging staff at reception desk. Nice garden, delicious breakfast with fried eggs.
Beds were extremely hard.
David
2022-08-13
9/10
Local area, central location next to criccieth castle and the good restaurants, the beach. Plenty of savoury options for meal.
Mark
2022-07-25
8/10
I came here for 3 nights and had a really great stay. The hotel was excellent, and I really enjoyed it. Everything was great, nevertheless a few employees were very unwelcoming. The location was very central, short walk to the beach and the castle, Criccieth, the center.
Peter
2022-07-12
8/10
Everything was lovely, loved our perfect stay. The staff were amicable and accommodating, were waiting for us in the friendly foyer. The full English breakfast was astonishing and consisted of cereal, fruit and porridge.
James
2022-06-04
9/10
The hotel is safe and fairly clean, nestled in a very comfortable building with magnificent view over the town and to the beach. It has stunning, fab setting, adjacent to criccieth castle.
Charles
2022-04-21
9/10
Compact room, overall clean and quirky place, patient staff.
John
2022-04-02
9/10
Clean stylish accommodation with welcoming staff and magnificent location quite close to beach.
Michael
2022-02-17
9/10
We were there for 1 day, everything was excellent, loved its lovely location close enough to the Spice Bank Indian restaurant, the sea and local amenities. The staff created a family atmosphere.
Denis
2022-02-02
9/10
Every detail was excellent, especially staff and location. The place was close to Criccieth downtown.
Ian
2022-01-20
9/10
I stayed here for 2 nights and loved my choice.
William
2021-12-04
9/10
I think the hotel was professional, would stay here again. Meals here were good and gorgeous. Nicely decorated, well-kept room with lovely views.
Adrian
2021-11-30
9/10
The property is clean, has fantastic staff and food.
Richard
2021-11-13
8/10
My experience was such great here. Its location was very central, within walking distance of Criccieth Family Church. The English breakfast was outstanding, enjoyed this place.
David
2021-10-05
9/10
Super location, accommodating staff, all round very special experience! Wonderful breakfast, admirable service.
David
2021-08-24
9/10
This is an unexpected place to stay in Criccieth. Generous breakfast, lovely pool, exceptionally accommodating staff. It's well-organised with good sized beds and worth every penny views.
Joyce
2021-08-21
9/10
I enjoyed that the hotel was very nice old and tidy. Comfortable bedrooms and a newly renovated bathroom. The furniture was comfortable and the overall appearance was luxurious. I spent an excellent time here, totally recommend to anyone.
Richard
2021-08-10
9/10
Very amiable workers, enjoyable breakfast, friendly location.
The bathrooms are quite small.
Dorothy
2021-07-25
8/10
Efficient breakfast with plenty of options, family oriented and pretty clean place. I enjoyed a perfect decor and contemporary furniture. The bed here was very comfy. Simple check-out was useful.
Roy
2021-07-06
9/10
I had superb days staying at this central hotel. Tasty breakfast and unbeatable location, free free wifi. There was extra comfortable bed & a bright bathroom. Staff, bkfast staff in particular, were incredibly kind.
Tom
2021-03-25
8/10
Very pleasant stay, as always. Very charming & tidy place, approachable staff. Decor was modern, for the price it was great value for money. I found Tonnau Restaurant a short walk to the hotel where I had supper😃❤
William
2020-12-19
9/10
Everything was very clean. The double room suited us: it had a work desk, a multi-channel television and a radio. A great selection of brilliant food. Moreover, it was easy to park onsite...
Bill
2020-12-11
8/10
Helpful staff, fantastic breakfast, accommodating service. And it's about 5 minutes' walk from Chapel of Rest. Everything was very clean in the room. Excellent value for money for our weekend.
Martin
2020-02-17
9/10
Lots of restaurants to eat close by, like bryn hir arms that was only 5 minutes' walk away. No complaints whatsoever. Food is GREAT.
