The Lion is a 3-star, family-run hotel in downtown Criccieth, with views of the coast, the mountains of the Snowdonia National Park and Criccieth Castle. The hotel dates back to the 18th Century, is a seven-minute walk from Criccieth Beach and the castle, and a 17-minute drive from Welsh-Italian fusion of Portmeirion. All 46 rooms have en-suite bathrooms, furnishings ranging from contemporary to antique, and come with a flat-screen TV with Freeview, hairdryer, hospitality tray and telephone. Guests can make use of free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi is available in common areas. The Lion has a busy lounge bar, which serves meals all day, as well as an elegant pink restaurant serving Welsh fare from locally-sourced ingredients. Porthmadog, the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Black Rock Sands are a 10-minute journey if driving, while Snowdon Mount is around a 45-minute drive away.
You will find The Lion to be handily close to the Criccieth Castle, Beach and a few shops, the views are fantastic and it also serves as a very handy base for exploring the coast and the Snowdonia National Park, with clean and functional rooms.
Those who have stayed really enjoyed the tasty breakfast buffet, and the wide selection of ales in bar was also a pleasant surprise for some.
Guests have found the friendly staff to make for a pleasant stay, with the helpful suggestions of places to visit being well appreciated.
Some people have found the apparently old-fashioned and dated decor to not be their cup of tea, and the property age also meant thin walls and occasionally some noise from other guests.
The mattresses at The Lion have not been particularly beloved, with a few guests finding them hard and uncomfortable.
The Wi-Fi in rooms has been reported to be patchy, however this is to be expected since it is supposed to work only in the common areas of the hotel.
No, The Lion doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Lion doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, The Lion provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
The Lion is located in Y Maes, LL52 0AA, Criccieth, United Kingdom.
The Lion Nearby attractions include Anglesey Airport, Zip World, Beach Barmouth, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Barmouth Harbour, Black Rock Sands, Main Beach, Conwy Castle.
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