Located close to Royal St. David's Golf Club and Harlech Castle, Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Harlech, Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly is next to a golf course and near the beach. Harlech Castle and Portmeirion Central Piazza are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Portmeirion Sands. Don't miss out on a visit to Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Visit our Harlech travel guide
Ffordd Newydd, Harlech, Wales, LL46 2UB
What's nearby
Eryri National Park
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Harlech Castle
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Barmouth Beach
23 min drive - 18.2 km
Royal St. David's Golf Club
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hufenfa'r Castell
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Harlech Station
4 min walk
John Lennon Airport (LPL)
118 min drive
Restaurants
The Australia
17 min drive
Caffi Glas
17 min drive
Castle Deudraeth
17 min drive
Castle Creamery
4 min walk
Spooner's Grill, Café & Bar
16 min drive
About this property
Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly
Hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Harlech Castle
Located close to Royal St. David's Golf Club, Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, an adjacent golf course, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Accessibility
No elevator
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1 floor
Renovated entire property - February 2023
Smoking not allowed
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides
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Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 3 to November 30:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 14 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 14 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Y Branwen Hotel Harlech
Y Branwen Harlech
Y Branwen
Y Branwen Hotel Harlech
Y Branwen Hotel
Y Branwen Dog Friendly Harlech
Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly Hotel
Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly Harlech
Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly Hotel Harlech
Frequently asked questions
Is Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 14 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly located?
Situated in Harlech, this golf hotel is steps from Royal St. David's Golf Club and Harlech Castle. Eryri National Park and Portmeirion Central Piazza are also within 9 mi (15 km). Harlech Station is only a 4-minute walk.
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Reviews
Y Branwen Hotel - Adults Only and Dog Friendly Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Nice property. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed the one night we stayed but the morning breakfast was good.
At base of hill where harlech castle sits. Good exercise!
Would recommend.
Very doggy friendly hotel. Friendly staff. Made our dog very welcome.
Comfy bed. Room was clean. Lovely location.
Food was nice but not cheap.
Quality over quantity so this pushed the bill up as we had pudding too.
The accommodation was dated but clean. The owner I found to be blasé and not very customer orientated. Whilst I appreciate the dog friendly ambience, having large dogs on the restaurant floor seemed a bit much. Not my favourite place tbh.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Raika Antonielle
2024/9/1
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The owners are very kind. The room was clean. Bed is so comfortable. However, check in is very restrict and late. The hotel was closed when we arrived and we couldn’t even leave the luggage there. It’s in front of the road and railway, which means it’s very noisy. The neighbourhood is very poor for food. Most of the places close at 8 pm for dinner.
A 3-night stay.
This ‘Hotel’ has an unorthodox approach to ‘Hospitality’ and is run for the convenience of the owners, not the guests. On booking, take note of the ‘nonrefundable’ terms – so no economic escape to alternative accommodation.
Hotel? Closer description would be a B & B with food or pub with rooms.
Short time frame for mealtimes. No comfortable lounge area, just a bar and restaurant. The bar may or may not be open. Depends upon the owner’s whim.
The one meal we ate was good, pricey for what it was, and the drinks were eye watering London Hotel prices. Breakfast good, but nouvelle cuisine size.
Bedrooms not serviced during stay.
The hotel is clean. The Kingsize bed was comfortable, the bedroom spacious, the walls are paper thin and the plumbing noisy.
Poor value
Not impressed. Poor value for money.
Our friends paid for night at the high class bron eifion hotel in criccieth it was amazing.
For a very similar price per night I had paid for two nights at this hotel all for our 70 th birthdays. I was embarrassed.
There was no comparison.
E.g choose breakfast on arrival and that’s what you got both days. Cereal was served up for you on the table . Small jugs of milk not enough for teas never mind cereal. When we asked for more milk the owner jokingly said do you all work for the milk marketing board. Not funny. The number of times we had to ask for more milk was embarrassing. Cooked breakfast very good quality. No fruit juice. All very managed like it was done on a strict budget.
Ordered first drinks asked if we wanted singles or doubles Said it’s husbands birthday a double. Then continued to be sold doubles making a heavy bar bill.
Food and wine prices exceptionally high for a hotel of this standard. 3 gins each, With two sides, 4 mains, 1 pudding and £35 bottle of wine, cheapest on menu which was heavily sedimented like a layer of paper on bottom. £284.
Rooms not cheap.
Second night didn’t eat in hotel. Returned 8 ish to find all locked up no bar for nightcap or anything. To be honest for the amount I paid it was a joke.
Perfect location. Very dog friendly. Near to the beach and Snowdonia. Great food. Very nice people. Absolutely loved our stay. Would be our place to come back again to if we visit Snowdonia NP again.
Lovely stay. Please ignore any negative comments about the dogs (Kai & Storm) were extremely well behaved. The would lay quietly by the entrance to the dining room. The owner was entertaining & the food was good.
Next time we would love to stay longer. Old school quality. Top marks 👍
Virginia Polly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Shane
2022/7/30
Liked: Staff & service
Two night stay in Harlech
Older hotel on the main road below the castle. Rooms are small but functional. Bed pretty good. Service was fine. If you don't like dogs this is not the hotel for you, however the owners dogs are beautiful.
Shane
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Louise
2023/6/9
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Y Branwen
Good stay, big bed room 5, tasty breakfast. On a Weds no food available & bar closed. Is on lower level to castle. We found Harlech to be very quiet in eve only Indian tandoori open, pub does not sell food. Lovely beach over the dunes
Louise
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Paul
2022/9/20
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Supposed to be dog friendly but owners 2 huskies have free reign. Our dog was totally stressed by them. Harlech has little in the way of facilities and hotel was closed up around 9, no bar etc. We're booked in for 2 nights but just went home instead. Not worth the hassle to stay
Certainly a quirky establishment with many positive features. Don't know whether it can be classified as a hotel or a restaurant/pub with 7 rooms or simply a b&b. There is a regimented timetable for guests with little flexibility. Clearly the owner has a routine and its a like it or lump it attitude.
The food is excellent although a little overpriced. Clearly there is an excellent chef although the menu is limited including breakfast options.
Having spent the day walking in the area i was very disappointed to find the bar had already closed at 8.30pm. Clearly this is not a hotel that caters for its guests.
On the plus side the ladies serving breakfast were excellent.
robert
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Jessica
2022/5/23
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was great, Harlech beach is beautiful along with the castle.
Great stay. Lovely food.
Salmon mousse to start and a perfectly cooked fillet to follow. My girlfriend had vegetable cassolette which she said was really good.
Friendly staff and 2 lovely huskies in the bar and reception. So well trained they stay out of the restaurant even when customers dogs are in there! Great breakfast.
Only go there if you like dogs! It must be impossible not to once you have met the owners huskies!
Rooms are comfortable with great showers.
As previous comments the range of spirits on the bar is great with some unusual tipples. Owner seems to have a real passion for some of them.
Walk to the beach at sunset - it sets behind the mountains on the other side of the bay and illuminates them in orange glow, stunning