Located close to Criccieth Castle, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments provides a garden, a bar, and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Located in Criccieth, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments is near a train station and near the beach. Criccieth Castle and Harlech Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Rock Sands and Yr Wyddfa. Royal St. David's Golf Club and Caernarfon Castle are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Criccieth travel guide
Y Maes, Criccieth, Wales, LL52 0AA
What's nearby
Criccieth Castle
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Harlech Castle
41 min drive - 29.4 km
beach near Criccieth
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Criccieth Esplanade
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
57 min drive - 61.1 km
Getting around
Criccieth Station
4 min walk
John Lennon Airport (LPL)
135 min drive
Restaurants
Dylan’s Restaurant
10 min walk
Cadwalladers Ice Cream
5 min walk
The Goat Inn
6 min drive
Mash and Barrel
13 min drive
Golden Fleece Inn
8 min drive
About this property
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments
Hotel near Criccieth Castle
Located close to Black Rock Sands, Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments provides a garden, a bar, and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and an elevator
Smoke-free premises and meeting rooms
Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
Llewely Restaurant
The Mane Place Bar
The Ruby Room
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
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2 buildings
3 floors
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property class
This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?
As of 2026/9/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments on 2026/9/21 start from NT$2,732, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Criccieth Castle and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Black Rock Sands. Harlech Castle and Royal St. David's Golf Club are also within 16 mi (25 km). Criccieth Station is only a 4-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Lion Hotel and Studio Apartments Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Accommodation very good value for the cost. Great breakfast and resturant. Clean room and facilities. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definately stay again.
nice breakfast buffet. The apartment is away from the pub and quiet. The view out of window is amazing. And you can park on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Alicia
2026/8/18
Liked: Staff & service
Good breakfast. Nice room, but the bathroom smelled like mildew or something gross.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Joanna
2026/9/13
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel, reception and restaurant staff were friendly and helpful.
Hotel in general was a little tired around the edges but it was clean and had soft towels!
We were in room 9 with a sea view which was much like the sea view in Fawlty Towers but we weren’t there to specifically stare out of the window… and the tv needed switched on and off at the wall because the power button on the remote doesn’t work. Doesn’t sound like much of an issue other than the plug is about 7’ high and I’m only 5’
Breakfast was good!
property was ideal for our trip. Rooms clean , good breakfast and plenty of tea/coffee in your room. Ideally situated for both the beach and surrounding areas.
Hotel was nice a central to local amenties shops etc. Close to the seaside and to local sight seeing and castle. No hair dryer in room as advertised and some masking tape round one of the door frames which showed signs of recent re decoration. No aircon and surroundings noisy some nights early morning deliveries and bootle emptying. Overall would probably stay there again if down that way.
Room was clean. Comfy bed. Plenty of towels. Breakfast could be improved with more fruit, and varieties of cereal.
Shower in room 2 lacked pressure ,,& heat control requires attention
Lion Hotel has everything we required for our weeks stay. An excellent varied evening menu offering choices of both Indian and English dishes. The buffet breakfast offered all the usual fair which the staff constantly kept topped up.
Our double room was spacious with clean en-suite facilities.
All the hotel staff were pleasant and willing to help you in anyway they could.
The bottom line is, yes we would be happy to stay at The Lion Hotel again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Andrew
2026/5/29
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and the reception area was lovely. Breakfast was plentiful although the young staff were not very helpful. Lovely beer garden although a bit of a walk from the bar. Not many dinner options unless you like Indian fare.
Would stay again as the hotel is of the lovely tow. That is Criccieth.
Room was clean, bathroom could have been cleaner, soap and shampoo in the bathroom was very watery and the TV remote was sticky?
Hotel generally was clean, staff are a great strength of this hotel. I was told on arrival that dinner was fully booked until 20:00 so if you want to eat here book in advance. I ended up eating elsewhere. Breakfast was good. Overall a good hotel, I would stay here again
Check in and out was easy. Room was clean . Staff were friendly and efficient. Breakfast was excellent. Only down side was with it beinging an older building soundproofing wasn't the best.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Catherine
2025/10/29
Good room with nice view, helpful staff, lovely breakfast.
The breakfast was very good, the room was a bit dated and the bed was hard for my liking. The bathroom had a leak from the shower and the water pressure was just about ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Ranjit
2025/11/14
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay was great, first day had some hiccups, but the staff managed to get it sorted. We enjoyed the stay, close to the town, great location, ample parking, restaurant food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Richard
2025/9/11
Liked: Amenities
Good clean room helpfull friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
2026/3/1
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff at hotel. Upgraded our room FOC due to incorrect details on booking site used. Very helpful and understanding.
Great service at breakfast and evening restaurant. Lovely location in a nice quiet village
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
stuart
2026/1/26
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed in room 4 which was clean and spacious.
The staff were so accommodating and pleasant with great service for breakfast and evening meal.
Really nice food and the Poretti on draught was spot on.
thank you
stuart