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White Lion Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach hotel near Eryri National Park

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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High Street, Bala, Bala, Wales, LL23 7AE
  • Llyn Tegid
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bala Lake
  • Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Studio Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room (3 Adults)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (4 Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room (4 Poster Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bala

Heart of Bala.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Llyn Tegid and Maes Tegid. Also, Eryri National Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Bala Lake is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Llyn Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Eryri National Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 22 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Pistyll Rhaeadr - 46 min drive - 24.5 miles

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 31 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plas Yn Dre - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪T Y Coffi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Bulls Head - ‬1 min walk

About this property

White Lion Royal Hotel

3.5-star beach hotel near Eryri National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 215 square feet (20 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly White Lion Royal Hotel also features a picnic area, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Bala hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 215 sq ft of conference space
  • 20 sq m of conference space
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
White Lion Royal Hotel offers 26 accommodations with hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

This Bala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Welsh

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Front of property

Plas Yn Dre

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 279 reviews
$163 nightly
The price is $196
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Plas Yn Dre

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Golf
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Royal White Lion
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White Lion Royal Bala
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White Lion Royal Hotel Bala, Wales
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Frequently asked questions

How close is White Lion Royal Hotel to the airport?

White Lion Royal Hotel is 66.4 mi (102-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does White Lion Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at White Lion Royal Hotel.

Does White Lion Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at White Lion Royal Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.99 for adults and GBP 6.99 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at White Lion Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at White Lion Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at White Lion Royal Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does White Lion Royal Hotel have a pool?

White Lion Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does White Lion Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does White Lion Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is White Lion Royal Hotel to downtown Bala?

White Lion Royal Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Bala.

White Lion Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 300 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with friendly service. I really enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely old building. Food stopped at 5 on a Sunday and no cooked breakfast on Monday or Tuesday but free continental breakfast and plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

neil

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff excellent 👍/ room not so 😟

Staff were excellent: Room bit dated - cracked floor tiles in bathroom missing wood panelling. Brocken sleep due to constant water running down drainage pipes housed in the room 😟.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly helpful staff. Central in Bala

We booked through hotels.com, but we booked a triple room, as it was cheapest option for a couple and a 20 year old daughter. On check in, there was not a triple room, rather than cancel us, they gave us 2 twins, much to the delight of all of us. Very friendly. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum, Englefield Green

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the White Lion on my way down from Scotland. Turned out to be brilliant choice. The hotel has fantastic pub and atmosphere. I really liked the staff, very friendly lot. My room was on the top floor, it was spacious, had a great bed, good bathroom and housecleaning. 👍 It’s central to Bala and Bala is a great village.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the White Lion in beautiful Bala. Spacious , clean and well presented room. Friendly and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean stay. The bed was comfy. All the staff were friendly and the lady serving breakfast went above and beyond. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, room was excellent and staff were brilliant. Had a lovely fish supper when we got there and the room was lovely and comfortable. Only negative point was we paid for breakfast and half the cooked items were unavailable, no bacon, no bkack pudfing , no mushrooms and no orange juice. This was such a shame as our stay had been lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Warm room on arrival made my day!

I arrived later than I had planned and was very cold as I was on my motorbike on my way to the Dragon Rally. When I arrived in my room, the heating was on and the room was lovely and warm. It really made a difference and was much appreciated. Usually when I arrive at a hotel, the heating is off. Lovely staff, great location and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent central location

Lovely hotel spotless
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely hotel in a beautiful town. Very clean hotel with a great atmosphere. Great staff who made our stay very pleasant indeed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely perfect stay! The room was adorable and so clean and warm, with lovely supplies for tea and coffee. I was upgraded to a bigger room for free and hosted for dinner at the pub. I would definitely come back to this lovely area. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Joan

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yolande

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rupert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great hotel for a work visit. Friendly welcome and service. Comfortable and quiet room. I enjoyed my stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Nice place very comfortable, dog enjoyed his treat box .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rokms a bit dated but clean. Situated on the high street few minutes from lake .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lord R T

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay in Bala

Convenient hotel in the centre of Bala, historic building which made it interesting. The room was clean and comfortable, rather warm but a fan was provided. Nice modern bathroom. Enjoyed a very good evening meal in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024