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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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Interior
Family Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks
Interior
Garden
Interior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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High Street, Bala, Bala, Wales, LL23 7AE
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Llyn Tegid
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala Lake
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Single Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room (3 Adults)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster Bed) | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Double Room (4 Poster Bed)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Single Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Studio Single Room

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

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Triple Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Triple Room

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

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Family Room | Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bed sheets, alarm clocks

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bala

In 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

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Llyn Tegid - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maes Tegid - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bala Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station - 15 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Ty Coffi, The Coffee House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Loch Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bryntirion Inn - ‬7 min drive

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. White Lion Royal Hotel also features express check-in, express check-out, and a television in a common area. 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
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
White Lion Royal Hotel offers 26 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • 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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • 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, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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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 English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.00 per person. 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. 166 out of 372 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 372 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 372 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 372 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 372 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a comfy one night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not for those with limited mobility it’s a very old property but lovely and clean and warm and central
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROOMANA, Bowdon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large; good view; large ensuite; super clean; lots of teas and coffees. I didn't have breakfast. I had evenjng meal: good portion; v. pleasant staff. Had a lovely time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel for business use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar fine.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Just

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hi great quality roon and service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and location was great but walls in between rooms are a bit thin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our time in Bala was brilliant and the White Lion Royal Hotel was wonderful. Chris greeted us and immediately helped us with a flat tire situation. Jenene served us two delicious meals from their cafe. This 600 year old historic hotel is cared for well. Our bathroom was updated and the bed was very comfortable. Five stars all around!
All signage is in English and Welsh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Had to search out parking in town. Room comfortable and bathroom very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Bedrooms were clean but needed some tlc. We were woken by the beer delivery on Wednesday.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped here before so i new what to expect drink and food average prices, staff where friendly and helpful has always.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
parking a bit awkward with the size of the cars these day not that it bothered m e a lot plenty of parking around the town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Nice clean room, and comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived from London on the motorcycle and had a warm welcome with a lovely comfortable bed and a very good bathroom with a top class shower. Sadly I arrived too late for their delicious menu as the kitchen closes early on Sunday. But I will be back very soon as I have moved near Chester and Bala is only miles away. Highly recommended. Cheers! John.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

Good Hotel and restaurant

Large historical building. Friendly, efficient service. Large bedroom, clean, but didn't sleep because room was so uncomfortably hot! Radiators off and fan provided which had on all night which was noisy but couldnt understand why so hot. Slept on top of covers as so hot. However, breakfast lovely and evening meal was exceptional. Convenient, good parking at back and good atmosphere. Would stay again but different room. Not room 108. It was a rainy day so couldnt imagine if a hot day. I think they would have accommodated us if we had told staff but we only stayed for one night after moving daughter into university.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

julian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

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

Very good.

Very tidy quiet room, comfortable and well equipped. Good shower and plenty of pressure. Breakfast was pretty good too. Value for money. Would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Lovely again!!!

Always enjoy staying here must be our 6th time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake, Chorley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Travelling for work Room was great,staff very polite and professional,would recommend Breakfast was second to none extensive menu and great service,thanks again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location great, room was clean but the mattress was terrible
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025