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The Lion Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Builth Wells

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Broad St, Builth Wells, Wales, LD2 3DT
  • Place, River Wye
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Welsh Showground
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Builth Wells Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Builth Wells

Heart of Builth Wells.Stay at this Builth Wells hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of River Wye and 2 miles (3 km) of Royal Welsh Showground. Builth Wells Golf Club is within 2 miles (3 km) and Builth Castle is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • River Wye - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Royal Welsh Showground - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Builth Wells Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Brecon Beacons National Park - 17 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Elan Valley - 28 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Builth Road Station - 3 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Temple Bar & Bistro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Artists & Makers - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Feast Builth - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The White Horse Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lion Hotel

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Builth Wells
The Lion Hotel offers its guests gift shops/newsstands and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Builth Wells hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
The Lion Hotel offers 18 accommodations with hair dryers. This Builth Wells hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave

More

  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lion Hotel to the airport?

The Lion Hotel is 75 mi (115-min drive) away from the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Hotel?

As of Nov 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Hotel on Nov 4, 2026 start from $137, including 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.

Does The Lion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lion Hotel.

Does The Lion Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lion Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 8 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Lion Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Lion Hotel have a pool?

The Lion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Lion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lion Hotel to downtown Builth Wells?

The Lion Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Builth Wells.

The Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Beautifully furnished, comfy beds and has such a relaxed and welcoming feel. Would 100% recommend and will be back next time we are in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean, very helpful staff great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in town by the river Great bar Fabulous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did enjoy the stay although there was a lot of upgrading work going on at the time. We wish them every success going forward.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel. Nice clean rooms, with windows that open properly! Very helpful staff. Car park is quite tight, but there is a big public one a couple hundred meters away. Online check-in seems unnecessary and causes a bit of confusion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked last minute, location fantastic, central with parking. Room was lovely, very comfortable bed. Owner Helen took the time to tell us about the building and all the renovations that have been done and ongoing. The public areas are beautiful, mix of old and new, really suits the place itself, all the staff were very friendly and gave us tips on where to eat out. We will definitely stay here again and would highly recommend a visit. We look forward to a very warm welcome in the future. 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Lion last weekend and the owner Helen and her staff were super welcoming. Rooms were comfortable and we loved the extra strong shower pressure! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room in the newly refurbished hotel. Very friendly helpful lady at reception who showed us to our room. Would love to stay again if we're back in the area :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026